AMSAFE V23 - Scope of Transporting Seats Equipped with Amsafe Seatbelt Airbag System

AMSAFE SEATBELT AIRBAG SYSTEM
INSTALLATION, HANDLING & SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS E510629
SHIPPING, TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING, STORAGE PROCEDURES
02-Aug-2013
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C. Scope of Transporting Seats Equipped with AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag System
(1) This section is concerned with seats equipped with AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag System.
D. Procedures
(1) The procedures for Transporting Seats Equipped with AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag Systems are
specified in the associated portion of this manual. General notes, Warnings and Cautions are
provided below.
WARNING:
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL RELEVANT DANGEROUS GOODS
REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN CIVIL OR
CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
CAUTION:
KEEP THE INFLATOR AWAY FROM ANY AND ALL THERMAL IGNITION
SOURCES, ELECTRIC SPARKS OR FLAME, IMPACT OR MECHANICAL
IGNITION SOURCES, OR ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE. AUTO IGNITION
MAY OCCUR WITH THESE SOURCES PRESENT. INFLATOR’S AUTO-GAS
RELEASE IS AT ABOUT 190C.
NOTE:
AMSAFE SEATBELT AIRBAG SYSTEM INFLATOR SHALL BE HANDLED ONLY
BY QUALIFIED PERSONS WITH AWARENESS TRAINING IN
HAZMAT/DANGEROUS GOODS SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS.
NOTE:
THE INFLATOR IS CLASSIFIED BY THE U.S. DOT AS CLASS 9, AIR BAG
INFLATORS, UN3268.
NOTE:
ONCE THE INFLATOR IS INSTALLED IN ITS INTENDED LOCATION FOR USE
(SEAT), THE ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS THE INFLATOR IS NOT
REGULATED BY DOT.
E. Preparing for Shipment
(1) Upon completion of AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag system installation on a seat, perform a system
diagnostics test to verify the AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag system has been installed correctly and is
operational. Be sure to follow the procedures for Testing and Fault Isolation for the AmSafe
Seatbelt Airbag system.
(2) Enabling Switch Systems: Safe the system for handling and shipping by installing a Safety Tie
(or equivalent-type tie wrap) through the airbag belt’s tongue to prevent buckling of the two
seatbelt halves.
(3) Non-Enabling Switch Systems: Safe the system for handling and shipping by disconnecting the
EMA.
(4) Enabling-Switch Systems: THE BUCKLE HALF OF THE SEATBELT AIRBAG SYSTEM
SHOULD BE FOLDED OVER ON ITSELF, COVERED AND SECURED PRIOR TO
MAINTENANCE OF THE SEAT. This will protect the buckle from any damage and ensure that
the AmSafe Seatbelt Airbag System cannot be accidentally enabled by the buckling of the
Inflatable Lap Belt Assembly or proximity.