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15. Maintenance, Servicing and Disposal
Garments with electronically activated airbags are critical safety systems which must be
maintained in good working order to ensure their correct function. If not, they may not
function properly or at all.
Maintenance
Prior to each use, the user should conduct a check of the System, looking for any signs of
wear (loose threads, holes, marks) or damage. If any signs of wear are found, the System
should be inspected further by an authorized Service Center.
Periodically check the System's back protector for wear and tear. If you notice that the
System's back protector has any signs of degradation, cracking, or becomes chipped or
delaminated, you should replace the System. If the System's back protector has been
subjected to a severe impact, the System should be replaced, in particular if the back
protector's plastic has lightened in color at the impact point. In case of minor impacts, the
System should first be checked by the authorized dealer where the System was purchased
before further use. The System inclusive of its back protector, should only be reused if it is in
perfect conditions, with no visible damage. Under no circumstances should the user attempt
to repair, alter, or modify the System or the back protector. This includes the application of
paints or dyes which will compromise the material integrity of the System's back protector.
Servicing
The System must be routinely serviced at least every 2 years or after 500 hours of
functioning by the authorized dealer where the System was purchased. During the routine
service the airbag and the unit's components will be inspected. Routine service can be
requested directly at the authorized dealer where the System was purchased. The following
work is undertaken as part of the routine service:
• All components are removed from the System and the vest is washed.
• The diagnostics of the electronic unit are checked (and firmware upgraded, if applicable).
• The airbag is inspected for any sign of wear and/or damage.
• The System is reassembled into the vest and checked functionally.
Tip:
Two years or 500 hours of functioning is the maximum recommended
period between inspections.
WARNING! If no service or recharge operation has been conducted after two years or
500 hours of functioning from the purchase date, there is the possibility
that the System will not function inside the Envelope of Protection.
IMPORTANT!
Even if the system have been regulary maintained, there are the possibility
that it doesn't work after 10 years.
WARNING! There are NO user serviceable parts inside the System. Under no
circumstances should users attempt to open, service, disassemble or
modify the System. Do not remove or change the internal battery. Any
and all work performed on the System must be done by an authorized
dealer where the System was purchased. Severe injury or damage may
result otherwise.
IMPORTANT!
The access zip to the airbag is partially sealed. Cutting these Warranty Seals
(5) voids the warranty on the product.
Lifespan
The materials and components used in the Tech-Air® 5 System are selected to maximize
durability. Properly caring for, including regularly servicing and updating your Tech-Air® 5
System, will help to ensure the longest possible lifespan.
Notwithstanding in the long run the Tech-Air® 5 System, similar to any product, has a
limited lifespan as it is subject to natural degradation and breakdown of materials and/
or components through factors such as use, wear and tear, improper care for your System,
incorrect storage and/or common environmental conditions – all of which affects the
practical lifespan of products. For safety issues and to ensure that the above factors have
not reduced the integrity or product performance levels, we strongly recommend replacing
your System 10 years from date of first worn. As written in the Tech-Air® 5 System's user
manual, always before any use, check the Tech-Air® 5 System as well as any component for
any damage to any part of the product. Regardless of the age of the product, do not use
the Tech-Air 5 System if you notice any damage.
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