3.
Check again for proper shoulder belt tilt lock adjuster positioning and for the 3-
bar slide to be as close as possible to the roll cage bar or end bracket.
OPERATING
1.
Basic adjustment
This harness belt model comes with adjusters on each side of the lap belt and
on the shoulder / tail straps. FIRST - adjust the lap belt portion so the push
button of the buckle is centred on the front of the occupant when the
harness restraint is worn.
2.
Operation of tilt lock adjusters
To lengthen the restraint
Lift [tilt] adjuster to approximately
90° and pull in direction of the
arrowhead.
To tighten the restraint
Pull at adjustment strap end until
the correct tightness is achieved.
3.
Fastening the harness restraint
a) place each arm and upper torso into the shoulder-lap belt loop and make
sure, the shoulder belts are running flat over the shoulders, collarbones
and chest
b) position each lap belt portion well into the bend between the upper thighs
and the pelvic crest. If this cannot be achieved due to short shoulder belts,
lengthen shoulder belts first
c) insert buckle tongue into buckle until you hear a distinct “click” indicating
the tongue is properly engaged
d) FIRST tighten lap belt, ALWAYS tighten lap belt first!
e) tighten shoulder straps. Both shoulder straps must be tightened equally.
Never pull to tight. Shoulder straps must not pull up the lap belt upwards
from the intended position. Tighten harness so shoulder / tail straps do not
sag behind the seat!
Lap belts which are too loose or not tightly positioned in the bend
between the upper thighs and the pelvic crest will result in
submarining during a frontal impact.
Shoulder belts which are improperly adjusted may allow head
impact, particularly in vehicles not equipped with frontal airbags.
Severe injuries or death may occur.
In case of a driver/co-driver change pre-adjust the harness restraint for a
proper fit to the different occupant.
Make sure the head rest is properly adjusted as well. Follow the procedures
from the car owner’s manual.
4.
Releasing / Removing the harness restraint
a) Lengthen shoulder belts first by 50 mm to 100 mm [2”-4”] [not required in
case of accident or emergency]. This eases the exit from the harness but
also helps to properly position the lap belt when fastening the harness
restraint again.
b) Press red button on the buckle to eject the latch from the buckle.
Improper use of any harness belt can cause serious personal injury
or death.
To help reduce the risk of serious injury in an accident:
Never use the harness belt system for persons which weigh less
than 40 kg (88 lbs.) or those who are less than 150 cm (4‘11“) tall,
regardless of age.
Never strap more than one person in place with each harness
belt.
Never use the lap belt portion of the harness belt without the
shoulder belts and the anti-submarining strap (if a 5- or 6 point
belt is installed).
All straps must permanently run through the slots of the bucket
seat.
Always make sure that no strap is twisted when worn.
Always wear the lap belt portion of the harness system low and
tight across the pelvis.
Never wear the belts over heavy clothing as it can interfere with
proper positioning and adjustment of the belts, reducing the
overall effectiveness of the system.
Never wear the belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your
clothing, such as eye glasses, pens, jewellery, keys etc. as these
may cause injury.
Never allow straps to rub against sharp objects.
Never allow the belts to be damaged by becoming caught in door
or seat hardware.
CARE and MAINTENANCE
1.
Inspection
Check the safety belt once a month for any damage. Cuts, tears and other
damage to the belt will greatly reduce its effectiveness. Replace the belt or
damaged parts immediately with original spare parts (see page Spare Parts on
www.takataracing.com). Never use a damaged harness belt, use the standard
3-point belts which remain available for use.
Make sure the buckles are free of any obstruction and lock securely.
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