1.13 Package and Ergonomics
1.13.1 General Component
Package Guidelines
WARNING: Do not modify, drill, cut
or weld any suspension
components, specifically the
steering gear system, subframe or
anti-roll bars, springs or shock
absorbers including mounting
brackets.
The Vehicle Converter has to ensure that
sufficient clearance is maintained under all drive
conditions to moving components such as axles,
fans, steering, brake system etc.
The Vehicle Converter is responsible for all
installed components during the conversion. The
durability has to be confirmed by appropriate test
procedures.
1.13.2 Driver Reach Zones
Controls and/or equipment required to be used
while driving should be located within easy reach
of the driver so as not to impair driver control
1.13.3 Driver Field of View
WARNING: Make sure that the
modified vehicle complies with all
relevant legal requirements.
1.13.4 Conversion Affects on
Parking Aids
WARNING: Ensure that monitors
mounted in the cabin meet the
interior package and safety
requirements
On conversions requiring a rear camera, the
reverse signal may be taken as described in the
electrical section, described in reversing lamps.
Refer to: 4.11 Exterior Lighting (page 116).
1.13.5 Aids for Vehicle Entry and
Exit
Steps
WARNINGS:
Make sure that the modified vehicle
complies with all relevant legal
requirements.
If this modification alters the
homologated dimensions, a new
approval may be necessary.
CAUTION: Make sure that
reinforcements are installed to
maintain the integrity of the original
body structure.
Steps can be ordered as an option on the base
vehicle. Please check for availability.
Where additional steps are installed the required
ground clearance line is to be maintained.
The Vehicle Converter must make sure that a
movable step is set in the stored position when
the vehicle is running. The step surface must be
non-slip.
Grab Handles
WARNING: Make sure that the
location of the no-drill zones are
checked before drilling.
CAUTION: Make sure that
reinforcements are installed to
maintain the integrity of the original
body structure.
Grab handles can be ordered as an option on
the base vehicle. Please check for availability.
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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For Chassis Cab with tail lift design as described
above it is recommended to use unique body
sub-frame for fixing to Chassis Cab structure. For
connection between sub-frame Chassis Cab
body structure please refer to Figure E74696.
For Chassis Cab with under-slung tail lift load
capacity is up to 1000kg at 1000mm from rear
end of chassis frame to center of load if mounted
and functioning on centre line of vehicle. If
mounted and functioning off center line or at the
side of the vehicle load capacity is reduced to
500kg at 1000mm from side/rear end to center
of load.
Greater off-sets and/or loads require additional
stabilizing equipment such as outriggers or
ground jacks. It is recommended not to increase
vehicle body stress over limit as given by load
factors above. If uncertain please consult your
local national sales representative or the Vehicle
Converter Advisory Service [email protected].
It is the Vehicle converters responsibility to fit a
decal to the converted vehicle stating that the
equipment must not be used without
outriggers/ground jacks in operating position. It
is also the vehicle converters responsibility to
guarantee safe functioning of the equipment.
For hydraulic tail lifts as used for general loading
or more specialized for wheel-chair lifts please
refer to Figure E75874.
5.1.7 Partitions (Bulkhead) - Driver
and Front Passenger(s)
Protection on Van, Bus and Kombi
The following two figures show the standard
bulkhead fixing locations on B-pillar. These are
hexagonal holes for M6 thin sheet rivet type nuts.
The standard range of Ford Regular Production
Option bulkheads can be retro-fitted at these
points.
Conversely a Ford Regular Production Option
bulkheads can also be removed.
Ford Regular Production Option bulkheads do
have a clearance between bulkhead and body
structure to allow natural body flexing and an air
circulation from the cab to the rear load space
for ventilation control.
Air circulation and body flexing must be also given
consideration when engineering an alternative
bulkhead. It is not recommended to restrict
driver’s or passengers’s seat adjustment travel.
It is the vehicle converter’s responsibility to ensure
local current legislation, governing bulkheads and
protective window grilles, is met. It is also the
converter’s responsibility to ensure legal load
constraint requirements if using a non Ford
Regular Production Option bulkhead.
Low Roof Bulkhead Fixing Holes
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