Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01742:body:0:p8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01742
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in clause 5.2.4), adjusted identically and on a seat pitch of 800 mm; and

                 3.                   notwithstanding the requirements of clause 7.2.2.1.2 if 'Seats' are designed to be installed at a pitch of less than 800 mm, then tests are to be conducted at not more than the minimum design installation pitch; or

             2.                         3 'Seats' of that 'Seat Type' must be mounted onto the testing platform with:

                 1.                   the two rearmost 'Seats' must be located in line with, and directly behind, the 'Seat' in front;

                 2.                   all 'Seats' at the same height (except as specified in clause 5.2.4), adjusted identically and on a seat pitch of 800 mm; and

                 3.                   notwithstanding the requirements of clause 7.2.2.2.2 if 'Seats' are designed to be installed at a pitch of less than 800 mm, then tests are to be conducted at not more than the minimum design installation pitch.

         3.                               For 'Seat Types' designed not to have a 'Seat' installed within strikable distance behind them (as determined by clause 1 of Appendix 2), two 'Seats' must be mounted onto the testing platform with:

             1.                         the rear 'Seat' must be of a 'Seat Type' designed not to have a 'Seat' behind; and

             2.                         the front 'Seat' must be of a 'Seat Type' intended for installation in the vehicle immediately in front of the 'Seat Type' under test;

             3.                         all 'Seats' must be at the same height (except as specified in clause 5.2.4), adjusted identically and on a seat pitch of 800 mm; and

             4.                         notwithstanding the requirements of clause 7.2.3.3 if 'Seats' are designed to be installed at a pitch of less than 800 mm, then tests are to be conducted at not more than the minimum design installation pitch.

         4.                               Where the 'Seat Type' consists of two or more 'Seats', or where the number of seating positions as determined by clause 12 is greater than 1, each row of 'Seats' referred to in clauses 7.2.2 or 7.2.3 must contain the number of 'Seats' or seating positions provided by the 'Seat Type'.

         5.                               Notwithstanding the above, where a 'Seat Type' is designed to be installed facing toward the rear, only one row of 'Seat(s)' is required to be tested and a 'Hybrid III' restrained by the seatbelt must be installed in each seating position.

         6.                               If non-self-locking auxiliary latches are provided they must be unlatched during all testing so that only the restraining device and hinges are taking the test forces.

         7.                               Where 'Seats' are mounted on hinged covers, e.g. engine covers, and the 'Seat' assembly can withstand the test forces without tilting of the hinged cover and without any latches being latched, then the latches need not be self-locking.

     3.                                     Dynamic Tests -