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SAFETY SYSTEMS
ROLLBARS/CAGES
1.Steering wheel
2.Inflatable tube/side airbags
3.Window curtain
4.1998 and newer vehiclescan
have 1-14 airbags
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Safety Systems
VEHICLE AIRBAG
Rollover Sensor ( inclinometer)
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Safety Systems
VEHICLE AIRBAG
Rollover Sensor ( inclinometer)
• Designed to measure the lateral and
vertical acceleration, vehicle speed
and roll rate to predict animpending
rollover
KEY CONCEPTS:
LOCATIONS DISTANCE SAFETY PLACEMENT
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VEHICLE AIRBAG
D) Disabling the airbag
1. Disconnect battery
2. Some models stay active for up to 30
minutes after power isdisconnected
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IMAGE GALLERY
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IMAGE GALLERY
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Safety Systems ENERGY ABSORBING
BUMPERS
1. 1974 andnewer
2. Avoid direct contact in front or back of vehicle if on fire
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Safety Systems ENERGY ABSORBING
BUMPERS
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Safety Systems ENERGY ABSORBING
BUMPERS
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Safety Systems ENERGY ABSORBING
BUMPERS
Extrication Safety:
Approach front and rear
bumpers at a 45 O angle
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Safety Systems ROLLOVER
PROTECTION SYSTEM
“Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)” refers to
operator compartment structures (usually cabs or
frames) intended to protect equipment operatorsand
motorists from injuries caused by vehicle overturnsor
rollovers
Safety:
ManualDeployment: Usually on the dash
Takes approximately 4 seconds
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Safety Systems ROLLOVER
PROTECTION SYSTEM
Flip-up Type:
• Deployable rollbars are concealed
until activated.
• Flip up in less than three tenthsof
a second, much the same as a
deploying airbag
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