Bodybuilder Guidelines
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Bodybuilder guidelines DAF LF, CF and XF105 Update: 2007-51 Bodybuilders' Guidelines is published by DAF Trucks N.V. This information is also available on the internet. The user is responsible for ensuring that he is working with the latest released information. Parts of this publication may be copied or reproduced providing that a reference is made to the source. In the interest of continuing product development, DAF reserves the right to change specifications or products at any time without prior notice. DAF can in no way be held responsible for any incorrect information included in this manual and/ or the consequences thereof. This publication refers to chassis with FR, GR, PR or MX engine complying to the Euro 3, Euro 4 and Euro 5 emissions. Note For Euro 3 chassis (with CE, BE, PE or XE engine) see the previous digital publication that is available under file number BBG0541.zip on the 'news and archive' page of the Bodybuilder's info website. December 2007 © 200751 DWint200751EN BODYBUILDERS' GUIDELINES Bodybuilders' guidelines GENERAL 1 CHASSIS INFORMATION 2 GENERAL INFORMATION ON SUPERSTRUCTURES 3 SUPERSTRUCTURES 4 CAB INFORMATION 5 ENERGY CONSUMERS 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7 PART NUMBERS 8 REACTION FORM 9 © 200751 BODYBUILDERS' GUIDELINES General GENERALGeneral Page Date 1.1 Purpose . 7 200751 1.2 Addresses to contact . 7 200751 1.3 Verificaton of superstructure . 7 200751 1.4 Statutory requirements . 7 200751 1 1.5 Vehicle specification and layout drawings . 7 200751 1.6 Weight distribution . 8 200751 1.7 Period of bodying and storage. 9 200751 1.8 DAF vehicle range . 9 200751 1.9 Dimensions . 12 200751 1.10 Product modifications . 12 200751 1.11 Feedback form. 12 200751 © 200751 5 BODYBUILDERS' GUIDELINES General 1 6 © 200751 BODYBUILDERS' GUIDELINES General 1. GENERAL 1.1 PURPOSE The supplier of the superstructure will under all circumstances remain fully responsible for the product supplied by him and, in view of The purpose of these guidelines is to give the the safety of the user, he must deliver the bodybuilder advice and assistance to enable him product with clear information, instructions 1 to obtain a homogeneous and optimally for use and/or documentation with respect to functioning assembly of superstructure and DAF the superstructure and any additional chassis. equipment. Prior to delivery to the customer, the bodied vehicle should be inspected by the DAF dealer. DAF cannot be held liable for any 1.2 ADDRESSES TO CONTACT consequences of the actions of third parties. Machine directives and CE marking In these guidelines the designation "DAF" refers If the superstructure (or parts of it) can be to the responsible subsidiary or importer of DAF qualified as a machine, special attention should Trucks N.V. in the country concerned. be paid to the machine directive and the CE marking. If necessary, consult the authorities concerned. 1.3 VERIFICATON OF SUPERSTRUCTURE For the integration of the superstructur with related vehicle systems, see Section 7: "Electrical system". In view of vehicle safety, product liability and the quality standards set by DAF, it is not permitted to make changes to the design of the vehicle 1.4 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS without prior consultation with and written permission from DAF. The superstructure and any vehicle modifications Superstructures fitted fully in keeping with these connected with it must in all respects comply with guidelines do not require verification. DAF is the statutory requirements in the country always willing to answer any questions in this concerned. field. As DAF builds its commercial vehicle chassis Whenever these guidelines are not fully fully in accordance with the statutory conformed to, and in all cases not provided requirements in force, the responsibility for the for in these guidelines, consultation with and bodied vehicle rests with the bodybuilder. verification by DAF is required. When the bodied vehicle is inspected, DAF is not Requests for such verifications can be submitted responsible for problems caused by the to DAF by sending in duplicate, functional superstructure or by parts fitted and/or modified description, drawings and engineering by third parties. calculations. If found in order, one set will be returned by DAF with a declaration of "no objection" and possibly accompanied by some 1.5 VEHICLE SPECIFICATION AND comments with regard to the construction to be used. LAYOUT DRAWINGS The manufacturer of the superstructure should in In determining the right chassis and body all cases ensure that the operations carried out specifications, it is essential that the three parties on the vehicle fully comply with the applicable involved, customer, bodybuilder and DAF, quality standards. should each bring in their own specialism. The manufacturer of the superstructure should Intensive consultation is the only way to obtain an make sure that moving parts of the vehicle optimum result. This consultation requires the chassis, in particular the propeller shafts, cannot availability of all Technical data, such as vehicle be restricted in their operation by, for example, specifications and layout drawings (DAF parts of the superstructure and/or mountings. All bodybuilders' drawings), and the possibility of components must remain easily accessible for forming a quick assessment of all the technical maintenance and repair! Work on the vehicle possibilities with their specific advantages and should at all times be done by qualified staff. disadvantages. © 200751 7 BODYBUILDERS' GUIDELINES General DAF's professional transport advice system, - The length of the body and consequently the TOPEC, has been developed especially for this position of the centre of gravity may vary purpose and is also available to the bodybuilder. within the axle load distribution tolerance TOPEC enables fast calculation of the effects of limits permitted in the country concerned. particular vehicle dimensions on, for instance, - To avoid the vehicle leaning to one side, the weight distribution, coupling position, turning difference in weight between the LH and RH 1 circle and axle load pattern during unloading. wheels on one and the same axle must not Requests for TOPEC calculations can be be more than 2.5%; see also the paragraph submitted to DAF. below on lateral stability. - The weight under the front axle(s) must in all Layout drawings cases be at least 20% of the total vehicle The chassis bodying possibilities can be weight when used solo or in combination determined on the basis of the very detailed cab/ with a conventional coupled trailer and at chassis layout drawings, showing many least 30% of the total vehicle weight when dimensions and component positions. These used in combination with a mid-axle trailer. drawings are available from DAF and they can be - The weight under the driven axle(s) must, in found as digital files on the TOPEC CD-ROM and international traffic, be at least 25% of the the internet (www.daf.com). maximum total weight of the vehicle or In addition DAF can supply a digital 3D drawing vehicle combination. of the chassis main longitudinal for a specific - The centre of gravity of the total of order related chassis in the DXF or STEP2.14 file superstructure, any loading/unloading format. Contact DAF for applicable cases with equipment and vehicle load must at all times complex superstructures like heavy cranes. be within the theoretical wheelbase, because otherwise vehicle behaviour could be TOPEC availability to the bodybuilding adversely affected. industry The TOPEC program is available in two versions: Chassis reinforcements and additional 'TOPEC View' and 'TOPEC Light', and can be components, such as compressors, ordered from DAF via a subscription system. additional fuel tanks and loading and unloading equipment, affect the weight and TOPEC View: A TOPEC View subscription therefore the weight distribution of the provides a complete digital DAF file of vehicle being bodied. It is therefore essential bodybuilders' drawings, recorded on a CD-ROM that the vehicle, including any extra which is periodically updated. This means that equipment, should be weighed before the you always have the latest drawings. These bodying is started. Only then will it be drawings can be read and printed using the TIFF possible to establish in time the effect any viewer that is supplied with the CD-ROM. The such extra equipment may have on the CD-ROM also contains the component drawings location of the vehicle's centre of gravity. (cabs, suspension and fuel tanks) and elevations of chassis and cabs (as shown on the DAF Lateral stability (dynamic) bodybuilders' drawings) in DXF format. This DXF High superstructures, whether or not in format can be used in your own AutoCAD system combination with a high centre of gravity of the or any other program capable of opening a DXF load, are sensitive to side winds and may have an file. adverse effect on the lateral stability and therefore the driving characteristics of the TOPEC Light: On top of the above-mentioned vehicle. The same applies in the case of: digital file of component and chassis drawings, a TOPEC Light subscription includes the - asymmetric loading; calculation modules required for making layout, - specific load distribution; weight, turning circle and chassis strength - axle load shifts when the vehicle is partly calculations. laden; - axle load shifts when the load is moving. 1.6 WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION In all cases, ultimate responsibility rests with the supplier of the superstructure or the user of the vehicle. When constructing