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1. CONTACT DETAILS Leatt Corporation No 50 Kiepersol Crescent Atlas Gardens Contermanskloof Durbanville 7550 Cape Town South Africa Tel 27 21 557 7257 Fax 27 21 557 7381 Email info leatt brace com lt Website www leatt com Postal Address Suite 109 Private Bag X3 Bloubergrant 7443 South Africa 7 WE es com SPINAL CORD RESEARCH FOUNDATION A percentage of your Leatt Brace purchase price is donated to the Wings For Life sspaceral cord research foundation www wingsforlife com Note The products depicted in this user manual may vary to some degree in product graphics or color Copyright 2012 Leatt Corporation C A 4 f a B eh Copyright 2012 Leatt Corporation Motor Sports and racing can be dangerous Participation in these activities can result in severe brain head and neck injuries which may result in paralysis or death Although the Leatt Brace is designed to help reduce the risk of such injuries there is no guarantee that any injury will be prevented by the Leatt Brace GPX Adventure Ili use of this or any other safety equipment Read all instructions prior to use Before putting on your Leatt Brace each time please review and comply with the following cautions and Tabl e O f con ten ts instructions below The Leatt Brace cannot protect against all possible impacts and or injuries Although the Leatt Brace9 is designed to help reduce the risk of such injuri2. its proper use please contact Leatt Corporation at Leatt Corporation RSA S id PEO crane conic ale Conte auaneulcck oc0 eae ews Padding FAS OE dstcaqretcceosaceteueseccstamaceo snancecnasqeeseagentencentac Page 14 Tel 27 0 21 557 7257 Fax 27 0 21 557 7381 Leatt Corporation USA e Chest strap EN A E REEE EEEN S EEEE E AEEA A nee eae Page 14 26320 Diamond Place Unit 130 Santa Clarita California 91350 Tel 800 691 3314 Fax 661 295 6888 Email info leatt com Fitting the GPX Adventure lll with body armour Page 15 Copyright 2012 Leatt Corporation e Looking after your Leatt Brace e Page 16 WARRANTY DISCLAIMER YOUR LEATT BRACE IS WARRANTED TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE CRASH DAMAGE NEGLECT ABUSE OR ALTERATION OF YOUR BRACE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY SEVERAL PARTS OF THE LEATT BRACE ARE DESIGNED TO FRACTURE AS THEY HELP PROTECT YOU IN CERTAIN RIDING SCENARIOS THESE PARTS ARE REPLACEABLE AND OFFERED FOR SALE IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A WARRANTY CLAIM TAKE THE BRACE BACK TO THE RETAILER YOU BOUGHT IT FROM TO ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY PLEASE GO TO THE WWW LEATT COM AND FILL OUT THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM OR EMAIL WARRANTY LEATT COM e Indemnity and warranty disclaimer sse eee eee eee Page 17 ESA 0 y S Adven CURE ig Zae SW MES Copyright Ss 2 Leatt att Corporation _ Ly Y AS _ GPX A
3. 4 In event of a crash if you have supporting footage photos or medical information please download the Injury Assessment Form from the address below gather all the supporting information and submit it to the address below 0 aaakaaaaTEaTEE TEE EEA EAEE EEEE EA EEEE EA aaaea 5 After evaluation by the Leatt Lab and subject to the Leatt Lab discretion incentives may be offered for fully eompletediniiryResesementtonms ite AAA AAA NAAA ANA AAA AS AA Download the Crash Event form from www leatt com crash events and email to crash events leatt com Copyright 2012 Leatt Corporation wre A
4. Figure 3 If the brace is too short and therefore too tight simply fit the Long Spacer Figure 3 Spacer sizes Slide Spacer in or out in this direction Short Spacer 0mm Medium Spacer 10mm Long Spacer 20mm Extra Long Spacer 30mm Day Copyright 2012 Leatt Corporation VA E Copyright a 2 Leatt att Corporation Strut and thoracic Strut and thoracic assembly step 2 Continued Figure 5a assembly step E Insert the strut into the rear member of the brace starting with one shim on either side of the strut Figure 7a The strut and shim will always be contained within the brace so that you can Now attach the strut onto the thoracic l l l oa a ee ee es adjust the brace at any time There is no need to fit the locking cap screw Figure 7b at this time y g l Now refit the brace If the brace is pulled slightly backward place the two shims before the strut towards the front of the brace if the brace has become too loose place the two shims behind 7 Degree Wedge M4 Cap Screw the strut towards the rear of the brace Slender riders can insert the 7 Degree Strut locates into iii e Wedge upright between the thoracic AN Figure 7a Figure 7b assembly and the strut Figure 6 Place one shim on each side of strut as it is inserted into DO NOT USE THE WEDGE WITH Thoracic gias THE 17 DEGREE STRUT Figure 5b to fasten strut Figure 6 Upright positio
5. Medium pin fitted with brace lt _ Rear Member Medium pin fitted with brace Thoracic Member Front Member Please note The product shown may vary in colour Brace components are depicted in contrasting colours to indicate individual identification Test specifications Test specifications including the following have been used in the evaluation of this product e Eurotype Hybrid III instrumented sled tests Land Mobility Technologies document No P 2 00 00431 May 2004 e BMW Pendulum Testing and Validation Model using Lifemod BMW Test Facilities Munich Germany 2006 e Innovations at BMW Motorrad in the development of equipment for motorcycle riders to reduce the risk of injuries based on the example of the Neck Brace System proceedings of the 6th International Safety Environment Future Conference Cologne Germany 9 10 October 2006 e Side Impact Simulations Using a Validated Pendulum Test Methodology Leatt Corporation Biomechanics Division e Leatt Manufacturing Test Specification Issue 2 e EN 340 Protective clothing General Requirements The first five test specifications listed assess the ability of the Leatt Brace to help reduce forwards and backwards movement of the wearer s head and neck in a collision or when impacting the road surface Leatt Manufacturing Test Specification Issue 2 includes evaluations of the resistance of the Leatt Brace fastenings to opening in
6. dding on the back plastic of the brace Figure 9a Figure 9b A Velcro Chest strap Once your GPX Adventure is set up correctly to your body size and shape you also have the option of attaching the Chest Strap Although this is not a vital component the Chest Strap can provide additional stability and comfort To attach the chest strap lift the bottom padding of the front and back paddings Figure 10a Place one of the attachment straps of the chest strap on the inside of the front plastic and one on theinside of the back plastic Reattach the paddings Figure 10b Both front and back need to be attached to be effective gure 10a Figure 10b Chest Strap soe Velcro Copyright 2012 Le Leatt att Corporation Fitting the GPX Adventure III with body armor If you use a body armor system place the thoracic member under your back protector and then choose whether you wish to place the front member of your Leatt Brace under or over the padding of the body armor Figure 11a Figure 11a Figure 11b Body Jacket Back Protector May be worn under or on top of body armor as long as thoracic is under the back protector Figure 11b If you use a chest protector the lower front member should be inside the chest protector and the upper front member should be outside the chest protector Figure 12a The same applies to the rear upper and lower members Figure 12b If your chest protector is a smalle
7. dventure Ill exploded view Q aa __ ZAS H q 2 ES Y L S L L gt L S E SS J SA SZ VO Z a S 9 BHCS M4 22 10 Shim 11 Strut 12 Thoracic 13 Back Padding 14 Lever 15 Hinge 16 Step Washer P eel i 4 s S y K 7 AG E Copyright 2012 Leatt Corporation gt et c E x e VA 2 ee d q z E Y lt A s Front Plastic Front Padding Rivet 29 14 Rivet 29 24 Spacer 10MM Stainless Steel Washer 08 BHCS M4 10 Back Plastic GO l O Qn E GOM N E Qn MMM NNN k k k M a ki is User manual introduction Welcome to the world of Leatt and thank you for choosing our product The Leatt Brace you have purchased is based on years of academic research and extensive evaluation of the mechanisms of head and neck injuries together with testing in test facilities and via simulation software The brace has been tested using various static and dynamic tests The Leatt Brace is part of the protective equipment ensemble available for use by participants in cycle and motor sports activities The design rationale behind the Leatt Brace is to help bring the head to a controlled stop during an accident fall This is achieved by providing a padded rigid structure that helps act as an alternative load path for neck forces Helmet impacts otherwise transmitted from the helmet to skull and then to the neck are re directed from the h
8. ecessary to purchase an alternative model of helmet in order jae ene Sains 51 140 155 sml sml med to achieve the required level of compatibility and safety 51 5 4 156 163 sml sml med med Please ask the retailer or contact Leatt if you require further advice on sizing adjustment or fitting AE Hers Em a E es Please use the sizing chart below to ensure that you have purchased the correct size Leatt Brace 5 6 5 7 167 169 sml sml med med med The sizing chart is based on your height and chest circumference right below the arms therefore S ASS En Bp Bon S make sure that you take the correct measurements before utilizing the chart on next page 58 59 173 175 sml sml sml med med 59 5 10 176 178 sml sml sml med med 510 511 179 181 sml sml sml med med 511 6 181 183 sml sml med med 6 61 183 185 sml med med 61 6 3 185 190 med ft cm sml med refers to either a medium on the smallest setting or a small on the biggest setting Height JU Chest circumference right below bag the arms Copyright a 2 Leatt att Corporation AAAS a Adventure Z y Sees Leatt Brace fitment step 1 Fitting the Spacers The brace has been fitted on a wide range of users and Motorcycle types and should fit you If Unscrew the 2 Buttonhead Cap Screws see Figure 4a with the supplied Allen key Slide the not minor adjustments may be required for proper fit Failure
9. elmet to the brace and then to other body structures The design of the Leatt Brace helps prevent the helmet head from projecting over the brace and therefore helps prevent a fulcrum action which has been documented in literature pertaining to the use of collar devices The Leatt Brace may be worn with most types of bicycling body armor and chest protectors Over long distances the Leatt Brace will also offer some relief from neck fatigue The Leatt DBX neck brace system helps prevent the following extreme movements e head forward HyperFlexion e head rearward HyperExtension e head sideways Lateral HyperFlexion e head helmet rearward on the neck Posterior HyperTranslation e coupled axial loading Helps prevent axial loading only when the axial forces act in combination with other mechanisms The Leatt Brace has also been tested against the manufacturer s specifications and EC Type and it is CE marked to denote compliance with the EU Personal Protective Equipment Directive 89 686 EEC Please e mail any comments you might have to info leatt com The Leatt GPX Adventure Ill Brace Figure 1 has been designed to be set up in stages to suit your requirements Please follow the fitment process carefully It should take you about 20 minutes to complete Examination certification has been issued by SGS United Kingdom Ellesmere Port CH65 3EN England UK Notified Body No 0120 Figure 1
10. es there is no guarantee that any injury will be prevented by the use of e GPX Adventure Ill Exploded VIEW oo eee ececcececcececeecececeeeeaeeeeaees Page 03 04 this equipment Perform any bicycling sport activity with caution and use wear appropriate safety equipment gt For maximum performance the Leatt Brace must be properly fitted and attached according to the instructions in e Test specifications S Page 04 the user manual lt is recommended that this product be used only in conjunction with a helmet with a permanent fixed chin part e g full face helmet motorcross DH helmet DO NOT USE WITH A JET HELMET Use at your own risk Oo For maximum performance the Leatt Brace must be inspected prior to each use STOP using the Leatt Brace O User manual introduction eee epe rer erer rrr Page 05 if any components show signs of damage or are worn cracked and or deformed or if the inside padding is deteriorated Leatt Corporation recommends that the Leatt Brace be replaced every two 2 years under normal racing conditions e Leatt Brace sizing CUA EEE A E EE Page 07 08 Should you experience a collision or if the Leatt Brace or any component shows any signs of damage cracking deformity and or the inside padding is deteriorating return the Leatt Brace to the seller for inspection or destroy e Brace fitment and replace the Leatt Brace9 Common substances applied to this brace solvent cleaners hair tonics etc can ca
11. n of the 7 10 Degree Strut degree wedge rr locates into back assembly Opening and Closing the Leatt Brace You can either hinge open the Leatt Brace from the left or right Figure 8a or remove the front member completely Figure 8b M4 12mm Cap Screw fastening strut to thoracic assembly 4 Figure 8a Figure 8b M4 10mm Cap Screw fastening strut rr E L to thoracic M4 18mm amc Cap Screw 7 Degree Wedge added between strut and thoracic assembly e Please use the nylon washers between the screws and the strut E Copyright 2012 Le Leatt att Corporation Padding inserts When the 10 20 and 30mm spacer is used fit padding insert to cover exposed spacer on the inner brace structure 1 Peel back rear padding to expose velcro 2 Place padding insert over exposed spacer 3 Re apply padding Torque setings for screws All screws except the clip hinge countersunk screws should be maintained at 2Nm The clip hinge screws should be maintained at 1Nm Padding Fitment The GPX Adventure Padding is fitted through a series of Velcro straps Start fitting the padding on the Velcro straps situated at the top tips of the front and back plastics see Figure 9a Wrap each padding down the inside of the brace towards the lower part of the plastic or thoracic where the padding is attached to Velcro straps Figure 9b Please be sure to use the front padding on the front plastic and the back pa
12. ng but not limited to the Front Component Hinge Lever Assembly Spacers Strut Nylon Washers and or the Back Component See Parts Components List on page 3 are worn cracked and or deformed or if the inside padding has deteriorated We wish you many safe hours of enjoyable racing and riding with your Leatt Brace Please contact us with any questions or comments at info leatt brace com We recommend that you replace your Leatt Brace every two years of normal racing conditions and replace any components that are damaged in a serious accident 6 57 KA P Jn Y Copyright 2012 Leatt Corporation bal inni B As acondition of purchase receipt of the Leatt Brace the user has fully read and understood the User Manual Notes and understands that although the brace is desgined to help reduce brain head and neck injuries when worn in conjunction with a full faced helmet there is no guarantee that any injury will be prevented by the use of the brace Each brace must beset Up tor ine IndividtialiserandDeGrinecOrectsizeandtlt 42422 aerate ea erates teense AAA LEN As a condition of purchase and or receipt of the Leatt Brace the user has read and familiarized himself herself with the O a a a a a A o O TA EE technical aspects research and test results relating to the Leatt Brace9 provided at Leatt Corporation s website www leattbrace com and understands the nature of the brace and its intended use and cor
13. other circumstances of whatsoever nature Leatt Corporation RSA No 50 Kiepersol Crescent Atlas Gardens Durbanville Contermanskloof 7550 Cape Town RSA Mela 02r oor ear Facer 0 E dro O aa Leatt Eo peo yo 11917 0c e A e e PE nm ll e O ee ee re eer et 26320 Diamond Place Unit 130 Santa Clarita California 91350 Tel 800 691 3314 Fax 661 295 6888 A Email info leatt com WARRANTY DISSLAIMER E E AA EAN ns NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE BRACE OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH OO NO OO HEREIN HAVE BEEN PROVIDED LEATT CORPORATION UNDERTAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE QUALITY OF THE GOODS EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN LEATT CORPORATION TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE GOODS WILL BE FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR WHICH YOU MAY BE BUYING THE GOODS EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE l In the event of a crash 4 Should your Leat Brace he damaged as result of a serious accident no Warranty Camis possible O NA NA O A e A A EAT AO S 2 The Leatt Brace is designed to become damaged as it helps protect you i e thoracic strut snaps off 3 The Leatt Corporation would like to hear from you if you have been involved in a crash event The feedback is used to advance the understanding of crash dynamics in the Leatt Lab and assist in improving our products
14. r size you may have to widen the head opening of the chest protector Most chest protectors allow for this adjustment In the case of very small children allow the front lower portion to rest on the outside of the chest protector Some junior riders elect to remove the hard outer portion of the shoulder padding from their chest protectors for comfort Figure 12a Figure 12b Chest Protector Roost Guard a Z 2012 Leatt Corporation qe Ly E AS Looking after your Leatt Brace You may want to wash your Leatt Brace after hard riding The brace and integrated padding should only be washed with a gentle soap or detergent in cold water rinsed in cold water and dried with a cloth only Common substances applied to this brace solvent cleaners hair tonics etc can cause damage that may be invisible to the user and compromise the effectiveness safety of the Leatt Brace Always refer to the material content label on the Leatt Brace None of the materials used are known to contain anything that might cause an allergic reaction or be dangerous to your health When storing your Leatt Brace place it on a clean dry surface and store in a dry well ventilated environment away from direct sunlight and extremes of temperature Do not place heavy objects on top of the Leatt Brace For maximum performance the Leatt Brace must be inspected prior to each use Stop using the Leatt Brace if any of its components includi
15. rect fi tment As a condition of purchse and or receipt of the Leatt Brace the user understands and recognizes that the brace has not O soevesisubcoeerecepens age viesacacduageteassdcesaugcenedassanquasag E A E A AE EE vesduvdasedseee NN sumace baetesesersccesuscesadenaeevosaeadeaseeeessente been tested on riders in race conditions for instrumented impact assessment and that this is a new design Should you not wish to accept the terms of this Indemnity please return the Leatt Bracee oo 4 4414141414141 411 Always attach your helmet correctly according to manufacturers guidelines ensure all your safety equipment has nat EEEE EEEE passed its recommended lifespan and travel race with safety as an important principal As a condition of purchase and or receipt of the Leatt Brace the user waives any claims against Leatt Corporation the inventor manufacturer any subcontractor agent or Global Distributor Leatt Corporation the inventor manufacturer NATA any subcontractor agent of Global Distributor will under no circumstances be liable to any person for any damages direct indirect bodily or otherwise including injury or death that may be sustained by any person as a result of the use of the Leatt Brace any alleged defect therein or its alleged failure to afford the protection offered by it or for any consequential loss of profi ts or damages suffered by any person however such loss or damage may arise or for any other reason of from any
16. the event of an impact The chemical content of the materials and components used in the construction of the Leatt Brace has been assessed in accordance with the requirements of EN 340 Copyright 2012 Le Leatt att Corporation Leatt Brace sizing chart Sizing Chart The size of the brace should be correct for your body shape and allows for adjustability to ensure l correct fi tment and comfort no matter what your application is Size Range Small 4 16 years old thin build to fit wearer height 97 5 165 cm When correctly adjusted and worn with your helmet the Leatt Brace should allow for a full Medium 16 years average to bigger build to fit wearer height 165 cm safe range of a rider s head and neck movements i e looking up looking down and looking side to side such as when performing an over the shoulder check the Leatt Brace and the helmet must come into contact with each other as the full safe range of normal riding head Chest circumference e movement is reached 21 6 33 5 33 9 35 35 4 37 37 4 43 3 Inches If any resistance or discomfort is experienced when attempting to complete the full range of head Height cocos _ 65 83 Rn d asain a and neck movements or if the brace does not make contact with the helmet when the full range of movement is reached further adjustment or an alternative size of Leatt Brace may be required 36 47 106 139 sml In extreme circumstances it may be n
17. to properly adjust the brace before Spacer out once the Cap Screws are removed see Figure 4b and replace by sliding the desired use may compromise rider safety and brace effectiveness When correctly adjusted and worn with Spacer back in the same way Now screw in the 2 Buttonhead Cap Screws with its washers in the user s safety helmet the Leatt Brace should allow the full range of normal head and neck place to secure the newly fitted Spacer movements i e looking up looking down and looking side to side such as when performing an over the shoulder check the Leatt Brace and the helmet only coming into contact with each Figure 4a Butonhead Cap other as the full range of normal movement is reached Screws Your DBX Comp 3 brace is supplied with four pairs of different sized Spacers for adjustment The Medium Spacer is fitted as standard Start by fitting your brace without the thoracic assembly attached on your shoulders and chest as shown below in Figure 2 Figure 2 Ensure comfortable fit to shoulders Back Assembly A i s gt Fitted Medium Change spacer to short O gt E spacer or long according to fit Brace fitted without Ba O a strut and thoracic member on rear Figure 4b comfortable fit to chest Ensure Adjustment with Spacers If the brace is too loose around your neck with the fitted Medium Spacer and does not sit comfortably on your shoulders and chest fit the Short Spacer see
18. use damage that may be Leatt Brace fitment step 1 Page 09 invisible to the user and compromise the effectiveness safety of the Leatt Brace O Wash only with gentle soap or detergent in cold water rinse in cold water and dry with a soft cloth Do not drill holes paint cut heat bend or make any other modifications to the Leatt Brace unless authorized in e Adjustment and fitting with Re santana aan Page 09 10 advance by the Seller Doing so may compromise the effectiveness safety of the Leatt Brace O rrr K EK gt gt The brace has been tested using various static and dynamic tests but has not been tested on riders under race e Strut and thoracic assembly step SE Page 11 12 conditions for instrumented impact assessment this product is of a new design The brace has been tested on a wide range of users and bicycle types and should fit you and your bicycle if not i minor adjustments may be required for proper fit Failure to properly adjust the brace before use may compromise Opening and Closing the Brace ee E Page 12 rider safety and brace effectiveness T Always attach your helmet correctly according to seller s guidelines Ensure that all of your safety equipment has not Padding Tn sne rossi tibaiietes pintado e iaes Page 13 passed beyond its recommended life span Travel race with safety as your primary principle e Torque settings Tor SCKOWS ee ee ee ee eee Page 13 If you have any questions regarding this product or
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