Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00042:front:0:p14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019C00042
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Character Range: 40650–43604

by drawings of the parts making up the belt; the drawings must show the position intended for the approval number and the additional symbol(s) in relation to the circle of the approval mark. The description shall mention the colour of the model submitted for approval, and specify the vehicle type(s) for which this belt type is intended. In the case of retractors, installation instructions for the sensing device shall be provided; and for pre‑loading devices or systems a full technical description of the construction and function including the sensing, if any, describing the method of activation and any necessary method to avoid inadvertent activation shall be provided. In the case of a restraint system the description shall include: drawings of the vehicle structure and of the seat structure, adjustment system and attachments on an appropriate scale showing the sites of the seat anchorages and belt anchorages and reinforcements in sufficient detail; together with a specification of the materials used which may affect the strength of the seat anchorages and belt anchorages; and a technical description of the seat anchorages and the belts anchorages; and a technical description of the seat anchorages and the belt anchorages. If the belt is designed to be fixed to the vehicle structure through a belt adjustment device for height, the technical description shall specify whether or not this device is considered as a part of the belt;

         3.2.2.2. Six samples of the belt type, one of which is for reference purposes;

         3.2.2.3. A ten‑metre length of each type of strap used in the type of belt;

         3.2.2.4. The Technical Service conducting the type‑approval tests shall be entitled to request further samples.

         3.2.3. In the case of restraint systems, two samples which may include two of the samples of belts required under paragraphs 3.2.2.2. and 3.2.2.3. at the option of the manufacturer, either a vehicle representative of the vehicle type to be approved, or the part or parts of the vehicle considered essential by the Technical Service conducting approval tests for testing the restraint system shall be submitted to the service.

         4. MARKINGS

          The samples of a belt type or type of restraint system submitted for approval in conformity with the provisions of paragraphs 3.2.2.2., 3.2.2.3. and 3.2.2.4. above shall be clearly and indelibly marked with the manufacturer's name, initials or trade name or mark.

         5. APPROVAL

         5.1. A certificate conforming to the model specified in paragraphs 5.1.1. or 5.1.2. shall be attached to the type approval certificate:

         5.1.1. Annex 1A for applications referred to in paragraph 3.1.;

         5.1.2. Annex 1B for applications referred to in paragraph 3.2.;

         5.2. Vehicle type

         5.2.1. If the vehicle submitted for approval pursuant this Regulation meets the requirements of paragraph