Add-on frame components

4.11.1 Rear underride guard

TGA-chassis are factory-tted with MAN rear underride guards of different variants.

The corresponding variant to be fitted is decided by MAN in accordance with the following parameters (see Table 17): wheel formula, overall height, suspension type and wheelbase in combination with the works body (swap body ttings). MAN underride guards are approved in accordance with Directive 70/221/EEC, as last amended by 2006/20/EU.

Table 17: Underride guard variants (see Fig. 40 for and explanation of the values)

Underride guards fitted by MAN Version w x Y Z α 81.41660-8176 C2WB 191 mm max. 348 mm 340 mm max. 550 mm 56,3° 81.41660-8177 C1 199 mm max. 332 mm 432 mm max. 550 mm 33,8° 81.41660-8178 C2 291 mm max. 348 mm 340 mm max. 550 mm 56,3° 81.41660-8180 B1 249 mm max. 318 mm 507 mm max. 550 mm 33,8° 81.41660-8181 B2 366 mm max. 339 mm 391 mm max. 550 mm 56,3° 81.41660-8183 A1 277 mm max. 305 mm 549 mm max. 550 mm 33,8° 81.41660-8184 A2 408 mm max. 330 mm 418 mm max. 550 mm 56,3°

The bodybuilder must check that statutory regulations are complied with and ensure that these requirements are adhered to because the dimensions are dependent on the body and can only be determined when the vehicle, including the body, has been completed.

Fig. 40: Dimensional specifications for underride guard ESC-522

The following dimensions must be observed:

w = horizontal distance from frame end to rear edge of the underride guard. y = vertical distance from frame lower edge to lower edge of the underride guard.

x = maximum permissible horizontal distance from the rear edge of the underride guard to the rear edge of the body.

z = vertical distance from the lower edge of the underride guard to the road surface for an unladen vehicle, maximum permissible in accordance with

Directive 70/221/EEC is 550 mm.

α = angle α depends upon the requirements for dimensions w and y.

Depending upon the chassis variant, a folding underride guard from Ringfeder VBG is available as optional equipment

for vehicles tted with a MAN low coupling system. Alternatively, a folding underride guard for construction site vehicles is available from Meiller. Underride guard systems may never be modified (e.g. by welding or modifying the tube or angle α) because this will invalidate the certication/type approval. This also applies to vehicles with a factory fitted body! If rear underride guards are retrofitted or refitted, e.g. after shortening the frame, the bodybuilder/modifier is responsible for tting a rear underride guard in accordance with the regulations.

The following points must then be observed:

• For the bolted connections between the bracket and frame it is imperative that MAN Verbus-Ripp bolts with shaft are used (MAN 06.02813-4915, M14x1.5 10.9), tightening torque 200 Nm on the nut side (see Fig. 41).

• At the lower bolted connections of the underride guard the bolts must be tightened with a torque of 330 Nm. (See Fig. 42). • Angle α of the underride guard may not be modified at a later time, otherwise the certication will become void.

• If it becomes necessary to insert spacers at the lower bolted connections, for instance in order to mount a rear loading crane, then the certication/type approval will become void. Any modifications must be certified by an officially approved inspector (e.g. an officially recognised expert in Germany).

Table 41: Bolted connection underride guard ESC-523 Table 42: Lower bolted connection underride guard bracket ESC-524

4.11.2 FUP - front underride protection

Motor vehicles used for the transport of goods that have at least four wheels and a maximum permissible mass of over 3.5t must be fitted with front underride protection that is approved in accordance with Directive 2000/40/EC. This shall not apply to:

• off-road vehicles, and

TGA vehicles that do not meet the criteria for an off-road vehicle are fitted with FUP that complies with the requirements of Directive 2000/40/EC. Do not modify these underride protection devices (e.g. by modifying welded seams, drill holes, brackets) because this will

invalidate the certification/design approval! TGA all-wheel-drive vehicles (with wheel formulae 4x4, 6x6, 6x6-4, 8x6 and 8x8) and TGA vehicles that fulfil the so-called “off road criteria” can be approved as off-road vehicles and are therefore not fitted with front underride protection at the factory. Ensure therefore, that the criteria for approval as an off-road vehicle is complied with.

The criteria are:

• At least 50% of the wheels are driven • A differential lock or ASR is fitted

• Gradeability of the individual vehicle ≥ 25% • Plus at least 4 of the following requirements: - Approach anglel ≥ 25°

- Departure angle ≥ 25° - Ramp angle ≥ 25°

- Ground clearance beneath the front axles at least 250 mm - Ground clearance beneath the rear axles at least 250 mm - Ground clearance beneath the axles at least 300 mm

If it is not possible to locate bodies and ancillaries (e.g. outriggers, tool boxes) such that the above stated criteria are not violated then the vehicle must be retrofitted with front underride protection that is available from the MAN spare parts organisation.

Responsibility for this lies with the body builder. MAN is not liable for any costs arising from the retrofitting of front underride protection to vehicles that were delivered as off-road vehicles.

4.11.3 Sideguards

Trucks, tractor units and their trailers with a permissible gross weight of > 3.5 t must be fitted with sideguards (= SSV). Exceptions applicable to the truck sector are as follows:

• Vehicles that are not yet completed (chassis being delivered) • Tractor units (not semitrailers)

• Vehicles built for special purposes that are incompatible with the fitting of sideguards.

Neither vehicles intended for combined transport nor off-road vehicles are exempt from the requirement for sideguards.

For MAN chassis it is possible to obtain sideguards ex-works. If the body manufacturer is to retrofit sideguards to the chassis, then profile sections, profile supports and installation parts are available from MAN in a variety of designs.

If it is necessary for the body builder to modify the original MAN sideguard profile then the relationship between the span “I” and projection “a” apply as illustrated in the following diagram in accordance with Fig. 44. If, according to expert opinion, the permitted dimensions are exceeded then the body builder must arrange for strength testing to be carried out. The illustrations are only intended to clarify the dimensions for which the MAN sideguard strength requirements are met.

Fig. 43: TGA sideguards ESC-260

The company installing the sideguards is responsible for compliance with legal regulations.

It is not permissible to attach brake, air or hydraulic pipes to the sideguards; there may be no sharp edges or burrs; the rounding-off radius for all parts cut to size by the bodybuilder must be at least 2.5 mm; rounded bolts and rivets may project by a maximum of 10 mm.

If the vehicle is tted with different tyres or different springs, the height of the guards must be checked and, if necessary, corrected.