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18.
No restriction should be placed
beneath the remote mounted
air filter. Provide sufficient
clearance for fitment and
removal of air cleaner.
19.
Air intake hoses are not to be
disturbed during body
building. However, if hoses are
removed for any reason, cover
turbocharger / air after cooler
and intake manifold openings
with suitable plastic caps to
avoid dust foreign particles
entry, till such time hoses are
connected back. Clamps
should be properly tightened
during this operation.
20.
Do not reroute air intake,
coolant and fuel lines.
21.
Do not keep auxiliary tank cap
open so as to avoid
contamination of coolant with
dust and foreign material.
22.
Disconnect battery and
alternator connections before
starting any electrical welding
on chassis/body.
23.
Protect radiator / air after
cooler from weld spatters and
external mechanical hitting,
which might damage the core
of radiator / air after cooler.
24.
Protect auxiliary tank from
weld spatters and mechanical
damage. Use proper cover to
protect radiator and auxiliary
tank during welding in their
vicinity.
25.
Do not use suspension spring
pack for earthing or to check
continuity while carrying out
arc welding. Welding spatters
will lead to breakage of spring
leaves.
26.
Additional air connections for
accessories like air horn, etc. to
be taken only from port 24
(auxiliary port) of system
protection valve. Such
connections should not be
taken from either service brake
circuits or parking brake circuit.
27.
Provide suitable hinged flaps
on the body skirt to facilitate
draining of air tanks and to
drain water from fuel water
separator.
28.
Do not allow body builder to
drill holes on chassis frame or
extend rear overhang.
29.
Do not flash alternator leads to
check for current flow.
30.
Do not mask head lamp lens
with black paint. If done, this
will reduce head lamp light
intensity.
1.5 Body building
General
