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Seat belts
Safety regulations for handling pyrotechnic belt tensioners
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◆ Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be performed by qualified personnel.
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◆ When connecting the belt tensioner unit, all mechanical parts (including those of the three-point seat belt) must be properly attached.
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◆ Other than the person performing the work, there should be no-one in the vehicle.
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◆ Belt tensioner components may neither be opened nor repaired; always use new parts.
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◆ Belt tensioner units which have been dropped from a height of more than 50 cm must not be installed in a vehicle.
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◆ Belt tensioner units which are mechanically damaged (dents, fractures) must be replaced.
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◆ The belt tensioner units must be installed immediately after removing them from their transport containers.
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◆ If the work is interrupted, the belt tensioner unit must again be placed in its transport container.
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◆ Never point open end of belt tensioner at another person.
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◆ Always wash hands after handling belt tensioners which have been activated.
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◆ Storage and transportation are subject to the legislation for explosive substances.
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◆ It is not permitted to leave the belt tensioner unit unattended.
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◆ The belt tensioner unit must not be treated with grease, cleaning or similar substances, nor may it be exposed to temperatures above 100 °C, even for short periods.
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◆ For further information, refer to Workshop Manual => General Information, Section 1.
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