Exhaust pipe DBW 2010 / 2016
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9 Exhaust pipe
The opening of the exhaust pipe must not point towards the front of the
vehicle.
The exhaust pipe opening must be located so that it cannot become
clogged with snow and mud.
Rigid pipes of unalloyed or alloyed steel with a minimum wall thickness
of 1.0 mm or flexible piping of alloyed steel only must be used as the
exhaust line. The exhaust pipe is secured to the heater using a clamping
collar, for example. See the statutory regulations for other requirements.
Maximum dimensions of the exhaust pipe:
– Internal diameter: 38 mm
– Maximum line length: 5 m without the combustion air intake extension
– Maximum bend: 270 °
NOTE:
If the exhaust line is installed near heat-sensitive parts, it must be
insulated.
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