Operator`s manual

OPERATION
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All hardware for safety belt mounting points should be evaluated for
corrosion. All attachment points of the system should be checked for
tightness of mounting hardware.
Check the web in areas exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun or
extreme dust or dirt. If the original color of the web in these areas is
extremely faded, the physical strength of this web may have
deteriorated. If this condition exists, replace the safety belt system.
Important Facts About Safety Belts in Heavy Trucks
The high mileage associated with heavy trucks, the continual relative
movement of the seat with the cab, the possible contact with the
vehicle seat or other parts of the cab structure, and the potential
exposure of this safety belt to severe environmental conditions make it
crucial to inspect the seat belt system regularly. It is recommended that
the system is inspected every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or more often
if the vehicle is exposed to severe environmental or vocational
conditions. Any safety belt system that shows cuts, fraying, extreme or
unusual wear, significant discolorations due to ultraviolet ray exposure,
dusty-dirty conditions, abrasion to the safety belt webbing or damage
to the buckle, latch plate, retractor, hardware or any other obvious
problem should be replaced immediately, regardless of the mileage.
Once replacement of the safety belt has been determined necessary,
be certain that it is replaced only with a Volvo original replacement
safety belt. See your authorized Volvo Truck dealer for replacement.
Your Volvo safety belt system has been developed and tested
specifically for heavy trucks. Replace it only with the exact same
design that the vehicle was equipped with.
If the inspection indicates that any other part of the safety belt system
requires replacement, the entire belt system must be replaced. An
installation guide is attached to every replacement system, entitled
“Three-Point Safety Belt Installation Guide.” There are separate safety
belt instruction guides for suspension and stationary seats. Use the
proper guide for your type of seat and follow the instructions very
closely. It is vitally important that all components are mounted back in
the same positions as the original components that were removed.
This will maintain the design integrity of the mounting points for the
safety belt assembly.
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