Hyundai Body Builder 2015 Manual page 175

INTRODUCTION PRELIMINAR STUDIES AND CONSIDERATIONS
MOUNTING AND CONSTRUCTION
The range of vehicles supplied by HMC does not include vehicles for towing semi-
trailers . If the Body Builder wants to convert a chassis cab into a tractor for semi-
trailers, HMC should always be contacted, to obtain the appropriate authorisation.
The laws and regulations in force in each country must be complied with.
HMC recommends the installation of stabiliser bars in the front and rear axles.
VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control system) technology cannot be incorporated in
vehicles destined to become tractor units for semi-trailers, since this system is
not adapted to work under this type of requirements. Any malfunctioning of the
VDC could cause an accident.
Subframe features
To pull a semi-trailer, the chassis frame must incorporate a subframe. The point of
the subframe is to distribute the load falling on the fifth wheel and ensure appro-
priate behaviour of the chassis frame against torsion and bending forces. A steel
subframe is recommended. This frame should extend along the entire length of the
chassis frame, to the first anchor point behind the cab.
The fifth wheel is always mounted on a base plate used to secure the fifth wheel to
the subframe, providing the group with good stability and strength. Screws are used
to attach it to the subframe.
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Fig. 5-129 LCV_SPBGC54_003
V1.0, February 2015
POWER TAKE-OFF
See Genral Book, chapter 2.4 "Contact possibilities".
NOTICE
WARNING
Fifth wheel
Body Builder Manual Part II, Specific Book LCV
MAINTENANCE AND DAMAGE PREVENTION
ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
2 Base plate
WORK ON BASIC VEHICLE
APPENDIX
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