Alpinestars Tech-Air, User Manual

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WARNING! The airbag system, including its components (the airbag Vest
and the Alpinestars’ Compatible Suit/Jacket), are technically advanced
pieces of motorcycling safety equipment and should not be treated like a
normal motorcycle garment. Similar to one’s motorcycle, the system and its
components must be cared for, serviced and maintained,so that they may
function correctly.
WARNING! The airbag vest MUST be used with an Alpinestars’ Compatible
Suit/Jacket.
WARNING! Use of an Alpinestars’ Compatible Suit/Jacket without the airbag
vest will provide the user with NO airbag protection.
WARNING! It is essential to read this manual carefully, understand it
completely and to follow the advice and warnings. If you have any questions
regarding the equipment contact Tech Air Support.
18-1 Tech-Air™ ‘Envelope of Protection’
The Tech-Air™ Race airbag system when used in street mode offers protection to both riders and
passengers in the event of an accident or other triggering event; however, like any other product
there are limitations to the protections that it can provide.
WARNING! NO PRODUCT CAN PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTECTION FROM
INJURY/OR DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY IN THE EVENT
OF A FALL, ACCIDENT, COLLISION, IMPACT, LOSS OR CONTROL OR OTHER
EVENT.
The “Envelope of Protection” is used to generally describe situations and/or circumstances where
the Tech-Air™ Race airbag system may provide protection (”inside the envelope”), and those
where it will not (“outside the envelope”).
In general, there are three basic factors that determine whether an airbag system will provide
protection to a user:
(a) Whether the forces experienced by the user during an event (such as an accident) occur within
an area covered by the airbag; and
(b) Whether the airbag deploys before the user collides with a vehicle, an obstacle or the ground.
(c) Whether the airbag deploys before the user collides with parts or accessories of their own
motorcycle. For example, mirrors, windscreens or tank bags.
The deployment time consists of the time for the sensors to detect the event plus the time it
takes to fill the airbag fully with gas, which is about 45 milliseconds (“ms”). The time available
to deploy the airbag is dependent upon factors such as the type of the accident, the type of
motorcycle (e.g.: scooter, custom, sports) and the speed of involved vehicles.
The Tech-Air™ airbag system provides impact protection for those areas of airbag coverage
shown in Figure 2.
WARNING! The Tech-Air™ airbag system provides only limited protection against
forces experienced at the areas of airbag coverage depicted in Figure 2. No
guarantee is given that the Tech-Air™ Street airbag system will prevent injuries
(including severe or fatal injuries) inside and/or outside the covered/protected
areas.
WARNING! The Tech-Air™ airbag system cannot prevent accidents.
RACE