Mitsubishi Canter (FE, FG). Manual — part 5

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2 General

2.6 Recycling of components

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2.6 Recycling of components

Materials with risk potential, such as halogen addi-
tives, heavy metals, asbestos, CFCs and CHCs, are to
be avoided.

• It is preferable to use materials which permit

recycling and closed material cycles.

• Materials and production processes are to be

selected such that only low quantities of waste are
generated during production and that this waste
can be easily recycled.

• Plastics are to be used only where they provide

advantages in terms of cost, function or weight.

• In the case of plastics, and composite materials in

particular, only compatible substances within one
material family are to be used.

• For components which are relevant to recycling,

the number of different types of plastics used must
be kept to a minimum.

• It must be assessed whether a component can be

made from recycled material or with recycled
elements.

• It must be ensured that components can be

dismantled easily for recycling, e.g. by snap
connections or predetermined breaking points.
These components should generally be easily
accessible and should permit the use of standard
tools.

• Service products must be capable of being

removed simply and in an environmentally
responsible manner by means of drain plugs, etc.

• Wherever possible, components should not be

painted or coated; colored plastic parts are to be
used instead.

• Components in areas at risk from accidents must

be designed in such a way that they are damage-
tolerant, repairable and easy to replace.

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Environmental note

When planning attachments, bodies, equipment
and modifications, the following principles for
environ-mentally-compatible design and material
selection shall be taken into account.

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2 General

2.7 Quality system

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2.7 Quality system

World-wide competition, increased quality standards
demanded by the customer from the product as a
whole, national and international product liability laws,
new organizational forms and rising cost pressures
make efficient quality assurance systems a necessity
in all sectors of the automotive industry.

For the reasons described above, MITSUBISHI FUSO
TRUCK & BUS CORPORATION urgently advises body
and equipment manufacturers to set up a quality
management system with the following minimum
requirements:

• Does the quality management system clearly

define responsibility and authority?

• Is there a description of processes/workflows?
• Are the contracts checked/is the feasibility of

construction checked?

• Are product checks on the basis of specified

instructions carried out?

• What provisions are made for the handling of faulty

products?

• Are the inspection results documented and

archived?

• Do all employees concerned have currently valid

proof of the qualification required?

• Is the test equipment systematically monitored?
• Is there a system for labeling materials/parts?
• Are quality assurance measures carried out at

suppliers?

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3.1 Selecting the chassis

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3.1 Selecting the chassis

In order to ensure safe operation of the vehicle, it is
essential to choose the chassis and equipment
carefully in accordance with the intended use.

Along with the selection of the correct vehicle version,
the required series and special equipment such as

• Wheelbase
• Engine/gearbox
• Power take-offs
• Axle ratio
• Position of the center of gravity
• Legal registration requirements

(e.g. underride guard)

• Permissible and technical gross vehicle and axle

weights

should be taken into consideration and be appropriate
for the intended use.

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When planning attachments, bodies, equipment or
modification work, the selected vehicle must be
checked to verify whether it fulfills the necessary
requirements.

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Observe the Model. The axle weight designation or
the load capacity of the tires has only limited
relevance to the gross weight of the vehicle.

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The non-availability of a vehicle version may be an
indication that the vehicle is not suitable for the
intended application.

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3 Planning of bodies

3.2 Vehicle modifications

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3.2 Vehicle modifications

The vehicles must still comply with federal, state, and
local regulations and codes after modifications have
been carried out.

The body or equipment manufacturer must apply an
Intermediate or Final Stage Manufacturer's Label and
inform the officially recognized approval authority or
inspector of any modifications to the chassis when the
vehicle is inspected.

Following all work on the brake system, i.e. even if
merely disassembling parts, a complete check
(operation, effectiveness and visibility) of the entire
brake system must be performed.

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Risk of accident

Do not carry out any modifications to major
assemblies (steering, brake system etc.). Any
modifications to the steering and the brake system
may result in these systems malfunctioning and
ultimately failing. The driver could lose control of
the vehicle and cause an accident.

Alterations to the basic vehicle are permitted only
within the framework of the procedures described
in this body/equipment mounting directive.