Certification Information; Personal Protective Equipment - Tech-Air RACE_AIRBAG SYSTEM Guia Del Usuario

22. Certification Information

The Tech-Air® Race Vest is covered by a number of certifications.

Personal Protective Equipment

The Tech-Air® Race Vest is considered Category 2 Personal Protective Equipment under
EU Directive 89/686/EEC. As such a CE Type examination has been conducted. As the
motorcyclists' inflatable protectors standard (EN1621-4:2013) is for mechanically triggered
systems, this has been used with reference to impact performance and ergonomics only.
The examination was conducted by Notified Body #0120 SGS United Kingdom Limited, Park
Way, Weston Super Mare, BS22 6WA, UK. The explanation of the product markings are as
follows:
Name of the manufacturer
RAV1
Unique identification code
Garment Size (waist to shoulder)
Sizing table in Section 6
Indicates that an inflatable protector is installed
Indicates that the product is for motorcycle use, meets level 1 airbag
requirements and provides protection to the full back of the user
1 FB
Pyrotechnic Articles
The Tech-Air® Race Vest contains two pyrotechnically activated cold gas inflators, and as
such, the whole item is considered as an "AIRBAG MODULE" category P1 under EU Directive
2007/23. As such a CE Type Examination (Module B) has been conducted on the design of
the system, and a CE Type Examination and Audit (Module E) has been conducted on the
assembly of the system.
The CE Type Examination and Audit have been conducted by Notified Body #0080, Ineris,
Parc Technologique ALATA BP2, Verneuil-en-Halatte, 60550, France.
Electromagnetic Stability
The electronic unit of the Tech-Air® Race Vest has been homologated to ECE R10 04 which
dictates minimum requirements for electromagnetic stability, electromagnetic interference,
and electrostatic discharge for automotive electronic devices.
E13 10R – 04 – 12891
Homologation No:
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Important Information for Users
WARNING!
The Tech-Air® System is an active safety protection system that is different
from normal motorcycle clothing and as a result requires additional care and
precautions. You must read and understand the instruction manual fully before
use, as well as pay close attention to the following warnings:
• An airbag system can only provide a limited amount of protection in an accident or event.
As such, there always remains a possibility that a serious or fatal injury could occur even
when using the airbag system.
• The Tech-Air® system is designed and developed ONLY for:- Race use when in Race Mode;
Street use when in Street Mode and in Street Mode in limited off-road use. This product has
not been designed for hard off-road use, , stunt use or any non-motorcycling applications.
Alpinestars does not accept any claims for malfunctions of the system used outside the
environments for which its use is intended.
• Certain types of movement could be interpreted as a crash by the Tech-Air® system and
cause a deployment though no crash has occurred.
• The Tech-Air® system has been designed to deploy in crashes above a minimum energy
threshold. This is to prevent wasteful use of the charges in situations where protection
typically would not be needed. Thus, in low speed/low energy crashes it is likely and
reasonable that the product will not deploy.
• The Tech-Air® system contains no parts which may be serviced by final customers, and
must be serviced and recharged ONLY by approved Alpinestars Service Personnel, in order to
ensure this equipment is sealed into the vest. Breaking this seal will void any claims against
warranty or system malfunctions.
• Do not attempt to make any modifications or adjustments to the electronics, airbag vest
or Alpinestars' Compatible Suit/Jacket of the Tech-Air® system.
• The Tech-Air® system must only be used for motorcycle Race riding when in Race Mode, or
Street riding when in Street Mode or limited off- roading in Street Mode – it is not to be used
for any other purpose, motorcycle-related or otherwise. This includes: Enduro, Motocross,
Supermoto, performing stunts and any type of non-motorcycling activity. Wearing the
product during any non-intended activity (with the unit switched on) may cause the system
to deploy and cause injury or death to you or others and may cause damage to property.
• When not in use and being stored, transported, or shipped the Tech-Air® system must be
powered off at the Master Switch.
• Prior to each use, the Tech-Air® system should be inspected for any signs of wear or
damage. Additionally when powered on, the LED display must be checked. In the event
that the system reports a fault (Red LED is illuminated), users should not use the product
and must follow the instructions in this booklet.
• Whenever the LED Display gives a low battery indication the unit MUST be recharged as
soon as possible.
• The Tech-Air® system must never be machine washed, submerged in water, tumble dried
or ironed.
• After a deployment, the unit must be returned to the Tech-Air® Support Team which can
arrange the unit to be recharged.
• Even if the Tech-Air® system has not been used, or the airbag never fired, it is important
that the equipment be serviced at least once every two years, or if the system is used
extensively, that it be serviced every 6 months to a year. This can be arranged through a
Tech-Air® authorized dealer.
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