USER MANUAL - Kraft-Rad
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1. 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 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 instructions below The Leatt Brace cannot protect against all possible impacts and or injuries 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 use of this equipment Perform any motor sport activity with caution and use wear appropriate safety equipment gt For maximum performance the Leatt Brace 9 must be properly fitted and attached according to the instructions in the user manual It is recommended that this product be used only in conjunction with a full face helmet Use at your own risk For maximum performance the Leatt Brace must be inspected prior to each use STOP using the Leatt Brace 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 Should you2. Ves adjustable tension strap Fasten the plastic clips on each side of the strap by clipping one into the other Figure 11a amp 11c Figure 11d You can tighten or loosen the excess tension strap gt for comfort and stability d ll 4 L I ad a T 1 D I E A n E a a F rn CO m sa E Copyright 2008 Leatt Corporation Copyright 2008 Leatt Corporation Am mre LOOKING AFTER YOUR LEATT BRACE You may want to wash your Leatt Brace after hard riding The brace and integrated padding can be washed with a gentle soap or detergent in cold water rinsed in cold water and dried with a cloth 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 For maximum performance the Leatt Brace must be inspected prior to each use Stop using the Leatt Brace if any of its components including but not limited to the Front Component Hinge Lever Assembly Pins 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 is deteriorated We wish you many safe hours of enjoyable racing and riding with your Leatt Brace Please do not hesitate in contacting us with any questions or comments at info leatt brace com We recommend that you replace your Leatt
3. Brace every two years of normal use and replace any components that are damaged in a serious accident Copyright 2008 Leatt Corporation the helmet for your neck j azari e 00m AMET INDEMNIT Y As a condition of purchase receipt of the Leatt Brace the user has fully read and understood the User Manual 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 be set up for the individual user and be of the correct size and fit As a condition of purchase and or receipt of the Leatt Brace the user has read and familiarized himself herself with the technical aspects research and test results relating to the Leatt Brace provided at Leatt Corporation s website www leatt brace com and understands the nature of the brace and its intended use and correct fitment As a condition of purchse and or receipt of the Leatt Brace the user understands and recognizes that the brace has not been tested on humans 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 Brace 9 Always attach your helmet correctly according to manufacturer s guidelines ensure all your safety equipment has not passed it
4. ADVenture Brace with a Roost Guard e Fitting the ADVenture Brace with a Riding Jacket AAA e Looking after your Leatt Brace oooococccccccococacocooannnooonnonononnnos e Indemnity and Warranty Disclaimer EE Copyright O 2008 Leatt Corporation LES Ri rm ENTURE E A T T ADVenture Exploded View Adventure Front Component Adventure Front Padding Button Head Cap Screw M4 x 10mm Step Washer Hinge Lever Assembly Stainless Steel Washer Pin Adventure Thoracic Padding Adventure Thoracic Component 10 Strut 10 degrees 11 Nylon Washer 12 Shim 13 Button Head Cap Screw M4 x 22mm 14 Rivet 2 9 x 25mm 15 Adventure Back Component 16 Adventure Back Padding 17 Adventure Padding Inserts Q0 N 9 QI E Q N Copyright 2008 Leatt Corporation Copyright 2008 Leatt Corporation ENTURE E A T T Instruction Manual Leatt Brace ADVenture Welcome to the world of Leatt Brace and thank you for choosing our product The Leatt Brace you have purchased is based on years of academic research extensive evaluation of the mechanisms of head and neck injuries together with testing both in test facilities and with simulation software and also in conjunction with top drivers and riders Our design philosophy has always been to pr
5. 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 FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Copyright 2008 Leatt Corporation Leatt Brace ADV02 08
6. as the thoracic assembly is under the back protector Copyright 2008 Leatt Corporation un e i An Roost Guard Figure 9b AB Am mre Fitting the ADVenture Brace with a Riding J acket The ADVenture Brace can be worn very comfortably and unobtrusively with a Riding Jacket When wearing a Riding Jacket with the brace ensure that the brace rests comfortably over your jacket see Figure 10a amp 100 The Riding Jacket will be difficult to close properly if an attempt is made to wear the ADVenture Brace underneath the jacket Refer to Step 1 to adjust the fit and comfort of your brace on the chest and back Figure 10a amp 10b Your ADVenture Brace may be worn comfortably over your Riding Jacket E i gar a am s paret p CHEST STRAP Once your Adventure Brace is set up correctly to your body size and shape attach the chest strap see Figure 11a The chest strap can provide additional stability and comfort The back portion of the Chest Strap has controlled stretch and should be attached with the Velcro on the thoracic assembly Figure 11b The front portion of the Chest Strap has no stretch and should be attached with the Velcro on the underside of the lower portion of the front assembly Figure 11c Figure 11a Fastening clip wih
7. back portion of the brace If the lowermost portion of the thoracic assembly is located away from your back use the 7 Degree Wedge refer to Figure 6b You may now secure the Locking Cap Screw see Figure 7a that fastens the thoracic assembly to the back assembly Opening and Closing the Leatt Brace The Leatt Brace can be opened from the left or right Figure 8a or the front assembly can be completely removed Figure 8b Figure 8a Locking Cap Screw fastening thoracic assembly to the back assembly Figure 7a Figure 7b Figure 8b Copyright 2008 Leatt Corporation the helmet for your neck Fitting the ADVenture Brace with a Roost Guard When wearing a roost guard the lower portion of the front assembly of the brace should be placed inside the roost guard and the upper portion of the front assembly should be outside the roost guard Figure 9a The same applies to the back upper and lower portions of the brace Figure 9b If your roost guard is a smaller size you may have to widen the head opening of the roost guard Most roost guards allow for this adjustment In the case of very small children allow the front lower portion to rest on the outside of the roost guard Some junior riders choose to remove the hard outer portion of the shoulder padding from their roost guards for comfort Figure 9a amp 9b Your ADVentureTM Brace may be worn under or on top of Roost Guard as long
8. d 10 degree strut Figure 6a This is the most commonly fitted strut for average sized riders 7 Degree Wedge Slender riders can insert the 7 Degree Wedge upright between the thoracic assembly and the strut Figure 6b Larger riders can in turn invert the 7 degree wedge for a larger fit Figure 6a Copyright 2008 Leatt Corporation Strut locates into back assembly 10 Degree Strut locates into back assembly M4 10mm Cap Screw fastening strut to thoracic assembly Figure 6 M4 Cap Screw LP fastening strut to thoracic assembly Thoracic assembly Figure 6b Upright position of the 7 degree wedge M4 12mm Cap amp Screw fastening strut to thoracic assembly M4 18mm Cap Screw 7 Degree Wedge added between strut and thoracic assembly CE FR EI Am mre STEP 3 Insert the strut into the back assembly of the brace Figure 7a starting with one Shim on either side Figure 7b of the strut The strut and Shim will always be contained within the brace so that you can adjust the brace at any time There is no need to fit the Locking Cap Screw at this time Now refit the brace If the brace is pulled slightly backward place the two Shims Figure 7b before the strut towards the front portion of the brace if the brace has become too loose place the two Shims behind the strut towards the
9. 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 and replace the Leatt Brace 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 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 apply decals or stickers or make any other modifications to the Leatt Brace unless authorized in advance by the Seller Doing so may compromise the effectiveness safety of the Leatt Brace 9 The brace has been tested using various static and dynamic tests but has not been tested on riders under race conditions for instrumented impact assessment this product is of a new design The brace has been tested on a wide range of users and vehicle types and should fit you and your vehicle if not minor adjustments may be required for proper fit Failure to properly adjust the brace before use may compromise rider safety and brace effectiveness rr gt gt gt gt gt T Always attach your helmet correctly according to seller s guidelines Ensure that all of your safety equipment has not passed beyond its recommended life span Travel race with safety as your primary princ
10. hest fit to shoulders Adjustment with Pins If the brace is too loose around your neck with the fitted Medium Pin and does not sit comfortably on your shoulders and chest fit the Short Pin see Figure 3 If the brace is too short and therefore too tight simply fit the Long Pin Figure 3 Pin sizes Long Pin 20mm Medium Pin 10mm Short Pin Omm Fitting the Pins Unscrew the 2 Buttonhead Cap Screws see Figure 4a with the supplied Allen key Slide the Pin out once the Cap Screws are removed see Figure 4b and replace by sliding the desired Pin back in the same way Now screw in the 2 Buttonhead Cap Screws with its washers in place to secure the newly fitted Pin Figure 4a Buttonhead Cap Screws Fitted Medium Pin Slide Pin in or out in this direction Copyright 2008 Leatt Corporation ENTURE E A T T PADDING INSERTS When the 10 and 20mm Pins are used fit the supplied Padding Inserts Figure 5a to cover the longer exposed Pins Padding Inserts and Padding join together with Velcro Figure 5b amp 5c Figure 5b Padding surface adjacent to neck 7 rl E a vv VW 1152 j Figure 5c Insert padding this way Copyright 2008 Leatt Corporation STEP 2 Now attach the strut onto the thoracic assembly as shown in Figure 6 You have been supplied with a 10 degree strut and a 7 degree wedge We recommend that you start with the standar
11. iple If you have any questions regarding this product or its proper use please contact Leatt Corporation at Leatt Corporation South Africa Unit 1 Kyalami Plaza Kyalami Drive Killarney Gardens Cape Town 7441 RSA Tel 0027 21 556 5409 Fax 0027 21 557 3925 Leatt Corporation USA 5348 Vegas Drive 775 Las Vegas Nevada 89108 USA Tel 702 447 6751 Fax 702 447 6751 Email info leatt brace com Copyright 2008 Leatt Corporation WARRANTY DISCLAIMER NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE BRACE OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH 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 FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Leatt Brace ADVenture Table of Contents e ADVenture Brace Exploded View Instruction Manual Introduction essen e Brace Fitment e Fitment and Adjustment of Pins seeuuesssee Padding mm e Strut and Thoracic Assembly EE e Opening and Closing your Brace occccccccconcccnncccconncnnnncnnnno e Fitting the
12. oduce an effective neck injury prevention device with practical appeal as determined by our test riders We will therefore always appreciate your feedback with regards to comfort and practicality for your chosen application of our product Please e mail any comments you might have to info leatt brace com For fitment please follow this easy fitment guide The size of brace you have purchased should be correct for your body shape and allows for adjustability to ensure correct fitment and comfort no matter what your application is The Leatt ADVenture Brace Figure 1 has been designed to be set up in stages to suit your requirements Please follow the fitment process which should take you about 20 minutes to complete Figure 1 Front Assembly m Back Assembly Please note The product shown may vary in colour Brace components are illustrated in contrasting colours to indicate individual identification Thoracic Assembly 3 Copyright 2008 Leatt Corporation Step 1 Your ADVenture brace is supplied with three pairs of different sized Pins for adjustment The Medium Pin is fitted as standard To begin with fit your brace without the thoracic assembly on your shoulders and chest as shown below in Figure 2 Figure 2 Brace fitted without the thoracic assembly on the back assembly Change Pin size to short or long according to fit Ensure comfortable MERGE Ensure comfortable fit to c
13. s 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 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 profits or damages suffered by any person however such loss or damage may arise or for any other reason of from any other circumstances of whatsoever nature Leatt Corporation South Africa Unit 1 Kyalami Plaza Kyalami Drive Killarney Gardens Cape Town 7441 RSA Tel 0027 21 556 5409 Facsimile 0027 21 557 3925 Leatt Corporation USA 5348 Vegas Drive 775 Las Vegas Nevada 89108 USA Tel 702 447 6751 Facsimile 702 447 6751 Email info leatt brace com WARRANTY DISCLAIMER NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE BRACE OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH 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
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