Specifications

SVI Trucks
Freightliner 4-Door Demo
SVI #917 01/05/15
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EXTERIOR ALUMINUM BODY
The fabrication of the body shall be constructed from aluminum 3003H-14 alloy smooth plate. This shall include
compartment front panel, vertical side sheets, side upper rollover panels, rear panels and compartment door
frames.
The body compartment floors and exterior panels shall be constructed with not less than 3/16" (.187) aluminum
3003H-14 smooth plate. Interior compartment dividing walls shall be constructed with not less than 1/8" (.125)
aluminum 3003H-14 smooth plate. Lighter gauge sheet metal will not be acceptable in these areas, No
Exceptions.
The front and rear corners of body shall be formed as part of the front or rear body panels. This provides a
stronger body corner and finished appearance. The use of extruded corners, or caps will not be acceptable, No
Exceptions.
The door side frame openings shall be formed "C" channel design. An electrical wiring conduit raceway running
the full length of exterior compartments shall be provided. This raceway shall contain all 12 volt wiring running to
the rear of the apparatus, permitting easy accessibility to wiring.
Individual compartment modules, with dead air space voids between compartments, will not be an acceptable
method of compartment construction.
The compartments shall be an integral part of the body construction. Compartment floors from front of body to
ahead of rear axle, also from rear axle to rear of body shall be single one-piece sections. Compartment floors
shall be preformed, then positioned in body and welded into final position.
Compartment floors shall have a "sweep-out" design with door opening threshold positioned lower than
compartment floor, permitting easy cleaning of compartments. Angles, lips, or door moldings are not acceptable in
the base of compartment door opening. One-way rubber drain valves shall be provided in compartment floors so
that a water hose may be used to flush-out compartment area.
All exterior seams in sheet metal below frame, and around the rear wheel well area shall be welded and caulked
to prevent moisture from entering the compartments. All other interior seams and corners shall be sealed with
silicone based caulk prior to painting.
Only stainless steel bolts, nuts, and sheet metal screws shall be used in mounting exterior trim, hardware and
equipment.
DRIP RAILS
The body shall have drip rails over the side full height compartments. The drip rails shall be formed into the upper
body panels providing a ridged lower panel and a flat upper body panel surface. The use of mechanically
fastened, taped or glued on drip rails will not be acceptable, No Exceptions.