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This manual contains important information about installation and use of your new harness belt. Read this manual thoroughly and understand the content before attempting installation. Knowledge gained from extensive testing and accident analysis has increased significantly over the past years so it is important to read and follow the instructions given in this manual, even if you have installed harness belts previously. These instructions represent state-of-the-art knowledge at the time of issuance of this manual, the date of which is set forth on its cover. All instructions are in accordance with current FIA, NASCAR, CART, SCCA and other sanctioning body regulations, as individually indicated in the text. Deviating from these instructions may result in rejection from participation in motorsport events. Regulations may change with short notice and may not be incorporated into these instructions at the date of purchase. Keep yourself up-dated about the latest regulations for the motorsport in which you are participating.
Do You Have Experience Installing Racing Harnesses?
The installation procedures explained in this manual assume that you have the knowledge, experience and tools required to install racing harnesses. If you do not have the knowledge, experience and/or tools required or do not understand the instructions, do not install the harness belt – have the harness belt system installed by a professional who will be able to do the job correctly. Your safety and the safety of others who will use the harness belt system are at stake!
Always heed all WARNING and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS boxes. Always read and heed all instructions in this manual carefully. Failure to follow WARNING, SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and all other instructions could result in severe personal injuries or death.
Intended Use, Definitions and Labelling
Profi and HybridTM racing harnesses, except for Profi-FE models, and are not approved or intended for use on public roads or off-road. They are designed and approved only for closed circuit race tracks. For legal street use, SCHROTH offers special ECE-R 16.04 (for Europe) respectively United States Department of Transportation approved models (FE-models). NEVER use unapproved Profi and HybridTM racing harnesses on public roads or off-road.
The SCHROTH Profi-, Profi-FE and HybridTM models are harness belt systems designed, tested and homologated for adult-sized persons, regardless of age. Webbing stretches during an accident to convert energy and to keep body loads within an acceptable range during survivable crashes. Persons not meeting the minimum weight and body size, as set forth below, may not benefit from this design feature. Severe personal injuries or death may occur.