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Safety regulations for belt tensioners

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CAUTION:
  • Testing, removing, installing and repair work may ONLY be performed by qualified personnel.
  • NEVER open or attempt to repair belt tensioner components; always use new parts (danger of injury).
  • Belt tensioners that were subject to hard blows or have been dropped on the floor, must not be installed in a vehicle.
  • Belt tensioners that are mechanically damaged (dents, cracks) must always be replaced.
  • Storage and transport is subject to laws governing explosive materials.
  • Belt tensioners must be installed immediately after removing from shipping package.
  • An impact wrench may not be used to remove the belt tensioner.
  • Belt tensioner is to be returned to shipping package when work is interrupted.
  • It is not acceptable to leave belt tensioner unattended.
  • The belt tensioner may not be treated with grease, cleaning agents, or similar materials, and may not be exposed, even briefly, to temperatures above 212 ° F (100 ° C).
  • The pyrotechnic propellant has no expiration date, i.e. it has unlimited service life and is maintenance-free.
  • Belt tensioners that have ignited can be disposed of as normal scrap. It is recommended, however, that deployed seat belt tensioners be recycled.
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