Technician Safety Information
Safety Precautions For Seatbelt Tensioners
CAUTION:
- Checking, removing, installing and servicing may ONLY be performed by qualified personnel.
- When connecting seat belt tensioner unit, all mechanical parts including those of three-point seat belt must be correctly attached.
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- Only person performing this work must be present inside car.
- NEVER open or attempt to repair belt tensioner components; always use new parts.
- Always wash your hands after touching seat belt tensioners which have been activated.
- Storage and transportation of seat belt tensioners is covered by Explosives Act.
- Deployed seat belt tensioners do not have to be disposed of as hazardous waste, but can be discarded in a normal manner. It is recommended, however, that deployed seat belt tensioners be recycled.
- Belt tensioner units which have fallen to ground must no longer be installed in vehicle.
- Always replace belt tensioner units which have experienced mechanical damage (dents, cracks).
- NEVER use impact wrenches to remove belt tensioners.
- Always install belt tensioner units in vehicle as soon as they are removed from packaging
- If installation work is interrupted, IMMEDIATELY return belt tensioner unit to its original packaging.
- Seat belt tensioner unit must not be exposed to temperatures in excess of 100 °C (212 °F), flying sparks or open flames.
- NEVER leave a belt tensioner unattended.
- NEVER treat a belt tensioner unit with grease, cleaning products or anything similar. Do NOT expose belt tensioner unit to temperatures above 100 °C (212 °F) even for a few seconds.
- open end of seat belt tensioner must never be pointed toward a person.