Fire Shield; Gap Between Cab Rear End And Body - Hino Motors 300 Series Mounting Manual

2. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

FIRE SHIELD

1) Gap Between Cab Rear End and Body

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When a flat bed or similar body has been mounted, a fire
shield should be fitted across the gap between the cab rear
end and the front end of the load platform frame to prevent fires
that may be caused by flammable materials
falling off from the load platform onto the exhaust pipe (see
figure below).
A fire shield is not necessary if the body is fitted with a sheet
carrier attached directly to the top of the front guard.
A fire shield is also not necessary for such bodies as dump
trucks, mixers, tankers, and aluminum vans, where there is no
danger of flammable materials falling off.
[NOTE] When you mount the fire shield, use bolts, etc., that
can be taken out to allow for replacement of the
chassis parts which are located at the rear part of cab.
• For approximately 50 mm from the front
edge of fire shield (the cab side), use
rubber to match the shape of the fire
shield to that of the cab rear end such
as rear arch cover.
• You may also install the fire shield so
that it covers only the exhaust pipe.
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