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1. Introduction
The Tech-Air® Race Airbag Vest is an active safety system optimized for use on the racetrack.
The Tech-Air® Race Airbag Vest system also permits the ability to change the software
running on the electronic unit to make it suitable for use on public roads (See section 18).
In the event of an accident or other triggering event, the airbag system provides upper body
protection to the user. In addition, provided that such accident did not damage the system,
the Dual Charge concept, provides upper body protection in a second accident without
requiring the airbag to be returned to Alpinestars for recharge.
In this manual the following three presentation styles are used to provide information:
Tip: Provides useful advice regarding the system.
IMPORTANT!
Provides important information regarding the limitations of the system.
WARNING! Provides critical information which, if not followed, may cause
injury, death, system malfunction or non-function, and/or an exaggerated
expectation of the system's abilities.
The Tech-Air® Race Airbag Vest is comprised of two components
1. The Alpinestars Tech-Air® Race airbag Vest ("airbag Vest") and
2. An Alpinestars suit/jacket ("Alpinestars' Compatible Suit/Jacket") compatible with and to
be used with the airbag vest. The airbag vest and the Alpinestars' Compatible Suit/Jacket
are sold separately.
WARNING! The airbag system, including its components (the airbag vest
and the Alpinestars' Compatible Suit/Jacket), are technically advanced
pieces of motorcycling safety equipment and should not be treated like a
normal motorcycle garment. Similar to one's motorcycle, the system and its
components must be cared for, serviced and maintained, so that they may
function correctly.
WARNING! The airbag vest MUST be used with an Alpinestars' Compatible
Suit/Jacket.
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WARNING! Use of an Alpinestars' Compatible Suit/Jacket without the airbag
vest will provide the user with NO airbag protection.
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WARNING! It is essential to read this manual carefully, understand it
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completely and to follow the advice and warnings. If you have any questions
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regarding the equipment contact Tech Air
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2. Principles of Operation
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The Tech-Air® Race airbag Vest contains an airbag control unit (with built-in sensor)
integrated into the back protector, and two external sensors positioned on the shoulders
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(Figure 1). These three sensors monitor the user's body for shocks or unexpected movements.
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In the event the user's body is subject to a high and/or sudden amount of energy, the airbag
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will inflate. This may occur when the rider loses control, falls from or (in the case of a high
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side) is launched from the motorcycle.
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3. Activation and non activation conditions
The Tech-Air® Race airbag system offers protection to riders in the event of an accident;
notwithstanding, like any other product, there are limitations to the protection that it can
provide. NO PRODUCT CAN PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTECTION FROM INJURY, DEATH, OR
DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY IN THE EVENT OF A FALL, ACCIDENT, COLLISION,
IMPACT, LOSS OR CONTROL OR OTHER EVENT.
In general, there are three basic factors that determine whether an airbag system will
provide protection to a user:
(a) Whether the forces experienced by the user during a crash occur within an area covered
by the airbag; and
(b) Whether the airbag deploys during the event, and if so, whether it is fully inflated before
the user hits the ground or collides with an obstacle.
(c) Whether the airbag deploys before the user collides with parts or accessories of their
own motorcycle. For example, the windscreen.
The deployment time consists of the time for the sensors to detect the event together
with the time it takes to fill the airbag fully with gas, which is about 45 milliseconds ("ms").
The time available to deploy the airbag is dependent on the accident.
The Tech-Air® Race airbag system provides impact protection for those areas of airbag
coverage shown in Figure 2.
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Support (Section 21).
TM
CHASSIS NUMBER:
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MADE IN ITALY
SAB1
89/686/EEC CAT II
2007/23/EC
AIRBAG
0080
AIRBAG MODULE
1
FB
0080.P1.14.XXXXXXX
37 - 40cm
(Front)
(Back)
Figure 1 - Sensor Locations
CHASSIS NUMBER:
0000000
MADE IN ITALY
SAB1
89/686/EEC CAT II
2007/23/EC
AIRBAG
0080
AIRBAG MODULE
0080.P1.14.XXXXXXX
1
FB
37 - 40cm
Figure 2
(Front)
(Back)
Area of Airbag
coverage
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