Hit-Air Vest MC2 User Manual
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Specifications,shapes and how to use may change without prior notice.
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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,
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Caution Unless the Hit-Air is set correctly, it may not work or may cause a malfunction.
Once a CO 2 cartridge is activated, it cannot be used again. Remove it from the key box without fail.
Use a Hit-Air CO 2 cartridge only. Do not use any other one.
A CO 2 cartridge of the right size (capacity) for the model is installed.
The seal attached the cartridge shows its size (capacity).
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Sealed properly (No damage to the seal)
*No seal is attached in case re-assembling is done by yourself.
50cc
CO 2 gas cartridge
Unused CO 2 cartridge and the key box are properly sealed at the time of shipment.(*The key ball is set)
The right size (capacity)cartridge for the model is installed.
A CO 2 cartridge is tightly screwed into the key box.
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.
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The red slide cover is lifted to the “unlocked”(up) position.
Key Box
Slide cover
Key Ball
It will be activated when the key ball comes out.
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Is there any deterioration of the wire loop or the coiled wire?
A screw hole at the bottom of the key box is visible.
(The setting bolt is removed)
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A coiled wire is set properly.
See “Attaching Coiled wire to Saddie” (page 22 to 24)
For Horseback Riding
B-type Key Box
B
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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 2 cartridge and that shown at the back of the key box cover are the same. (Some model has no size label attached)
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50cc
*If sizes shown as above are not the same,
it may cause a malfunction.
Vest MC2
*If the right size for the model is not clear, check it
against the Hit-Air catalogue, or visit our website http://www.hit-air.com
“Replacement gas cartridge list”
*A description of the size label varies from model to model.
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If the CO
2
cartridge and the key box are not sealed or if the seal attached is torn at the time 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)
If there is no hole - it is an unused cartridge to be installed in the key box for use.
Caution
If a CO 2 cartridge is screwed into the key box loosely, it may cause a malfunction. (See “Re-assembling Key Box” in page 29)
A CO 2 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 CO 2 cartridge with a hole at its bottom is unusable.
*An unused cartridge is to be installed in accordance with “Re-assembling Key Box” (see page 27 to 29).
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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 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
The activation while the red slide cover is in the “locked(down)”position, may cause damage or a malfunction to the Hit-Air.
Is there any deterioration of the wire loop or the coiled wire?
If there are signs of wear and tear, replace it with a new one. We recommend you to replace it in every one or two years.
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Make sure that the setting bolt has been removed from the key box.
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.
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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 Without a knot, the wire may come off the Hit-Air at its activation and the airbag will not inflate.
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. 2
Be sure to tie a knot tightly.
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AIRBAG JACKET
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Function
Air Cushion
Key Box
Key Ball
CO
2
Gas Cartridge
Hit-Air Structure
Dismantling and Assembling of Hit-Air inner system
1. How to dismantle the Hit-Air inner system
2. How to assemble the Hit-Air inner system
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One-touch Release
Connecting Coiled Wire and Jacket with Hit-Air
Attaching Coiled Wire to Saddle
1. How to fix a coiled wire to the Grab Strap/Saddle holder
2. How to fix a coiled wire to the saddle strap
How to fix a Coiled Wire
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How to Re-assemble
Re-assembling Key Box
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Preface Accessories for Hit Air
Tools for
Re-assembling
Hexagon wrench
(5mm)
CO 2 gas cartridge
（See P.13）
When the key box is activated, the gas cartridge releases CO 2 gas into the airbag (to each air cushion) immediately to inflate them.
Key box （See P.12）
Setting bolt
One-touch Connector
Female
Connect with the saddle.
One-touch
Connector
Male
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.
（See P.13）
Key Ball
Key Ring
One-touch release (Connector) （See P.20）
When getting on a horse, connect the male connector at the end of the coiled wire attached to the saddle with the female connector attached to the jacket.
Protector tube
Loop setter
（See P.21）
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.
When getting on a horse, connect one-touch release
（See P.21） Coiled wire
A strong wire of Kevlar cord coated with urethane resin.
Tie a coiled wire to the center of the saddle holder attached to the saddle, or to the saddle strap (our own product).
Protector tube
（See P.21）
Made of such non-slippery materials as rubber or silicon to avoid abrasion of the part where the wire
is tied.
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The jacket with the Hit-Air is to be used for the rider’s safety when riding a horse 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.
Disconnect the Hit-Air from the “coiled wire” at the “one-touch release (connector)”before dismounting the horse.
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.
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 jacket with 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 saddle.
Improper attaching may prevent the function of the Hit-Air.
Take full responsibility for correct removing and replacing of the
Hit-Air inner system.
Don ʼ t use a Hit-Air inner system (shock buffering protection system) separately from the vest or jacket.
Don ʼ t wash a Hit-Air inner system.
Remove it from the vest or jacket and wash the vest or jacket only.
If a fray, rust or wear is found on the “wire loop” or the “coiled wire” attached to the “key ball”, replace it immediately.
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Coiled Wire
Grab Strap/
Saddle holder or Saddle strap
(Our own product)
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The jacket with the Hit-Air (Shock–buffering Protection System) is to be worn as outerwear when horseback riding.
It will be activated/inflated immediately after a distance from the rider to the horse exceeds the“activation distance” (*1) when the rider falls off or is thrown off the horse.
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 2 gas into the air cushions to inflate them 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 horse.
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 force 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 horse to the rider’s key box on the Hit-Air without any
obstacles in between.
If the “coiled wire” running from the “key box” to the saddle holder touches an obstaclesuch as the rider’s body, any part of the saddle, 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 horse, unless the “activation distance” isexceeded, 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 horse 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 horse.
Once a gas cartridge is used, it cannot be used again. Buy a new one from an authorized dealer.
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CO2
Gas cartridge
Slit (opening) for neck cushion to go through
Key Box
B-type
Key Box
A CO
2
cartridge is placed at the bottom of the airbag.
Red slide coner
Key Ball
One-touch release
（Connector female）
Front / before
Key ball to be pulled out to release the gas into the airbag instantly.
Front / after
Neck cushion
At the activation, the airbag inflates, unbuttons a collar flap and stands up instantly.
Side Cushion
*Design and shape of model may vary.
Back / before
Neck Cushion
Back Cushion
Hip Cushion
Side Cushion
Back / after
Neck cushion
At the activation, the airbag inflates, unbuttons a collar flap and stands up instantly.
Back cushion
Two back cushions inflate and grow big.
Hip cushion
At the activation, the airbag inflates, unbuttons a hip flap and hangs down instantly.
(or Velcro)
*Design and shape of model may vary.
Side Cushion
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Function
As soon as the “activation distance” is reached, the Hit-Air is activated and the CO 2 gas is sent into the air cushions so that it will provide protection from the shock of impact even before it is fully inflated.
The CO 2 gas cartridge and the “key box” area is covered by an ABS protector with buffer material to protect the rider’s breast from the projecting objects in case of an accident.
After the airbag is inflated in full, the gas will leak out gradually. Depending on the amount of the pressure given to the airbag by the accident, a feeling of tightness may be felt but gradually subsides.
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The Hit-Air may not function properly, if there is a damage to the Hit-Air, cloth of the wear,, air cushion, Velcro, zipper, buckle etc. If so, consult with an authorized dealer.
The Hit-Air may not be repairable in some cases.
Whenever the Hit-Air is inflated, even if there is no visible damage, we recommend taking the Hit-air to an authorized dealer for a maintenance check (*2)
(*2) Even if no damage is visible, there may be damages to the air cushion. Therefore, take
the Hit-Air to an authorized dealer for a maintenance check to test the air cushion for
leaks and inspect its parts to make sure it will function properly in case of an accident.
Air Cushion
The air cushions are made of high quality strong polyurethane film to absorb and reduce the shock of impact as much as possible when they are swollen.
The maximum prcssurc is about 30kpa(0.3kg/ ㎠ ) when the air cushion is fully inflated, but grabually decreases as gas comes out of the air cushion.
The strength against breakage depends on the material of the jacket the material of the inner tube (polyurethane) and the strength of the stitch it also depends on the degree of impact, shape or hardness of the object the rider may hit after the Hit-Air inflates.
The CO 2 gas is sent from the key box to each air cushion (polyurethane film) through air tube.
The Hit-Air is designed to act as a shock absorber and may break depending on the shape of the object against which it strikes and also the extent of impact given.
Key Ball
The key ball holds a compression spring and an interlocking needle in the key box. When the system is activated, the key ball comes out of the key box and a needle in the key box is released and punctures the seal of the gas cartridge to inflate the Hit Air immediately.
The key ball and the key ring are integrated parts.
Key Ball
Key Ring
Wier Loop
One-touch connector
(Female)
Key ball set
CO 2 Gas Cartridge
The gas cartridge contains CO 2 gas.
When the “key ball” is released from the “key box”, a needle punctures the seal of the gas cartridge to let the gas go into each air cushion.
Screw the CO 2 cartridge fully into the bottom until it cannot go any further.
Otherwise, a needle in the “key box” may not puncture the seal of the CO 2 cartridge and Hit-Air may not be activated properly.
Do not reuse the gas cartridge once used. Change it to a new one.
The seal at the bottom of an used cartridge is pierced with a hole.
1. Keep and use at the temperature below 40ºC/104°F.
Do not keep in the car where the temperature may go up high.
2. Do not give the cartridge a strong shock.
3. Do not heat the cartridge.
4. Do not let corrosion form on the surface of the cartridge.
If corrosion is noticed, replace it immediately.
5. Confirm that the used gas cartridge is empty of gas before disposing.
6. Do not cut or puncture the gas cartridge.
7. The size (capacity) of the gas cartridge varies from model to model.
Install the designated size (capacity) for the model.
Visit http://www.hit-air.com "Replacement Gas Cartridges list"
to find out the right size for the jacket.
8. Use the gas cartridge for the Hit-Air only, and not for any other purpose.
9. Use a Hit-Air CO 2 gas cartridge only. Do not use any other one.
10. Keep the gas cartridges out of the reach of children.
11. Once the gas cartridge is installed, don’t attempt to turn, loosen or
remove it.
12. Screw the CO 2 cartridge fully until it seats firmly in the key box but
do not over tighten.
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Key Box
With a tensile strength of approximately
30kg-35kg by the “coiled wire”, the
“key ball” comes out of the “key box”.
Then a needle in the “key box” is activated and punctures the seal of the gas cartridge to inflate the Hit Air instantly.
The “key ball” can be pulled out from any direction (Photo 1).
Do not take the “key box” apart or remove any parts. Key Ball
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Red slide cover
Whenever using the Hit-Air, make sure the red slide cover is in the ‘unlocked’ (up) position. (Photo 2)
To re-assemble the key box, Athe red slide cover is to be used to confirm that the key ball is properly set in the hole of the key box. (Photo 3)
If the key ball is not set in the hole properly, the red slide cover will not come down.
When the red slide cover is in the ‘locked’
(down) position, the “key ball” cannot be released from the “key box”, then the
Hit-Air will not be activated. This may cause an injury to the rider in case of an accident. Whenever using the Hit-Air, make sure the red slide cover is in the
‘unlocked’ (up) position. (Photo 2)
Even if the red slide cover is in the ‘locked’ position, if the wire is pulled strongly, the
“key box” may activate the Hit-Air to inflate.
The Hit-Air may also inflate accidentally when the red slide cover is moved from the
‘locked’ position to the ‘unlocked’ position after the wire is pulled strongly.
CO2 Gas cartridge
Key Box
Red slide cover coiler wier
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Hit-Air Structure
Hit-Air inner system is attachable to or removable from the jacket or vest in the same way with buttons, zipper or Velcro.
Hit-Air Structure
B zipper
Neck cushion
Air tube
Key Box
Urethane film
Inner system
D zipper
Neck cushion and body cushion to be jointed.
C zipper
A zipper Hip cushion
Hit-Air Inner system
Neck cushion
Neck cushion Velcro
Shoulder 2 places
Neck 3 places
( Shape of Hit-Air separated from jacket/vest.)
Neck cushion plastic buttons 3 places
B zipper
Zipper to join the back cushion to the vest/jacket
Urethane film
Gas release valve
Key Box
D zipper
Neck cushion and body cushion to be jointed.
A zipper
Zipper to join the key box to the vest/jacket.
Hip cushion plastic buttons 3 places
(or Velcro)
*Shape of model may vary.
Hip cushion metal buttons 3 places
Hip cushion
C zipper
Zipper to join the body cushion to the vest/jacket
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Hit-Air Structure
Inflated Hit-Air inner system
When activation, neck cushion inflates and stands up instantly.
Body cushion inflates inside jacket/vest.
*Outerwear (Jacket and Vest) has no function to inflate.
Key Box
Body cushion(Side)
Body cushion(Chest)
Dismantling and Assembling of Hit-Air inner system
Take the responsibility for correct dismantling and assembling.
In case of washing or mending of the vest/jacket, the Hit-Air has to be dismantled and assembled carefully and correctly, otherwise it may not work as originally intended or may be damaged.
1. How to dismantle the Hit-Air inner system
Neck cushion Velcro
Shoulder 2 places Neck 3 places
Neck cushion plastic buttons
Front 2 places Back 3 places Air cushions exposed to the outside of the vest/jacket are fastened with buttons and velcro.
1. Spread out the vest/jacket
on a flat surface.
Hip cushion plastic buttons 3 places
(or Velcro)
Hip cushion metal buttons 3 places
2. Unscrew the CO 2 cartridge
to remove.
CAUTION
Never attempt to turn, loosen or remove the CO
2
cartridge except for reassembling.
Remove
Turn the CO
2 cartridge as indicated in the attached seal.
3. Unfasten plastic buttons
and Velcro of the neck and
hip cushions.
Velcro
Body cushion(Back)
*Shape of model may vary.
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1. How to dismantle the Hit-Air inner system
4. Fully open the front zipper
and the zipper across the
lower part of the inside of the
vest/jacket.
Airbag systems are attached to the inside of the vest/jacket with zippers in
3 places, the key box(A), the back cushion(B) and the body cushion(C).
5. Open 3 zippers for the
key box(A), for the back
cushion(B) and for the body
cushion(C) of the inside of
the vest/jacket.
The end of the neck cushion is joined to the body cushion with the fastener(D)
Zipper to join the key box to the vest/jacket.
A Zipper
6. Open the fastener (D)
7. Unfasten metal buttons of the
hip cushion in 3 places.
8. Take the end of the neck
cushion out through the
opening of the left shoulder,
unfasten Velcro around the
neck and pull it in the
direction of an arrow to be
separated from the vest/jacket.
*Packed hip cushion type has no
hip Velcro and no fastener
Unfasten metal buttons of the
hip cushion in 2 places.
CAUTION
Don’t pull air cushions by force.
It may cause damage to the Hit-Air.
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Unfasten metal buttons fixing the hip cushion to take it out.
Metal buttons in 3 places
(2 places in case of the packed hip cushion type)
Unfasten Velcro on the key box
The lower part zipper
Zipper to join the back cushion to the vest/jacket
B Zipper
Zipper to join the body cushion to the vest/jacket
C Zipper
Zipper to join the end of the neck cushion to the body cushion.
D Zipper
Opening of the left shoulder
Unfasten Velcro on the back
1. How to dismantle the Hit-Air inner system
9. Unfasten Velcro around the
key box opening to separate
from the vest/jacket.
Take the Hit-Air system
and shoulder, elbow and
back protectors out and
wash or launder the
vest/jacket only in
accordance with the
washing instructions.
Key box opening
Velcro
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2. How to assemble the Hit-Air inner system
(the reverse of dismantling)
Key box opening
Velcro
1. Spread out the vest/jacket
on a flat surface, with the
inside up, and open the
zipper across the lower
part of the inside of the
vest/jacket
2. Place the key box of the
Hit-Air in the opening of
the right-hand side of the
vest/jacket and fasten it
with Velcro on all sides.
The lower part zipper
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2. How to assemble the Hit-Air inner system
3. Let the neck cushion go
through from the inside of the
right shoulder opening in the
direction of an arrow.
Then put its end into the left
shoulder opening.
CAUTION
The neck cushion should not get twisted.
Right shoulder opening
Left shoulder opening
4. Join the end of the neck
cushion to the D zipper of
the body cushion.
5. Join 3 zippers of A, B and C
to the inside of the vest/jacket.
6. Take the hip cushion out
through the hip opening, fasten
3 metal buttons and fix it to the
right place with Velcro.
*For the packed hip cushion type,
metal buttons to be fastened.
7. Fasten the neck cushion with
Velcro to the matching place
of the vest/jacket.
Neck cushion Velcro
Shoulder 2 places, Neck 3 places.
8. Fasten neck cushion plastic
buttons on the shoulders and
the back. (Shoulder 2 places,
Neck 3 places)
Fasten hip cushion plastic
buttons (3 places)
9 Lastly, install a CO 2 cartridge
and let the female side of the
one-touch connector out
through the hole of the key
box cover and close the zipper.
(See P29,7-2,11, for the
installation of a CO 2 cartridge)
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A Zipper
Velcro (back)
Take out the hip cushion
Neck cushion Velcro
Shoulder 2 places, neck 3 places
B Zipper
C Zipper
D Zipper
Metal buttons fixing the hip cushion in 3 places
Neck cushion plastic button
Front 2 places, back 3 places
One-touch connector
Hip cushion metal buttons 3 places.
Hip cushion plastic buttons 3 places(or Velcro)
Connecting Coiled Wire and Jacket with Hit-Air
On the horseback, hold both sides of the female part of the “one-touch release” into which insert the mele connector (Photo 1).
Before getting off the horse, press the press button of the “one-touch release” for disconnection (Photo 2).
One-touch Release
Connect the male connector at the end of the coiled wire attached to the saddle with the female connector attached to the key ball in the key box.
PUSH Female Male
Press button
PUSH
1.
Connecting sound
Click!
Hold the female connector and insert the male one.
A clicking sound confirms that a connection has been made. Pull the male connector lightly to make sure that the connection has been made properly.
2. If you have difficulty making the connection, clean the male and female parts thoroughly.
3. Change it for a new one, if the insertion cannot be made properly.
Insertion by force may cause a malfunction of the one-touch release.
Coiled wire Coiled wire-2
One-touch Connector
Female
One-touch Connector
Male
Easy to adjust its length with the belt and easy to attach to the right place.
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Release
Coiled Wire
Is constructed with a strong wire made of Kevlar cord coated with urethane resin.
Tie a knot tightly
Kevlar cord
Protector tube
Urethane resin
Loop setter
CAUTION becomes visible, replace it immediately. Otherwise, it may break or come off the loop setter. Each user must take responsibility for maintenance and replacement of the coiled wire.
Loop setter
The Loop Setter is used to secure the coiled wire after its length is adjusted.
CAUTION butterfly screw has been screwed tightly.
CAUTION setter’s groves, and tighten the butterfly screw firmly.
Leave about 2cm (0.8 inch) of the wire out of the loop setter after it has been tightened cut off any excess wire and put a cap on the end of the wire.
Otherwise, a wire may come off the loop setter and the airbag will not be activated.
Protector tube
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Made of such non-slippery materials as rubber or silicon to avoid abrasion of the part where the wire is tied. Protector tube
Tie a knot tightly
Cap
Leave more than
２cm(0.8inch)
Grab Strap or Saddle strap
Buy an additional coiled wire for each additional saddle.
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Attaching Coiled Wire to Saddle
1. How to fix a coiled wire to the Grab Strap/Saddle holder.
Coiled Wire
Grab Strap
(Saddle holder )
Bar of a saddle
Fix the Coiled wire to the center of the grab strap.
Grab Strap
Pass the coiled wire through the loop
Metal fitting for the Grab Strap
Stirrups leather
Pull the coiled wire until the loop is tightly fastened to the center of the grab strap.
Coiled Wire
How to fix a Coiled wire-2(Belt type) to the Grab Strap.
Coiled wire-2
Fix it properly for the safety and the peace of mind.
1. If the “coiled wire” is not attached to the saddle strap properly, it may
come off when it is stretched then the Hit Air will not be activated.
2. Replace the “coiled wire” when wear, burns, peeling or cracks are found.
*Do not use the coiled wire other than the one supplied by an authorized dealer.
3. Don’t use a rusty, cracked or deteriorated grab strap or its metal fittings to
avoid any possible trouble in activating the system.
4. Activation of the system may delay if a coiled wire is not fixed firmly to
the proper place of the center of the grab strap and is moving around.
5. Don’t fix a coiled wire directly to the metal fitting for the grab strap which
may be broken or may come off at the activation and the system may not
inflate.
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2. How to fix a coiled wire to the saddle strap.
Fix the coiled wire to the center loop of the saddle strap.
Coiled Wire
Saddle strap
（Option）
Saddle strap
Bar of a saddle
Stirrups leather
How to fix a coiled wire to the Saddle strap.
Turn the emblem of the saddle strap up and pass the loop of the coiled wire through the ring of the center of the saddle strap
Saddle strap
Loops at both ends can be fixed to the bar of a saddle.
Turn the emblem side up.
Pass the other end of the coiled wire through its loop.
Coiled Wire
Saddle strap is to be fixed to the bar of a saddle of the saddle.
Pull the coiled wire until its loop is tightly fastened to the
Saddle strap.
Safety lock
Bar of a saddle Saddle strap
Stirrups leather
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Fix loops at both ends of the
Saddle strap deeply and firmly to the bar of a saddle.
Put stirrups leather in place.
1. If the “coiled wire” is not attached to the saddle strap properly, it may
come off when it is stretched then the Hit Air will not be activated.
2. Replace the “coiled wire” when wear, burns, peeling or cracks are found.
*Do not use the coiled wire other than the one supplied by an authorized dealer.
3. Don’t use a frayed and deteriorated saddle strap. Replace it immediately,
otherwise it may be worn out and the system may not be activated.
4. The saddle strap connected to the bar of a saddle may come off at the
activation and the airbag may not inflate
How to fix a Coiled Wire
Protector tube
Saddle strap or Grab Strap
Turn the emblem of the saddle strap (or Grab Strap) up, wind a protector tube around the upper side of the center of the saddle strap and cut the excess tube.
Coiled wire Pass a coiled wire through the protector tube.
Where to fix the saddle strap
Coiled wire
Bar of a saddle
How to adjust the length of a coiled wire.
Standing up with a stretched wire.
Wing screw
Loop setter
Put wires in grooves.
Temporarily fix the coiled wire outside the protector tube in the loop setter and adjust its length.
Standing with a slack wire.
Stand up on the stirrups to make the coiled wire fully stretched to determine the optimum length of the coiled wire.
Sitting or half crouching with a stretched wire.
Tighten firmly with a
wing screw.
Cap
Fix the coiled wire firmly in the loop setter, tie a knot in its end and cut off the excess, leaving morethan 2cm (0.8 inch) of extra length and put a cap on the cut end.
Knot the wire tightly.
Leave more than
2cm(0.8inch)
Be sure to tie a knot
1. Form a loop
2. Pass a wire through the loop.
3. Knot tightly
Closely
Leave more than
2cm (0.8inch)
END
Don’t fix a coiled wire directly to metal fittings for the grab strap which may be broken ormay come off and the system may not activate. 24
Pay attention when the jacket with the Hit-Air is inflated as follows.
A hissing sound of the gas coming out of the gas cartridge into the air cushion or the end of thecoil wire tapping a horse may excite the horse.
The jacket with the Hit-Air is designed to provide protection especially to the wearer’s neck, so when it is inflated, there will be some pressure around the neck, and if there is difficulty in releasing the helmet’s strap, open the front fastener (or buckle) immediately.
Look around the scene carefully, unzip and release the buckle to take off the jacket.
If the scene of accident seems to be dangerous, go to a safe area before taking off the jacket.
When the jacket with the Hit-Air is inflated, a feeling of tightness may be felt, but the gas will leak out gradually.
Therefore, remain calm even if the body with the inflated jacket is pressed down by something.
If the air cushion is punctured when fully inflated, the gas in all the cushions will immediately escape and the cushions deflate.
If the Hit-Air inflates accidentally for some reason while riding, do not be alarmed. Look for a safe place and take an appropriate action.
If there is external damage to the Hit-Air due to its activation, take it to an authorized dealer for a maintenance check and to replace the gas cartridge. In cases of extreme damages externally or internally, it may not be repairable.
Be aware of the points listed below when attempting to re-assemble the Hit-Air by yourself after it is activated.
Whether it has external damages (holes, scratches, tears, etc.)
Confirm that the airbag is fully inflated when it is activated
Confirm that the gas cartridge to be replaced is the correct size and unused.
Go over the points listed above and if there are no problems, re-assemble the Hit-Air carefully at your own risk.
It may not work as designed if there are external or internal damages.
For further details for re-assembling see Chapter 7, (Pages 26 to 29).
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(Deployment)
Outline of re-assembling by yourself
Get an unused CO 2 cartridge and tools for re-assembling ready. See.(P27)1
Unscrew the used cartridge. See.(P27) 2
Remove all CO 2 gas from the air cushion.
Set a key ball in the key box by using tools
Install an unused cartridge.
Put on the key box cover
See.(P27) 3
See.(P28 to 29) 4 to 9
See.(P29) 11
See.(P29) 12
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1. Get tools for re-assembling
ready. (Photo 1)
Get an unused CO 2 cartridge,
a hexagon wrench and a setting
bolt ready
As the CO 2 cartridge for the jacket with the Hit-Air varies in size
(capacity), choose the right size of the cartridge matching the size of the wear.
2. Unscrew the used gas cartridge
by turning anticlockwise.
(Photo 2)
Photo 1
Photo 2
Setting bolt (attachment)
Hexagon wrench (attachment)
Unused CO 2 gas cartridge (option)
The seal at the bottom of an used cartridge is pierced with a hole.
Unscrew the used cartridge to remove from he key box as indicated in the seal attached to the cartridge.
3. Remove all CO 2 gas from the
air cushion.
To remove all remaining gas from the air cushion, spread the Hit-Air, face down on a flat smooth surface. By pressing down each cushion using your hands, knees and legs, remove gas completely.
Do not fold or roll up the Hit-Air to avoid damages inside. It may take time to release all the gas in the air cushion but it is necessary as it cannot be re-assembled with gas left remaining in any of the air cushion. (Photo 3)
Photo 3
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If the gas left remaining in any of the air cushion, it cannot be re-assembled.
4. Insert a setting bolt into the hole at the bottom of the key box and tighten up by hand (Photo 4).
(As tightening the bolt, the hole
for the key ball goes down.)
5. When it becomes too tight by hand, tighten it further with the hexagon wrench until the inside hole is placed at the center of the outside hole. (Photo 5)
6. Set the key ball in the hole.
(Photo 6)
Insert the “key ball” with a ring deeply into the hole of the “key box”.
If it is blocked by the ring and does not come down, tighten or loosen the “setting bolt”and/or press down the edge of the ring around the key ball by the fingernail until the “key ring” fits in the hole.
7. Confirm that the key ball is set properly in the hole of the key box by sliding the red slide cover down over the hole. (Photo 7)
Insert the key ball with a ring deeply into the hole of the key box.
Pull the wire loop attached to the key ball downwards and lower the red slide cover over the hole.
If the slide cover is blocked by the ring and does not come down, tighten or loosen the setting bolt and/or press down the edge of the ring around the key ball by the fingernail until the key ball fits in the hole and the slide cover comes down.
8. Remove the setting bolt.(Photo 8)
Loosen the “setting bolt” by the
5 mm hexagon wrench to remove it.
Photo 4
Photo 6
Photo 8
Photo 5
Photo 7
Red slide cover
Remove the “setting bolt” from the “key box” without fail.
Otherwise the Hit-Air will not be activated.
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9. Lift the red slide cover to the
“unlocked” (up) position for reuse. (Photo 9)
Photo 9
Red slide cover
If the system activates while the red slide cover is in the “locked”
(down) position, it may cause the system malfunction or damage to the Hit-Air.
10. Re-pack all air cushions and
fasten all buttons (Photo 10)
11. Install an unused gas cartridge of the right size*. (Photo 11)
(*see page 2 ❶-❷ )
Screw an unused gas cartridge until it is firmly seated, do not over tighten. If there is a problem with fitment, consult with an authorized dealer.
Photo 11
Screw an unused cartridge as indicated on the seal attached to the cartridge.
If the cartridge is not seated completely and firmly, the Hit-Air may not be activated/inflate.
12. Take the female side of the
one-touch connector out
through the hole of the
key box cover and close the
key box cover. (Photo 12)
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Photo 10
Photo 12
1. Do not wash or launder the Hit Air (Shock-buffering Protection System).
2. Take the Hit-Air system and protectors (shoulder, elbow, back etc.) out from the
vest/jacket and wash or launder the vest/jacket only in accordance with the washing
instructions.(See. 4-7, page 16 to 18)
3. Wipe the surface of the Hit-Air system (neck, hip cushions etc.) with a damp cloth
to remove stains.
For longer life and safety, avoid the following conditions:
1. High temperature. (Under the direct sunlight, in the closed automobile, near the
heater or open flames, etc.)
2. Exposure to rain or extreme moisture, including steam and high humidity
3. Storing items on top of the Hit-Air System / Jacket
4. Leaving jacket within the reach of children, pets or other animals
5. Folded or rolled up (Hang up on a coat hanger is preferable)
If a problem listed below is found on the jacket with the Hit Air, consult with an authorized dealer to change or repair/replace.
1. The jacket (cloth) or inner fabric (cloth) or inner fabric (cloth, mesh) becomes
frayed or is torn and inner tubing (white urethane film) is exposed.
2. A crack or rust is found on the “key box” or on the gas cartridge.
3. The “coil wire” or the “wire loop” gets scraped and frays.
4. Considerable change of color or deterioration of material.
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