Leatt NECK BRACE User manual
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USER MANUAL
CERTIFIED AS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
NECK BRACE
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ES - 41 NL - 61 SV - 71 JP - 81
BP - 51
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Leatt-Brace®5.5
Table of contents
User Manual Introduction ........................................................ Page 03
Brace setup.............................................................................. Page 04
Neck Brace adjustment .......................................................... Page 06
Optional Brace strap................................................................ Page 07
Emergency Open ..................................................................... Page 08
Proper care and maintenence .................................................. Page 08
Limited Warranty ...................................................................... Page 08
In the event of a crash ............................................................. Page 09
Technical Information ............................................................. Page 09
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®
®will reduce the effectiveness of the brace and may subject the
wearer to unexpected risks.
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.
- All wheeled sports are hazardous.
- Participants can suffer severe brain, head, or neck injuries causing permanent paralysis or
even death.
®, 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 wheeled sport activity.
Read and follow all safety instructions
WARNING
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User manual introduction
Welcome to the world of Leatt®
please make sure you have received all the following, please be aware that some parts may be
attached to the neck brace:
Brace Setup
x2 Chest Sizing Shim
x4 Rear Thoracic
Angle Wedges
x2 Shoulder
Height Adjusters
a.
a.
a.
b.
b.
b.
R
R
R
Open the brace by pushing the release button underneath the right side of the brace (2a). You
can now pull the brace open (2b).
Fit the brace with the rear thoracic facing your back (3a). Close the brace, there should be
Back Front
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2
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The size of the brace should be correct for your body shape and allow for adjustability to ensure
and looking side-to-side, such as when performing an over-the-shoulder check); the 5.5 neck brace
and the helmet must come into contact with each other as the full safe range of normal riding
head movement is reached. (5b)
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 the helmet when the full range of
In extreme circumstances, it may be necessary to purchase an alternative model of helmet in order
If the brace interferes with any of the above mentioned, please move on to the adjustment section
(p6). Please ask the retailer or contact Leatt®
Check that you have the right helmet rim clearance. Please use assistance to do this measurement,
do not do it yourself. Place a ruler in the middle of the upper rim of the brace at 90 to the ground, with
within the zone of optimum effectiveness (5c)
Please ensure that the brace wing tips are correctly aligned over your shoulder as shown below:
130mm
170mm
b.
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Correct fitment Neck Brace adjustment
The chest size of the brace can be adjusted by
removing the chest sizing shims on the lower front.
The front and back lower brace can be adjusted (8d) by lifting the
adjustment latch, moving the lower part to your preferred postion
and then reclipping the latch (8a,b & c).
If you feel the brace “climbing” your back. Adjust the rear thoracic by swopping the rear thoracic
angle wedges around (9a & b). The wedges are easily interchangable and their are four kinds of
wedges for different body types (9c).
To adjust the shoulder height, remove
the shoulder height adjusters
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5
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8
9
a.
a. a.
a.
a.
c.
b.
d.
c.
b.
b.
c.
b.
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Optional Brace Strap Emergency opening
Back
Front
The brace strap is easily attached through opening the ends of the straps (10 a & b), looping
them through the strap openings and then closing them again (10.c & d). Please make sure you
have the straps secure on the front and back of the brace(10.e).
The emergency open is used when the whole front of the brace needs to be removed. Any object
turned the brace can be opened from the left side as well.
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Proper care and Maintenance
Make it a habit to inspect your Leatt-Brace®
braces should be discarded and replaced every two years.
®. If you lose or damage
adjustment pins, hinges, struts, padding, or other components, purchase replacements from Leatt
Corporation.
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.
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a. a. b. c.
c.
e.
d.
b.
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In the event of a crash
1. The Leatt-Brace®is designed to absorb potentially injurious forces and redistribute them using
Alternate Load Path Technology®Although components of the Leatt-Brace®may feel rigid to
the touch, the front and rear platforms and thoracic struts are engineered to yield under load.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. After evaluation by the Leatt®Lab and subject to the Leatt®Lab discretion incentives
may be offered for fully completed Injury Assessment forms;
Technical information
Leatt®
Notes
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