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15. Maintenance, Servicing and Disposal
Garments with electronically activated airbags are critical safety systems which must be
maintained in good working order to ensure their correct function. If not, they may not
function properly or at all.
Maintenance
Prior to each use, the user should conduct a check of the Tech-Air™ Race airbag system
(Alpinestars’ Compatible Suit/Jacket and the airbag vest), looking for any signs of wear
(loose threads, holes, marks on the airbag surface) or damage. If found, the system should
be inspected further by an authorized Alpinestars dealer.
Post Crash Inspection
After a crash the following must be checked:
• Compatible Suit/Jacket: That there are no holes anywhere in the leather suit (checking
carefully the joining seams between leather and stretch areas) and that all three bulbs of
the LED Display are undamaged.
Outer Alpinestars’ Compatible Suit/Jacket Cleaning
Once separated from the airbag Vest, the outer Alpinestars’ Compatible Suit/Jacket may be
cleaned according to the instructions on the garment.
Storage
The Tech-Air™ Race airbag system (i.e.: airbag Vest + and outer Alpinestars’ Compatible
Suit/Jacket) is best stored hung from a rail. It may also be stored flat, provided no heavy or
sharp objects are placed on top of it. The Tech-Air™ Race airbag system should be stored
in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight and the Master Switch (8) should be turned off.
If storing the airbag Vest only, it is best stored in its original packaging. Likewise, it may
be stored flat in a drawer provided that no heavy or sharp objects are placed on top of it.
Also, it should be stored in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight, and the Master Switch
(8) should also be turned off.
WARNING! Do NOT leave the airbag Vest in direct sunlight inside a closed car
or otherwise exposed to high temperatures. High temperatures will damage
the battery and possibly the other electronics of the unit.
WARNING! Do not use the activation flap on the Alpinestars’ Compatible
Suit/Jacket as a means to stop the garment falling off a clothes hanger. This
will cause the system to activate. To prevent this, it is essential that
the Master Switch (8) be turned off or that only the main zip of the suit is
closed, without closing the activation flaps (18) Failure to do so will cause
the unit to remain powered, which will cause the battery to drain. Confirm
the system is off by checking that there are no indicator lights illuminated
on the LED Display (11).
Transportation
Users should be aware that the airbag inflators are pyrotechnic devices, however the Tech-
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system has been classified as ‘Not Dangerous’ with reference to the UN shipping
regulations. This means that the system can be safely transported – including by air
provided that the airbag vest is checked into the aircraft’s hold as checked luggage.
When transporting the vest by air, users are strongly recommended to download and print
a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in the event they may be questioned
by airport staff. This can be downloaded from the Tech-Air™ Data Portal (Section 17) or
obtained from your Alpinestars dealer.
Note: Not all countries worldwide permit the import of pyrotechnic devices. Prior to
travelling, users should check with the appropriate authorities of countries through which
and to which they are travelling to determine if the system will be permitted entry or not.
Tip: Whenever the system is returned for airbag replacement or routine
servicing, the airbag vest will be disassembled and washed.
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