Vehicle Damage Warnings

Safety Regulations For Belt Tensioners

CAUTION:
- Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be performed by qualified personnel.
- Belt tensioner components may be neither opened nor repaired; always use new parts (danger of an accident).
- Belt tensioner units which have received knocks or have been dropped must not be installed in a vehicle.
- Belt tensioner units which are mechanically damaged (dents, fractures, cracks) must always be replaced.
- The storage and transportation of belt tensioner units must comply with the legislation for explosive substances.
- Airbag and seat belt tensioner units which have not been activated should be marked and returned to the manufacturer for disposal (use airbag transport container.)
- Belt tensioners that have ignited (triggered) can be disposed of as normal scrap.
- The belt tensioner must be installed immediately after removal from its transport container.
- No tools with a hammer type action (e.g.impact driver) may be used to dismantle the belt tensioner.
- If the work is interrupted, the belt tensioner must be placed in its packaging again.
- It is not permitted to leave the belt tensioner unattended.
- The belt tensioner must not be treated with grease, cleaning or similar substances, nor may it be exposed to temperatures above 100 degree C (212 degree F), even for short periods.
- The pyrotechnic propellant has no expiration date, i.e. it has an unlimited maintenance-free life.