Alpinestars Tech-Air, User Manual

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• Tech-Air™ Race airbag system: that there are no holes in the Vest, no frayed seams, no
cracks to the back protector plastics or electronics casing, and no exposed areas of the airbag.
WARNING! If any of the above damage is found then the Compatible Suit/
Jacket and/or the Tech-Air™ Race airbag system MUST be returned for
service, otherwise it may not provide any protection in a second crash event.
If in doubt seek advice from your Alpinestars dealer.
IMPORTANT!
For the dual charge feature, even if no damage is observed on either the
Tech-Air™ Race airbag system or Compatible Suit/Jacket, the performance of the airbag
in the second deployment (reuse of the same airbag) cannot be warranted to be the same
as the first.
Routine Service
A routine service by Alpinestars must be conducted at least every 2 years, in cases where
the airbag vest has never previously been returned for recharge. Where the airbag vest has
been recharged, then the 2 years start from the recharge date. The routine service permits
the wear of the airbag and the unit’s components to be inspected in detail. Service can be
requested directly from an Alpinestars Tech-Air™ dealer. The following work is undertaken
as part of the routine service:
• All components are removed from the airbag vest and the airbag vest is washed.
• The diagnostics of the electronic unit are checked (and firmware upgraded, if applicable).
• The airbag is inspected for wear and/or damage.
• The system is reassembled into the airbag vest and function checked as per new
production items.
Tip: Two years is the maximum recommended period between inspections,
however if the airbag vest is used extensively, then a recommended inspection
and service interval of 6 months to 1 year is recommended.
WARNING! If no service or recharge operation has been conducted after
two years of the purchase date or last service/recharge date, there is the
possibility that the system will not always function in accordance with the
activation and non activation conditions listed in section 3.
IMPORTANT! Even if serviced regularly, Alpinestars cannot guarantee that after 10 years
the system will always function in accordance with the activation and non activation
conditions conditions listed in section 3.
WARNING! There are NO user serviceable parts inside the airbag vest. Under
no circumstances should users attempt to open, service, disassemble or
modify the airbag vest. Any and all work performed on the airbag vest must
be done by Alpinestars or an authorized service provider. Severe injury or
damage may result otherwise.
IMPORTANT!
The access zipper to the airbag vest is sealed (3). Cutting this seal voids the
warranty on the product.
Disposal – Alpinestars’ Compatible Suit/Jacket
The outer Alpinestars’ Compatible Suit/Jacket should be disposed of in accordance with
local waste regulations. Note that under the European WEEE regulation, the LED Display
cannot be disposed of in normal household waste. This must be removed from the airbag
garment and disposed of at a suitable facility for the recycling of electronic parts.
Disposal – Fired Airbag Vest
A deployed airbag vest contains electronic components. Under the European WEEE
regulation these must be removed and disposed of at a suitable recycling facility. The
remaining airbag vest chassis and used airbag can be disposed of in accordance with local
waste regulations.
Tip: A deployed Vest can be confirmed by turning on the system and checking
that the ‘airbag fired’ fault is indicated on the LED Display, which gives 25
blinks of the red LED (11c).
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