Risk of serious injuries or death.
Modified or damaged belts, or belts that have been resewn, are not
strong enough and are dangerous in an accident.
Never modify, disassemble or repair the belts yourself.
For parts that can be replaced, use only original TAKATA spare
parts.
Use only original TAKATA accessories with the harness belt system.
Use of non-authorized parts and accessories can reduce the
effectiveness of the harness belt system.
Risk of serious injuries or death.
Never use any restraint system which does not operate properly.
If questions arise, immediatly contact your importer or the
manufacturer!
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In case of an accident
Risk of severe injuries or death.
Always replace a harness belt used during an accident. It is unfit for
further use. The belt may otherwise fail in subsequent accident.
Replace it immediately.
In TAKATA asm
®
models a partly or fully ripped open TAKATA asm
®
system indicates the need for immediate replacement of the racing
harness.
FIA and other sanctioning bodies require that inspectors cut the
racing harness, or cut the labels off the racing harness, after an
accident.
Always inspect all anchorages for damages such as deformations or
cracks, after an accident.
Strictly follow the recommendations of the vehicle or roll cage
manufacturer if a repair should be necessary.
Re-use a harness belt that has been in an accident of any type cause
serious injuries or death.
After an accident, in addition to replacing seatbelts which were in use, also ask
your car dealer to carefully check all seatbelts attachment points for
deformation or cracks. Always make sure the car manufacturer’s guidelines
are followed if a repair is necessary.
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Cleaning
Risk of serious injuries or death.
Improper cleaning or drying of the harness belts can weaken them
or reduce their effectiveness. Use only clean supplies and methods
as recommended at
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