Body Armour - Important Information
Fourth Generation Lightweight Body Armour
WARNING -READ CAREFULLY
Since 1982 Hellweg has produced products of quality with efficiency and safety
in mind. For the protection and safety of our valued customers the following
warnings must be read understood and adhered to prior to and during the use of
all Hellweg Body Armour products.
LIMITATION
Soft Body Armour is designed to offer ballistic protection under specific
circumstances against specific threats. BODY ARMOUR IS NOT "BULLET
PROOF" AND CANNOT MAKE THE WEARER IMMUNE TO ALL POTENTIAL THREATS. Always
exercise extreme caution and follow standard police safety procedures at all
times.
Each model of Body Armour is designed to stop specified projectiles at
specified speeds under guidelines established by the National Institute of
Justice USA. Refer to the charts on the Body Armour panel for listed
projectiles related to each Body Armour model. All N.I.J. sanctioned test
results shown, on the Body Armour panel label, or on any other Hellweg printed
material were made on sealed and undamaged armour panels by use of standard
factor loads specified by the National Institute of Justice
PROJECTILES NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED MAY PENETRATE SOFT BODY ARMOUR. Items that
can penetrate Soft Body Armour include sharp pointed instruments such as ice
picks. knives or arrows. Soft Body Armour will not
stop rifle projectiles, special purpose or armour-piercing projectiles, or
rounds that achieve higher than standard factory speeds, including, in many
cases, rounds fired from modified or non-standard handguns.
Recent tests have shown A DETERIORATION OF BODY ARMOUR'S PROTECTIVE
CAPABILITIES OVER TIME. Factors that contribute to this deterioration are
ultra-violet rays from exposure to sunlight and exposure to bleach and
chemicals from improper cleaning practices. Hellweg recommend that Body Armour
be replaced five years after date of manufacture
Aramid fibre will lose a percentage of its protective
capability when wet. Do not submerge any Aramid fibre
vest in liquids.
DO NOT ALTER OR MODIFY YOUR VEST AND DO NOT USE IT IF THE PANEL PACKAGE SEAL
HAS BEEN BROKEN, DAMAGED, OR OTHERWISE INTERRUPTED, OR IF THE PANEL PACKAGE HAS
BEEN DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. Use only the outer garments recommended and
manufactured by Hellweg as panel carriers.
VEST PROTECTIVE COVERAGE WILL VARY ACCORDING TO VEST SIZE, STYLE, FIT, AND YOUR
OWN BODY CONFIGURATION. SELECT THE PROPER
FOR THE RIGHT JOB AND BE SURE TO FOLLOW ING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
PRODUCT LIABILITY
PRODUCT LIABILITY INSURANCE TO $5m
LIMITED WARRANTY
10 YEARS ON BODY ARMOUR PANELS
1 YEAR ON FABRIC CARRIER GARMENT
Subject to the Warning Limitations set forth immediately above, Hellweg extends
the following Limited Warranty to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of Hellweg Body Armour
IN PLACE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EXCLUDING INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM THE BODY ARMOUR OR USE OF THE BODY ARMOUR.
1. ANTI-BALLISTIC BODY ARMOUR PANEL.
The Body Armour is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of 10 years from the date of manufacture shown on the
Armour label.
Should the Armour panel package or non-interchangeable garment be broken,
interrupted or damaged in any way, cease using the Body Armour immediately and
return it to Hellweg, for an inspection and repair in order to ensure proper
functioning. In the event that the damage or interruption of the package has
not been caused, as determined by Hellweg, through neglect or abuse, the panel
will be inspected and repaired at no charge, provided that all postage and
mailing costs are paid by the original purchaser. If the damage or interruption
of the panel is determined to be caused by neglect or abuse, Hellweg will
advise the owner of recommended repair or replacement and the cost.
The Warranty for Body Armour shall be immediately terminated and of no effect
should the Body Armour (including panel package) be damaged through neglect or
abuse, or should the Body Armour be worn or used with a damaged or interrupted
panel package, or should any part of the Body Armour be altered or repaired by
any other person than Hellweg.
2. FABRIC CARRIER GARMENT.
The Hellweg Fabric Carrier Garment is warranted to be free from defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
This Warranty is forthwith terminated should the cleaning instructions attached
to the Carrier Garment not be complied with or should the Carrier Garment be
abused.