Safety measures when igniting airbag units

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WARNING: Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag units!

Please observe the following points:

Ignition and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person!
Other normal accident prevention regulations must also be observed!
Ignite airbag units only in their securely installed, original condition!
Carry out ignition only in suitable, free areas!
Use only the ignition tool intended for that purpose!
All loose objects must first be removed from the expansion area of the airbag!
Persons possibly affected must be informed of the resulting noise beforehand!
Use ear protectors!
Maintain a safety distance by utilising the entire cable length of the ignition tool!
Do not connect the voltage source until all other preparations are complete!
Choose a place in front of the vehicle. This also applies to persons not involved!
Perform ignition with the doors closed and the side windows open!
Do not approach the vehicle until after a waiting period (approx. 3 minutes) if ignition fails!
Allow airbag units to cool down under observation following ignition!
Avoid skin contact with ignited airbag units!