Maintenance 5
Preserving operational readiness
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Checking the driver's seat
DANGER
Risk of explosion!
In the various categories of trucks with
explosion protection, the driver's seat
is covered with a special antistatic
conductive textile which prevents the
build-up of electrostatic charges.
– Do not use any additional seat
paddingsuch as blankets,cushions
or furs.
WARNING
Risk of injury!
– After an accident, check the driver's seat and its
attached restraining belt and check that the seat
is still securely fastened.
– Have the seat repaired by the authorised service
centre if you identify any damage during the
checks.
– Check the seat adjustment mechanism for
correct operation.
– Check the condition of the seat (e.g. wear
on the upholstery) and the secure fastening
to the hood.
The driver's seat of the truck has anti-static
characteristics.
• Driver's seats w
ith anti-static characteristics
are identified on
the backrest with decal
information "
ANTISTATIC CHECKED"
• The surface resistance must be less than
or equal to 1 GΩ (10
9
Ω) at a test voltage of
500 V
• Damage to the cover must not extend over
an area greater than that specified.
Otherwise
the respective section of the
driver'
s seat must be replaced.
Refer to the table below.
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