Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03253:body:0:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03253
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 14187–17373

42.7.1.3.                    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
42.7.1.4.                    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.
42.7.2.                          Electrical Connections
42.7.2.1.                    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".
42.7.2.2.                    Every trailer must be equipped with an electrical conductor independent of the trailer 'Coupling', providing a return path between the electrical circuits of the trailer and that of the drawing vehicle.
42.7.3.                          Electrical installations intended for connection to a power system other than that of the drawing vehicle must be required to comply with Australian Standard 3001-1981 "Electrical Installations in Caravans and Caravan Parks".
42.8.                                EXHAUST OUTLETS
42.8.1.                          Enclosed LE vehicles, and MA, MB or MC vehicles must meet the following requirements:
42.8.1.1.                    the exhaust outlet must extend at least 40 mm beyond the furthermost outboard or rearmost joint of the floor pan which is not continuously welded or permanently sealed which could permit direct access of exhaust gases to the passenger compartment, but not beyond the perimeter of the vehicle when viewed in plan;
42.8.1.2.                    the exhaust outlet, if to the side of the vehicle, must discharge to the right hand side of the vehicle and downwards at an angle to the horizontal of not less than 15 degrees and not more than 45 degrees; and
42.8.1.3.                    the exhaust outlet, if to the rear of the vehicle must discharge at not more than 10 degrees above or 45 degrees below the horizontal.
42.8.2.                          Omnibuses (MD and ME Vehicles)
42.8.2.1.                    the exhaust outlet must be as near as practicable to the rear of the vehicle;
42.8.2.2.                    except in the case of vertical exhaust systems, the exhaust outlet must discharge rearwards or to the right of the vehicle, either horizontally or at no more than 45 degrees downwards, and must not extend beyond the perimeter of the vehicle when viewed in plan; and
42.8.2.3.                    when the exhaust outlet is vertical, it must be located behind the rearmost portion of the passenger compartment and may discharge either vertically upwards or rearwards at any angle above the horizontal.
42.8.3.                          N-Group Vehicles must meet the following requirements:
42.8.3.1.                    the exhaust outlet must be behind the rearmost seating position and at least 40 mm beyond the furthermost outboard or rearmost joint of the floorpan which is not continuously welded or permanently sealed, and must not extend beyond the