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E-550 SUPER DUTY CUTAWAY
INFORMATION
The following recommendations are intended to
assist in the design of seats and seat belt systems
capable of meeting the requirements of the F/CMVSS
207, 208, 209 and 210 except for front seating
positions for vehicles having a GVWR of 3855 kg
[8500 lb] or less, and an Unloaded Vehicle Weight of
2495 kg [5500 lb] or less.These recommendations
are based on testing and analyses performed by Ford
Motor Company.
Ford cautions subsequent stage manufacturers to
note the definition of "Designated Seating Positions"
on page 26 of the "2001 Body Builder Book". If a
position can reasonably be used by a 5th percentile
adult female for seating and the overall seat
configuration and vehicle design make it likely that the
position will be used by an occupant while the vehicle
is in motion, then the position must be considered to
be a "Designated Seating Position" for determination
of compliance to U.S. and Canadian motor vehicle
safety standards.
Seat and seat belt systems may take many forms; this
list of recommendations cannot cover all possibilities.
Strict adherence to these suggestions will not ensure
that systems will comply with F/CMVSS 207, 208, 209
and 210. Responsibility for determining compliance to
appropriate F/CMVSS regulations is that of the final
stage
manufacturer.
Accordingly,
Ford
Motor
Company makes no representation as to the
appropriateness of any particular recommendation in
its specific application of a particular design or act of
intermediate or final stage manufacture.
To confidently verify compliance with F/CMVSS 207,
208, 209 and 210, the testing of representative
systems to applicable F/CMVSS 207, 208, 209 and
210
procedures
is
recommended.
Questions
regarding compliance with F/CMVSS regulations
should be directed to your legal counsel, the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or Transport
Canada.
E-550 SUPER DUTY CUTAWAY
OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEMS
SEAT RESTRAINT SYSTEM
SEAT SYSTEMS
1. For Incomplete E-Series Vans and Cutaways with
a GVWR over 3855 kg (8500 lb) purchased with
the front seat delete option, Ford strongly
recommends following the practices specified in
the compliance representations for F/CMVSS 208
that apply to Incomplete E-Series Vans with a
GVWR of 3855 kg (8500 lb) or less and
completed units Unloaded Vehicle Weight of 2495
kg (5500 lb) or less that are purchased without
front seats.
2 Any additional seats and seat anchorages
installed by subsequent stage manufacturers
must meet F/CMVSS 207 requirements and
specifications.
3. Do not modify or alter Ford furnished seating or
occupant restraint system. When utilizing the
Ford seat delete package, care must be taken to
insure proper function of the seat adjustment
latching mechanism, electrical wiring and seat
belt buckle pretensioner. Refer to Bulletin Q-48 for
wire routing.
4. If the seat or seat belt components are temporarily
removed for any reason, they must be reinstalled
in
accordance
with
the
instructions
and
specifications found on the following pages for
E-Series or the applicable Ford Truck Shop
Manual.
5. Seating systems that include the attachment of
lap belt or shoulder belt assemblies should also
consider the requirements of F/CMVSS 210 as
part of the seating system.
6. Seating system components should be free of
sharp edges to prevent damage to seat belt
systems when the belts could potentially contact
the seating system components.
7. Seats should be mounted with appropriate
fasteners in the mounting holes provided, since
these holes are located to utilize floor pan
structural
reinforcements.
(See
figures
on
following pages.)
8. If additional holes are required for any reason,
their locations should be carefully selected so that
the structural integrity of the floor pan will not be
compromised and to prevent damage to other
components located below the floor.
9. Seating systems should be designed to be
compatible with the seat belt systems, so as to
permit proper adjustment, allow for occupant
movement and provide convenient accessibility of
the restraint system buckle release.
10. Seats not designated for occupancy while the
vehicle is in motion must be conspicuously
labeled as such.
LAP AND SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS
1. The front seats are equipped with a pyrotechnic
buckle pretensioner. The buckle pretensioner
reduces slack in the lap and shoulder safety belt
by pulling the buckle downward. The buckle
pretensioners and air bags operate on the same
sensors and will function simultaneously.
2. Additional lap and shoulder belt assemblies,
including retractors and hardware, must comply
with the requirements of F/CMVSS 208 and 209.
3. Additional
lap
and
shoulder
belt
system
anchorages must comply with the requirements of
F/CMVSS 210.
4. Lap and shoulder belt systems that are attached
to seat frame or base may affect compliance of
the seating system with the requirements of
F/CMVSS 207.
5. Ford lap and shoulder belts, retractors and
attaching hardware should not be altered or
modified in any way. The reinstallation of these
components should follow the instructions and
specifications on the following pages, or those in
the appropriate Ford Truck Shop Manual .
6. Lap and shoulder belt assemblies should be
compatible
with
the
seat
systems
and
anchorages so that lap belts will be properly
positioned about the occupant's pelvis to provide
proper adjustment and fit. The buckle and buckle
release are properly located with respect to the
occupant and must comply with the requirements
of F/CMVSS 208.
7. Seat belt warning system activation/deactivation,
where applicable, should be provided by the lap
and shoulder belt assembly.
WARNING:
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER,
AIRBAGS AND ELECTRONIC SENSOR MODULE
ARE BAR CODED WITH A UNIQUE SERIAL
NUMBER WHICH IS MATCHED TO THE VEHICLE
VIN. TO MAINTAIN THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, THE COMPLETED
VEHICLE MUST CONTAIN THE SAME SEAT BELT
BUCKLE PRETENSIONER, AIR BAGS AND
ELECTRONIC SENSOR MODULE THAT WERE
INSTALLED
BY
FORD
MOTOR
COMPANY.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.
OCCUPANT PROTECTION ZONE AND OVERHEAD
CONSOLE
For vehicles completed with an Unloaded Vehicle
Weight (UVW) greater than 2495 kg [5500 lb], Ford
strongly recommends following the practices in the
compliance representations for F/CMVSS 208 regarding
overhead
console
specifications
that
apply
to
Incomplete E-Series Vans with a GVWR of 3856 kg
[8500 lb] or less and completed units have an Unloaded
Vehicle Weight of 2495 kg [5500 lb] or less. (Refer to
the Incomplete Vehicle Manual for these compliance
representations.)
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