To Carry Explosives
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irE1-11CLES selected for the transport V of high explosives demand high stanards of safety. A recent order from the linistry of Defence for four Thames rader 5-tonners and one Thames -former stipulated double pole wiring. A arish double-pole master switch is incororated in the main battery circuit. The lencer and exhaust pipe are rerouted the front of a Mescreen made of lin. onded asbestos sheet, panelled on both des with aluminium alloy. A further ad important precaution is the provision I a quick action cut-off valve for the Ael. system.
Additional safety precautions ineorprated in the van bodies built for the lassis by Bonaflack and Sons Ltd., asildon, include exterior panelling in 1loy sheet with interior in 4-in. resinonded plywood. No metal fittings are ermitted inside the vehicle, while all mber in the vehicle is treated with a ame retardant.