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automatically to petrol operation. Only then is it
allowed to drive the vehicle into the workshop
or service area.
• If possible do not allow any liquefied gas (LPG)
to escape.
• The ambient temperatures must not exceed
40°C. For this reason the LPG and CNG fuel
tanks must be removed on vehicles with LPG
or CNG operation before using a drying oven
to dry the paint where the temperature exceeds
40°C.
Avoid situations in which fuel from an LPG or CNG
fuel tank can escape. These situations include:
• Extremely hot ambient temperatures.
• Parking near a heating device.
• Raising the vehicle near a ceiling heater.
Refrigerated conversion vehicles
Apart from the special materials used in building
the structure of the refrigerated compartment, such
vehicles have special energy and refrigeration
systems which require special handling during
repair.
CAUTIONS:
Danger of injury. Work on the 230<SP>volt
system of the refrigeration equipment must
only be carried out by trained specialist
personnel.
The refrigeration system is filled with
refrigerant R134a. This can cause frostbite
if it contacts the skin. Pay attention to the
corresponding warning notices and
instructions in the chapter Air Conditioning
Systems.
NOTE: Work on the refrigerant circuit may only be
performed by persons who have a relevant
certificate of competence.
Vehicles with a refrigerated compartment are often
used to transport foodstuffs. For this reason,
additional hygiene regulations must be complied
with during repair work.
Aluminum and plastic are used to construct the
two different types of compartment found on
refrigerated vehicles.
The aluminum conversion is a very stable and
technically perfect variant. However, against this
the relatively high production costs and a lower
payload must be taken into account, because of
the weight of the aluminum conversion itself.
NOTE: Basic and in-depth training is offered on
the following topics. You will find an overview of
the complete range listed in the Training brochure
published by the Ford Service Organization.
The plastic conversion has developed into a light,
clean and economical alternative because of
constant further development of materials and
working techniques.
NOTE: The material combinations, the
workmanship and the working methods must
comply with the current food hygiene regulations.
For this reason, service and repair work on the
refrigerated conversion may only be performed by
authorized and specially trained technicians.
Refrigerated compartment constructions are often
made using both materials. The floor pan is made
of structured, slip-proof aluminum panels and the
wall and ceiling cladding is made of smooth
surfaced plastic elements.
CAUTION: PUR hard foam is flammable. If
PUR hard foam is overheated, it will burn
on its own with a brilliant yellowish flame.
It produces unpleasant choking and toxic
fumes. Special measures must be taken
when welding the vehicle body.
Polyurethane wall and ceiling elements are
manufactured using a sandwich principle. An
insulating polyurethane core is coated with food
grade ABS plastic on one side.
PUR hard foam does not decompose, is rot
resistant and is odorless. These properties make
it suitable for use as insulation.
Because of its closed cell structure, water uptake
by PUR hard foam is for the most part only a
problem at edges. Cut edges or other mechanically
worked surfaces must however be sealed with the
greatest care.
The conversion to a refrigerated vehicle is
performed as made-to-order production. The large
surfaces of the wall and ceiling cladding can be
changed and are particularly easy to repair.
If access to the back of a body panel section is
needed because of body straightening work, in
some circumstances it is cheaper to perform a
cut-out repair instead of removing an element.
The repair process is fully described in the Student
Information booklet Refrigeration System
Technology, Transit 2000.5 Freshline.
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