Sizing; Health And Age Restrictions; Vest Installation - Tech-Air RACE_AIRBAG SYSTEM Guia Del Usuario

6. Sizing

The Tech-Air® Race airbag Vest is available in sizes from S to 2XL. The
airbag inside is available in five sizes that correspond to the waist to
shoulder length of the user (Figure 5). Table 1 below lists the sizes of vest
and the airbag size which they contain. This chart contains suggested
sizing.
Table 1
Vest Euro US User's Waist to Shoulder Range Suggested Height Range
Size Size Size
S 44,46 34,36 37 – 40cm (14.6" – 15.7")
M 48,50 38,40 40 – 43cm (15.7" – 17.0")
L 52,54 42,44 43 – 46cm (17.0" – 18.1")
XL 56,58 46,48 46 – 49cm (18.1" – 19.3")
2XL 60,62 50,52 49 – 51cm (19.3" – 20.1")
IMPORTANT!
The airbag Vest must be installed inside an Alpinestars' Compatible Suit/
Jacket first.
MTF = Mean Transmitted Force attained during testing.

7. Health and Age Restrictions

IMPORTANT!
In Europe the pyrotechnic directive (2007/23) prohibits the sale of
pyrotechnic articles to anyone under the age of 18.
WARNING! The Tech-Air® Race airbag system must not be handled by
children at any time.
WARNING! In event of a crash, the inflation of the airbag will cause sudden
pressure across the back and torso. This can cause discomfort and for users
in poor health this may cause complications.
WARNING! The Tech-Air® Race airbag system must not be used by persons
with a history of heart problems, or other diseases, conditions, afflictions or
illnesses which may weaken the heart.
WARNING! The Tech-Air® Race airbag system must not be used by persons
fitted with a pacemaker or other implanted electronic medical devices. Note
also that magnets are contained inside the activation flap (18).
WARNING! The Tech-Air® Race airbag system must not be used by persons
with neck or back problems.
WARNING! The Tech-Air® Race airbag system must not be used by women
during pregnancy.
WARNING! The Tech-Air® Race airbag system must not be used by women
with artificial breast implants.
WARNING! Any body piercings which coincide with the airbag coverage area
should be removed before electing to use the Tech-Air® Race airbag system,
as inflation of the airbag into and against the body piercings may cause
discomfort and/or injury.
Allergy Advice
Persons with certain skin allergies to synthetic, rubber or plastic materials, should carefully
monitor their skin each time the Tech-Air® Street airbag system is worn. If any irritation
of the skin occurs, immediately stop wearing the system and seek medical advice and/or
attention.
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Figure 5
MTF
1.41 – 1.52m (4'7" – 5'0") <4.5 KN
1.52 – 1.63m (5'0" – 5'4") <4.5 KN
1.63 – 1.75m (5'4" – 5'9") <4.5 KN
1.75 – 1.86m (5'9" – 6'1") <4.5 KN
1.86 – 1.94m (6'1" – 6'4") <4.5 KN

8. Vest Installation

WARNING! The Tech-Air® Race airbag Vest must ALWAYS be used with an
Alpinestars' Compatible Suit/Jacket of corresponding and appropriate size.
Use of the airbag vest with the incorrect size of Alpinestars' Compatible Suit/
Jacket, or a non-compatible Alpinestars' Compatible Suit/Jacket, may result
in injury, including severe injury and/or death.
To install an airbag vest into a Alpinestars' Compatible Suit/Jacket:.
1. Remove the all the patches which are attached to the velcro panels on the Vest (13,14,15)
2. Detach the suit lining at the Velcro on the collar.
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Figure 6
3. Fold out the second Velcro flap (12) and attach the collar Velcro on the Vest (13) to this
new flap, centering it correctly (Figure 6).
4. Proceed to attach the lower shoulder velcro (15) and upper shoulder velcro (14) to the
corresponding patches inside the suit lining on both the left and right shoulders.
5. Remove the LED display plug from the storage pocket (17) and plug it into the grey socket
(5) (Figure 7).
6. Turn on the Master switch(8). Note that the master switch should remain always on,
except during shipping or storage.
7. Place the rest of the Vest inside the leather suit .
8. Use the yellow zips on the suit (10) and the vest (1) to zip the Vest into the suit.
9. The suit is now ready for use.
Tip: If quickly trying only the fit of the garment, steps 5 and 6 can be skipped.
List of Compatible Garments
315 5016 GP PRO 1PC LEATHER SUIT TECH AIR COMPATIBLE
RACE
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Figure 7
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