Takata Racing RACE 4 SNAP User Manual
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Inspect the harness belt thoroughly for damage before each use.
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Make sure that the inspection of the belt is included with regular check-ups of
the race car and its equipment.
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Regularly check correct torque of bolts.
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Check for expiration date of the racing harness as it applies to the regulation
of your sanctioning body and/or the FIA or SFI tag, prior to each use.
Never use any belt that is cut, torn or damaged in any way!
Replace it immediately, cut the old belt in half, and discard the old
belt so that it cannot be used again. Cuts, tears and other damage
to the belt will greatly reduce its effectiveness, may cause it to fail,
and may result in severe injuries or death.
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To clean the harness belt, use only mild soap and warm water.
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Never use solvents or other cleaning solutions, they can weaken the webbing
or stitch pattern.
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Never use chemical solvents or cleaning solutions to clean the rotary buckle.
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Do not dry the belt in the sun or near a radiator, in a clothes dryer or with a
hair dryer or with any other mechanical or electrical heating device. Heating
webbing may make the material shrink and the precisely designed elongation
rate will be changed.
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Always allows a cleaned belt to air dry naturally.
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Always have damaged sub-assemblies of the harness belt replaced before
using the harness belt again.
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Never modify, disassemble or repair the belt or hardware components by
yourself.
Never clean your racing harness with chemical solvents or spray
cleaner.
Webbing or buckle housings weakened by solvents or chemicals
may fail during an accident and severe injuries or death may occur.
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Any harness belt which was used during an accident is unfit for further use
and must be replaced.
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Never continue to use a harness belt which was in use during an accident.
Replace it immediately.
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FIA and other sanctioning bodies require that inspectors cut the racing
harness, or cut the labels off the racing harness, after an accident.
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Always inspect all anchorages for damages such as deformations or cracks,
after an accident.
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Strictly follow the recommendations of the vehicle or roll cage manufacturer if
a repair should be necessary.
Never re-use a harness belt that has been in an accident of any
type. The belt can fail in a subsequent accident causing serious
injuries or death.
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