Scott BIKE VANGUARD User Manual page 7

LIMB PROTECTORS
FB: Full Back protector
1
Protective device worn on the back intended to
reduce the severity of injuries caused by impacts to
the central back and scapula area.
CB: Central Back protector
2
Protective device worn on the back intended to
reduce the severity of injuries caused by impacts to
central back.
LB: Lower Back Protector
3
Protective device worn on the back intended to
reduce the severity of injuries caused by impacts to
the lumbar region.
TYPE A & B
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Stands for the size of the protectors and is applica-
ble to all joint impact protectors. Type A refers to the
standard dimensions of protection for the average
user. Type B has an additional wider area of protection
compared to type A.
LEVEL
The performance is based on the amount of impact transmission measured in kN (kilo Newton).
The EN 1621-2:2014 provides 2 Levels of protection: Level 1 and Level 2. According to EN 1621-
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2:2014 : Level 1 protectors shall have an average peak force below 18 k N and each single strike shall
not exceed 24 k N Level 2 protectors shall have an average peak force below 9 k N. and each single
strike shall not exceed 12 k N.
The EN 1621-1 (shoulder, elbow, knee, hip, leg) standard provides 2 Levels of protection: Level 1 and
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Level 2. Level 1 protectors shall have an overall mean value below 35 k N, each single strike shall not
exceed 35 k N in the area I, and 50 k N in the area II and III. Level 2 protectors shall have an overall
mean value below 20 k N, each single strike shall not exceed 20 k N in the area I, and 30 k N in the
area II and III.
Level 2 protectors offer higher performance than Level 1 protectors.
Level 2 protectors offer the highest Level specified by the CE standard. Due to the extra Level of
protection Level 2 protectors may be heavier, thicker and less ergonomic than the Level 1 protectors.
It is up to the responsibility of the rider to choose the correct Level of protection according to their
needs, their experience, their performance and skills.
TEMPERATURE
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T+ means the protection is tested and certified for temperatures up to +40 degrees Celsius
T- means the protection is tested and certified for temperatures down to –10 degrees Celsius
All SCOTT protections are certified with ambient and wet conditioning. Wet conditioning testing is
used to simulate the high humidity experienced during sports.
• VII. HOW TO ADJUST YOUR PROTECTOR
CHOOSING YOUR CORRECT SIZE
It must be chosen in reference to the size indicated in the following
size chart or on the garment itself.
SCOTT Sports SA shall not accept any complaints arising from the use
of an incorrectly fitted protector.
c : Category and type of protection
Category: S: shoulder & forearm, E: elbow,
K: knee & upper tibia, H: hip, L: leg Type: A, B
d : L evel of protection
e : T+: High temperature impact test passed
f : T-: Low temperature impact test passed
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FB CB
FB
CB
A
A
I II III
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LB
LB
B
B
I II III
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