Dangers for persons and the environment

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Injury caused by incorrect triggering of the installed unit.
Injury caused by spinning away e.g. of the entire unit.
Burns caused by touching the hot surfaces of a triggered unit.
Damage to hearing due to the explosion when gas is released.
Irritation caused by breathing in explosive dust, especially in older models.
Irritation due to skin and eye contact with slag produced by the explosion, especially in older models.
Airbag/belt tensioner components should neither be opened or repaired; always use only new parts.
Injury caused by incorrect triggering due to manipulation of the short circuit bridge.