LEATT LEA451438 AirFlex Stealth Body Protector User Manual

LEATT LEA451438 AirFlex Stealth Body Protector

PROTECTION

MAXIMUM VENTILATION

FITMENT

NECK BRACE READY

WARNING
Leatt® Corporation’s personal protective equipment is not designed or intended to protect a wearer against serious bodily injuries caused by hard collisions or crashes. Protective equipment such as stone shields offer protection only against lofted stones or debris. Protective equipment such as back or lumbar protectors do not protect against spinal injury. No protective equipment can protect the wearer from all foreseeable impacts.

Testing and Approval

The Leatt® Body Protector Airflex has been tested against the manufacturer’s specifications and EU Type – Examination certification has been issued by RICOTEST Via Tione, 9 – 37010 Pastrengo (VR), European Notified Body No. 0498. It is CE marked to denote compliance with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (EU) 2016/425. The following European Standards have been used in the evaluation of this product:

• EN 1621-1:2012 – “Motorcyclists’ protective clothing against mechanical impact – Part 1: Motorcyclists’ limb joint impact protectors.”
• EN 1621-2:2014 – “Motorcyclists’ protective clothing against mechanical impact – Part 2: Motorcyclists’ back protectors”
• EN 1621-3:2018 – “Motorcyclists’ protective clothing against mechanical impact – Part 3: Motorcyclists’ chest protectors”
• EN ISO 13688:2013 – “Protective clothing – General requirements”

Note: To view the Declaration of Conformity to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 please navigate to leatt.com and select the DOCUMENTS tab on your product’s page.

Protection providedProtector CE certified to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Chest protection conforms to the Level 1 requirements of EN1621-3:2018 Back protection conforms to the Level 1 requirements of EN1621-2:2014 Shoulder & Elbow conforms to Level 1 requirements of EN1621-1:2012 Leatt® protector back plates have been tested to EN1621-2:2014 and recorded a mean transmitted force of below 9kN from a 50 Joule impact (Level 1). Leatt® protector chest plates have been tested to EN1621-3:2018 and recorded a mean transmitted force of below 18kN from a 50 Joule impact (Level 1). Leatt® protector Type A Shoulder & Elbow protectors have been tested to EN1621-1:2012 and recorded a mean transmitted force below 35kN from a 50 Joule impact (Level 1).

Use

Products meeting the requirements of the technical specifications listed above are intended to reduce the severity or incidence of soft tissue injuries such as bruising, contusions, cuts and abrasions during off-road motorcycling and biking activities, such as Moto-X, Enduro, Downhill MTB, BMX and Adventure Sports.

• Products meeting the requirements of the technical specifications may reduce the severity and/or incidence of some more serious injuries such as minor fractures.
• Products meeting the requirements of the technical specifications cannot significantly mitigate against major injuries, such as serious fractures resulting from extreme impact forces or torsion/flexion/bending/ crushing injuries and neurological spinal injuries. Currently available materials and technology do not allow this level of protection to be attained in products which would be acceptable to wear and which would allow physical activities to be conducted and completed satisfactorily.

Protection dimension

The following illustrations demonstrate the dimensions of the zones of protection relative to the coverage provided by the whole product.

Size range
Leatt Protectors are available in the following sizes [cm]: Use the following pictogram to identify the measurements provided.

Positioning of Leatt® protection range
No single size of body protection can accommodate all body dimensions because of variation in height and shape. In addition, Leatt® impact protectors can only provide the maximum achievable level of protection whenthey are correctly positioned and adequately secured on the wearer. In particular users should avoid choosing too big a protector because of the potential of interference with the helmet that, should it occur, can result in a dangerous riding condition. If the primary impact protector components do not correctly fit and cover the following areas, an alternative size may be required:

Shoulder protectors: Position from halfway between the shoulder point and neck, down onto the upper arm; symmetrically, or biased to the front to give more frontal protection. Elbow and forearm protectors: Position centrally on the elbow and along the line of the ulna (forearm) bone to the little finger.

Back protector: Back protectors should be located centrally along the line of the spine, with the widest part of the back protector extending over the scapulae (shoulder blades) and with the lower edge of the back protector ending as close to the base of the spine as is comfortable.

Chest protector: Chest protectors should be positioned centrally along the vertical line of the sternum (breastbone).

Adjustment – Compression base layer: Unzip the garment, fit onto body and zip up. Make sure the elbow and shoulder guards are positioned correctly.

Adjustment -Chest protector: Unfasten the waist straps and place the Leatt® Protector over your head, ensuring that it is in the correct orientation with the shorter chest plate to the front. Attach the waist strapsonto each side of the protector and adjust the straps to a snug fit. Do the same with the chest straps. When correctly-adjusted and worn with the user’s safety helmet and a Leatt® Brace, the protector should allow the full range of normal head and neck movements (i.e.: looking up, looking down and looking side-to-side, such as when performing an over-the-shoulder check); the protector, Leatt® Brace and the helmet only coming into contact with each other as the full range of normal movement is reached. With your Leatt® protectors in place, check that you are able to.

Marking and labeling
The following diagrams provide important information about this product and the protection it provides.

Cleaning

Always follow the washing instructions printed on the label attached to the garments, since when alternative fabrics with specific performance characteristics are used, washing instructions may differ. Touch-and-close fastenings, where fitted, can be cleared of debris using a nail brush. If the protector components have become soiled in use, wipe the surface with a damp cloth. Use a soft brush, damped in water, to clean the perforations in the components. Only use tap water. Never use cleaners or detergents, or launder the protector, the product will be damaged by the cleaning process and chemicals and the level of protection provided severely reduced. Common substances applied to this product (solvent, cleaners, hair tonics, etc.) can cause damage that may be invisible to the user and compromise the effectiveness/safety of your Leatt® product. If in any doubt, please contact the manufacturer before cleaning or laundering your protector. Always refer to the material content label on the Leatt® product. None of the materials used in the construction of the product are known to contain anything that is harmful or might cause an allergic reaction or be dangerous to health.

Storage and transportation

Place the Leatt® product on a clean, dry surface and store in a dry, well- ventilated environment away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature. Do not place heavy objects on top of Leatt® product as this can damage the fabrics and plastic materials. The protection provided by your Leatt® product should not be affected by non-extreme ambient temperature and weather conditions.

Maintenance and obsolescence

For maximum performance, the Leatt® product must be inspected prior to each use. Stop using the protector if any components show signs of damage or are worn, cracked, and/or deformed, or if the inside padding has deteriorated. Leatt® Corporation recommends that the Leatt® product is replaced every three (3) years under normal use conditions. Should you experience a collision or if the Leatt® product or any component shows any signs of damage, cracking, deformity and/or the inside padding is deteriorating, return the product to the seller for inspection or destroy and replace it. Please dispose of it in an environmentally-friendly manner. Do not drill holes, paint, cut, heat, bend, apply decals or stickers, or make any other modifications to the elbow guard. Doing so may compromise the effectiveness and safety of your Leatt® product.

Use with other Personal Protective Equipment

Leatt® protectors form part of a protective equipment ensemble available for use by participants in off road motorcycling and downhill biking activities. They are designed to be worn with a Leatt® Brace, which it is recommended be used in conjunction with a compatible full-face helmet (please refer to the manufacturer’s information supplied with every Leatt® Brace, consult the retailer or contact Leatt® Corporation for further advice). Use of additional PPE such as gloves, suitable helmet, boots and motorcycling clothing including protectors, during motorcycling activities is highly recommended for more comprehensive protection of the riders’ body Always perform any motor sport activity with caution and use/wear appropriate safety equipment.

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Europe:
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UK
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WARRANTY

Your Leatt® product is warranted to be free of defects in materials or manufacturing for one year from date of purchase. Your Leatt® product may break under certain conditions of use, so damage caused by accidents, falls, abuse or misuse is not covered by this limited warranty. To make a warranty claim, go to www.leatt.com or send an email to warranty@leatt.com. LEATT® CORPORATION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

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