VOLVO F 10 and F 12 Cab (2431) RANGEOF USE F 10andF 12trucks are used for alltypes of heavy transport; long-distance, forestry and construction, By far the most dominating range of use for these vehicles consists ofheavy long-distance haulage. For this reason thecab has been specially adapted to long-distance work and high priority given to driver environment. Thecab can also be specified more specifically for forestry or construction site work. For these two applications, the bumper is moved up 90 mm (and moved forward 130mm) togive higher ground clearance. A mock-leather engine casing cover is available as an optional extra considerable proportion of long-distance transport today is carried out with a gross aden weight which is considerably less than the maximum permissible train ‘weight, this depending on the fact that the goodsare bulky. Asa result, the cab must not be unnecessarily large. F 10andF 12truckscan be provided with either a longorashort cab. SteeperCab ut ‘© ‘High capacity heating and ventilation system, inte~ grated airconditioning ees @- Carefully balanced suspension system Sprung driving seat ‘Spacious and well appointed interior Excellent entry/exit @ Higher bumper optional. © Fastandefficent, draught-free ideal in-cab tem- perature. © Giving higher ground clearance for forestry and ‘construction site work. RSP 69955, 1.85, Eng, Printed n Sweden, Geen, Kung 1986.40799|F 10 and F 12 Cab ‘Theshort cab is used for a variety of purposes including construction site work and heavy distribution of bulk productsetc. Volume-intensive haulage in inter-regional service also necessitates short cab in order to give as large aload areas possible. (The short cab gives a 300 mm longerload platform than the long cab.) These requirements must of course be combined with the same hhigh Volvo standards on driver domfortsandresting, facilities. ‘The shorteab version isalso available with arest kit which does not intrude on the sitting comfort. The rest kit consists ofa folding standard bunk witha cutout forthe ‘ment. The complete system consists of a speedometer, ‘when required with a tachograph, the wiring and a sensor onthe gearbox. The sensor measures wheel speed by picking up pulses from the output shaft which are propor- tional to engine speed. The pulses are processed in the black box which controls the speedometer, oddometer and tachograph, Key tosymbols: a ‘Warningand remider lamps Noteonected ‘Conioi ap, dlferentalToek between axles ‘Control amp, differential lock between wheels Control amp, blocked aircieaner ‘Control lamp, pre-hestng(electriostyter element) Control amp, fullheadligin's Control lamp, bogie liftor Robson drive (only 6x2 rscks) Control lamp, turn indicator, tractor anit, Controt lamp, turn indicators, trailer Control lamp, overdrive engaged (SR 62) or excessively high ol temperature (MR 62 B) 11. Waminglamp, parkingrake 12. Warning lamp, brake sjstem (ervice brakes) 13. Warninglamp, excessively high coolant temperature or excessively lowcoolantTevel 14. Warninglamp, oitpressure 1S. Oilpressuregeasbox 16. Waminglamp, battery charging 17. Warning amp, battery charging (extea generator) 18. Warning lamp, cab searing system 19. Noteonnected 20. Markingtignts ‘Symbols for switehes BD. Winstentgenantwastes 38. Beenndoni 2 tnermivonacen ips & Loni 23, Exhaust pressure governor 38. Tipper, side 40. 25. Foglia ont 0. Seale, ht q EI 27. Bogie litt 42, Tailbourd release 4 a. a. 486. B. Aiconfongsytem oh i |g |50<) al] 1@ [Me 30, Engine heater AS, Sandingsystem - 4Bre iSRRSRRGSRSURsS Rese eREsRE0ESetSeRESRERSSERSEREEEED) F 10 and F 12 Cab Heating and ventilation, The cab is fitted witha very effective heating and ventilation system. Itis ready to be supplemented with a parking heater. The standard ver- sion of the installation is very advanced and incorporates ATC, an air conditioning unit with Automatic Tempera- ture Control. The principle is for warm air to be spread at, low velocity through many outlets which are well distrib- uted, Furtermore, the airis aimed so that it warms up surfaces which otherwise would radiate cold. ‘The effect of the heating system makes it possible to maintain a temperature of 35°C inside the cab when outside air temperaturcis aslow as-20°C, The air is cleaned efficiently ina paper filter with an area of Lm? before entering the cab—very important to sufferersof hay feversince all dust and pollen is removed. This filter iscleaned once a month and replaced every year. Itis located in an easily accessible position in the cab front. ‘The capacity of the fan is about 8.5m’ ofairper minute, ie, 510 m°vh, One person needs about 25 mV. The air is spread throughout the cab by means of 24 different nozzles, eight below the windscreen and4 in each door. ‘Two outlets by the feet ofthe driver and two by the feet of the passenger, the outermost of which aim air at the side of the doors to prevent cold radiation from the doors, ‘The dashboard includes four nozzles which can be aimed individually orcompletely closed. ‘The air leaves the cab through eight openings inthe rear edge of the cab. As the picture shows, the airsweeps from the windscreen along the headlining and down the rear ‘wall o the floor. Then the air flows upwards between the ‘wall upholstery and the sheet-metal, Finally the air pas ‘out through openingsin the rear cab wall. Thissystem effectively prevents cold radiation from the rear wall, this being particularly important when thecab is to be used {for sleeping purposes. Non-return valves prevent the air from going the wrong way through the air outlets. The ‘outlets are dimensioned to maintain a certain excess pres- sure inside the cab and this prevents draughts from the outside, ‘The heating system is controlled by four levers: (TEMP) Used to adjust cab temperature. Settingrange: (DEF) Used to set amount of airaimed at windows and COOL-WARM, ATC17t025°C. screen. Setting range: MIN-MAX. (AIR) Used toadjust mix of recirculated cab air with (FLOOR) Used to set amount of air blown in at floor 20 % fresh air or 100 % fresh air. Setting range: REC- __level. Setting range: MIN-MAX. FRESH. ‘The panel nozzlescan also be aimed individually for preference,F 10 and F 12 Cab ee In‘“warm’” weather (ambient temperature higher than comfortable cab temperature) the cooled air should be aimed so that it also hits the windows. All four nozzles on the panel open and pointing upwards and to the driver. (TEMP) Set ATC for comfortable temperature between 17-25°C. Without ATC, set MIN. (AIR) With ATCset REC. Without ATCset FRESH, (DEF) Open 1/4 between MIN-MAX. (FLOOR) Close (MIN). (FAN) Always on, pos 1 (if needed, pos2). In “cold” weather (ambient temperature lower than. comfortable cab temperature) the heated air should be blown inat the floorto give asteady cab temperature. Panel nozzlesshut. (TEMP) Set to desired level, both with and without ATC. (AIR) Set to FRESH. (DEF) Open 1/4 between MIN-MAX. (FLOOR) Open (MAX). (FAN) Fan always on, pos 1 (ifrequired, pos?) ‘When starting in cold ar damp weather extra fast warm- upisnceded with low humidity to clear the windows of ist or frost. The two outer nozzles should be open and pointed towards the side windows. (TEMP) Set ATC for desired temperature between 17-25°C, Without ATCset MAX. (AIR) Set ATCto REC. Without ATC sct FRESH. (DEF) Open (MAX). (FLOOR) Closed (MIN). (FAN) Set fanto pos 3. ‘This will quickly clear the windows. After the windows have cleared, make suitable settings for cold or warm weather. beets @ £ dds gH 22°C peers BES a SS) =a =1 0 \ eres am dade FANhas three speeds. (POS 1) Fornormal conditions, the lowest fan speedis| adequate, pos I. The fan should always be switched on (with A'TC the fan cannot be switched off). The fan should always be on for the following reasons: © Over-pressure in the cab prevents draughts. @ Freshairin cab even when crawlingor at standstill. © Without ATC, the thermostatic valve will not function correctly unless it is being passed by an aequate supply ofair enabling it to sense the temperature of the heat exchanger. (POS2) need not be used until ambient temperatures e colder than—10°C or hotter than +30°C. (POS 3) is used for fast defrosting and demisting, orto cool the cab down. The roof hatch will also help keep the in-cab temperature down when the vehicle is parked.F 10 and F 12 Cab Air conditioning system ATC (Automatic Temperature Control). The in-cab temperature can be controlled be- tween 1*C and 25°C tan accuracy of 1°. ATC main- tains the set cab temperature irrespective of fluctuations inouter temperature, headwinds, or variationsin engine load and speed. In cold weather (from about 10°C) the temperature of the air entering the cab is automatically increased to compensate for cold draughts from the win- dowsetc. The temperature can therefore vary somewhat between, for example, a fascia nozzle and a side window. ‘The temperature setting, however, will ensure the selec- ted average temperature in thecab, The airconditioning system is controlled by means of three temperature sen- sorsanda control unit. Onesensor measures the tem- perature of the outside air asit enters the inlet, a second, measures the temperature of the heated or cooled air entering the cab, and the third sensors mounted in the fascia and monitors the temperature of the cab air which isreturned in the REC mode to the airconditioning unit. ‘This data is then processed in the electronic “black box”” ands thea compared with the temperature settings selec- ted by the driver. This system gives very quick warm-up ‘orcooling down to a comfortable temperature without needing to alter the controls, Tnaddition, the system has very quick response, in other ‘wordsit will quickly increase or lower the cab tempera~ ‘ture when the driver alters the settings. Thanks tothe efficiency ofthe control system, the time during which the AC compressor isin operation has been reduced. At 425°C, the compressor isin operation about27 % of the ‘ime compared with the approximately 70 % of a tradi- tional air conditioning system. Inaddition to saving a certain amount of fue, this increases the service life of thecompressor. Forthe ATCsystem to work as de- signed, all of the windows and the roof hatch must be closed. Otherwise, the system will be interrupted since its operations based on a certain amount of over pressure in the cab. Furthermore, with windows and hatches shut, all air entering thecab iscarefully cleanedin the air filter. ‘The system is prepared for the installation of a parking heater. Inthe ATCsystem, cab temperature is controlled auto- ‘matically. Without ATC, a special in-cab thermostat is, used by the driver to select the desired temperature. The heater switches off automatically when the temperature reaches the desired setting, to start again when the tem- perature has dropped 2°C. The fast response of the ATC control system makes sure that the in-cab climate iscon- sistent and comfortable for sleeping, The driver can start the heater directly or use a timer for automaticstarts. For overnight stopsin cold” weather. Cold draughts from the windows and a fresh and comfor- table sleeping temperature is ensured by keepingall of thenozzles open and aimed towards the bunk(s) Parking heater: (extra equipment). Thisis built into the heating and ventilation system. The heater consists in principle ofa thermostat-controlled oil burner which Temperature sonsor, inlet a ‘Temperature sensor, reatediarentering ead ‘Temperaturesensor, ambient cab air Controls Ejector 1, Ontside temperature 2 Inletaie omperature 3, aside cab temperature heats up the engine coolant. The ordinary heating system {sthenused to heat up the cab ‘The heateris switched on and off by means ofa thermo- stat, Since the entire engine cooling system functior heat reservoir, itisnot necessary to re-startit often as with an air heater when the system isstill warm. When the coolant reaches 50°C, the heater fans automatically start upatlow speed and blows warm air into the cab, (TEMP) Select desired temperature with ATC. Without ATC, set MAX. (AIR) Set to pos REC. (DEF) Open 1/4 between MIN-MAX, (FLOOR) Shut at MIN. (FAN) Starts automatically at first speed when P-heater isused.F 10 and F 12 Cab Visibility ‘The cab designer has had to consider two conflicting demands; partly the largest possible glazed area for a wide range of vision, partly the smallest possible glazed area foreffective heat insulation. The result isa cab with ‘large windscreen and large side windows and more effective heater. ‘The windscreens kept clean by three windscreen wipers. Windscreen washer nozzlesare fitted in each wiper. This means that the nozzles follow the movements ofthe wiper blades, the resultbeing very efficient washing less wiper blade wear. The windscreen washer hasa I6-litre water container. Close-up vision sideways can be achieved by using mirror which is available as extra equipment and located onthe upper edge of the passenger door, Safety: The cab satisfies by awide margin the Swedish safety demands—the most severe in the world, These demands specify thatthe cab must withstand impact against the windscreen pillar and the rear wall of 29,500 Nin (3,000 kpm) and also that the roof must stand up to 15tons ‘The cab has also been given extra reinforcements level with the driver’s knees in the front and also in the form of beams in the doors. The interior equipmentis made of and satisfies the American de- Allinterior sheet-metal surfaces are padded with impact- absorbing material. Investigations have shown that the stecring wheel isoften a serious cause of injuryinan accident, Therefore the F 10andF 12now featurea steering wheel of special safety design which significantly reduces the risk of injury by deformning under impact. ‘Three-point seat belts of inertia type are available as optional extras for both the driver and crew seats. An investigation carried out by Volvo on seat belts and their use gave the following results: © In75 % ofall accidents, injuries would have been, reduced ifa three-point seat belt had been used. ©@ In5 % of the accidents studied, there would have been, arisk of setious injury if seat belt had been used. © 120 % of the accident could not be related to whether a seat belt had been used or not. Volvo's unique three-point seat belt has been specially designed to operate witha sprung cab seat. The belt has two inertia reols which lock up electronically when a sensor detects heavy braking or retardation butitis not effected by the movement of the seat suspension. The two reels also give better distribution of the belt whenitis retracted. Thus, the degree of stretch ina collisionis lower.© « scansinsssion Very extensive measures have been taken concerning sound insulation. The floor and engine casing are cov- ered by heavy bitumen matting, 8kg/m?. Above this ‘matting there isa carpet consisting ofthe following layers: Engine @ 10mm spacing material of felt asound-insulating bitumen coating. © asurface coating of soft textile material. Onthe floor ; thin bottom layer of watertight material © 10mm spacer material of felt © aheavy and sound-damping rubber material @ awearsurtace of strongrubber. ‘The walls are covered with sound-absorbing material consisting of textile-covered pressed glass wool. Many measures have also been taken to prevent sound. from penetrating through various cavities. © Thesteering columnisinsulated by means of double rubber bellows. Very few cable and piping throughputs. The gear lever throughput is fitted with a heavy thick- walled rubber bellows. The viible part of the leveris covered by a gaiter of leather-coloured plastic. Thick feltis fitted between this gaiter and the rubber bel- lows. Furthermore high-frequency noise is prevented from spreading through the lever itself which isin two parts, connected by rubber blocks. ‘The interior noise level during acceleration at 80 km/hour top gearis 72-73 dB(A), F 10 and F 12 CabF 10 and F 12 Cab SURFACE TREATMENT ‘Thesurface treatment process is started by a unique combination of three different pre-cleaning methods: Alkalic dip degreasing, brush and spray emulsion de- ‘greasing, alkalie spray degreasing. This very thorough cleaning process with the subsequent zine phosphating givesstronger protection against the effects of corrosion such as caused by flying stonesorscratchesin the paint work, and also provides a good foundation for the follo- wing coats of paint Coatingno. 1 (EC primer) is applied in acathodic electro- dip plant. Thismethod, which is entirely superior to previous (anodic) methods, gives above all abetter pe- netration ofthe paint into body membersand cavities, Coating no. 2 consists ofa special corrosion-resistant spray surfacer which is applied in a heated airless electro- static process which results in a thicker coating than conventional spraying methods Coating no. 3s. sealer coating of paint which increases the total coat thickness and provides an excellent founda tion for the 4th and final coating, Coating no, 4isa high-gloss top coat. Underbody treatment consists of a tixotrophic rust- proofing fluid. The tenacious adhesion and flexible con- sistency of thisrust inhibiting fluid means that any dam- age or scratches in the surface are healed over. Rust- proofing treatment of body members, cavities and joints isprovided by a penctrating rust inhibiting fluid.F 10 and F 12 Cab Interior dimensions (mm) Floor—roof Door-door Height over bunks (two bunks) Bunk width Bunk length Driving scat: fore/aft Adjustment Height adjustments Back rest angle, reclining Outer dimensions, mm (tractors with P2springs) © Height (road ~cabroof, unladen) P (Road-airintake, unladen) H Height (road-firststep) © Max tilting height with air intake, longcab ‘Max tilting height with airintake, short cab Without air intake: Without airintake: Longcab E Length, front axle centre line—airintake D Length, bumper-rear edge of eab (BBC) F Recommended distance airintake~ superstructure min. + Head board supportscan protrude 1m from this position, ‘Overall width, max2, 400m, “Thee dimensions are examples which represent twa cferent ‘rucks. Dimensions can vary depenitng onthe model, for specifi information, see datalealet. ‘Obkerve thatthe ype of superstructure ean also influence the overall measurements ofthe vehicle. cl Pjo| 1,610 2,170 600 (between) 580 620 2,000 150 6 oe ‘Tyres 11.00-R 20" 4x2 x4 3,130 3,490 495 4,185 3,990 Shorteab Longeab “40-495 495 620 93 1720 2,045 100mm" 12.00-R 24” 4x2 6x4. (Tractors with) P2-springs 3,210 3,200 3570 3,500 ‘S15 565 4265 4,265 4.070 4,060