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the symbol prescribed in paragraph 15.4.1. need not be repeated; in such a case the Regulation and approval numbers and the additional symbols of all the Regulations under which approval has been granted in the country which has granted approval under this Regulation shall be placed in vertical columns to the right of the symbol prescribed in paragraph 15.4.1.
15.6. The approval mark shall be clearly legible and be indelible.
15.7. The approval mark shall be placed close to or on the vehicle data plate affixed by the manufacturer.
15.8. Annex 4 to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of approval marks.
16.  Requirements for installation of an approved RUPD
16.1. For vehicles of the categories N2 with a maximum mass exceeding 8 t, N3, O3 and O4, the ground clearance with respect to the underside of the protective device, even when the vehicle is unladen, shall not exceed:
(a) 450 mm for motor vehicles and trailers with hydropneumatic, hydraulic or pneumatic suspension or a device for automatic levelling according to load. In any case, a departure angle up to 8° according to ISO 612:1978 with a maximum ground clearance of 550 mm shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements.
(b) 500 mm or a departure angle according to ISO 612:1978 of 8°, whichever is less, for vehicles other than those in (a) above. In any case, a departure angle up to 8° according to ISO 612:1978 with a maximum ground clearance of 550 mm shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements.
This requirement applies over the entire width of the motor vehicle or trailer and shall be such that the height above the ground of the points of application of the test forces applied to the device according to Part I of this Regulation and recorded in the type approval communication form (Annex 1, item 7) does not exceed the values in the paragraphs (a) and (b) above, increased by half the minimum section height required for the cross member of the RUPD.
The height requirement for the application of the test forces shall be adjusted to the adjusted ground clearance due to the provisions for the departure angle specified above.
16.2. For vehicles of categories M, N1, N2 with a maximum mass not exceeding 8 t, O1 and O2, the ground clearance with respect to the underside of the protective device, even when the vehicle is unladen, shall not exceed 550 mm over its entire width and shall be such that the height above the ground of the points of application of the test forces applied to the device according to Part I of this Regulation and recorded in the type approval communication form (Annex 1, item 7)