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
V1.0, February 2015
The user of the vehicle is responsible for the security and stability of the vehicle
during the use of the aerial platform. It is therefore imperative for the Body Builder
to provide clear instructions about superstructure function. These instructions
must always be carried inside the vehicle.
When using an aerial platform, even at maximum capacity and in the most unfavo
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rable circumstances, the maximum permissible axle loads should not be exceeded.
The Body Builder must calculate the load distribution on the axles, checking that the
values remain within the permissible limits.
Subframe features
To improve the strength of the vehicle‘s original chassis frame, it will be necessary
to incorporate a subframe, which will serve as both a reinforcement and a support
for the laerial platform and the upper body (if one is installed). This will ensure that
the loads will be distributed evenly throughout the chassis frame.
The chassis frame of the vehicle and the subframe must be suitable for the weight
and maximum load moment of the aerial platform.
To ensure stability when using the aerial platform, the subframe must be construct
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ed with sufficient rigidity to torsion in the area between the platform supports. A
section of the subframe with a minimum-resistant moment W
x
(cm³) that can with
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stand the required loads should be chosen.
See chapter 5.2.3 "Subframe: permissible sections".
TThe type of material chosen will be also important. The use of material with at least
the same properties as the chassis frame of the original vehicle is recommended.
See chapter 5.2.2 "Subframe permissible material".
NOTICE
The manufacturer's instructions for the installation and operation of the tail lift
should be considered at all times.
CAUTION
Care must be taken not to install electronic equipment or wires in the vicinity of
the vehicle‘s exhaust pipe.