VANUCCI VUG-1 Motorcycle Gloves Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: VANUCCI

Table of Contents

Motorcycle gloves for non-professional motorcycle riders
General information
SAFETY
How to use
Correct use
Contact
References
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VUG-1 Motorcycle Gloves
Instruction Manual

Motorcycle gloves for non-professional motorcycle riders

Please read these instructions for the use of 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.

Annexes: Table 1: List of Notified Bodies
Table 2: Sizing

General information

EU requirements
These gloves fulfill the basic requirements 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

VANUCCI VUG-1 Motorcycle Gloves - Example

1. Specific symbol indicating the use of the gloves when riding a motorcycle| 5. Order number
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2. Performance class| 6. Reference to information material
3. Knuckle protection| 7. Manufacturer’s declaration of conformity with Regulation (EU) 2016/425
4. Trade name| 8. 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
13594:2015.

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 an 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
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 labeled “KP” in the CE pictogram.
Even if the protective gloves fulfill “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, fingertips, back of your hand, or palm, nor should they feel loose.
Your fingertips should not touch the end of the glove; however, there should also not be so much space that the 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 product label for clear identification and traceability.

Date of manufacture Manufacturer number/order number Country of manufacture

Art. No. 201234 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 recognizable 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

The 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 that 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

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.

Exklusiv-Vertrieb:
Detlev Louis Motorrad-Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
Rungedamm 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