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Originally Posted by Big Vern
I believe seat belts/harnesses are supposed to carry an e number label on the webbing somewhere. I seem to remember this was in the SVA manual but I can't find it in the IVA manual ( only had a very quick read as I was actually looking for something else)!
HTH. BV
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I think that could now be open to interpretation
From the manual:
3. Each seat belt must bear the appropriate approval marks or have the equivalent characteristics to that of a belt approved for the same category of vehicle to ensure the belt meets the required approval standards. (see note 5)
Note 5: Characteristics include;
The webbing is of an equivalent type of material and where it is likely to come into contact with the body of the wearer is at least 46mm (33mm in the case of harness belt shoulder straps) in width.
All components are suitably protected against corrosion, e.g. plated or coated.
The locking mechanism, i.e. the buckle, when both under load and not under load, can be released by a single movement in one direction by either hand.
Other than a harness belt the locking mechanism contact area with the body of the wearer is not less than 46mm in width.
For a static seat belt there is a manual adjusting device
•accessible to the wearer when seated
•convenient and easy to use
•capable of being tightened with one hand.
For a retracting belt, the retractor locks when the vehicle is subject to deceleration, tilt or the belt is pulled quickly from the retracting mechanism
So, it appears that any buckle, that can be released under load would be acceptable.
As for markings, E marked, TUV marked, should do the trick. FIA should also be OK. As these would have the same 'characteristics'
Sean