Schroth-racing All models - Competition Instructions Instrukcja Użytkownika

CONTENT WARNINGS AND SEVERALS 1 - 3 WAIVER and General Information 2 Rules and Regulations 3 HOMOLOGATIONS 4 - 7 Definitions 4 Homolo

- 9 -WHAT HAPPENS DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT: This data is based on an optimised installation with an upright seating position during dynamic testing. I

SLED TESTING WITHOUT HANS® - 10 -What may happen to your body and racing harness: without HANS® system ¾ The forward pelvic movement will lower bel

SLED TESTING WITH HANS MADE BY SCHROTH® 11

Optimal performance of your racing harness requires proper installation and proper use. Heed and obey the following instructions with respect to raci

¾ It is especially crucial to follow this strap routing when HANS® is in use. - 13 -

POSITIONING OF SHOULDER STRAP ANCHOR POINTS Shoulder belt mountings located more than 200 mm [8”] from the back of the user’s seat or angled upwards a

ANTI-SUB STRAP ROUTING Anti-submarine strap design and routing are directly related to effective upper torso restraint. Remember, an occupant’s body c

PROFI 6-POINT AND HYBRIDTM MODELS • Anti-submarining strap routing shall be vertical down from the groin, preferably approximately 20° back. • Ancho

Anti-sub straps must not be redirected. Redirected straps, e.g. using an OE stock seat for a formula type racing harness and running the straps over

INSTALLATION IN A SEDAN WITH ROLL CAGE: Installing the belts to a rear roll cage bar, the BODY-belt attachment must be positioned next to the “HANS

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION SHOWN AS - 1 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS contain important hints to help you to install, use and maintain the

Important Information About Bolts and Torques BOLT DIAMETER • Stock thread holes commonly are 7/16” 20 UNF. Therefore, all SCHROTH models come with b

TIGHTENING TORQUES BY BOLT DIMENSION • Each bolt diameter and type of thread requires an individual torque for proper tightening. These torques as li

• Drill a hole of 8,5 mm [5/16”] diameter for anti-sub strap twin bracket anchorage point. • Use seal compound and stick the reinforcement plate fro

About Seats SEAT REQUIREMENTS No racing harness will function properly when installed in vehicles equipped with seats having no headrest or having ba

Initial Restraint Adjustment during Installation While first installing your racing harness the following items may require minor adjustments to the

WRAP SYSTEMS TO ROLL BAR INSTALLATION AND BRACKETS ASSEMBLY 3-BAR SLIDE WRAP This installation is commonly used for • shoulder strap roll cage insta

Installation steps: 1. slide the webbing through slot 1 and 2 as shown 2. make sure the protruding strap end is long enough to have sufficient web

9. Check again for proper shoulder belt tilt lock adjuster positioning and for the 3-bar slide to be as close as possible to the roll cage bar or

Wrapping Instructions: 1. position D-Ring slide to roll bar with wider bar atop 2. slide a minimum of 600mm (24”) of strap length through D-Ri

Webbing should be crossed if the distance from the seat openings to the mounting bolt point or harness bar exceeds 450 mm (18”). When mounting to a ha

- 2 -ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS MANUAL ! SCHROTH has attempted to make this racing harness manual extensive and comprehensive. We have created

3. fold back up from the body side through slot 1 and back down through slot 2 4. fold back through slot 3 and finally through slot 1 5. pull th

Light Weight Wrap System [LV 4] This light weight system assembles directly to 50 mm (2”) slot brackets and is therefore commonly used by SCHROTH for

7. In this case, the strap end now protrudes from the down side of the LV 4. The webbing must be wrapped tightly! FLEXI BELT™ ASSEMBLING VIA LIGH

• Follow the wrapping instructions above at both strap ends. • Follow the wrapping instructions above at both strap ends. • Make sure, when the

Improper routing the webbing/belt may result in attachment failure during an accident. Webbing may either slide through the assembly or may be cut b

Eye Bolt installation for Snap-On and Carabine Brackets Eye bolts for snap-on brackets may be installed either to • anchor point provided by the car

Bolt-in Brackets All brackets must be installed in direction of pull to avoid extensive stress to the anchor points during driving [fatigue stress] or

STAINLESS STEEL BRACKET INSTALLATION These brackets are commonly used in SCHROTH street legal harnesses [FE models] and other bolt-on installations. T

Never try to drill a larger bolt hole into any bracket. The bracket may be weakened or stick to your drill bit and the bracket and attached webbing a

• Only use bolts as specified above. • Make sure the bolt diameter fits to the thread hole. Heed all information in section “Important I

Always heed all WARNING and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS boxes. Always read and heed all instructions in this manual carefully. Failure to follow WARNING, SA

B 23 A and B 23 B bracket installation for snap-on use. B 23 A and B 23 B brackets allow snap-on installation where eye bolts do not have enough space

WRONG CORRECT CORRECT CORRECT BRACKET INSTALLATION • In cases where other than 7/16” 20 UNF threaded bolts will be used, make sure bolts ar

1.1. Use e.g. “Loctite 243” to secure bolt. 1.2. Bolt in and tighten bolts with torques as listed in section “Important Information About Bolts an

7. Make sure the bend of the bracket aligns to the direction of pull deviating not more than plus or minus 25°. 8. Before fully tightening position

Anti-sub Strap twin bracket installation A twin bracket installation is used for 6-point anti-sub straps of all kind. It allows easier installation be

b] run webbing from outside through slots of both brackets and fold over. c] Run webbing back through gap between both brackets and through slot of ou

Bolt-in Bracket B 18 d for 5-point anti-subIts 45° angularity allows flat installation on This bracket is mainly use straps. the chassis floor with

• Bolt-in and tighten. Follow all information as well as SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and WARNING boxes provided under section titled “Important Information a

50 mm [2”] webbing of a HANS® shoulder belt installed to a 75 mm [3”] designed elbow bracket system. 50 mm [2”] webbing with D-Ring slide of a HA

Wrap mounted shoulder straps must be braced on each side so that the webbing can not move from side to side. Failure to secure the sideward movement

- 4 -Persons who weigh less than 40 kg [88 lbs.] or who are less than 150 cm [4‘11“] tall, regardless of age, must NEVER use SCHROTH racing harnesse

• If the bracket allows different heights in installation, make sure to choose the one which makes the shoulder straps running horizontal or max 20°

Wearing your Racing Harness safe 1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS To help reduce the risk of serious injury in an accident: • Never use the harness belt syst

2. How to operate tilt lock adjusters SCHROTH racing harnesses utilise “tilt lock adjusters” for quick adjusting the harness belt. To lengthen a st

POSITIONING OF THE LENGTH ADJUSTERS with Head and Neck Support Make sure the shoulder harness is properly positioned on HANS® if worn. Adjuster mus

• Tighten shoulder belts securely. • Make sure the shoulder harness is properly positioned on HANS® if worn. Adjuster must be on lower 70 mm of the

• Tighten shoulder belts securely. • Make sure the shoulder harness is properly positioned on an Head and Neck Support (HANS made by SCHROTH®) if w

one or two detents. After tightening the lap belt, slide the seat forward again into the correct seating position. This will optimally tighten the lap

3.5 Adjustment of HANS® specific double-shoulder belt The merge between the “HANS-belt” and the “body-belt” must be located at a specific minimum d

Never position the belt in any other way than as described in this manual. Improper belt positioning may result in reduced safety performance or eve

CARE AND MAINTENANCE Inspection • Inspect the harness belt thoroughly for damage before each use. • Make sure that the inspection of the belt is i

FIA homologated racing harnesses Racing harnesses manufactured for motorsport in countries, or for racing series that fall under the FIA regulation, m

• Do not dry the belt in the sun or near a radiator, in a clothes dryer or with a hair dryer or with any other mechanical or electrical heating devi

EXAMPLES OF IMPROPER INSTALLATION Never install a racing harness with attachment hardware [such as the 3-bar slide pictured at left] next to the occu

ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS PIN Shoulder Pads 75 mm (3”), pair Logo: black/yellow black 00209 blue 01209 red 02209 yellow 03209 Logo: black/

Contact your SCHROTH Distributor for Accessories and Spare Parts. PPLICABLE PATENTS AND PATENT APPLICATIONS Issues DE FR IT USA GB A asm® System

Addresses BAE SYSTEMS SCHROTH Safety Products GmbH P.O. Box 2440 59714 ARNSBERG GERMANY Phone: +49 (0) 2932-9742-0 FAX: +49 (0) 2932-9742-42 eMail

- 64 -REGISTERED TRADEMARKS: SCHROTH® and SCHROTH asm® are international registered trade-marks of SCHROTH Safety Products GmbH , Im Ohl 14, 59757 A

FIA and other sanctioning bodies allow up to 44 mm [1.75”] small HANS specific shoulder straps to be worn only when used with a HANS®. Such shoulder

Since every accident is different, always keep in mind that Profi asm® harness belts, just like other racing harnesses, cannot guarantee against seve

ANCHORAGE LOCATIONS AND GEOMETRIES BELT ROUTING The expected restraining function of any seat belt or racing harness can only be achieved by • optim