18 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
327B-330B
SECTION 1
For the personnel and vehicle safety, read carefully the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS contained in this handbook
Structure of the cab
Figure 15
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The vehicle is equipped with a driver’s cab (Figure 15)
that satisfies the ROPS (RollOver Protective Structure)
and FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) specifi-
cations.
These features have been designed to minimize the
consequences of vehicle overturning or the fall of heavy
objects onto the cab.
The cab---chassis attachment points and the accesso-
ries inside also satisfy the ROPS---FOPS characteri-
stics.
The cab is thus a specific safety component of the vehi-
cle, as demonstrated by the certifications obtained by
the Manufacturer.
Any alteration of the characteristics of the cab caused
by damage, fire, corrosion or modification can reduce
the degree of protection it ensures.
In this case, the structural part of the cab and any ac-
cessories must be replaced in order to restore the origi-
nal safety conditions.
After any accident, fire, overturning or crushing it is AB-
SOLUTELY NECESSARY to that the following opera-
tions are performed by a qualified technician:
D
replace the structural parts of the cab;
D
inspect the couplings, seat, seat belt and all the
components that concern driver’s safety;
D
replace all the components possibly damaged or no
longer satisfying the original characteristics.
.
For more information on the operations to
be performed in case of damage to the cab,
contact an authorized dealer.
Do not make modifications of any type (wel-
ding, drilling, straightening or emergency
repairs) to the structure of the cab and ac-
cessory parts.
Any intervention may change the structural
characteristics of the cab and cause death
or serious injury to the driver in case of acci-
dent, fire, overturning or crushing of the ve-
hicle.