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Spare parts shall be stored in their original package and
temporary storing shall follow the same procedure as for live
modules disconnected from vehicle, i.e. storage into dedicated
metallic key-locked cabinet (resistant to shocks and provided
with grids to enable natural ventilation). Cabinet shall be
provided with proper warning plates (RISK OF EXPLOSION
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NO
OPEN
FLAMES
UNAUTHORISED PEOPLE).
Air-Bag module scrapping
Air-Bag modules must not be scrapped together with the
vehicle, but must be previously removed and activated as
described in the following pages.
Air-Bag units must always be activated before scrapping.
An Air-Bag module not exploded during an accident is to be
considered still "live".
Live materials MUST NOT BE ACTIVATED but must be sent
to a specialised centre (in Italy to GECMA in Chivasso)
specifying on the freight note:
- Air-Bag DEVICE CONTAINING PYROTECHNIC
CHARGE TO BE DEACTIVATED.
Devices must be sent using their original packages only. Should
the original package be not available, a new one shall be
requested to SPARE PARTS.
In case of Air-Bag device replacement, the original package
shall obviously be kept in good conditions to send the
non-activated device.
FOREIGN MARKETS shall observe local current laws and
regulations.
Failure to observe these procedures can result in
!
unintentional Air-Bag module activation and severe
injury. Live Air-Bag units must NOT be disposed of
using the common disposal procedure. Live Air-Bag
units contain substances dangerous for health that can
cause severe injury if the sealed container is damaged
during disposal.
Print 603.93.651
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NO
OPENING
BY
Safety Standards to observe when handling
pretensioners
In case of front impact, driver and passenger pretensioners
usually activate just a minute before Air-Bag modules
Personnel operating on these devices shall be suitably trained
and must observe the following precautions:
- when handling activated pretensioners, i.e. with activated
propelling gas, wear protective gloves and goggles;
- once servicing is over rinse hands with water and neutral
soap, in case of eyes contact with residual powders rinse
immediately with fresh water;
- disconnect both battery cables (first the negative one),
insulate terminals by tape and wait at least 10 minutes
before proceeding;
- pretensioner produce heat during activation, it is
therefore necessary to wait at least 10 minutes before
operating;
- protect pretensioners against fall or shock during handling
or transport; damaged or fallen pretensioners must not
be used and must be returned to supplier communicating
the reason for;
- never carry pretensioners by the seat belt;
- pretensioners must be protected against sparks and open
flames and must not stay in contact with surfaces with
temperatures exceeding 100°C for more than 6 hours;
- propelling gas not burnt is flammable, therefore
generator components must never be disassembled,
damaged or tampered;
- it is prohibited to store pretensioners together with
flammable material or fuels;
- gas generators must not come into contact with acids,
greases or heavy metals since contact can result in
formation of poisonous, noxious gas or explosive
compounds;
- seat belts with pretensioners shall be stored in proper
key-locked compartments or cabinets, suitably aerated
and away from open flames and heat sources.
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Base - March 2006
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