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1. The seat belt buckle pretensioner air bags and electronic sensor module are bar coded with a unique serial number which is matched to the vehicle VIN The completed vehicle must contain the same seat belt buckle pretensioner air bags and electronic sensor module that were installed in the incomplete vehicle Refer to Attachment II for pretensioner safety instructions and handling information Final stage manufacturers removing the front passenger seat from their final assembly process in vehicles equipped without the optional passenger air bag must replace the air bag Electronic Crash Sensor ECS module with service part number F7UB 14A685 A to prevent the air bag light from coming on Refer to Attachment III for installation procedure SUMMARY Final stage manufacturers must ensure the seat wiring harness is reconnected and undamaged during the final manufacturing process If air bag light is on or flashing recheck all seat wiring harnesses for damage and proper connections Please ensure that your suppliers are informed of this bulletin where applicable If you have any questions concerning this bulletin please contact the Ford Body Builders Advisory Service on 1 800 635 5560 or FAX 313 337 2754 Alex Jowa Body Builders Advisory Service Section Attachments QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Page 1 of 23 ez jo z eDeg 2661 4 ayeq 6t O ON ugang WAO 151 17 COMPONENT LOCATION VIEWS 92. V12 0 1 8 TORQUE Ve 08203 5150 screw 2 1912 0 2 1 8 TORQUE Right Hand Side Cowl MUST BE INSTALLED AS SHOWN OMISSIONS OR SUBSTITUTIONS TORQUE CONTROL OOMTRNOL ITEM THE X7 SYMBOL ALGO amp NTIFMES PROOUCT ENGINEERING 0802 HATED CAITICAL CHARACTERISTICS THESE AND ADOITIONAL CAITICAL BY PROCESS REVIEWS APPEAR Ti O 10 CONTROL FLAKE WEG RECURS PRODUCT EHOBEERIMQ APPROVAL T1uourqoeny Attachment II PYROTECHNIC BUCKLE PRETENSIONER PBP This document contains important safety warnings and instructions AUTOLIV AMERICA INC Read it carefully before handling pyrotechnic buckle pretensioners PBPs QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Page 5 of 23 Attachment II THIS DOCUMENT These instructions concern the handling of the PBP when fitting to a seat prior to installation in a vehicle The purpose of the instructions is to give general advice in order to eliminate the risk of damage and unnecessary claims resulting from incorrect handling or insufficient knowledge of the product SAFETY In this document particularly important information is distinguished in the following ways NOTE NOTES provide key information to make procedures easier or clearer to understand A WARNING indicates special procedures which must be followed to avoid personal injury or damage to the unit AN Provide key i
3. monitor to complete the testing of the air bag system If the air bag indicator is inoperative and an air bag system fault exists a tone will sound in a pattern of five sets of five beeps If this occurs the air bag indicator will need to be serviced before further diagnosis can be done QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Page 23 of 23
4. the corresponding plug at the wire coming from the seat Remove the shunt clip only for this purpose Do not touch the electrical pins inside the connector Do not touch the pins with any electrical devices or with electrostatically charged parts Hold the pretensioner as described in Figure 5 when the shunt clip is removed Activated or unactivated A The design of some pyrotechnic buckle pretensioners will not allow for easy determination of condition i e activated or unactivated live therefore unless the handler has direct knowledge of a unit s condition the unit must be considered unactivated live and capable of inflicting severe personal injury After a vehicle accident N In the unlikely event that as a result of a vehicle accident one pretensioner activates and one does not it must be assumed that the unactivated pretensioner is still functional Therefore follow all WARNINGS CAUTIONS and safety instructions for an unactivated live pretensioner A After a vehicle accident the complete seat belt system including the pyrotechnic buckle pretensioners must be replaced Even if only one pretensioner or no pretensioner was activated all pretensioners in the vehicle have to be replaced Therefore follow all WARNINGS CAUTIONS and safety instructions for an unactivated live pretensioner Servicing AN The PBP assembly cannot be serviced Never attempt to open or dismantle the PBP assembly N Never attempt to disassemble
5. unactivated PBPs or otherwise breach the integrity of the unit including the sealed metallic gas generator capsule N Never point the pretensioner tube towards yourself or others Failure to comply with these directions could result in severe personal injury Page 12 of 23 QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Attachment II Electrical Safety Delivery Figure 6 Shunt clip When delivered from Autoliv the PBP is equipped with a Safety Shunt in the form of a shunt clip The gas generator squib is thereby electrically shorted and safe to handle Corresponding connector from Connection to the Vehicle Figure 7 This shunt clip must be removed just before connecting the electrical wire with the corresponding connector coming from the seat The gas generator squib is no longer electrically shorted but the unit is now a part of the vehicle safety system Figure 7 Connection Diagnostic Monitor This is a part of the sensor unit and monitors the condition of the air bag system and PBP system If faults occur in the air bag or pretensioning system an instrument panel warning device will be activated If the warning device for the air bag or pretensioning system is activated during driving the vehicle the air bag and or pretensioning system has to be checked immediately by authorized personnel Driving with a non functional air bag pretensioner system can result in severe injury or death to vehicle occupan
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8. ATED or UNACTIVATED LIVE WARNING Therefore unless the handler has direct knowledge of a unit s condition the unit must be considered unactivated live and capable of inflicting severe personal injury Electrically Secured As aresult of the comments above the electrical pins inside the gas generator have to be electrically shorted This can be done in two ways Remove the safety clip holding the connector with a screw driver and disconnect the connector from the gas generator This plug is designed so that the pins will automatically be shorted when the connector is disconnected Have a shunt clip connected to the PBP s connector This is only possible if the shunt clip delivered with the PBP is still available NOTE There are 2 pin shunts and 4 pin shunts Figure 8 Electrically Securing of the Gas Generator Removing UNACTIVATED Live PBPs from Vehicle Once the PBP is disconnected from the vehicle electrical system follow the vehicle manufacturer s guidelines to remove the PBP NUS Never attempt to disassemble an unactivated live PBP or otherwise breach the integrity of the unit including the sealed metallic gas generator capsule Never point the tube towards yourself or others Failure to comply with these directions could result in severe personal injury ANE Follow all WARNINGS CAUTIONS and safety instructions provided in this manual and supplied by vehicle manufacturer Failure to follo
9. Modified Vehicle Engineering D gt BULLETIN Body Builder Advisory Service QUALIFIED VEHICLE 1 800 635 5560 MODIFIER PROGRAM QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Retain This Bulletin in Your Technical Bulletins Binder for Future Reference ECONOLINE AIR BAG LIGHT BACKGROUND This bulletin was developed to assist final stage manufacturers in avoiding potential illumination of air bag lights Ford has identified the following as potential final stage manufacturer related causes of air bag light illumination seat wiring harness disconnected from seat belt buckle pretensioners seat wiring harness damaged during final stage manufacturing process seats removed and or replaced with other seats seat removed in order to eliminate the seating position FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBILITY Final stage manufacturers MUST properly assemble the seat seat belt pretensioner and seat wiring harness connectors ensuring all seat wiring is undamaged routed and secured away from sharp edges and moving parts of the seat track mechanism for fit and function Final stage manufacturers must exercise caution when installing interior components so as not to damage the seat belt pretensioner circuitry Care must be taken to prevent damage to the seat wiring harness running along the floor from the B pillar to the driver and passenger seats Refer to Attachment I As noted in the 1997 Ford Incomplete Vehicle Manual
10. TION AND HANDLING INFORMATION 11 How to Handle the PBP 0 0 cece cece tenes 11 General Information on Handling 12 Electrical Salety sit E VEI M ER Mes 13 Diagnostic RII I 13 Back up Power Supply 0 13 Removal of PBP nodu hed inte ee ations epi bod 14 Storage and Safety Precautions 15 Disposal of PBP Components 15 Activating PBPs after Removal from Vehicle Out of Vehicle Activation 15 IV APPENDIX vex Siete eee ete eee rite Re 17 Material Safety Data Sheet 17 Specific Assemblies 21 QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Page 7 of 23 Attachment II SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Intended Purpose The pyrotechnic buckle pretensioner is a part of a restraint system in motor vehicles for front seat occupants Contrary to a conventional buckle the pyrotechnic buckle pretensioner reduces the slack of the belt in case of a frontal accident That means that the risk of injuries to the occupants is reduced NOTE The electronic sensor connected with the PBP is designed to only fire the PBP when the frontal accident is severe Design Autoliv Pyrotechnic Buckle Pretensioners are specially d
11. alloy with surface treatment Inert and electrically conductive Page 18 of 23 QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Attachment II 2 USE SAFETY 2 1 Characteristics The micro gas generator is bulk loaded The hereunder mentioned product is the complete gas generator closed and sealed 2 2 Packing Cardboard box Polystyrene or cardboard intercalaries 2 3 Handling The general guidelines herein given are not exhaustive Thus they cannot be considered as the complete set of instructions to conform to Always avoid rough handling of the gas generators Do not handle gas generators in the presence of flame spark or in a non neutral chemical environment Do not drill holes machine or open the gas generators Store the gas generators at a temperature lower than 45 C 2 4 Consequences of a Fire Combustion of the load about 10 ms Possible movement of the gas generator Flame temperature of about 3000 K 2 5 Storage The characteristics of the present document correspond to a product kept in normal handling and storage conditions Risk division 1 4 compatibility group S 2 6 Transport Classification a RTMDR 0323 Cartouches pour pyrom canismes 1 4 S Chiffre 47e b ADR 0323 Cartridges power device 1 4 S Item 47 c UN recommendations on the transportation of dangerous goods 0323 Cartridges power device 1 4 S Item 47 These classifications are valid for MICRO GAS GENERATORS in packaging as defined
12. by LIVBAG QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Page 19 of 23 Attachment II 3 TOXICOLOGY There is no toxicological risk in handling the gas generator closed metallic envelope 4 KNOWN INCOMPATIBILITIES No known incompatibilities 5 WARNING 1 The gas generator becomes a dangerous projectile when ignited not in its mounting position 2 An exposure of the gas generator to a temperature greater than 100 C will lead to misfunctioning 3 The gas generator shall be destroyed by qualified people under all appropriate safety conditions 4 This Safety Data Sheet is issued by LIVBAG technical department according to regulation in force at the present date of this document It is based on LIVBAG knowledge of the concerned product or of a similar one at the date of the present document Therefore the present data cannot be considered as exhaustive You will have to 1 Prescribe your own safety precautions dealing with all cases of the product use taking into account the herein given data and possible unknown risks the product or its use might represent 2 Pass on the appropriate Safety Data Sheet with any documents you might issue in relation with the product or with apparatus in which this product is incorporated as well as the notice on the above mentioned risks and inform the eventual acquirers users or operators On your request LIVBAG s technical services could assist you in this matter as far as possible a
13. e Incomplete Vehicle Manual Detailed system and service information will be found in the Ford Truck Service Manual for the appropriate type and model year Ford Motor Company urges the subsequent stage manufacturers to become familiar with this system prior to modifying vehicles that are so equipped CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE THE STEERING COLUMN STEERING WHEEL AND AIR BAG MODULE AS AN ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE UNLESS 1 THE COLUMN IS LOCKED TO PREVENT ROTATION OR 2 THE LOWER END OF THE STEERING SHAFT IS SECURED e g by wire INSUCH A WAY THAT THE STEERING WHEEL CANNOT BE ROTATED THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER AIR BAGS AND ELECTRONIC SENSOR MODULE ARE BAR CODED WITH A UNIQUE SERIAL NUMBER WHICH IS MATCHED TO THE VEHICLE VIN THE COMPLETED VEHICLE MUST CONTAIN THE SAME SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER AIR BAGS AND ELECTRONIC SENSOR MODULE THAT WERE INSTALLED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY IN THE INCOMPLETE VEHICLE If electrical work is performed in the steering column area the instrument panel or the air bag system the system must be deactivated to avoid unwanted deployment of the air bag To do this follow the procedure below A Deactivation Procedure 1 Disconnect all negative battery cable s 2 Wait 1 minute This is the time required for backup power supply in the diagnostic monitor to deplete its stored energy 3 Remove fasteners retaining air bag module to steering wheel Disconnect driver air bag connector and remove the bag fr
14. e housed in the buckle pretensioner unit In the unlikely event of an exposure to the gas generant sealed within the PBP i e the unit ruptured due to mishandling or tampering refer to the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS for the specific assembly NOTE The MSDS for pretensioning assemblies is located in the Appendix of this manual Page 10 of 23 QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Attachment II Ill SAFETY INSTRUCTION AND HANDLING INFORMATION Read and comply with all WARNINGS CAUTIONS and safety instructions before proceeding with any pyrotechnic buckle pretensioner service removal or activation Failure to follow such warnings cautions and safety instructions may result in severe personal injury How to Handle the PBP Avoid placing hands on or in these areas when handling unactivated buckle pretensioners Do not point tube towards people Hold the pretensioner at the tube Figure 5 Caution Areas for a Typical Pyrotechnic Buckle Pretensioner QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Page 11 of 23 Attachment II General Information on Handling General N The electrical connector on the PBP assembly is provided with a safety shunt Tampering with this connector can disable the safety shunt and could cause inadvertent deployment and severe personal injury IN The PBP is delivered with a shunt clip This clip must be removed just before connecting the electrical wire with
15. e more than one battery on some builds Wait one 1 minute this is the time required for backup power supply in the diagnostic monitor to deplete Disconnect the Electronic Crash Sensor ECS module from the wire harness Disconnect the safety belt and buckle pretensioner at the passenger seat assembly Remove the passenger seat Remove the ECS module from the right hand cowl side Replace the ECS module with an F7UB 14A685 A level ECS module Reconnect the ECS module to the wire harness Reconnect all batteries Check air bag system function by turning the key to the on position and observe the air bag warning light This light should illuminate for 6 to 8 seconds then turn off If it stays illuminated of flashes consult the repair manual for the repair procedures NOTE The F7UB 14A685 A module is the module that is released for cutaway vehicles originally built without a passenger seat and without the optional passenger air bag Page 22 of 23 QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Attachment AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM Some Light Trucks produced by Ford Motor Company are equipped with an Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System SRS Vehicles equipped with this system will have the words AIR BAG and an air bag symbol on the VIN plate located on the top driver side corner of the instrument panel System components are shown in their vehicle locations in Figures E 1 on page 34 of th
16. ed in a tube By loading the system opposite the tension direction the balls lock between piston and tube Function When a severe accident occurs an external sensor unit sends an electrical signal to the ignition unit of the pretensioner The ignition unit initiates a chemical reaction which creates gases that drive the piston cable assembly forward applying tension to the buckle and reduces seat belt slack Pretensioning Figure 3 Electrical connector When the vehicle deceleration exceeds a predetermined threshold level the electro Gas generator Squib mechanical sensor unit provides the electrical energy to fire both driver and passenger side Pressure Chamber gas generators The pressure applied to the piston pulls the buckle down via the cable and reduces the slack of the seat belt Buckle movement Locking Position Figure 4 As soon as the direction of movement changes the balls will be pressed between the cone on the piston and the inner diameter of the tube The forces applied by the occupants are transferred to the seat structure Conical Piston with balls Figure 4 Locking Position QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Page 9 of 23 Attachment II Il HEALTH HAZARD DATA Effects of overexposure There is no potential exposure to propellant from an undamaged sealed pretensioner as manufactured by Autoliv The gas generating powder is a nitrocellulose based material sealed within a small metal capsul
17. esigned to work in a specific vehicle make and model WARNING Therefore pretensioning devices or their components must not be adapted or installed in any other vehicle other than the specific vehicle for which they are designed and manufactured Any attempt to adapt or install pretensioning devices or their components in any other vehicle can result in severe injury or death to vehicle occupants in the event of an accident Structure The PBP consists of the following 4 main components 1 Buckle 2 Mounting Bracket 3 Ignition Unit 4 Locking Unit Vehicle travel direction 1 Buckle Mechanical Clip Electrical Connector Gas generator and Squib 4 Locking Unit 2 Mounting 3 Ignition Bracket Unit Figure 2 PBP s Main Components Page 8 of 23 QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Attachment II Structure Cont Buckle A conventional seat belt buckle with a compensating mass to avoid inadvertent unlatching due to the dynamic forces of the push button or other internal components during PBP activation Mounting Bracket The restraint forces are being transferred to the seat structure via brackets uniquely designed for each application Ignition Unit The gas generator with its integrated squib is crimped into the pressure chamber The electrical energy provided by the sensor unit fires the propellant in the gas generator Locking Unit A piston with several balls on its circumference is guid
18. firing device Right hand PBP Ford FODB 14A 464CA and Left hand PBP Ford F2DB 14A 464BA Ensure all personnel are away from area and behind proper protective shielding Use a firing switch in series between power supply and electrical interface connectors adapters Connect deployment wire to 12 Volt firing circuit or equivalent device or obtain vehicle manufacturer instructions Activate PBP A loud pop will be heard Label PBP as activated Dispose recycle or scrap activated PBPs MU Activate PBPs before disposal Never dispose of unactivated live PBPs Doing so may result in severe injuries to others If applicable comply with local state and federal disposal regulations Connect deployment wire to PBP connector Use the vehicle manufacturer s specified electrical connector with remote firing device Figure 9 Connecting Deployment Wire to Gas Generator Page 16 of 23 QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 IV APPENDIX Material Safety Data Sheet LIVBAG Micro Gas Generator Summary page 1 BEHAVIOR OF CONSTITUENT PARTS 18 1 1 Electrical Igniter 1 18 1 2 Load BTu Propellant 0 cece teenies 18 1 3 ee wae Rte te PETER 18 1 4 Insulating Ring eeudna a a IRI 18 1 5 Short Circuit cte At sh hae ons pom ec ates ot alata A Ao dik cu 18 2 USE SAFETY 1 toe te
19. nd within the limit of their knowledge Information given in this data sheet is based on our knowledge at this date Page 20 of 23 QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Attachment II SPECIFIC ASSEMBLIES This appendix contains special information for a type of Autoliv PBPs PBP VN 127 Technical Data Monitoring Data max 100 mA No fire current gt 200 mA 10 sec 85 C Electrical resistance of the squib 2 0 0 3 0 2 Q at ambient temperature Maximum stroke of the buckle 65 mm Performance Data The fulfillment of the specification 77 541 EWG incl 90 628 EWG ECE R16 04 and FMVSS 209 is proved Dimensions without buckle Height H approx 70 mm Length L approx 220 mm Depth approx 30 mm Weight approx 700 g Tensile strength F 18 kN x 3s Sensitivity Response acc to vehicle mechanical or electric sensor longitudinal forward sensitive The release point is determined by a simulation program Travel min 50 mm max 65 mm Tension time approx 5 ms QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Page 21 of 23 Attachment III Procedure for modifying the VN127 Econoline Air Bag Sensor System when the front passenger seat is being removed from a fully built van equipped without the optional passenger air bag Refer to Attachment in conjunction with the procedure below Cutaway builds are not affected 1 ON A Disconnect all batteries There may b
20. nformation in the text PRODUCT LABEL Pretensioner cannot be repaired Use Ford diagnostic instructions to determine if unit is defective If defective replace and dispose of entire unit as directed in instructions Never perform diagnosis using electrically powered test equipment or probing devices Tampering or mishan dling may result in personal injury For special handling instructions refer to Ford shop manual MISE EN GARDE Le pr tensionncur n est t parable Suivez les duectives de diagnastic de Ford pour d termincr 311 est defectucux Sil cst d fectueux remplacez le ef mettez lc au rebut cn vous conformant aux directives Pour le diagnastic on jamais d apparcils de contr le de sondes lec tiques Toute alt ration manipulation indue pourrait causer des blessures Le manuel de r paration publi par Ford contient des instructions sp ciales de manutentian F7UB 1561243 AA Figure 1 Product Label on the Unit Page 6 of 23 QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Attachment II Table of Contents page 1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION sseeeeeeee eee eee nnn nn nnn 8 Intended Purpose ier Re E ERR e ee heed Een 8 Brig 8 SITUE cc stro 8 UNGTIONL errem 9 II HAZARD DATA nek es Sie le Leas Kee ee ake te vee eee 10 Ill SAFETY INSTRUC
21. om steering wheel Place the bag on a flat surface with trim cover facing upward Connect an Air Bag Simulator Part 105 R0012 in the Rotunda Tool catalog to the air bag connector on the wire harness in the steering wheel 4 Disconnect passenger air bag module connector and replace it with an Air Bag Simulator Part 105 R0012 in the Rotunda Tool catalog to the air bag connector on the wire harness in the 5 Reconnect all negative battery cable s B Reactivation Procedure 1 Disconnect all negative battery cable s 2 Wait 1 minute for backup power supply to deplete stored energy 3 Remove Air Bag Simulator and reconnect driver air bag connector Position driver air bag on steering wheel and secure with two fasteners 10 mm Tighten fasteners to 2 7 3 7 Nm 24 32 in lb 4 Remove Air Bag Simulator and reconnect passenger air bag connector 5 Reconnect all negative battery cable s 6 PROVE OUT the system C Prove Out System Procedure Prove out system means to turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN and visually monitor the air bag indicator The air bag will light continuously for approximately six seconds and then turn off If an air bag system fault is present the indicator will either fail to light remain lit continuously or light in a flashing manner The flashing manner may not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned from OFF to RUN This is the time required for the diagnostic
22. te ie nde ee ets 19 2 1 Characteristics eim dite athens aes 19 2 2 Packingi c UR HORN HERR RUNDEN AM RNC ME 19 2 o Handing nd ae Pee nie Sede ian RIO pda ghee eaten Bee 19 2 4 Consequences of a Fire 19 2 5 St0F age Fabi ente eis Mate eod bea da 19 2 6 Transport Classification 0 0 cece eh 19 3 TOXICOLOGY air hb Re 20 4 KNOWN INCOMPATIBILITIES eene RI 20 5 WARNING eme 20 Revision date 15 05 95 QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Attachment II Page 17 of 23 Attachment II 1 BEHAVIOR OF CONSTITUENT PARTS 1 1 Electrical Igniter Electrical resistance 35 C to 85 C 2 0 Q 0 3 0 2 Q Insulation resistance under 50 V gt 20 MQ All fire current 40 3 ms lt 1 0A No fire current 85 C 10 5 gt 200 mA Nominal firing current 1 75A Time to maximum pressure in a 3 cm closed vessel t lt 2ms Monitor current 100 mA Passes electrostatic test 25 kV 500 pF 5kQ 1 2 Load BTu Propellant Friction sensitivity N 190 16 FE 16 06 88 003 Impact sensitivity J 6 8 14 FE 14 06 88 003 Self ignition temperature by progressive heating C 170 47 FE 47 14 79 016 Burning rate at atmospheric pressure mm s 18 6 20 FE 20 06 88 006 1 3 Body Metallic Inert and electrically conductive 1 4 Insulating Ring Polyamide Inert and electrically isolating 1 5 Short Circuit Copper
23. ts in the event of an accident Backup Power Supply A backup power supply is typically included for the air bag and PBP system to provide the electrical energy necessary for air bag deployment and seat belt pretensioning if the battery or cables are damaged in an accident before the electronic sensor module activates the devices A The backup power supply for undeployed air bags PBPs must be deactivated after an accident or before service to prevent accidental deployment and personal injury Read carefully the vehicle manufacturer s service manual This is accomplished by disconnecting the power supply assembly from the vehicle electrical system or by disconnecting or cutting the battery cables Leave the PBP installed for at least 30 minutes or the length of time directed by the manufacturer for the specific make and model This will allow the backup power supply to discharge Once the system is discharged further removal procedures can be followed QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Page 13 of 23 Attachment II Removal of PBP This section presumes that the mounted PBPs have to be removed due to a vehicle accident and the PBPs have to be replaced Two things are important when demounting and removal of PBPs 1 Is the PBP activated or unactivated live 2 15 the PBP electrically secured Activated or Unactivated Live The design of some PBPs will not allow for easy determination of condition i e ACTIV
24. using unplanned activation and personal injury amp Disposal of PBP Components Activate units before disposal See section Activating PBPs after Removal from Vehicle Out of Vehicle Activation POSING Never dispose of unactivated live PBP assemblies Doing so may result in severe injuries to others applicable comply with local state and federal disposal regulations Activating PBPs after Removal from Vehicle Out of Vehicle Activation Follow safety instructions for removing unactivated PBPs from vehicle see chapter above The out of vehicle activation procedure must be performed in an area away from other people The PBPs have to be anchored firmly prior to activation Failure to follow these instructions may result in severe personal injury QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Page 15 of 23 Attachment II General Instructions for Out of Vehicle Activation 1 ON DOO A Follow all WARNINGS CAUTIONS and safety instructions provided in this manual and supplied by the vehicle manufacturer WARNING Failure to follow such WARNINGS CAUTIONS and safety instructions may result in severe personal injury or death Fix the PBP securely at the mounting bracket to prevent movement during activation Connect deployment wire see Figure 9 of sufficient length minimum 20 feet to allow remote deployment Use the vehicle manufacturer s specified electrical connector with remote
25. w such WARNINGS CAUTIONS and safety instructions may result in severe personal injury Page 14 of 23 QVM Bulletin No Q 49 Date July 7 1997 Attachment II Storage and Safety Precautions Handling of PBPs 1 When carrying an unactivated PBP the tube must always be pointed down and away from others Uninstalled units if activated may release projectiles 2 When carrying or handling PBPs care should be taken to keep fingers away from the cable assembly and the upper areas of the pressure chamber and tube see Figure 5 The PBP buckle and cable moves with great force and speed and may cause severe injury to body parts Storage 1 Store unactivated PBPs in a cool dry secure area The storage of PBPs has to comply with local state and federal laws and regulations 2 PBPs that are known by the handler to be activated are safe to handle and may be stored as scrap material or recycled Safety Precautions 1 Do not expose unactivated units to open flames or temperatures in excess of 212 F 100 C Do not cut drill weld braze or solder PBPs There are no serviceable parts in the unit Do not allow PBPs to come in contact with electrical current Do not troubleshoot PBPs without using O E M specified test equipment and procedures Other electrical test equipment may activate PBPs due to elevated excitation current N WARNING Failure to comply with these directions could lessen the integrity of the assembly ca
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