Specifications

Frame and Chassis
3.13
3.5.2 Platform, Van and Box-Type
Bodies
– Park vehicle on a level, horizontal surface to install
the body.
– The body must be mounted with a mounting frame
(C-Section longitudinal members) to ensure that the
chassis frame is loaded uniformly.
– The body must be in contact with the longitudinal
chassis-frame members without distortion.
– The longitudinal members of the mounting frame must
be positioned as far forward as possible so that they
cover
the torsionally critical point behind the cab,
thus preventing vibration problems.
– If loads are concentrated at points of small areas on
the standard platform (e.g. transport of cable drums,
coils etc.) reinforce substructure and platform as
required to support the load.
– Before mounting body, weigh chassis and establish
body length.
Platform body
Moment of resistance for longitudinal mounting-frame
member
s, see table on page 3.16.
For channel dimensions of longitudinal mounting-frame
members, see diagram on page 3.6.
Disregarding these directions may seriously harm
the structural integrity of the vehicle, its road
worthiness and its safety. This may lead to an
accident and serious injury or death.