31 00... Instructions (chassis components made of aluminium)

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Due to the chemical and corrosion characteristics of aluminium, always comply with the following points when handling aluminium components:

Do not bring into contact with battery acid!
Do not clean with wire brushes made of brass or iron! Always use wire brushes with stainless steel bristles!
Do not expose to flying sparks when grinding/separating! Cover components!
Do not strike with steel welding chips! Cover components!
Do not expose to temperatures > 80 °C, even for brief periods! Temperatures in paint facilities do not have the same impact