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NEW DAILY
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CHASSIS INTERVENTIONS
CHASSIS INTERVENTIONS
2.13
WORK ON SHEET METAL
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1 Ed. - Base 02/2014
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Figure 28
A. Area free of obstructions for access to the adjustment
system
Realization of sleeper cabs
When implementing deep cabs (e.g. 8+1) for special vehicles, municipal applications, fire brigade, etc., the suspension must be adap-
ted to the higher mass and possible extra places made.
To perform work of this kind, confirmation must be obtained from IVECO of the suitability of the original suspension devices.
In outline, it may be possible to adopt solutions that are equivalent to those envisaged in routine production for similar versions.
Defining a suitable suspension system must:
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respect the cab structure provided in the standard vehicle;
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avoid that added weight causes serious damage to the original parts of the cab and relative suspension;
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ensure the normal oscillations along the vertical, longitudinal and transverse plane.
To help maintain the integrity of the cab, it is recommended to keep the rear structure as much as possible unchanged. The cut
must be made laterally without damaging the door ring.
The body builder must make the necessary connections to the load-bearing structure, comprising the longitudinal profiles and the
uprights, connecting the new floor to them; inspection panels must also be provided, if necessary.
It is advisable to pay special attention to the surface preparation of items to be welded (using a zinc primer) and to adopt the ne-
cessary precautions to ensure good preparation of the base for subsequent painting (see Chapter 2.3 (
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Page 11)).
When modifying the cab, components such as the air intake and the filter may be involved. The use of original elements already
provided for similar fittings, can be a good solution and allow the compliance with legislative regulations.