JCB — JCB Compact Excavator Manual (EN)

About the Product Product and Component Identification Table 2. Explanation of the engine identification number Operator Protective Structure WARNING Modified and wrongly repaired ROPS, TOPS and FOGS are dangerous. Do not modify the TOPS. Do not attempt to repair the ROPS, TOPS and FOGS. If the ROPS, TOPS and FOGS has been in an accident, do not use the machine until the structure has been examined and repaired. This must be done by a qualified person. For assistance, contact your JCB dealer. Failure to take precautions could result in death or injury to the operator. WARNING Machines with a ROPS, FOPS,FOGS or TOPS are equipped with a seat belt.

The ROPS, FOPS,FOGS or TOPS is designed to give you protection in an accident. If you do not wear the seat belt you could be thrown off the machine and crushed. You must wear a seat belt when using the machine. Fasten the seat belt before starting the engine. Machines built to the ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) and TOPS (Tip-Over Protective Structure) standards have an identification label attached to the cab/canopy. A bolt on FOGS (Falling Object Guard System) is available which also carries a certified label. This label certifies the cab to the FOGS standard. Figure 6.

A ROPS and TOPS identification label B FOGS certified label When a machine is used in an application with the risk of falling objects, the machine must be equipped with the optional FOGS. The FOGS is compliant to ISO10262 level 1 and is intended for protection from small objects, for example small rocks, small debris and other small objects encountered in operations such as highway maintenance, landscaping and other construction site services. 11 9821/6100-4 11 Digit Description 1 to 2 Engine type. For example, GJ = Naturally aspirated. 3 Country of manufacture. For example, U = United Kingdom. 4 to 8 Build number. 9 to 14 Engine serial number. 15 Year of manufacture.