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Annex III to Directive 91/226/EEC is amended as follows: (a) points 0.1 and 0.2 are replaced by the following: ‘SCOPE 0.1. Category N and O vehicles, with the exception of off-road vehicles as defined in Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC, shall be constructed and/or fitted with spray suppression systems in such a way as to meet the requirements laid down in this Annex. In case of chassis/cab vehicles, these requirements may only be applied to the wheels covered by the cab. For vehicles of category N1 and N2 with a permissible maximum laden mass not exceeding 7,5 tonnes, the requirements of Directive 78/549/EEC (3) may be applied as alternative to the requirements of this Directive at the request of the manufacturer. 0.2. The requirements of this Annex relating to spray-suppression devices, as defined in point 4 of Annex I, are not mandatory for categories N, O1 and O2 vehicles with a permissible maximum laden mass not exceeding 7,5 tonnes, chassis/cab vehicles, unbodied vehicles or vehicles on which the presence of spray-suppression devices would be incompatible with their use. However, if such devices are fitted to those vehicles, they must conform to the requirements of this Directive. (b) point 4 is replaced by the following: ‘4. Position of outer valance The distance “c” between the longitudinal plane tangential to the outer tyre wall, apart from any tyre bulge near the ground, and the inner edge of the valance must not exceed 100 mm (Figures 1a and 1b of Annex V).’; (c) points 4.1 and 4.2 are deleted; (d) point 7.1.1 is replaced by the following: ‘7.1.1. The mudguards must cover the zone immediately above, ahead and behind the tyre or tyres in the following manner: (a) in the case of a single or multiple axle, the forward edge (C) must extend forwards to reach a line O-Z where θ (theta) is no more than 45° above the horizontal. The rearmost edge (Figure 2 of Annex V) must extend downwards in such a way as not to be more than 100 mm above a horizontal line passing through the centre of the wheel; (b) in the case of multiple axles the angle θ relates only to the foremost axle and the requirement relating to the height of the rearmost edge applies only to the rearmost axle; (c) the mudguard must possess a total width “q” (Figure 1a of Annex V) at least adequate to cover the width of the tyre “b” or the entire width of two tyres “t” in the case of twin wheels, account being taken of the extremes for the tyre/wheel unit specified by the manufacturer. Dimensions “b” and “t” shall be measured at hub height, excluding any markings, ribs, protective bands, etc., on the tyre walls.’; (e) point 7.1.3 is replaced by the following: ‘7.1.3. If the mudguards are made up of several components, when fitted, they must not incorporate any aperture enabling spray to exit while the vehicle is in motion. This requirement is deemed to be met if, when the vehicle is either laden or unladen, any radial jet running outwards from the wheel centre over the entire width of the tyre running surface and within the range covered by the mudguard always strikes against a part of the spray suppression system.’; (f) points 7.2.1, 7.2.2 and 7.2.3 are replaced by the following: ‘7.2.1. In the case of single axles, the lower edge of the outer valance may not be situated beyond the following distances and radii, as measured from the centre of the wheel, except at the lowest extremities that may be rounded (Figure 2 of Annex V). Air suspension: (a) Axles fitted with steered wheels or self-steering wheels: From the front edge (towards the front of the vehicle) (tip C) To the rear edge (towards the rear of the vehicle) (tip A) Rv ≤ 1,5 R (b) Axles fitted with non-steered wheels: From the front edge (tip C) To the rear edge (tip A) Rv ≤ 1,25 R Mechanical suspension (a) general case } Rv ≤ 1,8 R (b) non-steered wheels for vehicles with a technically permissible laden mass more than 7,5 t } Rv ≤ 1,5 R where R is the radius of the tyre fitted to the vehicle, and Rv the distance, expressed as a radius, at which the lower edge of the outer valance is situated. 7.2.2. In the case of multiple axles the requirements laid down in point 7.2.1 do not apply between the vertical transversal planes passing through the centre of the first and the last axles where the outer valance may be straight in order to ensure the continuity of the spray suppression system. (Figure 4 of Annex V). 7.2.3. The distance between the uppermost and the lowermost points of the spray suppression system (mudguard and outer valance) measured in any cross section perpendicular to the mudguard (see figures 1b and 2 in Annex V) must extend to not less than 45 mm at all points behind a vertical line passing through the centre of the wheel or the first wheel in the case of multiple axles. This dimension may be gradually reduced in front of this line.’; (g) the following points 7.2.5 and 7.2.6 are inserted: ‘7.2.5. The requirements of points 7.2.3 and 7.2.4 may not be respected locally when the valance is composed by different elements with relative movement. 7.2.6. Tractors for semi-trailers with a low chassis (defined in point 6.20 of standard ISO 612 of 1978), namely those which may have a coupling pin height in relation to the ground equal to or less than 1 100 mm, may be designed in such a way as to be exempted from the requirements of points 7.1.1.a, 7.1.3 and 7.2.4. In this regard, mudguards and valances may not cover the area immediately above the tyres of the rear axles, when these tractors are coupled to a semi-trailer, in order to avoid the spray-suppression system being destroyed. However, the mudguards and valances of these vehicles must conform to the requirements of the above points, in sectors more than 60° from the vertical line passing through the centre of the wheel, in front and behind these tyres. Those vehicles must therefore be designed in such a way as to meet the requirements set out in the first paragraph when they are operated without a semi-trailer. In order to be able to meet those requirements, mudguards and valances may, for example, comprise a removable part.’; (h) point 7.3.1 is replaced by the following: ‘7.3.1. The width of the flap must fulfil the requirement for “q” in point 7.1.1(c), except where the flap is within the mudguards, in which case it must be at least equal in width to the tread of the tyre. The width of the part of the rain flaps positioned beneath the mudguard must satisfy the condition laid down in this paragraph with a tolerance of 10 mm at each side.’; (i) point 7.3.3 is replaced by the following: ‘7.3.3. The maximum height of the bottom edge must not exceed 200 mm (Figure 3 of Annex V). This distance is increased to 300 mm in the case of the last axle where the radial distance of the lower edge of the outer valancing, Rv, does not exceed the dimensions of the radius of the tyres fitted to the wheels on that axle. The maximum height of the bottom edge of the rain flap in relation to the ground, may be raised to 300 mm if the manufacturer deems it technically appropriate with regard to the suspension characteristics.’; (j) in point 7.3.5, the reference to ‘Figure 4b’ is replaced by a reference to ‘Figure 4 of Annex V’; (k) point 9.3.2.1 is replaced by the following: ‘9.3.2.1. The lower edge of the spray-suppression device must be not more than 200 mm from the ground. The maximum height of the bottom edge of the rain flap in relation to the ground, may be raised to 300 mm if the manufacturer deems it technically appropriate with regard to the suspension characteristics.’; (l) the following point 10 is added: ‘10. In the case of multiple axles, the spray-suppression system of one axle, which is not the furthest back, may not need to cover the entire width of the tread of the tyre when there is, locally, the possibility of interference between the spray-suppression system and the structure of the axles or of the suspension or of the undercarriage.’; (m) the Appendix is deleted; (n) the following Appendices 1 and 2 are added: ‘ Appendix 1 INFORMATION DOCUMENT No … RELATING TO EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE WITH RESPECT TO THE FITTING OF SPRAY-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS (DIRECTIVE 91/226/EEC, AS LAST AMENDED BY DIRECTIVE 2010/19/EU) (4) (For the Explanatory notes please refer to Annex I to Directive 2007/46/EC) The following information, if applicable, must be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings must be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, must show sufficient detail. If the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls, information concerning their performance must be supplied. 0. GENERAL 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): 0.2. Type: 0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available): 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle (b) 0.3.1. Location of that marking: 0.4. Category of vehicle (c): 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer: 0.8. Address(es) of assembly plant(s): 1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE 1.1. Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: 1.3. Number of axles and wheels: 1.3.1. Number and position of axles with twin wheels: 1.3.2. Number and position of steered axles 2. MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (f) (g) (in kg and mm) (Refer to drawing where applicable) 2.1. Wheelbase(s) (fully loaded) (g) (l): 2.6. Mass in running order (maximum and minimum for each variant) Mass of the vehicle with bodywork and, in the case of a towing vehicle of category other than M1, with coupling device, if fitted by manufacturer, in running order, or mass of the chassis or chassis with cab, without bodywork and/or coupling device if the manufacturer does not fit the bodywork and/or coupling device (including liquids, tools, spare wheel, if fitted, and driver and, for buses and coaches, a crew member if there is a crew seat in the vehicle) (h) (maximum and minimum for each variant): 2.6.1. Distribution of this mass among the axles and, in the case of a semi-trailer or centre-axle trailer, load on the coupling point (maximum and minimum for each variant): 2.8. Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (i) (3): 9. BODYWORK 9.20. Spray-suppression system 9.20.0. Presence: yes/no/incomplete (1) 9.20.1. Brief description of the vehicle with regard to its spray-suppression system and the constituent components: 9.20.2. Detailed drawings of the spray-suppression system and its position on the vehicle showing the dimensions specified in the Figures in Annex V to Directive 91/226/EEC and taking account of the extremes of tyre/wheel combinations: 9.20.3. Approval number(s) of spray-suppression device(s), if available: Date, File Appendix 2 Addendum TO EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE No … CONCERNING THE TYPE APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE WITH REGARD TO DIRECTIVE 91/226/EEC AS LAST AMENDED BY DIRECTIVE 2010/19/EU 1. Additional information 1.1. Characteristics of the spray-suppression devices (type, brief description, trade mark or name, component type-approval number(s): 5. Remarks (if any):