Hit-Air Vest MC User Manual

Specifications,shapes and how to use may change without prior notice.
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 ❶ - ❻ are confirmed before use as follows:
Unless the Hit-Air is set correctly, it may not work or may cause a malfunction.
Caution
Once a CO cartridge is activated, it cannot be used again. Remove it from the
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key box without fail.
Use a Hit-Air CO cartridge only. Do not use any other one.
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❶
A CO cartridge of the right size (capacity) for
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the model is installed.
The seal attached the cartridge shows its size (capacity).
❷
Sealed properly (No damage to the seal)
*No seal is attached in case re-assembling is done by yourself.
Unused CO cartridge and the key box are properly sealed at
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the time of shipment.(*The key ball is set)
The right size (capacity)cartridge for the model is installed.
A CO cartridge is tightly screwed into the key box.
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An used/empty cartridge should not be installed.
Caution
Re-assembling after the activation must be done in
accordance with "Re-assembling Key Box"
(see page 26 to 29)
The key ball must be set only after the used/empty
cartridge is removed from the key box.
❸
The red slide cover is lifted to the "unlocked"(up)
position.
❹
Is there any deterioration of the wire loop or
the coiled wire?
❺
A screw hole at the bottom of the
key box is visible.
(The setting bolt is removed)
❻
A coiled wire is set properly.
See "Attaching Coiled wire to Saddie" (page 22 to 24)
Be sure to tie a
knot tightly.
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❶
The size (capacity) of the cartridge varies from model to model.
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)
❷
If the CO
the purchase of a new product, remove the cartridge and make sure that there is no hole at its
bottom (at the screw end)
50cc
CO gas cartridge
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*An unused cartridge is to be installed in accordance with "Re-assembling Key Box" (see page 27 to 29).
❸
Make sure that the red slide cover is not in the "locked(down)"position andthe key ball is not
set as yet. The red slide cover is a tool to confirm that the key ball is set properly during the
Key Box
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
Slide cover
❹
Is there any deterioration of the wire loop or the coiled wire?
Key Ball
If there are signs of wear and tear, replace it with a new one. We recommend you to replace it
It will be activated
in every one or two years.
when the key ball
❺
comes out. Make sure that the setting bolt has been removed from the key box.
❻
Tie a knot tightly to fix a coiled wire to the saddle, A knot works as the stopper to
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.
For Horseback Riding
B-type Key Box
*If sizes shown as above are not the same,
50cc
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*If the right size for the model is not clear, check it
Vest MC2
*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 of
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If there is no hole - it is an unused cartridge to be installed in the key box for use.
Caution
If a CO cartridge is screwed into the key box loosely, it may cause a
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malfunction. (See "Re-assembling Key Box" in page 29)
A CO cartridge with no hole at its bottom is usable.
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If there is a hole at its bottom, it is an used/empty one and not usable.
Replace it with a new one.
A CO cartridge with a hole at its bottom is unusable.
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The activation while the red slide cover is in the "locked(down)"position, may
cause damage or a malfunction to the Hit-Air.
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 28 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.
Setting bolt Setting bolt
Without a knot, the wire may come off the Hit-Air at its activation and the airbag
will not inflate.
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cartridge and that
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it may cause a malfunction.
against the Hit-Air catalogue, or visit our website
http://www.hit-air.com
Replacement gas cartridge list
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