USER MANUAL - Parolin Racing
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1. USER MANUAL eS The Leatt Corporation Inc is responsible for the whole content of this user manual Motor Sports and racing can be dangerous Participation in these activities can result in severe brain head and neck injuries which may result in para lysis 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 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 For maximum performance the Leatt Brace 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 helmet with a permanent and fixed chin part e g full face helmet motocross helmet Attention Do not use in conjunction with a jet helmet Use at your own risk For maximum performance the Leatt Brace should be inspected prior to each use STOP using the Leatt Brace if any2. 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 to three 3 years under normal racing conditions 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 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 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 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 Always attach your helmet correctly according to seller s guidelines Ensure that all of your safety equip ment has not passed beyond its recommended life span Travel race with safety as your primary prin
3. ciple If you have any questions regarding this product or its proper use please contact Leatt Corporation Inc at Leatt Corporation Inc South African Branch Unit 1 Kyalami Plaza Kyalami Drive Killarney Gardens Cape Town 7441 RSA Telephone 0027 21 556 5409 Facsimile 0027 21 557 3925 Leatt Corporation Inc USA 5348 Vegas Drive 775 Las Vegas Nevada 89108 USA Telephone 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 INTRODUCTION INSTRUCTION MANUAL LEATT BRACE 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 mecha nisms 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 produce 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 please follow the fitment process below which should take you about 20 minutes to complete For fitment pleas
4. e 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 Brace has been designed to be set up in stages to suit your requirements please follow the fitment process below which should take you about 20 minutes to complete REAR UPPER MEMBER MEDIUM PIN FITTED WITH BRACE POPC OOOHESEEE OES EEHO OEE OHE EO OEO ON POPC OOOO T EE EEOE SEE SOOH EES OEEOT EE ESESEEESOSES EEE ESOSEEECESESESESS FRONT UPPER MEMBER THORACIC MEMBER POSTES 0 KOSTE FRONT LOWER MEMBER STEP 1 The brace has been supplied with three different pins the medium pin is in position Fit the brace on your shoulders and chest as shown in Figure 2 Ensure comfortable Change pin to short Ensure comfortable Brace fitted without strut fit to chest or long according to fit to shoulders and thoracic member on fit rear If the brace is too long and does not sit comfortably on your shoulders and chest fit the short pin supplied If the brace is too short and therefore too tight fit the longer pin sup plied STEP 2 Now attach the strut onto the thoracic member as shown in Figure 3 You have been supplied with two struts a 10 degree and 17 5 degree strut We recommend that you start with the 10 degree strut the shallow angled strut This is the most commonly fitted strut t
5. he 17 5 degree strut is usually used by thin individu als only k 3 MeT KART Strut locates into rear lower member 3mm Cap Screw fastening AE strut to thoracic member STEP 3 Insert the strut into the rear member of the brace starting with one shim on either side 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 before the strut towards the front of the brace if the brace has become too loose place the two shims behind the strut towards the rear of the brace If the lowermost portion of the thoracic member is sit ting away from your back use the 17 5 degree strut E Place one shim on each side of strut as it is inserted into brace Opening and Closing the Leatt Brace You can either hinge open the Leatt Brace from the left or right or remove the front member completely Figure 5 STEP 4 With the brace sitting comfortably on your shoulders sit on in your vehicle to determine the range of movement you re quire to ride drive comfortably Both the front and rear mem bers are adjustable to your requirements in terms of range of head movement front to back even at extremes this range of movement is acceptable as a general rule set up the brace in the highest positi
6. he 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 Inc s website www leatt brace com and understands the nature of the brace and its intended use and correct fitment As a condition of purchase 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 for a full refund Always attach your helmet correctly according to manufacturer s guidelines ensure all your safety equipment has not 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 Inc the inventor manufacturer any subcontractor agent or Global Distributor Leatt Cor poration Inc the inventor manufacturer any subcontractor agent or 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 susta
7. ined 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 consequen tial loss of profits or damages suffered by any person however such loss or damage may arise or for any other reason or from any other circumstance of whatsoever nature Leatt Corporation Inc South African Branch Unit 1 Kyalami Plaza Kyalami Drive Killarney Gardens Cape Town 7441 RSA Telephone 0027 21 556 5409 Facsimile 0027 21 557 3925 Leatt Corporation Inc USA 5348 Vegas Drive 775 Las Vegas Nevada 89108 USA Telephone 702 447 6751 Facsimile 702 447 6751 The Leatt Corporation Inc is responsible for the whole content of this user manual MO i CONTACT DETAILS Leatt Corporation Inc South African Branch Unit 1 Kyalami Plaza Kyalami Drive Killarney Gardens Cape Town 7441 South Africa Tel 27 21 556 5409 Fax 27 21 557 3925 Email info leatt brace com Website www leatt brace com Postal Address Suite 109 Private Bag X3 Bloubergrant 7443 South Africa
8. on comfortable Once you have deter mined this by moving the front member up and down hand tighten the locking screws as shown in Figure 6 front and Figure 7 FRONT ADJUSTMENT SCREWS REAR ADJUSTMENT SCREWS LOOKING AFTER YOUR BRACE LOOKING AFTER YOUR LEATT BRACE You may want to wash your Leatt Brace after hard riding The brace and padding can be washed with a gentle soap or detergent in cold water rinsed in cold water and dried with a cloth The Sport and Pro braces have removable padding To ensure that you obtain peak performance from your Leatt Brace please be advised that regular inspection of the various hardware components is recommended 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 Brace every two to three years of normal use and replace any components that are damaged in a serious accident INDEMNITY INDEMNITY As a condition of purchase receipt of the Leatt Brace the user has fully read and understood the Manual and understands that although the brace is designed to help reduce brain head and neck HE in conjunction with a helmet with a permanent and fixed chin part e g full face helmet ce helmet Attention Do not use in conjunction with a jet helmet there is no guarantee that any will be prevented by t
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