TM-5-3805-254-14-P-1

TRUCK, DUMP, 20 TON, 6X4, ON-OFF HIGHWAY 71,000 GVW, IHC MODEL F-5070 (CCE)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT AND DEPOT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS INFORMATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS)

AUGUST 1980

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RP-403

PLACEMENT OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Scope

The purpose of this recommended practice Is to

.establish guidelines for the vehicle manufacturer to

determine a satisfactory location for the placement of

safety equipment in each one of their model truck cabs

Safety Equipment

Safety equipment is defined as that equipment,

(tire extinguisher and warning triangles) meeting BMCS

standards.

1

The amount of space required shall be determined

by the size of the largest three-triangle package

commercially available, and a 10 bc fire extinguisher.

2

Fire extinguishers must be located within arm's

reach of the driver when he is seated in a belted

position.

(If a common location can be established to

satisfy the foregoing recommendation, it is also desir

able to have the fire extinguisher within reach of a man

standing on the ground.)

3.

The subject safety equipment shall In no way

Interfere with other equipment or controls in the cab or

with the operation of the vehicle.

4.

The location of the fire extinguisher and warning

triangles should be no higher than the driver's waist

when seated or 15 Inches above the H point.

5.

The designated attachment point for each piece of

safety equipment must have sufficient strength to

prevent cab damage.

6.

The designated area for each safety item must be

indicated by the manufacturer In the operator's manual

so that safety equipment can be mounted at a later date

by the operator and its placement will comply with all the

above guidelines.

7.

Mounting bracketry should be heavy duty to

adequately

support

the

safety

equipment throughout

the life of the vehicle.

April 1975

RP 403

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