Risk Of Injury During Testing And Repair Operations Related To Pyrotechnical Components - AS91.00-Z-0008-01A

Model All (4xWD, CAR, Heavy transporter, Light transporter, smart) 

Do not expose pyrotechnically component parts to temperatures above 100°C or 212°F. Disconnect current supply when working on such component parts. 

Risk of injury and burn injuries 

Risk of injury from flying component parts and loud noise, strong smoke and heat emissions in the event of uncontrolled ignition of pyrotechnically component parts. Risk of burn injuries if ignited pyrotechnically component parts that are still hot are touched.

Rules of conduct and safety precautions for handling pyrotechnically component parts 

• Acquisition, transportation, storage, testing and assembly work on pyrotechnically component parts may only be performed or supervised by properly trained personnel.
• Before starting work on pyrotechnically component parts or work involving pyrotechnically component parts, it must be ensured that there is no power supply to the vehicle, and the vehicle must be secured against accidental restarting.
• For all work on and with pyrotechnically component parts, all applicable country-specific legal requirements must generally be observed. Please consult your supervisor about this.
• Pyrotechnical component parts must be protected against flying sparks and temperatures over 100°C or 212°F.
• Damaged or defective pyrotechnically component parts may not be repaired and must as a rule be replaced. Damaged or defective attachment or bolting points of pyrotechnically component parts must be properly repaired or replaced.
• Pyrotechnical component parts may never be processed or stressed using thermal, chemical or physical/manual means.
• No mechanical forces (e.g. hammer strokes) may be exerted in the vicinity of pyrotechnically component parts.
• Pyrotechnical component parts that have fallen from a height of more than 0.5 m must be replaced.
• After replacement, pyrotechnically component parts must be sent for scrapping or for correct and environmentally safe disposal in accordance with the applicable country-specific legal requirements.
• IMPORTANT: Scrap only inert objects.
• Before starting work, check vehicle for installed pyrotechnically component parts using the vehicle documentation.
• Pyrotechnical component parts must be installed immediately after removal from storage or the original packaging.
• Pyrotechnical component parts must not be left lying around unattended.
• Place removed pyrotechnically component parts so that they cannot become a hazard. The deployment side of airbag units should face upwards. The pyrotechnically hood lifters must be lying on the side and on a flat surface. For all pyrotechnically objects, it is important that there is a sufficient safe distance from all other objects all the way around.
• Do not restore the vehicle's power supply until work has been completed. There must be no persons in the vehicle interior or within the operating range of a pyrotechnically component part.
• Only carry out approved and published system tests on pyrotechnically component parts and their sensor systems when they are installed and only using the approved vehicle diagnosis systems that are suitable for the respective models. Observe manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not allow the airbags and seat belt tensioners to come into contact with grease, oil or cleaning agents.
• Pyrotechnical component parts must not be transported when loose in the passenger compartment. The component parts must be stowed for transportation in the original replacement part packaging in the load compartment of the vehicle in a secure fashion so as to prevent them from sliding around.

First aid measures in case of burns 

• Do not rub the skin areas affected; rinse with plenty of cold water and cover skin with sterile dressings.
• Consult a physician immediately.