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CARE & MAINTENANCE OF KNOX MOTORCYCLE GLOVES

PLANET KNOX LTD - DIGITAL VERSION 1.0 ALPHA - LAST UPDATED: 09/04/2024

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

Many of the sports and activities which people take part in when using our products can be dangerous and we have no control over how you make use of our products. You are responsible for reading and complying with all safety instructions that we make available to you which relate to our products, and to exercise good judgement as to the proper selection and use of any of our products. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that Knox products meet your reasonable satisfaction, and whilst many of our products are certified as CE approved to EU standards, we cannot guarantee that our products will protect you in all circumstances.

LIABILITY

Knox shall not be liable for any personal injury you suffer as a result of using our products except to the extent such injury is caused by our negligence. You agree that Knox products are worn at your own risk and products do not claim to protect you from any or all personal injury which may occur whilst wearing them.

USER INSTRUCTIONS ON CARE & MAINTENANCE

Knox Hand Armour motorcycle gloves are designed and exclusively distributed world-wide by: Planet Knox Limited.

CE: is the marking to ensure the conformity of the gloves to the requirements of the PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425.

PPE: Personal Protective Equipment.

USE: The listed Knox gloves have been specifically designed for use as motorcyclists gloves. They meet the relevant clauses contained within the Essential Health and Safety Requirements of (EU) 2016/425 and have been tested in accordance to the European standard for motorcyclists gloves – EN 13594:2015. The protective performance refers exclusively to the requirements of EN 13594:2015 and can only offer limited protection. Technical specifications are available on request.

Handroid & Handroid Pod
Tested and approved with Certification issued by Ricotest Italy. Identification No-0498.

OR3 – & Storm Gloves
Tested and approved with Certification issued Idiada Automotive technology No.0164

OR4 – Orsa Leather MK3 – Coniston gloves & Zero 4 Gloves
Tested and approved with Certification issued by SATRA. Technology No-2777.

PPE Certificates of Conformity are available at https://www.planet-knox.com/knox-certificates/

HAZARDS THAT THE “GLOVES” WILL PROTECT AGAINST.

  • Prevention of some laceration and abrasion that occurs when the hand hits the ground or road surface after falling from a motorcycle.
  • Reduction in the severity of contusions and fractures, with the prevention of some fractures. -Reduction in the severity of
    injury to the wrist and Scaphoid.
  • Reduction in the severity of injury when the hand becomes trapped between a motorcycle and the road. Likely prevention of contamination of open fractures by road dirt when the gloves are worn.

HAZARDS THAT THE “GLOVES” WILL NOT PROTECT AGAINST.

  • Severe bending, crushing or torsional forces particularly those which occur if the hand becomes trapped between a
    motorcycle and another vehicle or the road.
  • Massive penetrating injuries to the hand.
  • In particular, broken fingers or wrists may not be prevented by the gloves.

FIT AND ERGONOMICS

In order to benefit fully from the protection offered by the gloves you should ensure that the fit meets the following criteria.

(i) That no discomfort is caused by the glove or the protective parts when you are in your usual riding position and that you are easily able to reach the controls.

(ii) That you are wearing the correct size of glove. (If the gloves are too tight they may restrict circulation which causes tingling in the fingers and speeds a loss of feeling, making the hand become colder. – If the gloves are too big your hand will move inside the glove which will compromise machine control.)

(iii) Handroid gloves are designed to fit Over the cuff of a garment. Tuck the garment sleeve into the glove and tighten the Boa cuff, ensuring that there is no gap between the garment and the glove.

(iv) All other Knox gloves are designed to be worn Under a garment cuff. Ensure the garment sleeve is long enough to meet the glove and can be fastened securely over the glove.

SIZING

The size range has been designed to comply with the requirements of EN420 which specifies minimum dimensions of the hand. Knox gloves are available in the following sizes:

Product Size European Size
Knox Handroid XS – XXXL 7 – 13
Knox Handroid Pod S – XXXL 8 – 13
Knox Orsa Leather S – XXXL 8 – 13
Knox OR3 S – XXL 8 – 12
Knox OR4 XS – XXXL 7 – 13
Knox Coniston S – XXXL 8 – 13
Knox Zero 4 XS – XXXL 7 – 13
Knox Storm S – XXXL 8 – 13

The retailer or distributor of the gloves can provide you with further detailed information and advice on fitting.

ADJUSTMENT: Gloves with Boa dials. To open the gloves pull the Boa dial which releases the lace and opens the cuff. Release the velcro wrist security strap and put the glove on. Close the wrist security strap, push the Boa dial down and turn clockwise. This dials in the lace which closes the cuff to give a secure close fit.

Gloves with Velcro wrist closure: To open the glove pull the cuff strap open. Insert hand into glove. When the glove is on, close the cuff strap. This should ensure a tight but comfortable fit.

Note: Zero and Strom gloves are designed to sit under the jacket sleeve..

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Storage – Store gloves in a dry, ventilated environment, out of sunlight and away from direct heat sources. Do not leave on the floor or under heavy items – it may lead to the gloves ripped or damaged in some way.

Cleaning – The gloves may be cleaned with a cool damp cloth. There are many natural leather cleaners available which may prove acceptable but only natural creams are suitable.

Maintenance – Regular inspection should be made to the gloves for obvious signs of wear or broken stitches. If either are found the gloves should be returned for professional inspection and repair. Leather products are known to be affected by UV rays and general climatic conditions. Further to this leather is known to thin, stretch and wear with use. These effects are directly related to the type and amount of use and the ageing process may differ significantly depending on this. There is unlikely to be any affect to the quality or effectiveness of the plastic parts over the lifetime of the glove and the Boa closure system has a lifetime guarantee. If the gloves are obviously worn or damaged or there is any doubt as to its condition they should be replaced immediately. It is advised that the gloves are replaced every 5 years regardless of condition.

*In the case of any accident damage you are advised to replace the gloves.

SUITABLE CONSTITUENT MATERIALS

The materials used in the design and manufacturing of the gloves are best currently available and to our knowledge the materials contain no banned chemicals or substances that cause skin irritation or have any detrimental effects to the user.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SAFE DESTRUCTION AND DISPOSAL.

If disposal of this product is required it is advised to dispose via landfill. Do not under any circumstance burn or
incinerate as you may be exposed to toxic fumes.

ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS

The Boa closure system and lace is guaranteed for the life of the glove. If either break return the glove to the place of
purchase, for repair. Note: Gloves will not be replaced in the case of faults to either the Boa closure system or lace.
The polycarbonate aerofoil featured on the Handroid and Handroid POD are available as a spare parts and these are
available either from the place of purchase or directly from Knox.

WARNING! The main closures and restraint mechanisms should always be securely fastened when in use or the gloves
ability to provide protection in the event of an accident may be severely reduced.

WARNING! Do not under any circumstances modify the protective elements or the closure system of the gloves.

WARNING! Knox gloves do not guarantee to prevent all injuries, in particular severe injuries to the wrist, or any part of the hand if it gets trapped under the motorcycle.

WARNING! Please ensure you buy the correct size gloves.

WARNING! The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility if the wrong size gloves are used or they are used in an
inappropriate manner.

WARNING! You are advised to replace the gloves if there are any signs of accident damage.

WARNING! Do not burn or incinerate as you may be exposed to toxic fumes.

WARNING! Disposal of this product must be in accordance with local disposal legislation.

CE MARKING EXPLANATION

The “CE” Marking on your protective equipment means that it has been submitted to the EU-Type Approval Certification process in accordance with the requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and has been granted a 2nd CAT. PPE = Personal Protective Equipment against medium risks.

The performance of your protective equipment has been verified by the relevant Notified Bodies listed on the
previous page, on the basis of laboratory testing procedures performed following the technical requirements
of EN 13594:2015.

For the Declaration of Conformity check our Website: https://www.planet-knox.com/knox-certificates

The “CE” means that the product
satisfies the essential health and safety
requirements of the Regulation (EU)
2016/425, Annex II.
NAME OF MANUFACTURER
Designation of product – Motorcycle glove.
1= Protection level as defined in EN 13594:2015
KP = Knuckle Protection (this is an optional test for
Level 1) The Knuckle protection is meant to cover
the area of all four knuckles and is intended to
offer limited impact and abrasion protection to the
back of the hand from accident or sudden collisions
with objects.
The selection of a suitable glove: It is important for
each rider to choose the correct level of protection
(1 lower, 2 higher) according to a variety of factors
such as the motorcycling discipline, the weather
conditions, the frequency of putting on and taking
off the gloves and the duration of which the gloves
are typically worn.
Level 1 = this level gives an overall lower protection,
but the gloves are lighter and more comfortable for
all kind of motorcycling activities.
Level 2 = this level gives an overall higher
protection, but the gloves are heavier and
sometimes more restrictive and less comfortable.
Handroid Product identification
7 – XS Product identification size as defined in EN420.
Please read carefully the information notice.
EN13594:2015 Number of the specific European Standard to
which the conformity of the protectors are issued.
EN 420:2003+A1:2009
Sizing and Length L 1* Handroid Pod, Orsa Leather
Mk3- OR3 – OR4L 2* Handroid – Zero 4 – Storm
– Coniston
Dexterity L3 (min 1 – max 5) Handroid &
Handroid Pod – Zero 4 – Storm – ConistonL4 (min 1 – max 5) Orsa Leather Mk3
– OR3 – OR4
EN13594:2015
Restraint System L2
Tear Strength L1
Seam Strength L1
Impact cut Resistance L1
Impact abrasion
resistance
L1
Impact energy
attenuation of knuckles
L2
OVERALL PROTECTION: LEVEL 1