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Part 2: Motorcyclists' back protectors
The Tech-Air
Off-Road System, is equipped with a non-removable passive back protector
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that provides protection to the back area even if the System should not deploy. This back
protector is certified as a Personal Protective Equipment Category II, under the Regulation
EU 2016/425, according to the EN 1621-2:2014 standard. This product is in compliance
also under the corresponding UK legislation (Regulation 2016/425 on personal protective
equipment as it applies in GB).
The following information will help you to understand which type of passive back protector
(among different types of back protectors) is installed inside your Tech-Air
Figure 1 opposite illustrates the three different types of back protector contained in this
new standard. These are:
FB = Full Back protector, which provides protection to the central back and scapulae
CB = Central Back protector, which provides protection to the central back
LB = Lower Back protector, which provides protection to the Lumbar area only
EN 1621-2:2014 provides two performance levels of protection: Level 1 and Level 2.
Level 1 protectors have a lower performance protection level, however are more lightweight.
Level 2 protectors have superior performance protection level, however may be thicker and
heavier.
You should choose protectors which provides the best performance level of protection
suitable for the type of riding you will do.
FIGURE 1 – Protector Types and their respective certified protective areas (Zones of
Protection).
WARNING!
Central Back Protector does not provide scapulae protection.
WARNING!
Lumber protector does not provide protection to the upper back.
WARNING!
Users should be aware that no back protector will provide complete
protection against spinal injury and no guarantees, warranties
(express or implied) are made regarding the protector's ability to
avoid risk of spinal injury.
62 EN
Off-Road.
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