2-66 CHASSIS MODIFICATIONS E UROCARGO Euro 4/5 Transporting hazardous goods ADR 2.18 Transporting hazardous goods ADR Vehicles for transporting hazardous goods (e.g. flammable materials, explosives, etc.) must be outfitted solely by specialized firms according to the safety prescriptions set by the national or international regulations for this type of transport. Besides observance by the bodybuilder of the specific prescriptions, we remind you to observe the ”European agreement for the international transit of hazardous goods by road” (ADR) for vehicles that cross frontiers, within Europe, now included in the specific EU Directive.
For EuroCargo vehicles the option 2342 (ADR) is available in combination with the option 6899 (Daily Tacho 2 Drivers for ADR/SIM). The option 2342 is composed of: - special electric disconnecting switch positioned on the chassis frame - control switch of the disconnecting switch positioned in the cab - emergency switch - protected electrical connections - wirings protected with polyamide liner - ADR type-approval data plate - instructions on operation. Note that when there is option 2342, central door locking is not available. 2.19 Application of a retarder brake A supplementary retarder brake (e.g.
of a parasite current electrical or hydraulic type) can be fitted on the transmission (separate fitting), but this must be authorised by IVECO For some models the assembly is optional. The following applications for these models will have to correspond tothe originalsolution (use the cooperation of the brakes manufacturers). In the other cases the application must be done by the brake manufacturer, via his authorized workshops, in observance of points 2.3, 2.8 and 2.16 of these directives. For the correct operation, sizing of the anchorage parts, proper execution of the work, the firm authorized for the application is responsible.
The necessary technical documentation to be referred to in order to prepare the installation can be requested from IVECO, the information on the electric system of each model is given in the Workshop Manuals available from the IVECO Assistance Network (see point 2.16). When it is necessary to apply heat shields, they must be positioned using materials with suitable specifications in compliance with current standards, ensuring their effectiveness. For cooling the hydraulic retarders it is allowed to connect them with the engine cooling circuit, provided that this in no way involves exceeding the max permissible temperature of the liquid in the original system.
On the contrary provision must be made for a separ- ate cooling circuit. If it is necessary to install additional heat exchangers, their dimensions must be defined by the retarder manufacturer; their positioning must not alter the functionality of the vehicle’s original cooling system. Contact IVECO in order to optimize the application. Transporting hazardous goods ADR Base - January 2008 Print 603.93.431