Risk of injury during testing and repair operations related to pyrotechnical components - AS91.00-Z-0008-01A

Do not expose pyrotechnical components to temperatures above 100 °C or 212. Disconnect current supply when working on such components. 

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Risk of injury and burn injuries 

Risk of injury from flying components and strong noise, smoke and heat emissions in the case of uncontrolled ignition of pyrotechnical components. Risk of burn injuries if ignited pyrotechnical components that are still hot are touched.

Pyrotechnical components in Mercedes-Benz and smart vehicles 

Further models, general information and specifications for pyrotechnical components can be found in the document AH91.00-Z-0000-10A .

General rules of conduct and safety precautions for handling pyrotechnical components 

• Before starting work on pyrotechnical components or work involving pyrotechnical components, 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 pyrotechnical components, all applicable country-specific legal requirements in each case must generally be observed. Please consult your supervisor about this.
• Pyrotechnical components must be protected against flying sparks and temperatures over 100 °C or 212 °F.
• Damaged or defective pyrotechnical components must not be repaired and must as a rule be replaced. As must the corresponding attachment or screw points.
• Pyrotechnical components must never be processed or stressed using thermal, chemical or physical/manual means.
• No mechanical forces (e.g. hammer strokes) may be exerted around pyrotechnical components.
• Pyrotechnical components that have fallen from a height of more than 0.5 m must be replaced.
• After replacement, pyrotechnical components must be sent for scrapping or for correct and environmentally safe disposal in accordance with the respective applicable country-specific legal requirements.
• Acquisition, transportation, storage, testing and assembly work on pyrotechnical components must only be performed or supervised by properly trained personnel.
• Before starting work, check vehicle for installed pyrotechnical components using the vehicle documentation.
• Pyrotechnical components must be installed immediately after removal from storage and the original packaging.
• Pyrotechnical components must not be left lying around unattended.
• Place removed pyrotechnical components so that they cannot become a hazard. The deployment side of airbag units should be facing upwards. The pyrotechnical engine hood lifters must be lying on the side and on a flat surface. For all pyrotechnical 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 effective range of a pyrotechnical component.
• Only carry out approved and published system tests on pyrotechnical components and their sensor systems when they are installed and only using the approved diagnostic systems that are suitable for the respective models. Observe manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not allow airbags and emergency tensioning retractors to come into contact with grease, oil or cleaning agents.
• Pyrotechnical components must not be transported in the passenger compartment, but only in the original replacement parts packaging, stowed in the cargo area of the vehicle so that they cannot slip.

First aid measures in the event 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.