Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00958:front:0:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00958
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 9032–12318

width must not be more than 600 mm from the ground;
8.1.2.                              the bumper contact surface is located not more than 600 mm forward of the rear of the vehicle;
8.1.3.                              the ends of the bumper extend to within 300 mm of each side of the vehicle, unless the rearmost point of the tyres is within 600 mm of the 'Rear End' of the vehicle, in which case the tyres must be considered as meeting the requirements over their width;
8.1.4.                              the member which is, or directly supports, the bumper contact surface is of material having no less strength than steel tubing of 100 mm outside diameter and 8 mm wall thickness; and
8.1.5.                              the structure supporting the member referred to in clause 8.1.4 can transmit no less force than that member can sustain, and provides a continuous force path to vehicle members of a strength consistent with the forces to be sustained.
8.2.                                    Clause 8.1 does not apply to 'Semi-trailers' so constructed that:
8.2.1.                              cargo access doors, tailgates or other such structures when closed afford comparable protection; or
8.2.2.                              a vertical plane tangential to the rearmost surface of the rear tyres is 155 mm or less from a parallel vertical plane containing the 'Rear End' of the 'Semi-trailer'.
9.                                          ELECTRICAL WIRING, CONNECTIONS & INSTALLATIONS
9.1.                                    The wiring of electrical equipment other than the high tension ignition wiring must:
9.1.1.                              be supported at intervals of not more than 600 mm, except that this requirement must not apply in the case of any 'Pole-type Trailer' which is so constructed that the length of the pole forward of the trailer frame can be adjusted;
9.1.2.                              be insulated at joints;
9.1.3.                              be located in such a position that it cannot become overheated, cannot contact moving parts, nor constitute a fire hazard owing to its proximity to the fuel system; and
9.1.4.                              be protected from chafing.  The edge of all holes in metal through which the wiring passes must be rolled or bushed with a grommet of rubber or other equivalent insulating material.
9.2.                                    Electrical Connections
9.2.1.                              Except for motor vehicles over 3.5 tonnes 'GVM' and trailers over 3.5 tonnes 'ATM', the electrical connectors between motor vehicles and trailers, for the purpose of operating the prescribed vehicle lighting and signalling must comply with Australian Standard 2513 – 1982 "Electrical Connections for Trailer Vehicles".  Motor vehicles over 3.5 tonnes 'GVM' and trailers over 3.5 tonnes 'ATM' may use electrical connectors complying with International Standards Organisation ISO 1185 – 1997 or Society of Automotive Engineers SAE J 560 – 1998 standards for electrical connectors between towing vehicles and trailers as alternative standards.

TABLE 1.1 CIRCUITS AND IDENTIFICATION

12-pin connector   7-pin connector                               Contact No.   Circuit                          Circuit conductor