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of 200 mm is respected.

          2.1.3.  When there is a gap, allowing sliding of one type 1 block past the seats, then the test loads (two type 1 blocks) shall be installed behind the seats after agreement between the Technical Service and the manufacturer.

          2.1.4.  The exact test configuration shall be noted in the test report.

          2.2.  Test of partitioning systems

          For the test of the partitioning systems above the seat-backs, the vehicle shall be fitted with a fixed raised test floor having a load surface that locates the centre of gravity of the test block centrally between the top edge of the bordering seat-back (without taking into account the head restraints) and the bottom edge of the roof lining.  A type 2 test block is placed on the raised test floor with its largest surface 500 x 350 mm, centrally in relation to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and with its surface 500 x 125 mm to the front.  Partitioning systems behind which the type 2 test block cannot be installed are exempted from this test.  The test block is placed directly in contact with the partitioning system.  In addition, two type 1 test blocks are positioned in accordance with paragraph 2.1. in order to perform a simultaneous test on the seat-backs (see figure 2).

Figure 2:  Testing of a partitioning system above the backrest

          2.2.1.  If the seat-back is fitted with a head restraint, the test must be carried out with the head restraint placed in the highest position, if adjustable.

          3.  Dynamic testing of seat-backs and partitioning systems used as luggage restraint systems

          3.1.  The body of the passenger car shall be anchored securely to a test sled, and this anchorage shall not act as reinforcement for seat-backs and the partitioning system.  After the installation of the test blocks as described in paragraph 2.1. or 2.2., the passenger car body shall be accelerated as shown in annex 9, appendix, so that at the moment of impact, its free running speed is 50 +0/-2 km/h.  With the agreement of the manufacturer, the above described test pulse corridor can be used alternatively to fulfil the test of the seat strength according to paragraph 6.3.1.

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Annex 9 - Appendix

SLED DECELERATION CORRIDOR AS A FUNCTION OF TIME
(Frontal impact)

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COMPILATION NOTES
This compilation of Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 3/03 – Seats and Seat Anchorages) 2006 includes all the instruments set out in the Table of Instruments.  The Table of Amendments provides a history of clauses that have been amended, inserted or deleted. This vehicle standard is determined under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989.

Table of Instruments
Name of Instrument                                                               Registration Date  Commencement