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DAILY MCA2014 4x4 ‒ BODYBUILDER INSTRUCTIONS
CHASSIS INTERVENTIONS
2.13 BODYWORK INTERVENTIONS
– Printed 603.95.994 – 1 Ed. - Base 05/2015
d) Realization of sleeper cabs
In the realization of sleeper cabs (e.g. 8+1), for special vehicles, municipal applications, fire brigade etc., the suspension must be
adapted to the increased weight and to any extra places that are realized.
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:
● respect the cab structure provided in the standard vehicle;
● avoid that added weight causes serious damage to the original parts of the cab and relative suspension;
● 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 bodybuilder 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 parts to be welded (using a zinc primer) and to adopt the neces-
sary precautions to ensure good preparation of the base for subsequent painting (see Chapter 2.3 ( ➠ Page 9)).
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.
▶ A deep cab may affect the handling and safety of the vehicle (suspension, commands). Inasmuch,
it must be carried out with the utmost care and all necessary precautions.
Protection of occupants
The connections of safety belts, the positioning of reels and pre-tensioners and the anchorage of seats are all an integral part of
passive safety.
Any modification of these components may compromise the protection of persons on-board and compliance with legal require-
ments.
a) Anchorage of safety belts
Work in the body areas where there are seat belt fittings may affect the function/operation of these devices.
It is therefore the responsibility of the Body builder to comply with regulations concerning:
● mounting and tightening torques
● choice of seat belts other than original versions;
● uniform operation between original seat belts and seats that may have a different configuration to the originals.
b) Seats
Moving or fitting additional seats is only permitted on vehicles originally fitted with supplementary anchoring points and already
subject to alternative type approval.
Any other solution is implemented under to total responsibility of the body builder as regards installation and final test procedures
(destructive).
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