Racking Systems - Ford TRANSIT 2016.75 Mounting Manual

5.3 Racking Systems

5.3.1 Racking Systems
For attaching a racking system it is recommended
to use the marked areas shown in figure E176000.
NOTE: Upper fixing locations are not structural
and take a 30kg maximum load only.
• Frames should be rigid, self-supporting and
bolted through the floor, use reinforcements
on the underfloor.
• It is not recommended to drill through the floor
in combination with plastic load floor liners.
• For alternatively fixing through the floor to the
side members refer to Frame and Body
Mounting section of this manual, Figure
E176203 Frame Drilling and Tube Reinforcing.
Refer to: 5.15 Frame and Body Mounting (page
281).
• Load compartment tie downs can also be used
for additional fixing locations.
Refer to: 5.4 (page 258).
• Ensure proper sealing against ingress of water,
salt, dust, after cutting or drilling the body. Use
Ford approved sealing and finishing material,
and underbody corrosion protection.
• To minimize stress in body side upper area
additional cross brace roof bows are to be
used.
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• If linings are planned for the inside of the load
area. All racking through bolts must be
designed to be accessible through the lining to
the body structure with spreader plate.
• No load bearing fixing to the lining only.
• For increased crash performance the racking
system should be designed with diagonal
reinforcements.
• Vehicle should be equipped with Ford standard
option bulkhead to give best protection to
driver and front passengers.
• Preferably, there should be a rack each side to
balance the vehicle load.
For designing glass carrying rack on body side
outer, construct internal structure and bolt
through the body side to the internal structure,
using the recommended fixing locations, see
figures E176000 and E176512, or load
compartment tie downs.
Refer to: 5.4 (page 258).
For additional information
Refer to: 5.14 Corrosion Prevention (page 280).
For additional information on Precautionary/No
Drill Zones
Refer to: 4.1 Wiring Installation and Routing Guides
(page 85).
Refer to: 5.1 Body (page 227).
Refer to: 5.6 Body Closures (page 261).
Date of Publication: 03/2018
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