jcb VM117, Service Manual

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06 - Body and Framework
63 - Identification Label
15 - Operator Protective Structure
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15 - Operator Protective Structure
Introduction
WARNING You could be killed or seriously injured
if you operate a machine with a damaged or
missing ROPS/FOPS/FOGS. If the ROPS/FOPS/
FOGS has been in an accident, do not use the
machine until the structure has been renewed.
Modifications and repairs that are not approved
by the manufacturer may be dangerous and will
invalidate the ROPS/FOPS/FOGS certification.
WARNING Do not use the machine if the falling
objects protection level provided by the structure
is not sufficient for the application. Falling objects
can cause serious injury.
WARNING You could be killed or seriously injured
if you operate a machine with a damaged or
missing ROPS/FOPS/FOGS. If the ROPS/FOPS/
FOGS has been in an accident, do not use the
machine until the structure has been renewed.
Modifications and repairs that are not approved
by the manufacturer may be dangerous and will
invalidate the ROPS/FOPS/FOGS certification.
A machine built to the ROPS (Roll-
Over Protective Structure)/FOPS (Falling Object
Protective Structure) standard has a data plate
attached to the inside of the cab.
Figure 12.
If the machine is used in any application where there
is a risk of falling objects then a FOPS must be
installed. For further information, contact your JCB
dealer.
The FOPS has a data plate attached. The data
plate indicates what level of protection the structure
provides.
There are two levels of FOPS
• Level I Impact Protection - impact strength
for protection from small falling objects
(e.g. bricks, small concrete blocks, hand
tools) encountered in operations such as
highway maintenance, landscaping and other
construction site services.
• Level II Impact Protection - impact strength for
protection from heavy falling objects (e.g. trees,
rocks) for machines involved in site clearing,
overhead demolition or forestry.