2006 FORD TRANSIT Body And Equipment Mounting Section Manual

1.7 Vehicle Duty Cycle Guidelines
It is necessary to take into account the customer
usage profile and the anticipated vehicle duty
cycles of the modified vehicle in order to choose
the appropriate specification of the base vehicle.
It is necessary to select the appropriate drive,
engine, gear ratio, gross vehicle mass, gross train
mass, axle plates and payloads of the base
vehicle to match the customer requirements.
Where possible make sure that the base vehicle
is ordered with any necessary plant fit options.
NOTE: For further information please contact
your local National Sales Company
representative, or Local Ford Dealer. If they are
unable to help you then please contact the
Vehicle Converter Advisory Service at
[email protected].
A high numeric gear ratio is recommended for
vehicles with customer requirements for:
•high payload
•trailer tow
•frequent stop-and-go cycles
•high altitude and gradients
•terrain conditions such as found on building
and construction sites
Rear wheel drive is recommended for high
traction in combination with a high trailer weight
Front wheel drive is recommended for low
conversion weight
1.7.1 Conversion Affect on Fuel
Economy and Performance
Any conversion may effect the fuel consumption
and performance depending on the
aerodynamics and the weight added by the
conversion. The published information for fuel
consumption and performance of the base
vehicle therefore may not be valid. It is advisable
to control the weight, but without deteriorating
other vehicle attributes and functions (especially
those related to safety and durability).
1.7.2 Vehicle Ride and Handling
Attributes
CAUTION: Do not exceed the axle
plate, gross vehicle mass, trailer
plate and gross trailer mass limits.
Due to the displacement of the center of gravity
occurred by the conversion the ride and handling
attributes may be different to the base vehicle.
NOTE: This vehicle should be evaluated for safe
operation prior to sale
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1.8 End of Life Vehicle (ELV) Directive
The EU End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) directive
requires that environmental and recycling aspects
are integrated in the development process of
new components and vehicles. This includes
requirements with aspect to:
•The overall recyclability (85%) / recoverability
(95%) of vehicles.
•Limited use of hazardous substances including
the elimination of prohibited substances such
as lead, hexavalent chromium cadmium and
mercury).
•Publication of dismantling information.
•Parts Marking according to the corresponding
ISO Standards: ISO 1043-1, 1043-2 and 11469
for plastics and ISO 1629 for rubber materials.
•Increasing use of recycled materials.
•Producers meet all, or a significant part of, the
costs to take back End-of-Life Vehicles
In addition to the requirements resulting from the
End-of-Life directive other environmental targets
should be taken into consideration such as:
•minimizing costs and environmental burden
along the product life-cycle.
•Maximizing use of renewable materials e.g.
natural fibres.
•minimizing the presence of substances
impacting vehicle interior air quality / clean
compartment or allergenic reactions (please
refer to 'Technischer Überwachungsverein
TÜV TOXPROOF). This refers to aspects like
smell, fogging, toxicity and allergy coming from
material in the interior.
•eliminate use of prohibited substances which
are listed in the Global Automotive Declarable
Substance List (GADSL) at
http://www.gadsl.org.
For continued legal compliance and
environmental performance of all Ford products
it is essential that any conversion of the vehicles
is in compliance with the requirements listed
above.
This is not a complete list of all legal requirements
to be met by every converted vehicle.
NOTE: For further information please contact
your local National Sales Company representative,
or Local Ford Dealer. If they are unable to help
you then please contact the Vehicle Converter
Advisory Service at [email protected].
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1.9 Jacking
WARNING: Always position the
vehicle on a hard level surface. If
the vehicle must be jacked up on a
soft surface use load spreading
blocks under the jack. Always chock
the wheel diagonally opposite the
jacking point. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in personal
injury.
CAUTIONS:
It is important that only the correct
jacking and support locations are
used at all times
Make sure that access to the spare
wheel is maintained when
converting the vehicle or relocating
the spare wheel.
NOTE: When using the vehicle jack, refer to the
owner guide for correct operating instructions.
NOTE: Make sure that reinforcements are
installed to maintain the integrity of the original
body structure for/at jacking points.
NOTE: Any modifications to the vehicle must
be noted in the owner's handbook or new
descriptive literature included with the owner's
documentation.
On Cab Van Floor vehicles, the spare wheel
winch is located behind the right hand side rear
wheel and can be accessed from the right hand
side. The access must be ensured under
maximum gross vehicle mass and rear axle load.
On right hand drive derivatives of camper base
Chassis Cab and Cab Van Floor vehicles, the jack
assembly is placed in a temporary location during
transportation of the base vehicle after the
conversion. The jack must be assembled and
fixed appropriately to the body to ensure safety,
durability and accessibility.
Van, Bus and Kombi (Short Wheelbase [SWB], Medium Wheelbase [MWB], Long
Wheelbase [LWB] and Extended Length)
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Chassis Single Cab, Extended Frame Chassis Single Cab, Chassis Double Cab and
Extended Frame Chassis Double Cab
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1.10 Lifting
WARNING: When lifting the vehicle
with a two post lift for the removal
of the engine/transmission or rear
axle, make sure the vehicle is
secured to the lift using vehicle
retention straps to prevent tilting.
Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury.
CAUTIONS:
when lifting the vehicle with two
post lift, vehicle lift arm adapters
must be used under the lifting
points.
when lifting the vehicle with a two
post lift, the maximum kerb weight
must not be exceeded.
It is important that only the correct
lifting and support locations are
used at all times.
Van, Bus and Kombi (Short Wheelbase [SWB], Medium Wheelbase [MWB], Long
Wheelbase [LWB] and Extended Length)
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Chassis Single Cab, Extended Frame Chassis Cab, Chassis Double Cab and Extended
Frame Chassis Double Cab.
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1.11 Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
WARNING: Make sure that the
modified vehicle complies with all
relevant legal requirements.
CAUTION: The travel and function of
pedals must not be restricted.
Changes to the powertrain, engine, transmission,
exhaust, air intake system or tyres may influence
the exterior noise emission. Therefore the
exterior noise level of the converted vehicle has
to be verified.
The interior noise levels should not be
deteriorated by the conversion. Reinforce panels
and structures as appropriate to avoid vibrations.
Consider the usage of sound deadening material
on panels
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1.12 Vehicle Transportation Aids and Vehicle Storage
CAUTIONS:
Disconnect the battery if the vehicle
is to be stored for more than 30
days.
Make sure that the protective covers
are not removed from an incomplete
vehicle until the conversion is
started.
Make sure that components
removed during conversion are kept
clean and dry.
Make sure that components
removed during conversion are
refitted to the same vehicle.
In addition:
•The windscreen wipers should be lifted off the
glass and set right up.
•All air intakes should be closed.
•Increase normal tyre pressure by 0.5 bar.
•The hand brake system should not be used.
•Apply suitable wheel chock to prevent roll
away.
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