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ALUMINIUM EXPLOSIVES
VAN
MOUNTING: The van is mounted on timber
longitudinals between the chassis and 178 x 54 rolled steel channel
longitudinals which are welded to the 76 x 38 steel channel cross member with
triangle steel gussets securing the cross member to the longitudes and the
longitudes to the chassis with ‘U’ bolts.
FLOOR: The floor is constructed of 2,5mm mild steel plate supported by 76 x 38mm
R.S.C. sections welded laterally over the longitudes.
FLOOR LINING: The floor is covered by 13mm hardboard and bolted down with
countersunk brass screws.
SIDES, FRONT & REAR: These are constructed of 1,2mm aluminium sheets huck
bolted to 2mm thick mild steel top hat sections spaced 500mm apart.
SIDE LINING: Sides of van are lined to a height of 1,200mm with 6mm hardboard
secured with aluminium rivets.
CORNERS: All corners are square.
ROOF: 1,0mm chromoprep sheets are huck bolted to the channel mild steel roof
sticks. The corners are square and the roof bows are radiused for water run off
approximately 500mm apart.
TAILLIGHT BOX: A full width recessed box to accommodate taillights, indicators,
chevron and reflectors.
SIDE LOADING DOORS: One pair of double doors are provided with a steel
framework. All steel protrusions are covered by aluminium strip and inside lined
with 6mm Masonite. Additional side doors are an optional extra with the longer
vans.
VENTILATORS: An adequate number of ventilators (airvac roof) are supplied.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE INSPECTOR OF EXPLOSIVES: The following are items
included for Diesel Trucks:
EXTINGUISHER: One only 9Kg ABC dry powder Centurion Fire Extinguisher fixed to
the floor in cab.
FLAGS: Four red flags with poles and brackets mounted on the four corners of the
van.
CUT OUT SWITCH: One four pole Bosch 0341003004 electric cut out switch mounted
in the cab.
DOCUMENT POUCH: One document pouch mounted on the cab door.
OPTIONAL EXTRA: Re-routing of the exhaust to the front of the wheels will be
undertaken by ourselves.
INSPECTION : If at the insistence of the Inspector of Explosives, inspection of
the vehicle is required, this will be arranged. Otherwise the necessary forms
will be completed by ourselves.
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