Z-TECH Series 8A Head and Neck Restraint Owner’s Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Z-TECH
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Z-TECH Series 8A Head and Neck Restraint Owner’s Manual
Limited Warranty
is warranty gives original purchaser specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
A Z-Tech restraint found to be defective in materials and/or workmanship
within one year of purchase will be repaired or replaced at the option of
Z-Tech Sports when returned with freight prepaid. The warranty does not cove
modification, abuse or neglect. This warranty does not cover incidental or
consequential damages.
Accident Replacement
Your restraint has been designed for the restraint to absorb energy from a severe accident. If your restraint has damage and needs to be replaced within two years of purchase, Z-Tech has an accident replacement program which can be found at www.z-techsports.com Info Page.
CARE of your Restraint
Proper storage is important to avoid damage to your restraint. Avoid contact
with extreme heat or cold. Do not use any solvents or chemicals to clean your
restraint.
For cleaning, use mild soapy water and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Allow
restraint to fully dry prior to storage.
USE of your Restraint
For maximum protection, the Restraint must be set up as instructed and seat belts and tethers must be fastened securely and correctly at all times.
(Series 8A – Seat Belt goes over Shoulder)
WARNING
NO RESTRAINT can protect user from injury and/or death. Recommended set up can be located at z-techsports.com
WARNING: Read Carefully
Operating a Motor Vehicle is Dangerous.
No restraint can protect the user from injury and/or death. For maximum protection, the restraint must be set up as instructed and seat belts and tethers must be fastened securely at all times
If the restraint experiences a significant accident, return to manufacturer for inspection or destroy and replace with a new restraint.
It is recommended to have a trained Z-Tech Dealer set up your restraint.
Set Up of Your Restraint
Step 1 – Adjust strapping:
It is recommended that you evaluate the video on www.z-techsports.com in
regards to adjustment of tethers and strapping. You will want to make sure the
strapping stays in the same configuration throughout the hardware as you
receive it from the mfg. There is only one point on each side of the Series 8A
which you will want to adjust as shown in diag (1a) and (1b). The following
measurement is the standard starting point, you will want to adjust
theasurement so the clips engage with the straps 1.75-2” from your natural
driving position.
(diag. 1a: 4cm between end of clip and center of H buckle)
(diag. 1b: 13cm between center of clip and frame)
Note: the Series 8A does not include a Helmet Kit
Setting Up Helmet Kit (not included) Setting Up Helmet with M6 Inserts
Note : Helmet inserts that are not certified are not recommended.
Helmet Kit Option 1: #NZCH008A
Remove black cap from back of Helmet Kit before installing on helmet
Center post of 8A Helmet Kit must point towards back of helmet
Helmet Kit Option 2: #NZCH001A
(If Series 8A was purchased with alternate Helmet Clips, #NZCH1015, and alternate Helmet Kit, #NZCH001A)
Remove black cap from back of Helmet Kit before installing. Set the Baseplate (pictured above) against helmet shell centered to the M6 insert. Then put the M6 Screw through the Post with thread lock-tite “blue” on the end of crew. Align the Post and M6 Screw through the Baseplate and carefully tighten the M6 Screw into the helmet withoucross-threading during installation. Tighten snuggly and allow thread lock-tite to dry.
If your helmet does not have M6 Inserts in the helmet, Zap carries an accessory Backplate (part #NZBP0016). To install, slide the backplate between the Shell and EPS/Dense Foam upper liner, carefully positioning it center of the hole. Once the Backplate is positioned correctly, follow the instructions above to install the Baseplate, Post, and M6 Screw. Insure M6 Screw has “blue” lock-tite, is tightened snugly, and lock-tite allowed to fully dry. More detractions available at: