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1. ROAD RACING NECK BRACE INDEPENDENTLY TESTED AND C CERTIFIED AS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Note The products depicted in this user manual may vary to some degree in product graphics or color All motorsports are hazardous Participants can suffer severe brain head or neck injuries causing permanent paralysis or even death A properly fitted Leatt Brace worn in conjunction with a full face helmet can help reduce the incidence or severity of neck injuries but no known safety device can eliminate the physical risks inherent in any motorsport activity Read and follow all safety instructions A Leatt Brace is not a substitute for skill or experience Do not attempt potentially hazardous maneuvers while wearing a Leatt Brace that you would not attempt without a brace The Leatt Brace must be correctly fitted to the wearer s body Follow the sizing and fitment directions in this manual to insure that your brace fits properly Failure to achieve a correct fit of the Leatt Brace will reduce the effectiveness of the brace and may subject the wearer to unexpected risks A A cracked bent or deformed Leatt Brace or any Leatt Brace worn by a user during an injury producing accident or fall should not be used again by anyone Damage affecting the structural integrity and performance of the brace may not be visible to the naked eye Copyright 2013 Leatt Corporation Leatt Brace STX The STX RR2. is a neck brace specifically designed for motorcycle road racing It is not designed for street use where Leatt s STX neck brace is a more appropriate choice Table of contents e User Manual Introduction cccccccccsseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeesneeess Page 03 e Test Data EEE Page 04 e Leatt Brace sizing chart cccccccessccecessseeeeseeeeesseeeeeesaneeeeeas Page 05 Correct Fitment lll kek kk Page 05 e Adjustment e The Scapula WINGS ccceeeccceeeceseeeceeeeeecaeeeeeseeeesaaeeesaes Page 07 e Shoulder height adjustment rrrrrrnrnnnnnrrvrnnrnnnnrrrrnnnnnnnnn Page 09 e Back height adjustment zU Page 10 STX Body straps ccccceccccseeceeeceeeeeeeceeeeecesueeeeeesseeeeesaeeeeeeeas Page 11 e Emergency Open hK khK ll kk kK KK kK K KK AA Page 12 e Proper care and maintenence k li ZE Page 13 In the event Of a crash M KK lK lll kk kk kk Page 14 e STX RR Exploded view and parts list UU E U EUUUUUjj AU AE Page15 Copyright 2013 Leatt Corporation 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 evaluated using various static a
3. body shape and allows for adjustability to ensure correct fitment and comfort Figure 3a When correctly adjusted and worn with your helmet the Leatt Brace should allow for a full 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 movement is reached Figure 3b 5 Copyright 2013 Leatt Corporation Figure 3a Figure 3b comfortable Ensure zy fit to shoulders comfortable fit to chest i f ki Please ensure that the brace wings are correctly aligned over your shoulder as shown below Figure 4 zw V If the wing does not align correctly please move on to step1 in the adjustment section p7 Check that you have the right helmet Figure 5 rim clearance Please use assistance Bani a to do this measurement do not do it yourself Place a ruler in the middle 130mm of the upper rim of the brace at 90 130mm 50mm to the ground with your head ina neutral level position Remember to do front and back The helmet rim should be within the safe zone the front and back safe zones are between 50mm to 130 mm Figure 5 50mm If any resistance or discomfort is experienced when attempting to complete the full safe range of head and neck movements or if the brace does not make contact with th
4. e helmet when the full range of movement is reached further adjustment or an alternative size of Leatt Brace may be required In extreme circumstances it may be necessary to purchase an alternative model of helmet in order to achieve the required level of compatibility and safety If the brace interferes with any of the above mentioned please move on to the adjustment section p7 Please ask the retailer or contact Leatt if you require further advice on sizing adjustment or fitting Copyright 2013 Leatt Corporation RF Leatt Brace Adjustment Your STX RR brace is supplied with the shoulder height adjuster fitted The following steps will help you adjust your Leatt Brace for the best fit After adusting return to Correct fitment p5 to ensure your adjustments are accurate Please refer to the Exploded view amp parts list on p75 Figure 6a Scapula wings To configure the scapula wings you must open the strut clip When the strut clip is opened you can slide the upper scapula wings in you favourable position Figure 7a Scapula wing Close the strutclip when the scapula wing is in the preferred position Figure 7b To rotate the scapula wings to fit your racing gear adjust the rotation screw with the provided 4mm allen key Figure 8a Rotate the scapula wings using the position indicators to make sure they match up Figure 8b By rotating the scapula wings you can use the brace with a racin
5. en open insert the end of the strap After you have inserted the strap end close the through the strap insert on the front or back strap as shown in Figure 12d Repeat these of the brace Please remember to position the steps until both straps are attached strap buckle at the front Figure 12e Figure 12f Strap insert Strap insert The buckle side should be attached to the We recommend that the straps be criss front lower of the brace The straps should crossed at the back be routed under the arms to the back of the brace OQ Op KS Leatt Corporation Emergency open In emergency situations there are two emergency opening points on the shoulders of the brace Using a coin or flat screwdriver Figure 13a unsrew the emergencey open points Figure 13a unscrew emergency open Unscrew both sides and lift the front assembly from the back Figure13b Figure 13b When both sides are unscrewed lift and remove the front of the brace To reassemble follow the steps in reverse Copyright 2013 Leatt Corporation RF Proper care and Maintenance Make it a habit to inspect your Leatt Brace as you would other safety equipment Frequently worn braces should be discarded and replaced every two years Do not make any alterations or modifications to your Leatt Brace If you lose or damage adjustment pins hinges struts padding or other components purchase replacements from Leatt C
6. fications and EC Type Examination certification has been issued by RICOTEST Via Tione 9 37010 Pastrengo VR Italy Notified Body No 0498 It is CE marked to denote compliance with the EU Personal Protective Equipment Directive 89 686 EEC In addition to certification against the PPE directive the Leatt Brace has also passed a battery of additional tests compiled by the Notifying Body RICOTEST that includes elements from EN 1621 2 2003 the European Standard for Motorcyclists Back Protectors ISO 20344 2004 to evaluate Impact resistance in the rear and a RICOTEST internal test protocol me int 074 00 to evaluate ergonomics tensile strength and the content and comprehensiveness of the manufacturers information All the materials that make up the Leatt Brace have passed chemical innocuousness testing as required by the European Standard EN 340 2003 for general requirements of protective clothing Please e mail any comments you might have to info Q leatt com The Leatt STX RR 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 Copyright 2013 Leatt Corporation 3 Back Assembly Figure 1 Front Assembly Please note The product shown may vary in colour Brace components are depicted in contrasting colours to indicate individual identification Test Data Technical inputs to the development of this pr
7. fter evaluation by the Leatt Lab and subject to the Leatt Lab discretion incentives may be offered for fully completed Injury Assessment forms You can fill in our online injury assesment form at www leatt com customer support accident form Copyright 2013 Leatt Corporation RF STX RR exploded view amp parts list Here is a list of parts that might be mentioned in the manual and where they are situated Spare parts are available at your dealer or on www leatt com Parts Components List 1 STX Front Assembly 4 Rear Height Adjuster 2 Shoulder Height Adjuster 5 STX Back Assembly 3 Emergency Open Screw 6 Scapula wings Copyright 2013 Leatt Corporation Op Ks Leatt Corporation Copyright 2013 Leatt Corporation Contact details gt Head Office 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 com Website www leatt com Postal Address Suite 109 Private Bag X3 Bloubergrant 7443 South Africa Tel 661 287 9258 Toll Free 1 800 691 3314 Fax 661 287 9688 Ea Europe Email Leatt EU contact leatt com N 7 N N 19 4
8. g hump or without Figure 9A amp 9b Figure 7a Figure 7b Move upper scapula wing in this direction Open strutclip oe Op KS Leatt Corporation Figure 8a Rotation screw Provided 4mm Allen key Figure 8b Position indicators Figure 9a Figure 9b Pilate outwards tor racing Hamp Rotate inwards for normal wear Copyright 2013 Leatt Corporation RF Shoulder height adjustment The shoulder height on the STX RR brace can easily be adjusted by removing the STX Height Adjusters see Figure 10a by holding the side and lifting it away from the brace Figure 10b Figure 10a STX Height Adjuster Figure 10b Pull away from the brace a Op KS Leatt Corporation Back height adjustment In extreme cases were a rider might not feel the brace if he bends his head backwards or the measurement on the back exceeds the indicated value on p6 it is recommended to attach the back height adjuster for extra support The adjuster is attached on top of the back assembly of the brace Figure 11a Plug holes for the back height adjuster Figure 11a Back height adjuster attaches from the top Copyright 2013 Leatt Corporation RF STX Body straps Figure 12a Figure 12b 1 At the end of each strap you Before attaching the strap open the velcro loop have a Velcro loop as shown in the picture above Figure 12c Figure 12d Wh
9. guide to determine if the STX RR will fit your body type If you are out of the range of the sizing chart or are unsure of your exact fit please contact us wearing the STX RR with certain protectors could result in a safe fit The sizing chart is based on your height and chest circumference right below the arms therefore make sure that you take the correct measurements before utilizing the chart Chest circumference inches 33 9 35 35 4 37 37 4 43 3 43 7 45 3 Height cm 86 89 90 94 95 110 111 115 51 5 4 156 163 STX RR STX RR 5 4 5 5 164 166 STX RR STX RR STX RR 5 6 5 7 167 169 STX RR STX RR STX RR STX RR 57 5 8 170 172 STX RR STX RR STX RR STX RR 5 8 5 9 173 175 STX RR STX RR STX RR STX RR 5 9 5 10 176 178 STX RR STX RR STX RR STX RR 5 10 5 11 179 181 STX RR STX RR STX RR STX RR 5 11 6 181 183 STX RR STX RR STX RR STX RR 6 6 1 183 185 STX RR STX RR STX RR 6 1 6 3 185 190 STX RR STX RR 6 3 6 4 191 195 STX RR ft cm Height JU Chest circumference PA right below the arms Correct fitment Figure za Figure 25 am The folowing is to ensure that your brace is setup correctly please go through entire section Fit the brace by pulling it over your head with the scapula wings attached p7 Figure 2a Please ensure that the brace is facing the correct way Figure 2b The size of the brace should be correct for your
10. nd dynamic tests The Leatt Brace is part of the protective equipment ensemble available for use by participants in cycling 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 helmet 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 foam collar devices The Leatt Brace may be worn with most types of motor sport body armor and chest protectors The Leatt STX RR neck brace system helps prevent the following extreme movements Hyperflexion Hyperextension Lateral Posterior Coupled Axial Hyperflexion Hypertranslation Loading Hyperflexion Over bending of the head in forward direction Hyperextension Over bending of the head in rearward direction Lateral Hyperflexion Over bending of the head to one side Posterior Hypertranslation Extreme movement of head and helmet rearward on the neck Coupled Axial Loading Axial forces acting in combination with other mechanisms Leatt STX RR has been tested against the manufacturer s speci
11. oduct include Eurotype Hybrid IIl instrumented sled tests Land Mobility Technologies document No P 2 00 00431 May 2004 BMW Pendulum Testing and Validation Model using Lifemod BMW Test Facilities Munich Germany 2006 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 Side Impact Simulations Using a Validated Pendulum Test Methodology Leatt Corporation Biomechanics Division Leatt Lab Quasi Static Testing Leatt Lab Destructive Impact Testing Leatt Lab Pendulum Testing Detailed Spine Simulation Modeling LifeMod ADAMS EN 340 2003 Protective clothing General Requirements The first four test protocols 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 Lab Quasi Static Testing includes evaluations of the resistance of the Leatt Brace fastenings to opening in 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 2003 Copyright 2013 Leatt Corporation Leatt Brace sizing chart The sizing chart below is a
12. orporation Keep your Leatt Brace clean by washing it with plain soap and water Solvents abrasive cleaners and high heat can damage the brace and reduce its effectiveness just when you need it the most LIMITED WARRANTY YOUR LEATT BRACE IS WARRANTED TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR MANUFACTURING FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE THE LEATT BRACE IS DESIGNED TO YIELD OR BREAK UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF USE SO DAMAGE CAUSED BY ACCIDENTS FALLS ABUSE OR MISUSE IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM GO TO WWW LEATT COM OR SEND AN EMAIL TO WARRANTY LEATT COM LEATT CORPORATION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Copyright 2013 Leatt Corporation In the event of a crash 1 Should your Leatt Brace be damaged as result of a serious accident no Warranty Claim is possible The Leatt Brace is designed to become damaged as it helps protect you i e rear thoracic strut snaps off 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 In event of a crash if you have supporting footage photos or medical information gather all the supporting information and submit it to the address below A
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