Lighting system

Maintaining the trailer

Inspect the lighting system before every departure. Ensure that the lighting system operates properly and all lights and reflectors are clean enough to provide optimal visibility for safe operation.

CAUTION

• Do not operate the trailer if any light is damaged or cannot function properly. • Turn off the lights while the trailer is positioned at a loading dock. • Turn off all the interior lights before closing the trailer door. • Use only original components for the lighting system.

™ NOTE The Hyundai Translead’s PC-rated front marker lights (visible over 180 degrees) prevent damage from the sides and comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 (FMVSS 108).

Part Checkpoint

Lights

Lighting system

4-way flashers

Reflectors Tasks

Check each light to make sure it is clean and operating properly while parking lights are activated. ™ NOTE When replacing a pig tail marker light, leave 12 inches of extra length (slack) to allow the marker light could be changed from the outside of the trailer.

Check each flasher to make sure it is clean and operating properly while emergency flashers are activated. • Check if the reflectors are clean and properly placed. • Check if the side reflectors are covering at least half of the trailer length. If you have replaced the refactors with new ones, make sure the new reflectors comply with the same DOT regulations (C, C2, C3 or

C4) and that they are same as the reflectors originally installed on the trailer.

Maintaining the trailer

Part Checkpoint

Wiring and electrical system Tasks

• Check for all wiring junctions and ground connections to ensure solid connections. • Check all wiring junctions and ground connections for poor connections and corrosion. If necessary, clean and grease them with dielectric grease. • Check the wiring harness for damage or unsupported wiring.

CAUTION

• Do not cut the wire or use a test probe (spike) to pierce insulation to prevent punctures to the wire jacket.

If moisture is collected on the wire strands, the connections may be corroded. • For the dome lights, do not use any bulb with more than 21 candlepower.

Stronger light may emit too much heat and ignite a fire in the cargo area. Load cargo away from the dome lights and turn off the dome lights before operating the trailer.

• Check if the trailer is connected to a tractor that supplies 12 volt DC current from the tractor’s pigtail to the trailer’s 7-way connector.