INTRODUCTION
PRELIMINAR STUDIES AND CONSIDERATIONS
MAINTENANCE AND DAMAGE PREVENTION
WORK ON BASIC VEHICLE
MOUNTING AND CONSTRUCTION
POWER TAKE-OFF
ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
APPENDIX
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Body Builder Manual Part II, Specific Book LCV
V1.0, February 2015
4.12.5 Wind deflectors
In vehicles with a high body installed on the chassis, such as box body, the in
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stallation of a wind deflector on the cabin is recommended, in order to save fuel.
The wind deflectors should be properly adjusted, because the degree of resistance
of the air depends on correct installation, and thus the higher or lower fuel con
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sumption.
When fitting an air deflectors, a strong adhesive must be used. Glue must only be
applied to the permitted areas.
Fig. 4-90 LCV_SPBGC412_008 Permitted area for gluing a wind deflector (1)
CAUTION
Additional holes in the cab roof for mounting a wind deflector are not permitted.
NOTICE
When national rules so provide, these facilities must be controlled by the compe
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tent approval agency.
NOTICE
When installing a wind deflector on the roof of a van, the Body Builder should
move the antenna to another location. The remaining hole should be properly
covered, to ensure it is waterproof.
See chapter 7.6 "Communication Systems".