Mugen Denko Hit-Air User Manual

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AIRBAG JACKET

ALL-IN-ONE AIRBAG

USER’S GUIDE

Be sure to read this page before using and after re-assembling the Hit-Air.

Thank you for using the Hit-Air. For your safety, peace of mind and correct use of your airbag jacket, make sure that items - are confirmed before use as follows:

Caution

A CO

❶

the model is installed.

The seal attached the cartridge shows its size (capacity).

Sealed properly (No damage to the seal)

❷

*No seal is attached in case re-assembling is done by yourself.

Unused CO2 cartridge and the key box are properly sealed at the time of shipment.(*The key ball is set)

Caution

The red slide cover is lifted to the “unlocked”(up)

❸

position.

Is there any deterioration of the wire loop or

❹

the coiled wire?

A screw hole at the bottom of the

❺

key box is visible.

(The setting bolt is removed)

A coiled wire is set properly.

❻

See “Attaching Coiled wire to Motorcycle” (page 16 to 18)

Unless the Hit-Air is set correctly, it may not work or may cause a malfunction. Once a CO Remove it from the key box without fail. Use a Hit-Air CO

cartridge of the right size (capacity) for

The right size (capacity)cartridge for the model is installed.

A CO

cartridge is tightly screwed into the key box.

An used/empty cartridge should not be installed.

Re-assembling after the activation must be done in accordance with “Re-assembling Key Box” (see page 21 to 24) The key ball must be set only after the used/empty cartridge is removed from the key box.

Be sure to tie a knot tightly.

❶

❻

gas cartridge is activated, it cannot be used again.

gas cartridge only. Do not use any other one.

CO2 gas cartridge

Red slide cover

Key Box

Key Ball

It will be activated when the key ball comes out.

All-in-one airbag

《 B-type Key Box 》

The size (capacity) of the cartridge varies from model to model.

❶

Make sure that the size(capacity) shown on the seal attached to the CO shown at the back of the key box cover are the same. (Some model has no size label attached)

*If sizes shown as above are not the same, it may cause a malfunction.

*If the right size for the model is not clear,check it against the Hit-Air catalogue, or visit our website

https://www.hit-air.com/en/motorcycle/ “List of replacement gas cartridge size”

*A description of the size label varies from model to model.

cartridge and the key box are not sealed or if the seal attached is torn at the time

If the CO

❷

of the purchase of a new product, remove the cartridge and make sure that there is no hole at its bottom (at the screw end)

*An unused cartridge is to be installed in accordance with “Re-assembling Key Box” (see page 21 to 24).

Make sure that the red slide cover is not in the “locked(down)”position andthe key ball is not

❸

set as yet. The red slide cover is a tool to confirm that the key ball is set properly during the course of re-assembling. It should always be in the “unlocked(up)” position except during the course of re-assembling. (see page 12 in detail).

Caution

Is there any deterioration of the wire loop or the coiled wire?

❹

If so, replace it with a new one. Its replacement in every 1 to 2 years is recommendable.

Make sure that the setting bolt has been removed from the key box.

❺

Tie a knot tightly to fix a coiled wire to the motorcycle, A knot works as the stopper to

❻

prevent the wire coming off when the Hit-Air is activated.

Caution

Be sure to read this User’s Guide to use the Hit-Air properly. A maintenance check by an authorized dealer once a year is recommendable for your safety and peace of mind.

If there is no hole - it is an unused cartridge to be installed in the key box for use.

Caution

A CO2 cartridge with no hole at its bottom is usable.

If there is a hole at its bottom, it is an used/empty one and not usable. Replace it with a new one.

A CO2 cartridge with a hole at its bottom is unusable.

The activation while the red slide cover is in the “locked(down)”position, may cause damage or a malfunction to the Hit-Air.

Setting bolt

Without a knot, the wire may come off the Hit-Air at its activation and the airbag will not inflate.

cartridge is screwed into the key box loosely, it may cause a

If a CO malfunction.

(See “Re-assembling Key Box” in page 23)

The setting bolt is a tool to be used for setting the key ball into the hole of the key box for re-assembling. (see page 22 to 23 in detail).

*The Hit-Air will not be activated if the setting bolt remains in the key box. Make sure that the setting bolt is removed from the key box before using the Hit-Air.

cartridge and that

Preface Accessories for Hit-Air

CO2 gas cartridge

Tools for Re-assembling

Setting bolt

Function

Air Cushion

Key Box

Key Ball

Hit-Air Structure

CO2 Gas Cartridge

One-touch Release

Connecting Coiled Wire and Jacket with Hit-Air

Attaching Coiled Wire to Motorcycle

Where and how to fix a Coiled Wire

How to Re-assemble

Re-assembling Key Box

Loop setter

After a coiled wire is fixed to a motorcycle and its length is adjusted, place it in the grooves of the loop setter and tighten the wing screw.

Protector tube

Protect a motorcycle and a coiled wire against damage.

Pass a coiled wire through a protector tube to protect the part of the wire wound round the frame or handlebar etc. of the motorcycle. Cut the excess tube depending on the part where the coiled wire is fixed.

Hexagon wrench (5mm)

Protector tube

Coiled wire to be connected to a proper place of the motorcycle

Redslidecover

WireLoop

（SeeP.16）

When the key box is activated, the gas cartridge

releases CO cushion) immediately to inflate them.

Jointly developed by YKK and Mugen Denko

gas into the airbag (to each air

Key box (B-type)

Key ball

Key ball to be pulled out to release the gas into the airbag instantly.

Keyringholdsakeyball inthekeybox.

One-touch release

When getting on a motorcycle, connect the male connector at the end of the coiled wire attached to the motorcycle with the female connector attached to the jacket.

Coiled wire

A strong wire of Kevlar cord coated with urethane resin.

（SeeP.14）

（SeeP.12）

（SeeP.13）

KeyBall

(Connector)

（SeeP.16）

KeyRing

（SeeP.15）

The jacket with the Hit-Air is to be used for the rider’s safety when riding a motorcycle and not for any other purpose.

The jacket with the Hit-Air of the right size is to be worn as an outerwear on the upper half of the body.

Use the gas cartridge of the same size and contents as before when replacing and confirm that there are no holes or tears in its seal.

Do not take any parts of the Hit-Air apart.

Remove sharp on pointed objects such as pins or pens from the jacket with the Hit-Air or from the underwear before wearing. They may damage the air cushion before or at the time of the activation and prevent the function of the Hit-Air.

Keep open flames and cigarettes away from the jacket with the Hit-Air as holes or tears caused by them will prevent its function. Keep and use at temperatures below as the gas cartridge may burst at a high temperature.

40℃/104℉

To make sure the Hit-Air will function properly, take it to an authorized dealer for a maintenance check, once a year depending on frequency of use.

Keep the Hit-Air by hanging up on a coat hanger. Do not fold or lay anything on it. Avoid high temperature and high humidity.

To avoid any damage to the airbag, do not prick a needle or sew emblems or iron on the jacket with the Hit-Air. Consult with an authorize dealer where to sew an emblem.

Make sure the “coiled wire” is securely attached to the motorcycle. Improperattaching may prevent the function of the Hit-Air.

Don’t wash or launder the Hit-Air /all-in-one airbag.

If a fray, rust on wear is found on the “wire loop” or the “coiled wire” attached to the “key ball”, replace it immediately.

Disconnect the Hit-Air from the “coiled wire” at the “one-touch release (connector)” before dismounting the motorcycle. Otherwise, it may cause an accidental activation.

Inspect the Hit-Air to determine if there is any damaged prior to wearing. If there is any damage, consult with an authorized dealer.

One-touthrelease

When getting on the motorcycle, connect “one-touch release(connector)”

Coiled Wire

The jacket with the Hit-Air (Shock–buffering Protection System) is to be worn as an outerwear when riding a motorcycle.

It will be activated/inflated immediately after a distance from the rider to the motorcycle exceeds the “activation distance” (*1) when the rider falls off or thrown off the motorcycle. It will be activated at the moment the key ball is pulled out from the key box (see . P12). This causes the gas cartridge to release the CO immediately. Inflated air cushions are designed to come between the rider’s body and objects against which the rider may strike after falling off or being thrown off the motorcycle. The Hit-Air will act as a buffer to absorb the shock of impact and reduce the risk of injury the rider who wears it.

However, this does not imply or guarantee rider’s safety.

The key ball requires considerable strength to be pulled out and will not be released easily because of the elastic nature of the coiled wire , thus the Hit-Air will not inflate under normally anticipated riding conditions including standing on pegs.

(*1) The “activation distance” is defined as the length of the coiled wire stretched to its full length from the motorcycle to the rider’s key box on the Hit-Air without any obstacles in between.

gas into the air cushions to inflate them

Hit-Air jacket /all-in-one airbag: Name and shape.

Velcro(soft) (for Chest padding)

Key ball to be pulled out to release the gas into the airbag instantly.

Front / before

Key Box

A CO2 cartridge is placed at the bottom of the airbag.

CO2 Gascartridge

KeyBoxCover

KeyBox

B-type

Redslideconer

KeyBall

One-touchrelease

（Connectorfemale）

Inside waist adjust belt (Velcro)

Front / after

Neck cushion

Chest cushion

4-3

If the “coiled wire” running from the “key box” to the motorcycle touches an obstacle such as the rider’s body, any part of the motorcycle, a whip or any other projecting object, there is a possibility of accidental activation within the “activation distance” by a force strong enough to pull the “key ball” out of the “key box”.

If the rider crashes or falls down together with the motorcycle, unless the “activation distance” is exceeded, the Hit-Air will not be activated. The Hit-Air will not protect areas where the inflated air cushion does not cover.

If the rider wearing the Hit-Air forgets to disconnect the “one-touch release” and goes away from the motorcycle farther than the “activation distance”, a force of approximately 30kg-35kg (see P12) may activate and inflate the Hit-Air. Connect or disconnect the “one-touch release” while you are on the motorcycle.

Once a gas cartridge is used, it cannot be used again. Buy a new one from an authorized dealer.

*2) For a belt adjustment around your waist, pass the belt

4-3

Beltloop

through belt loops without fail.

If the belt is not kept in the belt loops when the system is activated, it may come off and the function of the airbag (shock buffering) may be impaired. *Although numbers of belt loops vary with models.

Back / before

Neck

Cushion

Back

Cushion

Side

Cushion

Hip

Cushion

Inside waist adjust belt(*2)

Hip/waist

Cushion

(Velcro)

Back / after

Neck cushion

At the activation,

the airbag inflates,

unbuttons a collar

flap and stands up

instantly.

Back cushion

Hip/waist

Side Cushion

*Design and shape of model may vary.

Side Cushion

At the activation of the system, the airbag under the

gusset is unbuttoned

and inflates.

Hip cushion

At the activation,

the airbag inflates,

unbuttons a hip flap

and hangs down

instantly.

*Design and shape of model may vary.

cushion

Hip/waist cushion packed inside inflates and pops out instantly at the activation.

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