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occur if you come off your motorcycle or if you hit an obstacle. In the event of an
accident, the protectors absorb the impact energy to a certain extent, thus reducing
the risk of injury to the protected part of your body.
Nevertheless, they cannot prevent all injuries.
3.2 | Restrictions
Limb protectors do not guarantee any protection against injuries caused by torsion
(twisting) or extreme movement. Furthermore, they cannot provide 100% protection
against fractures and sprains in the regions of the arms and shoulders, hip and
legs.
Important note: No equipment can offer complete protection against the risks
associated with a fall or crash. Joint protectors do not guarantee any protection
against injuries caused by torsion (twisting) or extreme movement. Furthermore,
they cannot provide 100% protection against fractures and sprains.
To achieve the most effective protection possible, we recommend wearing additional
protection for all other parts of your body.
Motorcycle riding is by its nature a dangerous activity, and using this equipment
cannot prevent injury or death.
4 | Correct use
4.1 | Safety checks
It is essential that the following instructions are observed, as this is the only way to
ensure that the protection provided by the protector is maintained:
Never use solvents or other aggressive substances for cleaning the protector.
Contact with substances that are not approved and incorrect care of the protector
may significantly affect its characteristics and reduce the protection it provides.
Do not dye the protector or attach adhesive labels. No modifications to the product,
however small they may seem, are permitted.
Keep the protector out of direct sunlight. The protector must not be exposed to very
high or very low temperatures.
Excessive twisting and/or bending also constitutes incorrect handling because the
product was not developed to withstand these kinds of forces.
Such incorrect treatment may result in reduced protection. At worst, the protector
may become ineffective.
Detlev Louis Motorrad-Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH (Switzerland: Detlev Louis AG)
cannot accept any claims for compensation or for repair resulting from incorrect
treatment.
The protector should be checked for holes, tears etc. each time it is used.
If the protector shows any signs of damage (visible defects such as holes or dirt),
you must replace it. As soon as your protector, or parts of it, starts to show signs
of wear, it is time to replace it.
Following a fall and/or crash the protective function of the protector is no longer
guaranteed after a fall or crash. It is always advisable to purchase a new protector
because the accident may have caused hairline cracks in the material.
4.2 | Durability
We recommend replacing your protector after 5 years of intensive use. As a general
principle, this PPE (personal protective equipment) should be replaced 8 years
from the date of manufacture, even if it is apparently undamaged. Some forms of
damage are not always recognisable by simple visual inspection.
4.3 | Label
4.4 | Correct storage, transport and disposal
The product must be stored in a dry and well-ventilated place. Do not expose it to
sunlight or direct heat sources.
It is essential to protect your protector against impacts when not in use, and to
avoid placing heavy objects on it. Avoid storing your protector in such a way that its
own weight is carried by a few individual points. After use, let your protector air-dry
at room temperature. Never use a hairdryer or place the protector on a radiator, as
this may cause damage.
When transporting your protector, do not leave it in a closed vehicle for a long period
of time, and do not expose it to very high or very low temperatures. Make sure that
no heavy objects are placed on top of the protector during transportation.
Protectors that are no longer serviceable must be disposed of in accordance
with the applicable environmental regulations, unless otherwise indicated on the
protector itself.
The date of manufacture is given on the
printed production label on the back of your
protector.
Date of manufacture
Manufacturer/Order number
Country of manufacture
Item code
12-2018
1234/012345
Thailand
designed and
developed in EU
Best.Nr. 201234
