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3.9.7.5 RUB RAIL.
When specified on Type I and III bodies (see 3.15.3-19), a body rub rail, minimum 25.4 mm
(1") thick x 50.8 mm (2") wide, shall be provided that extends the full length of the right and left
sides of the lower third section of the module. The rub rail shall be firmly attached to the body.
3.9.7.6 FUEL FILL SPLASH PLATES.
The painted surface of the ambulance body shall be protected from discoloration due to spilled
fuel during refueling. Protection shall be provided by a drain in the fuel fill housing(s) or by
splash plate(s) under the fuel fill opening.
3.9.8
ENGINE HOOD.
Engine hood and cowl shall be fitted to prevent precipitation, heat, odors, and noise from
entering the interior of the cab and body. Cab compartment engine covers, on Types II and
III ambulances, shall be removable for easy access to engine and components.
3.9.9
CAB CONNECTING BELLOWS FOR TYPE I VEHICLE.
A flexible, weather-tight bellows, fabricated from EPDM, Hypalon, sheet or molded rubber,
or other durable materials that meet the temperature requirements herein and resist ozone,
sunlight, oil, fungus, and will not crack, rot or deteriorate, shall be provided between the
Type I cab and the modular body. Bellows shall be designed for proper fit and finish and be
able to absorb lateral, vertical, and torsional displacement due to body/cab movement.
Window in the cab or body shall be of the sliding type, shall be aligned, and connect with
the modular body window opening (see 3.10.2, 3.10.14 and 3.10.15) and shall conform to
requirements of the partition.
3.10
AMBULANCE BODY AND PATIENT AREA.
3.10.1 BODY ACCOMMODATIONS.
The ambulance body and patient compartment shall be sufficient in size to transport
occupants, as specified in Configuration A or B (see 3.1.5), and accommodate and store
all the stretchers, cots, and litters through the range of dimensions as specified in Table II.
There shall be space around the patients to permit a technician to administer life support
treatment to at least one patient during transit (see dimensional parameters 3.10.4).
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