Iveco DAILY M.Y. 2012, Body Builder Instructions

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FITTING SUPERSCTRUCTURES D
AILY
Base - 02/2012 Printed 603.95.241
Fitting box bodies
When cross members are used for the floor with a distance no longer than 700 mm between them, connected so as to form a
sufficiently rigid structure (self standing), the use of longitudinal profiles may not be necessary (see Figure 3.15).
To ensure the required stability of the cross members and to avoid excessive rigidity of the chassis in the front part, we recommend
taking into account the observations of paragraph 3.4.1.
Figure 3.15
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Applying trays or other structures with high torsion rigidity requires elastic connections toward the front of the structure in order
to avoid excessive reduction in deformability of the main chassis.
Front bulk-head
It must be resistant and robust enough to sustain the forces generated by the transported load in the event of sudden high
deceleration.
Bodies integrated with the cab
In these cases the connection must be performed so as to limit the stress transferred to the vehicle cab.
Take the following into consideration when applying connections and reinforcements:
- cab sheets must not be welded and only mechanical fastenings must be used;
- the structure on the van, self standing, must not require support from the cab;
- all modified cab parts must be protected against oxidation and corrosion (see point 2.2).