FASTWAY MCS-01C Motorcycle Gloves for Non-Professional Motorcycle Riders Instructions
- June 4, 2024
- FASTWAY
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FASTWAY MCS-01C Motorcycle Gloves for Non-Professional Motorcycle Riders
Instructions
Warning
Please read these instructions for use for protective gloves for motorcycle riders in road traffic carefully before use, follow the notes mentioned, and keep these instructions safe until the end of use.
General information
EU requirements
These gloves fulfill basic requirement of Safety and Health of the PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425. Conformity with the requirements set down in this regulation has been proven by means of an EU type examination performed by a notified body. You will find a list of notified bodies at the beginning of these instructions for use.
You will find the identification number of the institute that performed the EU type examination for the specific PPE in the product-specific section. The following label is affixed to all protective gloves for motorcycle riders in road traffic (hereinafter referred to as “gloves”) and contains the information described:
Example
- Specific symbol indicating use of the gloves when riding a motorcycle
- Performance class
- Knuckle protection
- Trade name
- Order number
- Reference to information material
- Manufacturer’s declaration of conformity with Regulation (EU) 2016/425
- European standard
Important note: We recommend leaving the label on the product to be able to prove conformity with the applicable European regulation.
Conformity with the type test is ensured based on internal production control. The EU Declaration of Conformity can be found online on the specific product page of the website www.louis.eu.
General performance features
The gloves were tested in accordance with the European standard
EN 13594:2015.
EN 13594:2015 specifies two performance classes in respect of the protection provided. These two performance classes have been defined in order to introduce certified protection for as many motorcycle riders as possible. The degree of risk or danger to which a motorcycle rider is exposed depends greatly on his/her riding style and the nature of any accident.
“Performance class 1” is the minimum requirement that gloves must meet in order to provide actual protection in the event of an accident. “Performance class 1” gloves also have optimum ergonomics for all riding styles. “Performance class 2” was introduced for cases where motorcycle riders are at an increased accident risk on account of their riding style. “Performance class 2” gloves give a higher degree of protection, but this can make them less ergonomic and therefore they are not suitable for all motorcycle riders.
The following features are tested in accordance with EN 13594:2015 and are rated as follows:
| Tests | Level 1 | Level 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cuff length | ≥ + 15 mm | ≥ + 50 mm |
| Restraint system | ≥ 25N | ≥ 50N |
| Tear strength | ||
| Palm and palm side of fingers | ≥ 25N | ≥ 35N |
| Back and back side of fingers | ≥ 18N | ≥ 30N |
| Fourchettes | ≥ 18N | ≥ 25N |
| Seam strength | ||
| Main seams | ≥ 6N/mm | ≥ 10N/mm |
| Fourchettes | ≥ 4N/mm | ≥ 7N/mm |
| Tests | Level 1 | Level 2 |
| Cut resistance | ||
| Palm | ≥ 1,2 | ≥ 1,8 |
| Back | N/A | ≥ 1,2 |
| Abrasion resistance (ball of thumb) | ||
| Single value | ≥ 3,0s | ≥ 6,0s |
| Mean value | ≥ 4,0s | ≥ 8,0s |
| Impact attenuation knuckle protection* | optional | required |
| Single value | ≤ 9,0kN | ≤ 5,0kN |
| Mean value | ≤ 7,0kN | ≤ 4,0kN |
Protection zone for impact absorption
Some gloves have knuckle protection. The knuckle protection must cover all
four finger joints and provides limited impact absorption plus abrasion
protection for the back of the hand in the event of an accident or falling off
the motorcycle, when the rider’s hands may hit the road and slide across the
road surface.
Gloves with knuckle protection are labelled “KP” in the CE pictogram.
Even if the protective gloves fulfil “Performance class 2” in some of the
required tests, the overall performance may still be classified as
“Performance class 1”. The overall performance is classified based on the
lowest result from all the required tests.
The performance classes achieved in the individual tests are listed in the
product-specific section within this user information.
SAFETY
Intended use
The gloves described in this information sheet are designed to be used for
riding motorcycles in road traffic.
The gloves can protect against weather conditions, without unnecessarily
restricting the dexterity that the wearer requires for operating the controls
of the motorcycle. In addition, the gloves can provide a certain degree of
mechanical protection to the wearer’s hands and wrists in the event of an
accident. The particular hazards associated with motorcycle accidents consist,
on the one hand, of falling off the motorcycle and, on the other hand,
collisions with other vehicles or solid objects at the roadside. In addition,
mechanical forces and grazing as a result of landing on the ground pose a risk
of injury.
Please keep in mind that the entire body must be protected when riding motorcycles, and that you should always wear the appropriate equipment from head to toe (helmet, jacket, trousers, gloves and boots)
Restrictions
These gloves do not protect against chemicals, extreme heat, naked flames, extremely low temperatures or other risks and hazards that are not mentioned in these instructions for use.
No personal protective equipment (PPE) can offer indefinite protection against the risks associated with a fall or accident. No glove can prevent hand injuries with one hundred percent certainty. Riding motorcycles is a dangerous activity in general, and the use of this PPE cannot guarantee that severe personal injuries will be prevented.
How to use
Choosing the correct gloves
An overview of all available glove sizes can be found at the end of this manual.
The gloves must be close-fitting, and all the fasteners securely fastened. It is best to check the fit of the gloves by grasping the handlebars of a motorcycle. The gloves should not feel uncomfortably tight on your fingers, finger tips, back of your hand or palm, nor should they feel loose. Your finger tips should not touch the end of the glove; however, there should also not be so much space that grip is restricted. It must be possible to operate all the controls without any difficulty.
Fastening your gloves correctly
The gloves have either one or two hook-and-loop fasteners at the wrist and/or cuff. These must be pulled as tight as possible without being uncomfortable. You must not be able to pull the glove off without first undoing the hook-and- loop fastener. The gloves should be worn over or under the jacket sleeve in such a way that the sleeve and cuff overlap and ideally cannot slide apart in the event of a fall. (Please also check this when buying your jacket.)
Correct use
Safety checks
It is essential that the following instructions be observed, as this is the only way to ensure that the original protective capacity of the gloves is maintained.
Never use solvents or other aggressive substances for cleaning.
Contact with unapproved substances or incorrect care of the gloves may
significantly affect their features and reduce the protection they provide.
The gloves must not be dyed, nor may adhesive labels be attached.
No modifications to the product, however small they may seem, are permitted.
Excessive twisting and/or bending (e.g. wringing out the glove) also
constitute incorrect handling because the product was not developed to
withstand these kinds of forces.
Such incorrect treatment as mentioned above may result in reduced protection.
At worst, the gloves may become ineffective.
Detlev Louis Motorrad-Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH (Switzerland: Detlev Louis AG) cannot accept any claims for compensation or for repair resulting from incorrect treatment.
The gloves should be checked for holes, tears, etc., every time they are worn.
If you notice any damage to the gloves, you must replace them. Also check that
the knuckle protectors are undamaged and securely attached to the gloves.
Check that the hook-and-loop fasteners are clean and function properly and
securely.
As soon as your gloves or parts of the gloves start to show signs of wear, it
is time to replace them.
A fall and/or crash may damage important components of the gloves, so
they will no longer provide the limited protection described above. Such
damage may not be visible to the naked eye. You should therefore
always replace your gloves after a fall.
Label
The gloves come with a production label for clear identification and traceability
Date of manufacture
Manufacturer
number/order number
Country of manufacture
Item number
Durability
The durability of the gloves depends on the type and duration of use, and the degree of care. As a general principle, this PPE must be replaced eight years from the date of manufacture, even if it does not appear to be damaged. Some forms of damage are not always recognisable by simple visual inspection.
Care
Only use a damp cloth to remove any dirt. After cleaning your gloves, treat
them with suitable leather care products. We recommend refreshing the
impregnation of the outer material from time to time, depending on usage.
You will find more care instructions on our website:
www.louis.eu
Correct storage, transport and disposal
The gloves must be stored in a dry and well-ventilated place. Do not expose
them to sunlight or direct heat sources.
The gloves must be protected against impacts under all circumstances, and you
should not place heavy objects on them. Avoid storing your gloves in such a
way that their own weight is carried by a few individual points. After use,
let your gloves air-dry at room temperature. Never use a hairdryer or similar
device, or place the gloves directly on a radiator, as this may cause damage.
When transporting the gloves, do not leave them in a closed vehicle for an extended period of time, and do not expose them to very high or very low temperatures. Make sure that no heavy objects are placed on top of the gloves during transportation.
The gloves were made using selected materials which are classified as being harmless to humans according to current knowledge. Gloves that are no longer usable must be disposed of in accordance with the applicable environmental regulations, unless otherwise indicated.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the product and/or these instructions, before
using the product for the first time, please contact our Service Centre by
e-mail at: service@louis.eu. We will help you as
quickly as
possible. This is the best way to ensure that your product is used correctly.
As at: 01/2022
Exklusiv-Vertrieb:
Detlev Louis Motorrad-Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
Runge damm 35 · 21035 Hamburg · Germany
Tel.: 00 49 (0) 40 - 734 193 60
www.louis.de ·
service@louis.de
Detlev Louis AG
Oberfeld 15 · 6037 Root LU · Switzerland
Tel.: 00 41 (0) 41 - 455 42 90 · service@louis-moto.ch``
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