Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00029:body:0:p18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00029
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Character Range: 45905–48596

seat back while the belt strap is pulled tight around it. The device shown in Annex 5, Figure 2 is placed in position, the belt strap is fitted over the device and pulled tight. No preload beyond the minimum necessary for correct positioning of the test device shall be introduced to safety-belt anchorages during this operation.
 The traction device of either 254 mm or 406 mm used at each seating position shall be such that its width is as close as possible to the distance between the lower anchorages.
 The positioning of the traction device shall avoid any mutual influences during the pull test which adversely affects the load and load distribution.
6.3.5. The belt anchorages for seats for which upper belt anchorages are provided shall be tested under the following conditions:
6.3.5.1. Front outboard seats:
 The belt anchorages shall be submitted to the test prescribed in paragraph 6.4.1. in which the loads are transmitted to them by means of a device reproducing the geometry of a three-point belt equipped with a retractor having a pulley or strap guide at the upper belt anchorage. In addition, if the number of anchorages is more than that prescribed in paragraph 5.3., these anchorages shall be subjected to the test specified in paragraph 6.4.5., in which the loads shall be transmitted to the anchorages by means of a device reproducing the geometry of the type of safety‑belt intended to be attached to them.
6.3.5.1.1. In the case where the retractor is not attached to the required outboard lower belt anchorage or in the case where the retractor is attached to the upper belt anchorage, the lower belt anchorages shall also be submitted to the test prescribed in paragraph 6.4.3.
6.3.5.1.2. In the above case the tests prescribed in paragraphs 6.4.1. and 6.4.3. can be performed on two different structures if the manufacturer so requests.
6.3.5.2. Rear outboard seats and all centre seats:
 The belt anchorages shall be subjected to the test prescribed in paragraph 6.4.2. in which the loads are transmitted to them by means of a device reproducing the geometry of a three-point safety-belt without a retractor, and to the test prescribed in paragraph 6.4.3., in which the loads are transmitted to the two lower belt anchorages by means of a device reproducing the geometry of a lap belt. The two tests can be performed on two different structures if the manufacturer so requests.
6.3.5.3. When a manufacturer supplies his vehicle with safety-belts, the corresponding belt anchorages may, at the request of the manufacturer, be submitted only to a test in which the loads are transmitted to them by means of a device reproducing the geometry of the type of belts to