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Be careful when handling sharp objects which could pierce, cut or tear the Vest as such damage to the Vest
may compromise:
- the electrical or heating elements of the Vest, which will cause the Vest to malfunction.
- the waterproof lining and thereby compromise the waterproofness of the Vest. Before wearing and using
the Vest again, make sure it is completely dried out.
WARNING! NEVER USE THE VEST IF IT IS WET
Do not reconnect the Vest DC plug (8) to the battery (6) until the Vest DC plug (8) is completely dry.
Keep battery dry at all times. If the battery gets wet, do not turn it on. Allow it to dry completely in a cool,
dry place and try activating battery before re-inserting into the Vest. Like any electrical item, the battery will
get damaged if submerged in water.
MAINTENANCE
Periodically (preferably after each use) inspect the Vest for any damage such as areas of excessive material
wear or abrasion, holes, open seams or open stitching, and check that all fastening systems are functional.
In the event of any such damage or should the heating system no longer function, do not use the Vest as the
Vest will require replacing.
In the event of an accident the same checks must be conducted as above before the Vest is reused.
9. LIFESPAN
The materials used by Alpinestars in its products are selected to maximize durability.
Properly caring for your Alpinestars products will also help ensure the longest possible lifespan.
Notwithstanding all products have a limited lifespan and are subject to degradation and natural breakdown
of materials in the long term, through factors such as use, wear and tear caused by your riding style,
accidents, abrasions, how well you care for your product and storage and/or common environmental
conditions - all of which effects the practical lifespan of products.
For safety issues and to ensure that the above factors have not reduced the integrity or product performance
levels. Alpinestars strongly recommends replacing your Vest every 5 years under normal use conditions but
at the latest 8 years from date of manufacture. Date of manufacture can be located on the internal label of
the Vest where the year of manufacture is indicated.
As written in this user guide, always before any use, check the product for any damage to any parts of the
product. Regardless of the age of the product, do not use the product if you notice any damage, abrasion,
degradation, deformity or if the product is no longer heating or fitting correctly.
The Lithium Polymer battery is rated for 300+ recharge cycles before you will need to replace it. Like other
rechargeable batteries, these batteries may eventually require replacement. Contact Alpinestars or an
authorized Alpinestars Dealer to order additional batteries.
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