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5.2 Considerations
Mounting Locations in the Platform
The HD-1500 chassis provides the mounting structure necessary for the end user to attach
their payload structure to the platform. The platform top cover is secured onto the chassis, and
therefore, the user can attach the payload structure directly on to the top cover. See: Figure 5-1.
Payload Mount Points
The top cover has longitudinal and transverse mounting points. Figure 5-1. or the location of
the mounting points and the center lines.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed 10 kN per mounting point.
For the location of the center of gravity, see: Dimension Drawings on page 270.
The chassis steel bars bear the main structural load of any payload. You can easily adjust and
move your payload in relationship to the HD-1500's center of gravity. See: Center of Gravity
(CG) on page 143.
Use mounting screws appropriate for the mass of your payload. To maintain access to the
mounting locations or the user access panel, ensure that the mechanical connection points as
well as the electrical connections are conveniently accessible.