Mercedes-Benz Body & Equipment Guideline for Metris - BM 447, Version November 27, 2015.
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7.5 Additional assemblies
7 Modifications to the basic vehicle
7.5
Additional assemblies
The information in chapters 6.3 “Corrosion protection
measures” (
Page 58) and 6.4 “Painting work/
Page 60) must be observed.
7.5.1
Auxiliary heater
The floor of the vehicle must be airtight if exhaust
gases are routed out under the vehicle.
Openings in the vehicle floor provided for control pan-
els must be sealed with rubber boots.
Retrofitting auxiliary heaters
When retrofitting an auxiliary heating system, the speci-
fications for fire protection, impact performance and
accident protection must be observed. The danger of
poisoning or suffocation due to gaseous substances
must be prevented through the selection of the installa-
tion location or through appropriate sealing measures.
The following components of the auxiliary heater may
not be mounted within the cab, the passenger compart-
ment or cargo area:
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Auxiliary heater
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Exhaust pipes of the auxiliary heater
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Vents for components of the auxiliary heating
system
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Fuel lines
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Fuel tank and tank filler neck
All pipes, hoses and electrical lines should be routed so
that they are free of mechanical stress.
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Additional information
Before installing auxiliary/stationary heaters, please
contact UPFITTER MANAGEMENT VANS USA/Can-
ada under 1.6 “Contact” (
Additional information can be found under 4.10 “Spe-
cial equipment” (
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Note
Fuel-powered auxiliary heaters are subject to certifi-
cation and are covered by the emissions regulations
of EPA and CARB.