Safety measures when igniting airbag units · Ignition and preparations may only be carried

Safety measures when igniting airbag units Ignition and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsibleperson. Other normal accident preventionregulations must also be observed. Fire airbag units only in their securely installed, original condition. Carry out ignition only in suitable,free areas. Use only the ignition tool intended for that purpose. All loose objects must first be removed from the expansionarea of the air bag. Persons possibly affected must be informed of the resulting noise beforehand. Use ear protectors. Maintaina safety distance by utilizing the entire cable length of the ignition tool. Do not connect the voltage source until all other preparationsare complete. Choose a place in front of the vehicle. This also applies to persons not involved. Performignitionwith the doors closedandthe sidewindowsopen. Do not approach the vehicle until after a waiting period (approx. 3 minutes) if ignition fails. Allow airbag units to cool down under observation following ignition. Avoid skin contact with ignited airbag units. 69 -6 6959 Di!;posal of airbag units 996691 Printed in Germany. 1997