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Figure 2.5 – Typical Compartment Construction
If constructing a compartment, line the exterior (underside) of
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the compartment floor with 26-gauge galvanized steel.
All seams, splices and joints of the compartment walls (unless
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vapor tight by design) should be caulked to prevent poison-
ous, flammable or explosive vapors from entering the vehicle
interior.
NOTE:
Caulking must be done so that the caulking material
will stay in place permanently. Pressing such materi-
als as putty tape onto joints and seams is not accept-
able. A high quality silicone rubber base sealant is
recommended.
Holes and openings made in the compartment walls to allow for
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the passage of electrical conduit, conductors, hoses, cables,
etc., into the vehicle living area must be sealed vapor tight with
silicone rubber base sealant.
If flexible metal conduit is used, it must be sealed internally at
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the end where it terminates inside the compartment’s electrical
junction box.
NOTE:
Flexible metal conduit, due to its unique construc-
tion, is NOT vapor tight along its entire length.
Seams and joints of the galvanized steel (whether used as a liner
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or for the compartment itself) must be lapped and mechanically
secured. Such seams may be manufactured, welded, bolted,
riveted or screwed. Manufactured lock seams are shown in
Figure 2.6. Installer constructed compartments typically utilize
a standard lap joint.
Figure 2.6 – Types of Lock Seams
After the compartment has been metal lined and vapor
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sealed, line the compartment interior walls and ceiling with an
approved, nonflammable sound insulating material. See "Sound
Insulating Materials".
DANGER
Do not install any flammable material directly
above or around the compartment. Heat,
transferred through the compartment structure,
may be sufficient to ignite, char or discolor
seat cushions, fiberboard and other flammable
materials. Use approved nonflammable insulat-
ing materials in high temperature areas.
2.2.3 SOUND INSULATING MATERIALS
Once installers have determined that a compartment is properly
constructed and metal lined, they can add acoustical material.
This may include additional sealant or insulating material, to reflect
noise away from the vehicle interior.
Sound insulating materials should be of a nonflammable type. One
excellent insulating material is a 1-inch (25 mm) thick fiberglass
having a 2-pound density. When fiberglass is used, its coated side
should face toward the compartment interior.
DANGER
Do not install sound insulation or any absorbent
material on the compartment floor interior. Such
materials will become soaked with combustible
or explosive vapors and liquids and will become
a fire hazard.
Using a combination of sound insulating materials can often
reduce noise more effectively than a single material. For example,
a sheet of lead or visco-elastic material, along with a layer of other
acoustical material, is more effective than when a single material
is used.
Section 2 – Installation
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