Description
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Electric Step
2.2
Frame
The frame is a steel construction that is bolted to the un-
derside of the vehicle (see Figure 2). It comprises a fixed
part and two extendible, square guide tubes that are con-
nected to the step tread.
2.3
Motor
The Electric Step’s drive motor is a 12 V DC motor that ex-
tends and retracts the tread step by means of a linear
drive (see Figure 2).
Figure 2: Frame with Step Tread and Motor
2.4
Rating Plate
A rating plate, which contains the fundamental data, is at-
tached to the Electric Step (see Figure 3). The rating plate
is located on the front edge of the step tread.
Figure 3: Rating Plate
Designation
Series and type
designation
Load bearing
capacity
Year of manu-
facture
Manufacturer
Serial
number
Step Tread
Support bracket
Support
bracket
Motor
Frame
Limit switch
