Emergency First Aid Procedures; Safety Procedures; Handling Undeployed Damaged Modules; Fire Hazard Information - Aston Martin DB7 Workshop Manual

Electrics
Airbag System
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Emergency First Aid Procedures
If the airbag is ruptured without deployment and
exposure to the propel lant mixture occurs, observe
the following first-aid treatments:
• Ingestion - Do not induce vomiting and seek
prompt medical attention.
• Skin contact - Immediately wash skin with soap
and water and seek medical attention.
• Eyes - Immediately flush eyes with water for at
least 20 minutes and seek prompt medical
attention.
• Inhalation - Immediately move victim to fresh
air and seek medical attention.
• Physical trauma, e.g. burns, abrasions, or impact
due to premature ignition or deployment of the
inflator assembly - Treat symptomatica I ly and
seek prompt medical attention.
Safety Procedures
Handling Deployed (Fired) Modules
See 'Emergency First Aid Procedures'
Prevent contact of the inflator with liquids,
combustibles and flammable materials. Failure to
follow these instructions could result in chemical
burns and personal injury.
Ensure that the modules are cool before handling.
After deployment, the airbag surface contains small
deposits of sodium hydroxide which can cause
irritation to the skin and eyes.
When handling deployed airbags, always wear
rubberglovestoBS1651 grade 2 or equivalent, and
chemical resistant goggles to BS 2092 grade 2 or
equivalent.
After handlingdeployed airbags, immediately wash
hands and exposed skin surface areas with mild
soap and water.
Handling Undeployed Damaged Modules
The material inside the module is hermetically
sealed and is completely consumed d u r i n g
deployment.
No attempt shou Id be made to open the modu le as
this leads to a risk of exposure to sodium azide.
In the unlikely event of a gas generator being
damaged, it must be examined by trained personnel
before any attempt is made to remove and/or
deploy.
Full protective clothing must be worn when dealing
with any spillage.
Ruptured units must be stored away from acids,
halogens, heavy metals and metal salts. Damaged
units may produce hydrazoic acid if exposed to
liquids.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result
in fire, noxious fumes and severe personal injury or
death.
Fire Hazard Information
Thermal decomposition or combustion may
produce dense smoke and other dangerous fumes
which infiresituationsformahighlytoxicexplosive.
In the event of a fire, the surrounding area must be
evacuated and all personnel kept well upwind of
the area.
Full fire fighting protective gear and a self contained
breathing apparatus operating in positive pressure
mode must be worn for combating fire. Material
near the fire must be cooled with water spray to
prevent ignition.
Fires should be allowed to burn themselves out if
not threatening to life or property, if fire is threatening
to life or property, use copious quantities of water
to extinguish.
Ventilation
Local exhaust ventilation designed by a professional
engineer should be provided if vapours, fumes or
dusts are generated whilst working with the airbag
module.
Respiratory Precautions
To prevent the inhalation of dangerous fumes and
dusts, an approved mask should be worn.
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September 1996