Customer Safety Information

Safety Rules For Handling Pyrotechnic Belt Tensioners

- Testing, removing, installing and repair work may ONLY be performed by qualified personnel.
- When connecting the belt tensioner unit, all mechanical parts (including those of the three-point seat belt) must be properly attached.
- Only the person carrying out repairs to belt tensioner is allowed to be in vehicle.
- Belt tensioner components may neither be opened nor repaired; always use new parts.
- Belt tensioner units which have been dropped from a height of more than 50 cm must not be installed in a vehicle.
- Belt tensioner units which are mechanically damaged (dents, fractures) must be replaced.
- The belt tensioner unit must be installed IMMEDIATELY after removal from transport container.
- If the work is interrupted, the belt tensioner unit should again be placed in its transport container.
- Never point open end of belt tensioner at another person.
- Always wash hands after handling belt tensioners which have been activated.
- Storage and transportation are subject to the legislation for explosive substances.
- It is not permitted to leave the belt tensioner unit unattended.
- The belt tensioner unit must not be treated with grease, cleaning or similar agents, nor may it be exposed to temperatures above 100 degrees C, even for short periods.