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Commission Regulation (EU) No 672/2010 of 27 July 2010 concerning type-approval requirements for windscreen defrosting and demisting systems of certain motor vehicles and implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefor

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ANNEX IU.K.Administrative documents for [F1GB type-approval] of motor vehicles with regard to windscreen defrosting and demisting systems

PART 1U.K.Information document

MODELU.K.

Information document No … relating to the [F1GB type-approval] of a motor vehicle with regard to windscreen defrosting and demisting systems.

The following information 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 referred to in this annex 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.
0.2.1.Commercial name(s) (if available): …U.K.
0.3.Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle(1): …U.K.
0.3.1.Location of that marking: …U.K.
0.4.Category of vehicleM1: …U.K.

Marginal Citations

M1Classified according to the definitions set out in [Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858] [Editorial Note: Words in Annex 1 Pt. 1 footnote substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 57(6)(c)(i)].

0.5.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.
1.6.Position and arrangement of the engine: …U.K.
1.8.Hand of drive: left/right(2).U.K.

3.POWER PLANT(3) 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.Specific engine informationU.K.
3.2.1.1.Working principle: positive ignition/compression ignition(2) Cycle: four stroke/two stroke/rotary(2)U.K.
3.2.1.2.Number and arrangement of cylinders: …U.K.
3.2.1.3.Engine capacity(4): …cm3U.K.
3.2.1.6.Normal engine idling speed(5): … min–1U.K.
3.2.1.8.Maximum net powerM2: …kW at … min–1 (manufacturer’s declared value)U.K.

Marginal Citations

M2Determined in accordance with the requirements of [Regulation (EC) 715/2007 (EUR 2007/715)] [Editorial Note: Words in Annex 1 Pt. 1 footnote substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 57(6)(c)(ii)].

3.2.2.FuelU.K.
3.2.2.1.Light-duty vehicles: Diesel/Petrol/LPG/NG or Biomethane/Ethanol (E85)/Biodiesel/Hydrogen(2)(6)U.K.
3.2.5.Electrical systemU.K.
3.2.5.1.Rated voltage: … V, positive/negative ground(2)U.K.
3.2.5.2.GeneratorU.K.
3.2.5.2.1.Type: …U.K.
3.2.5.2.2.Nominal output: …VAU.K.
3.2.7.Cooling system: liquid/air(2)U.K.
3.2.7.1.Nominal setting of the engine temperature control mechanism: …U.K.
3.2.7.2.LiquidU.K.
3.2.7.2.1.Nature of liquid: …U.K.
3.2.7.2.2.Circulating pump(s): yes/no(2)U.K.
3.2.7.2.3.Characteristics: … orU.K.
3.2.7.2.3.1.Make(s): …U.K.
3.2.7.2.3.2.Type(s): …U.K.
3.2.7.2.4.Drive ratio(s): …U.K.
3.2.7.2.5.Description of the fan and its drive mechanism: …U.K.
3.2.7.3.AirU.K.
3.2.7.3.1.Fan: yes/no(2)U.K.
3.2.7.3.2.Characteristics: … orU.K.
3.2.7.3.2.1.Make(s): …U.K.
3.2.7.3.2.2.Type(s): …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.
3.3.2.BatteryU.K.
3.3.2.1.Number of cells: …U.K.
3.3.2.2.Mass: … kgU.K.
3.3.2.3.Capacity: … Ah (Amp-hours)U.K.
3.3.2.4.Position: …U.K.
3.4.Engine or motor combinationU.K.
3.4.1.Hybrid electric vehicle: yes/no(2)U.K.
3.4.2.Category of hybrid electric vehicle: off-vehicle charging/not off-vehicle charging:(2)U.K.
3.4.3.Operating mode switch: with/without(2)U.K.
3.4.3.1.Selectable modesU.K.
3.4.3.1.1.Pure electric: yes/no(2)U.K.
3.4.3.1.2.Pure fuel consuming: yes/no(2)U.K.
3.4.3.1.3.Hybrid modes: yes/no(2) (if yes, short description): …U.K.
3.4.4.Description of the energy storage device: (battery, capacitor, flywheel/generator)U.K.
3.4.4.1.Make(s): …U.K.
3.4.4.2.Type(s): …U.K.
3.4.4.3.Identification number: …U.K.
3.4.4.4.Kind of electrochemical couple: …U.K.
3.4.4.5.Energy: … (for battery: voltage and capacity Ah in 2 h, for capacitor: J, …)U.K.
3.4.4.6.Charger: on board/external/without(2)U.K.
3.6.Temperatures permitted by the manufacturerU.K.
3.6.1.Cooling systemU.K.
3.6.1.1.Liquid cooling, maximum temperature at outlet: … KU.K.
3.6.1.2.AircoolingU.K.
3.6.1.2.1.Reference point: …U.K.
3.6.1.2.2.Maximum temperature at reference point: … KU.K.
3.6.2.Maximum outlet temperature of the inlet intercooler: … KU.K.
3.6.3.Maximum exhaust temperature at the point in the exhaust pipe(s) adjacent to the outer flange(s) of the exhaust manifold or turbocharger: … KU.K.

9.BODYWORKU.K.

9.1.Type of bodywork using the codes defined in Part C of [F2Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/858]: …U.K.
9.2.Materials used and methods of construction: …U.K.
9.3.Occupant doors, latches and hingesU.K.
9.3.1.Door configuration and number of doors: …U.K.
9.4.Field of visionU.K.
9.4.1.Particulars of the primary reference marks in sufficient detail to enable them to be readily identified and the position of each in relation to the others and to the R-point to be verified: …U.K.
9.4.2.Drawing(s) or photograph(s) showing the location of component parts within the 180° forward field of vision: …U.K.
9.5.Windscreen and other windowsU.K.
9.5.1.WindscreenU.K.
9.5.1.1.Materials used: …U.K.
9.5.1.2.Method of mounting: …U.K.
9.5.1.3.Angle of inclination: …U.K.
9.5.1.4.Type-approval number(s): …U.K.
9.5.1.5.Windscreen accessories and the position in which they are fitted together with a brief description of any electrical/electronic components involved: …U.K.
9.6.Windscreen wiper(s)U.K.
9.6.1.Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings): …U.K.
9.7.Windscreen washerU.K.
9.7.1.Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings) or, if approved as separate technical unit, type-approval number: …U.K.
9.8.Defrosting and demistingU.K.
9.8.1.Detailed technical description (including photographs or drawings): …U.K.
9.8.2.Maximum electrical consumption: …kWU.K.
9.10.Interior arrangementU.K.
9.10.1.Interior protection for occupantsU.K.
9.10.1.1.Layout drawing or photographs showing the position of the attached sections or views: …U.K.
9.10.1.3.Photographs, drawings and/or an exploded view of the interior fittings, showing the parts in the passenger compartment and the materials used (with the exception of interior rear view mirrors), arrangement of controls, roof and opening roof, backrest, seats and the rear part of seats: …U.K.
9.10.3.SeatsU.K.
9.10.3.1.Number of seating positions(7): …U.K.
9.10.3.1.1.Location and arrangement: …U.K.
9.10.3.5.Coordinates or drawing of the R-pointU.K.
9.10.3.5.1.Driver’s seat: …U.K.
9.10.3.6.Design torso angleU.K.
9.10.3.6.1.Driver’s seat: …U.K.

Explanatory notesU.K.

PART 2U.K.[F1GB type-approval] certificate

MODELU.K.Format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)U.K.[F1GB type-approval] CERTIFICATEU.K.

Stamp of type-approval authority

Communication concerning:

a

Delete where not applicable.

  • [F1GB type-approval]a

  • extension of [F1GB type-approval]a

  • refusal of [F1GB type-approval]a

  • withdrawal of [F1GB type-approval]a

of a type of vehicle with regard to windscreen defrosting and demisting systems
with regard to Regulation (EU) No 672/2010, [F3as it has effect in domestic law, as last amended by S.I. …. /……]
[F1GB type-approval] number: …
Reason for extension: …

SECTION IU.K.

0.1.Make (trade name of manufacturer): …U.K.
0.2.Type: …U.K.
0.2.1.Commercial name(s) (if available): …U.K.
0.3.Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle(8): …U.K.
0.3.1.Location of that marking: …U.K.
0.4.Category of vehicleM3: …U.K.

Marginal Citations

M3As defined in [Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858] [Editorial Note: Words in Annex 1 Pt. 2 Section 2 footnote substituted (31.12.2022 at 11.00 p.m.) by The Road Vehicles and Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Type-Approval) (Amendment and Transitional Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1273), regs. 1(2), 57(6)(d)(ii)].

0.5.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.

SECTION IIU.K.

1.Additional information: see Addendum.U.K.
2.Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests: …U.K.
3.Date of test report: …U.K.
4.Number of test report: …U.K.
5.Remarks (if any): see Addendum.U.K.
6.Place: …U.K.
7.Date: …U.K.
8.Signature: …U.K.
Attachments

:

Information package

Test report

Addendumto [F1GB type-approval] certificate No …

1.Additional information:U.K.

1.1.

Brief description of the vehicle type as regards its structure, dimensions, lines and constituent materials: …

1.2.

Description of the defrosting and demisting systems: …

1.3.

Description of the interior arrangements or fittings that might affect the tests: …

1.4.

Maximum number of seating positions: …

1.5.

Characteristics of the windscreen: … thickness of component parts (mm): …

1.6.

Rated voltage of the electrical installation (V): …

2.Hand of drive: left/right(9)U.K.

3.Power plant: positive ignition/compression ignition/electric/hybrid electric/ …(9)U.K.

4.Defrost test temperature: – 8 °C/– 18 °C(9)U.K.

5.Remarks: …U.K.

(1)

If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this information document, such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol ‘?’ (e.g. ABC??123??).

(2)

Delete where not applicable.

(3)

In the case of a vehicle that can run either on petrol, diesel, etc., or also in combination with another fuel, items shall be repeated. In the case of non-conventional engines and systems, particulars equivalent to those referred to here shall be supplied by the manufacturer.

(4)

This value shall be calculated (π = 3,1416) and rounded off to the nearest cm3.

(5)

Specify the tolerance.

(6)

Vehicles can be fuelled with both petrol and a gaseous fuel but, where the petrol system is fitted for emergency purposes or starting only and of which the petrol tank cannot contain more than 15 litres of petrol, will be regarded for the test as vehicles which can only run a gaseous fuel.

(7)

The number of seating positions to be mentioned shall be the one when the vehicle is in motion. A range can be specified in case of modular arrangement.

(8)

If the means of identification of type contains characters not relevant to describe the vehicle, component or separate technical unit types covered by this information document, such characters shall be represented in the documentation by the symbol ‘?’ (e.g. ABC??123??).

(9)

Delete where not applicable

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