DAF CF ELECTRIC User manual

Emergency response guide
DAF CF ELECTRIC
A PACCAR COMPANY DRIVEN BY QUALITY

Emergency response guide
DAF CF Electric
DW83211801
Printed in the Netherlands
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PREFACE
This handbook consists of sections which describe the driving and care of the truck.
At the end of the handbook, there is a general alphabetical index, so that you can locate
quickly what you are looking for.
©202003 DAF Trucks N.V., Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
This text has been translated from the English source. Translation may lead to
interpretation differences regarding contents and meaning of the written text.
Therefore, in case of dispute, the English version of this document shall always be
considered the sole and authentic source for determining the contents and meaning of
the written text.
In the interest of continuing product development, DAF reserves the right to change
specifications or products at any time without prior notice.
No part of this publication may be reproduced and/or published by printing, by
photocopying, on microfilm or in any way whatsoever without the prior written consent
of DAF Trucks N.V.
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Table of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1.2 Warnings & Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2 Vehicle identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2.1 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2.2 Built-In Safety Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3 Securing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
3.1 Emergency Situations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
3.2 High-voltage shutdown procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
3.3 24V-batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
3.4 High-voltage batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
3.5 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
4 Stabilising the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
4.1 Seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
4.2 Air suspension chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
4.3 Cabin suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
5 Releasing a trapped driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
5.1 Cabin types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
5.2 Cabin bracket collision ability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
5.3 Cabin dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5.4 Opening the front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
5.5 Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
5.6 Door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
5.7 Steering wheel adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
5.8 Cabin structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
6 Towing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
6.1 Removing the prop shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
6.2 Releasing the park brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
6.3 Tyre inflating connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
6.4 Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
6.5 Jump-starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
7 Lifting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
7.1 Lifting at the front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
7.2 Jacking up the air sprung front axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
7.3 Lifting at the back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
7.4 Jacking up the rear axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
8 Alphabetical index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
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Introduction 1
Vehicle identification 2
Securing the vehicle 3
Stabilising the vehicle 4
Releasing a trapped driver 5
Towing information 6
Lifting information 7
Alphabetical index 8
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1 Introduction
Introduction 1
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1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual has been created to assist the first responders in identifying and
responding to vehicles equipped with a DAF electrical driveline.
The DAF electrical vehicle uses high-voltage AC to power an electric motor. High-
voltage battery packs stores energy until it is required to power the vehicle.
The DAF electrical driveline has been designed with many features for user protection,
to ensure safe access to and from the vehicle under various conditions. It is important
to read and understand the 'Emergency high-voltage shutdown procedures'.
WARNING! Always assume the vehicle is powered up.
1.2 WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
WARNING! Not observing the following safety regulations can
seriously jeopardise one's health and safety and can damage the
vehicle and lead to hazardous situations:
– Always observe the safety instructions in this manual and do not
ignore them.
– Also read the instructions and warnings on the labels and stickers
on the various components of the vehicle and comply with them.
They have been put there for your health and safety, so do not
ignore them.
WARNING! The Electric Vehicle is equipped with high-voltage
components and wiring. Not following these instructions can result in
severe personal injury or death.
– Always observe the safety instructions in this manual and do not
ignore them.
– Only work on an EV when the high-voltage circuit is shut down. See
'Emergency shutdown procedure'.
– Avoid touching the high-voltage components, identifiable by a
warning sticker, before the high-voltage circuit is shut down.
– Avoid touching the orange high-voltage wiring and connectors,
before the high-voltage circuit is shut down.
WARNING! This vehicle is also equipped with two battery packs, each
containing two high-voltage batteries. Exposure to high voltage can
result in severe personal injury or death.
– Never open the high-voltage battery packs.
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WARNING! The battery cells inside the high-voltage batteries contain
electrolyte.
Electrolyte is a toxic fluid. Physical contact can lead to serious health
problems.
– Avoid physical contact with electrolyte leaking from the batteries.
– If there is contact with the eyes: rinse with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes and consult a doctor.
– Avoid skin contact. If there is skin contact: wash the skin with water
and soap.
WARNING! Sparks and open flames in the vicinity of a battery can
lead to an explosion which can cause serious injury.
– Always charge batteries in a properly ventilated area.
– Avoid sparks and open flames in the vicinity of batteries.
WARNING! Charging frozen batteries can lead to an explosion which
can cause serious injury.
– Always thaw out batteries before charging them.
WARNING! Never operate an emergency stop button while driving.
– Operating an emergency stop button while driving switches off all
electrical systems including hydraulic steering pump and air
compressor. This can lead to very dangerous situations with
regards to steering and braking and can lead to damage of the high-
voltage system.
WARNING! Towing a fully loaded vehicle can result in unstable
vehicle behaviour for the towing and/or towed vehicle during critical
driving situations. This can lead to very dangerous situations. High
forces and tensions in the chassis and driveline can also damage the
vehicle.
– Do not tow the vehicle when it is fully loaded.
WARNING! The towed vehicle can be located asymmetrically (left or
right) behind the towing vehicle. Towing at an angle larger than 20°
with the vehicle centre line can result in unstable vehicle behaviour for
the towing and/or towed vehicle during critical driving situations. This
can lead to very dangerous situations. High forces and tensions in the
chassis and driveline of the vehicles can also damage the vehicle.
– Towing at an angle larger than 20° with the vehicle centre line is not
allowed.
WARNING! When the high-voltage circuit isn't in operating mode and
no additional measures are taken, there is no power steering and no
air is supplied to the brake system. This results in difficult steering and
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increased brake pedal force and ultimately leads to automatic
engagement of the park brake. This can lead to very dangerous
situations.
– Release the park brake and adapt the driving style of the towing
combination.
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2 Vehicle identific ation
Vehicle identification 2
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2.1 IDENTIFICATION
Vehicle
The (Battery) Electric Vehicle is identified by a badge, 'Electric', on the outside of the
vehicle.
High-voltage components
All high-voltage components are
labelled with the 'high-voltage' symbol.
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WARNING! The Electric Vehicle is equipped with high-voltage
components and wiring. Not following these instructions can result in
severe personal injury or death.
– Only work on an Electric Vehicle when the high-voltage circuit is
isolated. See procedure 'Shutting down high-voltage circuit'.
WARNING! Avoid contact with the high-voltage components and the
orange cables with their connectors until the high-voltage circuit has
been shut down.
1 Battery string
2 Electric motor
3 Charge plug
WARNING! Next to these components the vehicle is also equipped
with a high-voltage box containing high-voltage components. The
high-voltage box is located under the cabin. Exposure to high voltage
can result in serious personal injury or death.
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High-voltage wiring
– The vehicle has orange high-
voltage cables (5), which is
connected to the high-voltage
components.
NOTE: Avoid contact
with the orange high-
voltage cables (5) and
connectors.
Do not touch the orange
high-voltage cables (5)
and connectors unless
the high-voltage circuit is
shut down.
WARNING! Avoid contact
with the high-voltage
components, the orange
cables with their
connectors until the high-
voltage circuit has been
shut down.
High-voltage battery
WARNING! This vehicle is
also equipped with four
high-voltage battery
strings, containing high-
voltage components.
Exposure to high voltage
can result in serious
personal injury or death.
– Never open the high-
voltage battery box.
– Never remove or touch
any of the orange high-
voltage cables or their
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connectors until the
high-voltage circuit
has been shut down.
If an emergency occurs (accident, fire), the high-voltage power supply of the high-
voltage system must be shut OFF. It takes up to ten minutes before the high voltage
has dropped to a harmless level after an emergency shutdown procedure has been
carried out.
2.2 BUILT-IN SAFETY FEATURES
All high-voltage cables which are connected to the high-voltage components are
covered in orange insulation.
The high-voltage components are
labelled with a high-voltage warning
label (sticker).
All positive and negative high-voltage
cables are isolated from the metal
chassis to prevent shock when touching
the metal chassis.
If a malfunction is detected the high-
voltage system shuts off.
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3 Securing the vehicle
Securing the vehicle 3
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