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DAILY MCA2014 4x4 ‒ BODYBUILDER INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.17 GENERAL REGULATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE RISK
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● adequate ventilation must be maintained for the brakes and battery casing (particularly in the execution of truck bodies);
● in the placement of fenders and wheel arches, free shaking of the rear wheels must be guaranteed, even under the conditions
of use with chains.
● adjustment of the vehicle's headlamps must be checked once construction is completed, to correct any changes in their struc-
ture; for adjustment, proceed according to the instructions given in the "Use and Maintenance Handbook";
● for any elements supplied loose (e.g. spare wheel, chocks), the Body builder must position and fasten them in an accessible and
secure way, in compliance to any national regulations.
1.17 GENERAL REGULATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF FIRE RISK
Particular attention must be paid to prevent the spillage of hydraulic fluids or inflammable liquids above components which may
become hot or overheated.
Therefore, when pipes must be inevitably installed near the engine, exhaust system, catalytic converter or turbocharger, suitable
insulating shields or protective plates must be provided.
1.18 CONVENTIONS
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Figure 7
In these Guidelines the following conventions are adopted:
● Wheelbase: distance between the centre lines of the first steering axle and the first rear axle (engine or not).
● Rear overhang: distance between the centre line of the last axle and the rear extremity of the chassis side members.
● Dimensions A, B, t and c of the chassis section: see Figure 7.