INTRODUCTION
PRELIMINAR STUDIES AND CONSIDERATIONS
MAINTENANCE AND DAMAGE PREVENTION
WORK ON BASIC VEHICLE
MOUNTING AND CONSTRUCTION
POWER TAKE-OFF
ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
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Body Builder Manual Part II, Specific Book LCV
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The user of the vehicle is responsible for the security of the tanker while it is being
used. It is therefore imperative for the Body Builder to provide clear instructions
about superstructure functions. These instructions must always be carried inside
the vehicle.
5.4.6
Refrigerated vehicles
This type of body is considered to be rigid to torsion under normal conditions.
Fig. 5-127 SPBGC53_022 Refrigerated vehicle
General considerations
Before starting conversion work on the vehicle, it is recommended that the basic
vehicle should be weighed and measured, and a detailed planning of the work to
developed should be carried out. In this way it is possible to properly determine the
dimensions, weights and main features of the upper body to be installed.
The proper height of the centre of gravity must be achieved, to ensure maximum
stability, as well as to comply with the distribution of weight according to the regu
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lations in force and to the guidelines contained in this manual.
See chapter 2.3 "Technical limit values".
Take care to ensure that the maximum permitted width of the vehicle is not ex
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ceeded due to the thickness of the insulating walls for cooling.
See chapter 2.3.2 "Vehicle main dimensions".
NOTICE
Some markets require calculations and stability tests to prevent the risk of over
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turning in vehicles that carry hazardous goods. Observe the safety laws in force
in each country.
NOTICE
Regulation ECE-R 111
Uniform provisions concerning the approval of tank vehi
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cles of categories N and O with regard to rollover stability
must be complied with
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