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Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title
Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on the sound level of motor vehicles and of replacement silencing systems, and amending Directive 2007/46/EC and repealing Directive 70/157/EEC (Text with EEA relevance)
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Appendix 1Information document No … pursuant to Annex I of Directive 2007/46/EC relating to EU type-approval of a vehicle with respect to the permissible sound level
The following information, if applicable, shall be supplied in triplicate and include a list of contents. Any drawings shall be supplied in appropriate scale and in sufficient detail on size A4 or on a folder of A4 format. Photographs, if any, shall show sufficient detail.
If the systems, components or separate technical units have electronic controls, information concerning their performance shall be supplied.
0.GENERALU.K.
0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer):U.K.
0.2.Type:U.K.
0.3.Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle (b):U.K.
0.3.1.Location of that marking:U.K.
0.4.Category of vehicle (c):U.K.
0.5.Company name and address of manufacturer:U.K.
0.8.Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s):U.K.
0.9.Name and address of the manufacturer's representative (if any):U.K.
1.GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLEU.K.
1.1.Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle:U.K.
1.3.Number of axles and wheels (4):U.K.
1.3.3.Powered axles (number, position, interconnection):U.K.
1.6.Position and arrangement of the engine:U.K.
2.MASSES AND DIMENSIONS (f) (g) (7) (IN KG AND MM) (REFER TO DRAWING WHERE APPLICABLE)U.K.
2.4.Range of vehicle dimensions (overall):U.K.
2.4.1.For chassis without bodywork:U.K.
2.4.1.1.Length (g5):U.K.
2.4.1.2.Width (g7):U.K.
2.4.2.For chassis with bodywork:U.K.
2.4.2.1.Length (g5):U.K.
2.4.2.2.Width (g7):U.K.
2.6.Mass in running order (h)U.K.
(a)
minimum and maximum for each variant:
(b)
mass of each version (a matrix shall be provided):
2.8.Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (i) (3):U.K.
3.POWER PLANT (q)U.K.
3.1.Manufacturer of the engine:U.K.
3.1.1.Manufacturer's engine code (as marked on the engine, or other means of identification):U.K.
3.2.Internal combustion engineU.K.
3.2.1.1.Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition, cycle four-stroke/two-stroke/rotary (1)U.K.
3.2.1.2.Number and arrangement of cylinders:U.K.
3.2.1.2.3.Firing order:U.K.
3.2.1.3.Engine capacity (m): … cm3 U.K.
3.2.1.8.Maximum net power (n): … kW at … min–1 (manufacturer's declared value)U.K.
3.2.4.Fuel feedU.K.
3.2.4.2.By fuel injection (compression ignition only): yes/no (1)U.K.
3.2.4.2.2.Working principle: Direct injection/pre-chamber/swirl chamber (1)U.K.
3.2.4.2.4.GovernorU.K.
3.2.4.2.4.1.Type:U.K.
3.2.4.2.4.2.1.Speed at which cut-off starts under load: … min–1 U.K.
3.2.4.3.By fuel injection (positive ignition only): yes/no (1)U.K.
3.2.4.3.1.Working principle: Intake manifold (single-/multi-point (1))/direct injection/other (specify) (1)U.K.
3.2.8.Intake systemU.K.
3.2.8.1.Pressure charger: yes/no (1)U.K.
3.2.8.4.2.Air filter, drawings: orU.K.
3.2.8.4.2.1.Make(s):U.K.
3.2.8.4.2.2.Type(s):U.K.
3.2.8.4.3.Intake silencer, drawings: orU.K.
3.2.8.4.3.1.Make(s):U.K.
3.2.8.4.3.2.Type(s):U.K.
3.2.9.Silencing systemU.K.
3.2.9.2.Description and/or drawing of the silencing system:U.K.
3.2.9.4.Exhaust silencer(s):U.K.
Type, marking of exhaust silencer(s):
Where relevant for exterior noise, reducing measures in the engine compartment and on the engine:
3.2.9.5.Location of the exhaust outlet:U.K.
3.2.9.6.Exhaust silencer containing fibrous materials:U.K.
3.2.12.2.1.Catalytic convertor: yes/no (1)U.K.
3.2.12.2.1.1.Number of catalytic convertors and elements (provide the information below for each separate unit):U.K.
3.2.12.2.6.Particulate trap: yes/no (1)U.K.
3.3.Electric motorU.K.
3.3.1.Type (winding, excitation):U.K.
3.3.1.1.Maximum hourly output: … kWU.K.
3.3.1.2.Operating voltage: … VU.K.
3.4.Engines or motors or combinations thereofU.K.
3.4.1.Hybrid electric vehicle: yes/no (1)U.K.
3.4.2.Category of hybrid electric vehicle: off-vehicle charging/non off-vehicle charging (1)U.K.
3.4.3Operating mode switch: with/without (1)U.K.
3.4.3.1.Selectable modesU.K.
3.4.3.1.1.Pure electric: yes/no (1)U.K.
3.4.3.1.2.Pure fuel consuming: yes/no (1)U.K.
3.4.3.1.3.Hybrid modes: yes/no (1) (if yes, short description):U.K.
3.4.5.Electric motor (describe each type of electric motor separately)U.K.
3.4.5.1.Make:U.K.
3.4.5.2.Type:U.K.
3.4.5.4.Maximum power: … kWU.K.
4.TRANSMISSION (P)U.K.
4.2.Type (mechanical, hydraulic, electric, etc.):U.K.
4.6.Gear ratiosU.K.
4.7.Maximum vehicle design speed (in km/h) (q):U.K.
6.SUSPENSIONU.K.
6.6.Tyres and wheelsU.K.
6.6.1.Tyre/wheel combination(s)U.K.
(a)
for tyres indicate size designation, load-capacity index and speed category symbol,
(b)
for wheels indicate rim size(s) and off-set(s).
6.6.2.Upper and lower limits of rolling radiiU.K.
6.6.2.1.Axle 1:U.K.
6.6.2.2.Axle 2:U.K.
6.6.2.3.Axle 3:U.K.
6.6.2.4.Axle 4:U.K.
etc.
9.BODYWORKU.K.
9.1.Type of bodywork using the codes defined in Part C of Annex II to Directive 2007/46/EC:U.K.
9.2.Materials used and method of construction:U.K.
12.MISCELLANEOUSU.K.
12.5.Details of any non-engine devices designed to reduce noise (if not covered by other items):U.K.
F112.8.AVASU.K.
F112.8.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
[ F1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
F112.8.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
Textual Amendments
[F212.9. AVAS U.K.
12.9.1. Approval number of a type of vehicle with regard to its sound emission pursuant to UNECE Regulation No 138 ( 1 ) U.K.
or
12.9.2. Complete reference to the test results of AVAS sound emission levels, measured in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 540/2014 ( 1 ).] U.K.
Textual Amendments
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