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    End Tipping Semi-Trailer Operator's Handbook CONTENTS: Reader's Guide ith & Safety Vehicle Identification Notes on Warranty SECTION 1 - General Description SECTION 2. - Operating Instructions SECTION 3. -Tralor Care SECTION 4 Fault Finding SECTION 5 Dealing with Emergencies etre ex setahon Roe rao ° _ READER'S GUIDE This handbook covers a variety of trailers based on a Model type, it has been compiled to give you, the Driver-Operator, essential information regarding operation and initial ‘imperative’ maintenance. Itis not intended to cover detailed stripping of components, this information is the Maintenance Manual which is available on request. Pleé handbook carefully. HOW TO USE THIS BOOK Read the following Health and Safety notes before operating. Refer to Section 1 for all the major trailer features. Refer to Section 2 for trailer operating information. Refer to Section 3 for essential trailer maintenance checks. Refer to Section 4 for trailer problems. Refer to Section & if you carry dangerous substances. Page edge markers define the sections to assist the reader. This literature is not intended to overrule any requirements of the Law or of any Local Authorities or any specific operating procedure devised -lf In Doubt, Ask! YOUR COMMENTS We are constantly trying to improve the technical information covering our product. Should you, the Reader, find fault with this publication we would appreciate your assistance by forwarding your comments to us. We are obviously keen to amend any inaccuracies you find but would also appreciate comments regarding format, i.e. size, layout, readability, too much /too little information; the ‘fields open’, please tellus. Of course favourable comments would be usetu! also, indicating that perhaps we have got it right. Please forward comments direct to our Grantham address, marked for the attention of: The Engineering Department. HEALTH AND SAFETY LOADING and UNLOADING STABILITY WARNING SOME TRAILERS WITH A LONG DECK LENGTH FORWARD OF THE SUPPORT LEGS OR REWARD OF THE RUNNING GEAR MAY BE UNSTABLE IF LOADED OR UNLOADED WHEN UNCOUPLED FROM THE TRACTOR UNIT. LOOK FOR THE WARNING DECAL INDICATING THE POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND ONLY LOAD/ UNLOAD WITH THE TRAILER COUPLED OR SUPPORTED AS FOLLOWS : FORWARD SUPPORT (SEM-TRAILERS) USE A SUITABLE TRESTLE THE FULL WIDTH OF THE UPPER COUPLER PLATE POSITIONED FORWARD OF THE KING PIN. REARWARD SUPPORT USE A SUITABLE TRESTLE (OR BLOCKS). POSITION UNDER THE MAIN BEAMS NEXT TO THE UNDERRUN BUMP BAP, if fitted. ENSURE THE ‘SUPPORT/s ARE CENTRALLY POSITIONED UNDER THE 'l' BEAM AND HAVE A SUPPORT AREA OF AT LEAST 200 x 200mm UNDER EACH BEAM. DONOT PLACE A SUPPORT UNDER AN UNDERRUN BUMP BAR. TRAILERS FITTED WITH STABILISER LEGS USE THE STABILISER LEGS TO SUPPORT THE UNCOUPLED TRAILER. HEALTH AND SAFETY LOADING and UNLOADING Public Liability considerations LOADING AND UNLOADING OPERATIONS MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH DUE CONSIDERATION TO THE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH THEY ARE PERFORMED. LOAD AND UNLOAD AWAY FROM PASSING TRAFFIC, PEDESTRIANS AND ANYONE NOT INVOLVED. ANY LOADING OR UNLOADING CARRIED OUT ON THE HIGHWAY MAY BE CONSIDERED A TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTION REQUIRING APPROPRIATE WARNING OF OPERATIONS", A SAFEWORKING AREA SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKEDTO PREVENT INTRUSION BY PEOPLE OR OTHER VEHICLES. IFYOU POSITIONYOUR VEHICLE SOTHATITIS UNSIGHTEDTO OTHER ROAD USERS OR IF VISIBILITY IN GENERAL IS POOR, YOU SHOULD PROVIDE EARLY WARNING OF THE VEHICLE'S EXISTENCE”. WHERE POSSIBLE, THE LOAD SHOULD NOT OBSCURETHE VEHICLE LIGHTS DURING LOADING OR UNLOADING OPERATIONS*. REMEMBER, ON THE HIGHWAY, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE VEHICLE INCLUDING THE OPERATION OF ANY ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT USED TO ASSIST LOADING OR UNLOADING. PRIOR TO ANY SITE OPERATION: CHECK WITH SITE MANAGER IF ANY SPECIFIC PROCEDURE EXISTS; IF A DEFINED LOADING / UNLOADING AREA IS AVAILABLE, USE IT; IF A SAFE WORKING AREA NEEDS TO BE MADE, ENSURE IT IS CLEARLY DEFINED TO PREVENT INTRUSION BY UNAUTHORISED PERSONNEL; DO NOT LOAD OR UNLOAD ON AN UNEVEN SURFACE OR GRADIENT; PRIOR TO LOADING / UNLOADING ENSURE THE OPERATING AREA 1S CLEAR; ENSURE ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT OPERATES AS DESIGNED WITH ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING PROCEDURES FOLLOWED. * The use of vehicle hazard warning lamps alone may not be sufficient. {Also ref to LOADING information in Section 2, the STABILITY information (opposite) and it traveling in Europe the VEHICLE SECURITY information on page vi," HEALTH AND SAFETY ASBESTOS SOME COMPONENTS ON YOUR TRAILER, WARNING SUCH AS GASKETS, FRICTION SURFACES ASBESTOS (brake linings") AND HEAT SHIELDS (exhaust meeting mbes systems) MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS, ote Fatty WARNING nent BREATHING ASBESTOS DUST IS DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH @ WORK OUT OF DOORS OR IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA @ WEAR A RESPIRATOR MASK WITH SUITABLE FILTER @ DO NOT REMOVE DUST BY BLOWING @ REMOVE DUST BY EXTRACTION OR BY DAMPENING WITH ATOMISED WATER. USE A WATERY DETERGENT SOLUTION IN GREASE CONTAMINATED AREAS. WIPE DOWN WITH CLEAN DAMPENED RAGS DO NOT REUSE CONTAMINATED RAGS (dispose of as waste) @ /FANY CUTTING, DRILLING, GRINDING etc., IS ATTEMPTED THE ITEM SHOULD BE DAMPENED AND ONLY HAND TOOLS OR LOW SPEED POWER TOOLS USED EQUIPPED, IF NECESSARY, WITH AN APPROPRIATE DUST EXTRACTION FACILITY. IF HIGH SPEED TOOLS ARE USED, THEY SHOULD ALWAYS BE SO EQUIPPED. @ DO NOT USE BRUSHES TO SWEEP UP DUST, USE A SPECIAL (type H) VACUUM CLEANER OR DAMPEN THOROUGHLY AND ‘SCRAPE UP. @ PUT ALL WASTE (old components, dust, rags, etc.) INA SEALED CONTAINER MARKED TO ENSURE SAFE DISPOSAL. @ FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS WHEN OPERATING, MAINTAINING OR CLEANING SPECIALISED EQUIPMENT (.¢.Tools, Extraction Systems, Vacuum Cleaners, Specialised Wash Flulds). tos-Free linings fitted as standard trom March “92 ernie recuesied also see nole Asbestos-Free Linings! * _HEALTH AND SAFETY ASBESTOS-FREE BRAKE LININGS THE BREATHING OF ANY AIRBORNE DUST IS HAZARDOUS THEREFORE IT WOULD BE ADVISABLE TO HANDLE ASBESTOS- FREE BRAKES LININGS WITH THE SAME DEGREE OF CAUTION AS: ASBESTOS LININGS see opposite. AIR PRESSURE SYSTEMS CAUTION AVOID DIRECT SKIN CONTACT WITH EXHAUSTING AIR; EXERCISE EXTREME CARE AND WEAR THE APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN RELEASING PRESSURE FROM THE SYSTEM. SYNTHETIC RUBBERS AT HIGH TEMPERATURES CAUTION ALL POLYMERIC MATERIALS, ESPECIALLY FLOUROELASTOMERS, ‘SHOULD BE HANDLED WITH CARE FOLLOWING ANY FORM OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DECOMPOSITION (FIRE). FLUOROELASTOMERS ARE SYNTHETIC RUBBERS COMMONLY USED INTHE MOTOR INDUSTRY. APPLICATIONS INCLUDE TEST RIGS, FUEL SYSTEMS, OIL SEALS, WIRING AND CABLING, BEARING SURFACES, GASKETS, DIAPHRAGMS AND '0' RINGS, AVOID SKIN CONTACT WITH FIRE DAMAGED RUBBERS. POLYURETHANE FOAM CAUTION WHEN REPAIRING INSULATED VEHICLES, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKENTO PREVENT HIGHTEMPERATURE CONTACT OR ACCIDENTAL IGNITION OF THE INSULATING MATERIAL IN BODY CAVITY. HEALTH AND SAFETY CLEANING / PURGING (TANKS) WHERE A VESSEL IS TO BE CLEANED / PURGED IT SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT AT A SPECIALLY DESIGNED LOCATION FOR THIS. TYPE OF WORK UTILISING THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THE WORK (i.e. Liquid or Solid reclamation, and / or Vapour Recovery system). APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE WORN DURING THESE OPERATIONS AND, WHERE NECESSARY, ITS ATMOSPHERE SHOULD BE CHECKED TO EN- SURE THAT ANY REMAINING SUBSTANCE / VAPOUR IS NO LONGER SUFFICIENT TO CREATE A RISK TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ANY PERSON. A VESSEL SHOULD NOT BE ENTERED UNTIL MADE ‘SAFE’. CAREFUL CONSIDERATION TO THE SUBSTANCE CARRIED WILL DETERMINE THE DEGREE TO WHICH A VESSEL IS DEEMED 'SAFE’ FOR MAINTENANCE WORK TO BE CARRIED OUT. DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES (CARRIAGE OF) LEGAL REQUIREMENTS - DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES REGULA- TION 1992 (SI 1992 No, 743) - ALL SUBSTANCES COVERED BY THE REGULATIONS MUST BE CARRIED IN A VESSEL COMPLYING WITH THE REGULATIONS. IT 1S THE OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE VESSEL 1S SUITABLE FOR THE SUBSTANCE AND THAT THE CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS. ALWAYS ENSURE THE CORRECT EMERGENCY CARDS OR MARKINGS ARE DISPLAYED. USED ENGINE OILS WARNING PROLONGED AND REPEATED CONTACT WITH USED ENGINE OILS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS SKIN DISORDERS INCLUDING DERMATITIS AND CANCER, THEREFORE PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN IN THE HANDLING OF USED OILS. HAZARDS MAY ALSO ARISE FROM THE INHALATION OF OIL MIST AND THE HANDLING OF GREASES _, CONTAINING TOXIC METALS. HEALTH AND SAFETY VEHICLE SECURITY {Immigration & Asylum Act 1999) Prevention of the carriage of clandestine entrants to the UK and the recommended checks for drivers. DURING LOADING AND UNLOADING CHECKTHATNO UNAUTHORISED PEOPLE ENTER OR REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE OR TRAILER. ENSURE YOUR VEHICLE IS SEALED AND/OR PADLOCKED AFTER LOADING / UNLOADING. ENTER NUMBER OF SEAL / PADLOCK ON VEHICLE DOCUMENTATION. IF POSSIBLE OBTAIN THIRD-PARTY WITNESS TO SEALING AND/OR PADLOCKING. WHEN LEAVING VEHICLE UNATTENDED, CHECK WINDOWS ARE CLOSED, IMMOBILISER ARMED AND CAB DEADLOCKS ENGAGED. AFTER ANY STOP AND PRIOR TO EMBARKATION, CHECK VEHICLE ‘SECURITY - INSPECT SEALS/PADLOCKS, OUTER SHELL/CURTAINS AND (IF SAFELY POSSIBLE) CHECK ROOF. IF SUSPICION OF A SECURITY BREACH, INFORMTHE LOCAL POLICE AUTHORITY - DO NOT ATTEMPT EVICTION - DO NOT EMBARK. For more information contact the Home Ottice for the Code of Practice: cpcau Ground Floor Status Four Status Park ‘No 3 Nobel Drive Harlington Middtesex uB3 SEY Tol: 020 8745 6008 Fax: 020 6745 5922 ‘e-mail: civilpenalty.unit@homeottice.gsl.gov.uk website; www.ind.homeottiee.gov.uk Also contact the Road Haulage Association Tol: 01992 841 515, and/or the Freight Transport Association Tol: 01892 626 171. HEALTH AND SAFETY OPERATOR'S HANDBOOK INTHE INTEREST OF HEALTH & SAFETY THIS HANDBOOK SHOULD ACCOMPANY THE VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES, A SUITABLE DOCUMENT HOLDER IS AVAILABLE (part no. CF4403506) FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE. REFER TO YOUR HANDBOOK PRIOR TO OPERATING. ENSURE ALL RECOMMENDED CHECKS ARE OBSERVED. ENSURE THE INITIAL IMPERATIVE MAINTENANCE" IS CARRIED our. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION Aplate secured to the main chassis frame incorporates a 17 character vehicle identification number (VIN), example below. Typleal VIN number VeticleDsscitor (model and suspension code) SFRWADROS|28123401 ‘Worl Manutacerrtier etd der Ome Itis essential that the chassis number is quoted in all communications. Observe ALL information contained on other plates and labels attached to the vehicle - If in doubt, ask! NOTES ON WARRANTY SHOULD THE VEHICLE BECOME UNSERVICEABLE DURING THE STIPULATED WARRANTY PERIOD*, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: a) CONTACT YOUR NEAREST FRUEHAUF SERVICE OR WARRANTY AGENT, WHO WILL INITIALLY ASSESS THE PROBLEM, NOTIFY THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY AND TAKE WHATEVER ACTION 1S NECESSARY. b) WHEN PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORISED DISTRIBUTOR OR DEALER, CONTACT THE ESTABLISHMENT CONCERNED WHO WILL ADVISE YOU ACCORDINGLY. c) MAJOR PROBLEMS CAN BE IMMEDIATELY REFERRED TO OUR QUALITY DEPARTMENT: FRUEHAUF LIMITED Houghton Fload Grantham Lincolnshire NGS1 6JE To: 01476515515 Fax No: 01476 515516 OUR QUALITY DEPARTMENT WILL NOTIFY YOU OF THE APPROPRIATE ACTION REQUIRED TO ENSURE YOUR VEHICLE 18 RECTIFIED AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE. IMPORTANT ALWAYS QUOTE THE VEHICLE CHASSIS NUMBER ON ALL CORRESPONDENCE, OR DURING ALL COMMUNICATIONS...see Vehicle Identification opposite The Manufacturer reserves the right to vary the specification with or without notice, and at such times, and in such a manner they think fit. Major as well as minor changes may be involved, in accordance with the Manufacturer's polley of constant product improvement. Providing the vehicle is operated within its specified limits, the length of fe (it prop- erly maintained) Is limited only to possible accident or economic obsolescence. * Ancillary equipment carries the O.£. manufacturer's warranty. SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ‘contents GeneralDescipton — -Tralerype - Constvion + Suspension Braking System eatical Syston + Support Legs Hydrate Sysem “Body Legal Requirements ‘This sectionbly deserves the tales main featuos supplementary inormaton ‘may bo nsortod when apple. onecosterness 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The vehicle consists of an end tipping body constructed In aluminium, mounted on a sem teller chassis of cranked o: straight configuration. Two body Iypos are avalable either ribbed o° smooth. An hyérauic ram mounted at tho front of the vehicle raises and lowers ‘he body va acto contd system, ‘The chassie incorporates specially designed '' beams with latge box erossmembers eating a torsional sti constuction for safer tipping. The chassis also provides the suppert for the suspension, axles running gear, and upper coupler connection via a king pin to the ‘rime mover (actor un ithe, Airsuspersion{s ted s standard. Various mekes of running goer ae fied and these wil have ether ise ‘ordrum brakes. Refer othe chassis lato for types ros are covered in is handbook. Aye ar suspencon compris of heat dy forged ste taltg xm or arial Bea pvotg on tba bushodeunng na hergerbracel tho leeing ed. Aner ering assembly comprising of istn and lrg ruberdaphgm arta) provides suppor lhe ing end wih shock absorber to da the fide, Tea spings re sped wi arable a pessu roman atomic hgh cota foveling} vo uhh melas letel and eal etude. An pfenal beter euspnson id coil mayb ios EBS Antbek Braking System is ited as siandard incoporang 2 two Ine ar pressure sytem used in corunction wth asbestos fee brakes and spring brake actuators; automatic slack ajustors wll ited to chum brakes. The systems designed to prevot the tar wheos fam lckeg over a wide range of ad 8 condos hated ovate. Ector contol a-sensig i eae of £85 ging he ‘elu king patornce valde om theodore, Talaebraasar stated be Sent in etal nto ulleg a tac peu estan abl calea Wes otal system; the connectors being either 'C' type couplings (UK) oF paim type coupings (Europe). Alternative: ‘pes caine ora dina aye ie etme eget ‘The eloccl system conforms othe ourent EEC requemens using two ISO sever pin connectors end dedicated 80 connecter to poner te enlck breing system”. Aerals comectrs wired o customer ‘equterents may be insta. ‘Two speed suppor lags ae ted to support he tar in the uncoupled condition, operated by a winding handle othe narside eg. “The hyavic gyms usualy anintogra! prt ofthe actor uit which is connected va a hose to tho lower end ofthe mul-tage ram (when the corrbination is coupled). Aernatvey, the option of an on-board "Donkey enghe drving an hyekaulle pure may be adopted, ring and laverng the body rom a taller ‘mounted contol; fl detals ofthe engin wilbe found inthe Manufacturers trturowhon ite, The body ‘must NOT bo alse whon uncoupled from ha tractor uni. “wo body designs ae avatale ofloing grat stenghwthmnmun weight. To amous Frushautarinkm "oat ub uflsing te urique ab design and tho smooth sed design ule entuded aluminium sional planks, foor channels, op and betom rails. Body integety s maintained dung al operating cendtons, resisting bendrg frees rough fs design. The body is uly welded throughout ths preventing ingress of water enclosed pars end elirnaingpiblems cause by enrepment of payoe ox leaning materia. Comer design mak for easy cschago, especial wih materials known fo old up inthe body, Atop bung tailgate ensures masinum protecien during ping cperetions; release i ia a simple evr operated from the rear nersdeor fide ofthe bod rubber seal round te lagate aperture allows the carage of prouets wih argh water content or recuels which have extremely ree-unnng properties. Ban dors, spit taigats ora combinaon of bah may bo intl to cuslomers requirement, tog wih tems oars of encapsulating rofstuchxes. “The vhs suitabo for ransporting acuta reduc, arma feediuts, most commen us (09. ccel, ‘oko) and lowordensty aggagaos (a9, sand, pea shingo, ea) - thay re NOT sub fr hgh dansty aggregates (@-0.rock, lame stone) or stiep metal (bele, cused or loose). COtner mates wh high shri prope wil so shorten the feof he body. plone ticker foor material adonal ovary ray bo fite, EBS braking ncoporaee elecronte ontraled load-sensing and electronic ceniroed aniieck Fo Staite on optona eae feature that ences flere! movement and automaticaly apie tho lecroni conta ai suspension Is an optional systom fr rie eight conbel toro" Weighs ana Ting Angie for Various Commodts'in Secon 2, LEGAL REQUIREMENTS - Where applicable Tho lollovngietomation details vaous regulations; ifthe vices bull ory of has wl cary plate confoing tthe regain, Dangerous Substances (Caviage of) Regulations 1992 (S| 1992 No. 743) - al substanoos covorad by the Regulations must bo carried in a vessel complying with the Regulalons (eee ‘Heath & Safety infomation. In the event of accident damage, repalts to the substance carrying vessal (tank) and lis Sings must bo cared out in & manner that wil reinstate tho vehicle to the axgnal design; re-creation under he Requtions (7) willbe required. ‘intl no changes tothe design ol th vic canbe cared out without ecortteaten. ADR Requirements {Inlemetinal Cariage of Dangorous Goods by Road) - only products ‘ovate by tho ADR cases listed int ADR -4 approved by te MoT on he ADR, ray be cared inte hazardous goods range. IMO Requirements (Intemational Martine O1ganisation) - These are requirements ‘covering the conveyance of hazaréous goods onboard Bais ships an rough Bish pos. ‘TIR Requirements -Whontho vehictshas been Ty Frushatin conjunction wth MoT, the cstemer wal issuod wth TIR documentation end ne ot of photograph (2) Changes to the design of the vehicle is rot allowed witolNyeterence to the TIR Authotty (0 Misr 0 Teaser. SECTION 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Contents Bottin King Pin Coupling Trailer to Tractor Uncoupling Trailer from Tractor ‘Support Legs Parking Brake Park Valve + Tralior Brako Release Valve = Mult-Stroke Handbrake + Screw Type Handbrake ‘ir Suspension - Variable Height Control = Exhaust Vaive = Lit Axle + Susponsion Load Gauge ‘Anti-Lock Brake System - EBS Blower Discharge System Tailgate Bar Doors ‘Combination Tailgate and Barn Door Grain Hatch Internal (Intermediate) Doors Tipping Operations 10 = Ram Operation 10 Body Ralod Warning System 10 Important - When Loading il + Important - When Tipping 1-13 (Checks Betore Moving Of 14-16 Rollover Cover / Sheet ~ Manual & Mechanical Oporation 17 Weights and Tipping Angles for Various Commaditios 18-19 ‘This section covers a wide varloty of components that ara used on Fruehaut traiters, Not all components will appear on one vaticia, therefore certain instructions contained herein ill nt apply. Whore special instruction boyond the scope of this section Is required, this willbe supplied as supplementary information, IF IN DOUBT, ASKI onic ossor us ts 1 MANDATORY USE trom 1 May 2002 ref CRU 812001 No.208 160 7638 Snondmont¢ ‘CONNECTION system without connecting| the dedicated Iporese| electrical Supp Z-pin 1807638 connector EBs) SU) . -| Mh | 5-pin 1$07638 connector ABS LOWER LEGS BEFORE UNCOUPLING BOLT-IN KING PIN 1 Check for correct position and security (reter to Section 3 of this book), COUPLING TRAILER TO TRACTOR 190 11 Ensure the taller parking brake is applied Bor ‘Check the tractor fithwhee! jaws are open (refer to Tractor handbook); tt ithwhest ‘0 that the rear end is sloping dowinwards, io assists taller coupling ‘Set the trailer support legs to the coupling height (see over). Remove stabilising suppor, if applicable (S00 ‘STABILITY’ below). tho actor and taller correctly aligned, slowly reverse the tractor into the coupled postin. Ensure the combination is securely coupled by trying to move forward withthe trailer parking brake applied. Visually check to ensure correcly coupled and securely locked. Connect the tractors electrical lines tothe sockote on the front ofthe trailer, include ‘the 1807638 line when the tractor has the sockat fitted, see opposite. Connect the airlines to their respective colour coded couplings and open tractor ating ‘shut-off ‘cocks, if ited, Couple hydraulic tine(s) i eppicable, Rage the trailer support lags fully and correctly socura In tho running position. “Test brakes for operation and carry oul ‘Checks Before Moving OI (detailed inthis ‘Section ofthe handbook) Chock body is fully lowored and warming lamp Is not iluminated (eee page 10). Check trailor swing clearance to ensure taller does not foul eq vipment on tractor unit UNCOUPLING TRAILER FROM TRACTOR 2. Ensure the trailer parking brake Is applied. Lower the suppot lags to the ground (detailed inthis Seaton). Disconnect the airand electrical couplings from the taller. Close tractor airline shut- off cocks, i fed. Disconnect hydraulic fina(s) if applicable, Unooand las nae cousin slo ive he tara fo Some topers when uncoupled fm the tractor unt pally ld late AN forward of the support fags, may be prone to ‘nosedive’ ithe load is not redistributed evenly or additonal support used forvard. 3 STABILITY SUPPORT LEGS For the purpese of supporting the taller when uncoupled and for setting the rll tothe ra= ‘quired height when coupling: this equipment may also be referred to asthe landing fogs. “The following instructions should be carried out on fim, level ground; if not, oneure the legs are positioned on suitabie fooiplates to prevent them from sinking CAUTION OF BACKLASH FROM CRANKING HANDLE IF RELEASED ABRUPTLY NEVER LIFT OR LOWER TRAILER USING HIGH GEAR NEVER LEAVE GEARBOX IN NEUTRAL. To Lower the Lege when Uncouping Uncip tn cing ane replenish gor Rotate Unt fogs rach the ground» STOP ~ solct ow gear Wand conto uni rare ‘supported - Do not raise the trailer. Secure handle in stowage and uncouple (see p.3). ‘To Set the Legs for Coupling Goan Unalp tho oranking handio and push shaft inwards to solctiow goar %F. Rotate handle {nd ads irallochelghtsothat the upper couporistevolor slighty ower lead-up ramps aro fled (20mm max.). Couple trator (see p) and then alsa lags when coupied (belo). ‘To Raise the Logs when Coupled Select high gear $f coat hance anftocivse unt legs ae fly raised: Do not force beyond this position. Secure hance n stowage on compton, DO NOT LIFT OR LOWER THE TRAILER USING HIGH GEA} “Typical arrangement ilustrated with rocking feet £2, Loge may bo ted th foldng font, sure fot ae socuren the lower poston ERC) porto stpporing ate. Some veils arent ted wy ag but ne fy o G5 Support to ator ath rest aveae log can be nsate, required 4 Pank vaLve #(P)« This is fitted to trailers incorporating Spring Brake systems and dlspenses with the need for a manually operated handbrake, (On disconnection of the Emergency (RED) Line the brakes are automatically applied (as With any system). However, uke other systems, as the a is dapleted the Spring Brake system maintains a brake through powerful springs inthe brake's actuators. ‘Tho trafer brakes can bo applied when coupled to the tractor or prior to uncoupling from the tractor by puling the Park Valve control bution (a desirable practice when parking); {he valve wll require reseting bofore moving oft. Do not use the Trailer Brako Release wane cs TRAILER (BRAKE) RELEASE VALVE G—ralg This valve allows the uncoupled trailor brakas to be released. However, itis net recom- ‘mended tha this valve is used for moving the trailer with vehicles that are not suitable for ‘he purpose and, therefore, should only bo used in an emergency situation. At al other timas the trailer should only be moved when coupled to a vehicle with an appropri air ‘supply. Ensure this valve is reset to ls original postion after use, Note: Spring Brakes need sufficient alr pressure in the reservoir to release the powerful ‘pring inthe actuators (see Park Valve). VARIABLE HEIGHT CONTROL - Air Suspension When fitted, this enables the operator fo RAISE or LOWER the vehicle using the trailer suspension, Rasot botore moving taller WARNING DO NOT OPERATE HEIGHT CONTROL WHEN UNCOUPLED DO NOT OPERATE HEIGHT CONTROL WITH TRAILER BRAKES APPLIED ALWAYS LEAVE A PARKED TRAILER WITH THE SUSPENSION LOWERED (unless the support legs incorporate rocking feet, see page 4) “Tho fllowing instructions cover the standard contr! fted to Fruchaut taller, for alternative ‘controls refer tothe operating symbols on the valve. Teraseerioventoampenion t 4. Push control handle IN. (esas 2. Sot control to elther RAISE or LOWER. { panton On easing toques (or maximum allowable) set the control, = back to the central position. x =Rreamy + RESET tho suspension to the RUNNING (RIDE) height 3. Ensure contol is set in central position. +@® 4. Pullhandle to reset suspension. a s IMPERATIVE NEVER MOVE TRAILER IN THE RAISED OR LOWERED POSITION Always reset control to the RUNNING (RIDE)' Position ‘Note: Some auto-rasat systems req ulre one application of the brake to reset suspension. EXHAUST VALVE - Air suspension feb When fitted, this enables the operator to lower the suspension fully by exhausting the air ‘system for the suspension for suspension maintenance. This contol willbe either a push! poll vale or the above valve with exhaust function only. Reset before moving trailer. WARNING DO NOT EXHAUST SUSPENSION WITH A LIFT AXLE IN THE RAISED POSITION DO NOT EXHAUST SUSPENSION ON TIPPER TRAILERS FOR TIPPING DO NOT MOVE TRAILER WITH SUSPENSION EXHAUSTED 6 6 AUTO-LIFTILOWER AXLE @Q@ ‘This option automatically Ifts an axle (usually the front) clear of the ground when tho Jaden condition allows an axle to be raised. The raised exle automatically lowers when the load imposed Increases toa level that requires all wheels on the ground for normal running condition, TRACTION ASSIST Tho traction assist option is operated either by a control (switch) inthe cab ora control ‘on the trail that allows the driver to lift the axle in a fully laden condition. Lifting ‘an axle in the laden condition increases the imposed load through the kingpin to the tractor unit's drive axie thereby assisting drive axle traction ~ particularly useful in ‘off-road conditions on inclines; the axle lowers automatically above 25kph (15mph). IF tho traction assist control is hold for 5 seconds it will override the auto-ift systom and lower the axio in an unladen condition to shorten the wheelbase and assist low ‘speed manoeuvrability (not applicable to rear it axle system), WARNING RAISING AN AXLE IN THE FULLY LADEN CONDITION WILL EXCEED THE PLATED WEIGHTS AND IS ONLY POSSIBLE FOR LOW SPEED OPERATION LOWER AXLE WHEN PARKING (Swith off ignition then unplug 1S07638 socket to lower) SUSPENSION LOAD GAUGE \When fited, this gauge provides the operator with a simple method of indicating the losd condition ofthe air suspension. The gauge wl requir inital calforation on a welghbrigge In the fuly laden conaition (Le. tothe maximum GB axle weight). Mark the gauge with a waterproof markor for future reference. IMPORTANT THE GAUGE IS ONLY AN INDICATION OF SUSPENSION LOADS AND ‘SHOULD BE CALIBRATED REGULARLY THE GAUGE WILL NOT INDICATE GROSS TRAIN WEIGHTS: DO NOT MOVE AIR SUSPENSIONS UNTIL NORMAL ‘RIDE’ HEIGHT IS REACHED 180 7638 POWER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM From July 2008 the new generation Fruehaut Brake Systom featuring electronic load sensing oquipment via an on-board electronic ‘control unt (ECU) with self-dlagnostic capabilities andfullcommunicationlinkstoatractor EBS eystom. EBS power supply Is via an 1807638 connector; emergency backup (without load sensing facility) is available from the brake ight circult via the ISO1185 (24N) connector. The dedicated 1807638 supply must be used If the tractor has socket. Roll stability, auto:ifviower axe, traction assist and susponsion ride control ‘are optional EBS functions only powered via the IS07638 connector. Do not operate EBS system without the dedicated 1807638 supply. ‘A T-pin 1807638 connactor fitted to tha tactor Indicates full EBS communleation links; ‘A5:pin ISO7638 connactor fitted tothe tractor indicatas ABS systom only. ‘A lamp in the cab on the dashboard wil display traller EBS function; the cab lamp is the only indicator for the traller syste Antl-Lock Brake System Check Two systems are flted (A or B below) and the following lamp seq uences indicate correct operation for each method of power supply. ‘Tractor with 1807638 supply - on intial power-up (gnifon ON) ~ uso cab lamp in actor: sores 8 BID *Oe Gales ae Malfunction: No ight ora continuous ight on power-up andor a continuous ight above 10 ksh indicat a faut ‘Snitch the ignition ON, copress the brake pedal and check above lamp s0q uence wth pedal pressed. If sequence Is cotrect, check the decioated 1507638 supply is connected. If dicated 807838 supply is onnected afaultexsts withthe supply andthe taeris operating ‘on brake ight power only. Check out any fault immediately. Rotor to Section 3. BLOWER DISCHARGE SYSTEM Discharge may be assisted by a Priden Engineering blower system incorporating an augor ‘mountedin the loo at tho roar ofthe tippor that feeds tho foad into a blow-hrough rolary avs Under the floorto which the cischarge hoseis altached; refer to Prider's erature for operation. TAILGATE ‘Tho standardtallgato fe asingle doorarrangement hhingad trom the top and secured (inthe closed position) with a full width lockbar located on the bottom rear crossmember of the body. For safety the oporator stands to one sido of the trailer when manually opening the tallgate; the lockbaris operated from elthor side of the tallar. An optional remote operated locking device may be fitted, controlled from the cab or from a vaive on the trailer. Additional ‘secuty is provided with serew-down swingbolts (cattle clamps). Ensure tailgate is fully secured closed on completion of discharge operation, BARN DOORS Barn doors are either a single or double door arrangement vartically hung from the Fear sidewall frame. Beware of load bearing on door when opening; release locking arrangement vith care; be prepared for partial discharge of loadas door opene, Ensure {door(s) are fully securod closed on completion of discharge operation, COMBINATION TAILGATE and BARN DOOR, Combination tatigate/barn door assembly comprise a top hung tailgate frame with Vertically (side) hung barn door. Extra caution Is req ulred during operation to avoids tailgate frame distortion when opening, Opening the barn door: ensure tho tailgate framo is lockod tothe tipper body with the bottom and side clamps, and lower lockrod. Beware of load bearing on door, release locking arrangement with care; be prepared for partial ischarge of load as door opens. Ensure door is fully secured closed on completion af alscharge operation, pening tailgate: ensure the bam door is looked tothe tallgate frame before releasing the clamps and bottom lock rod to open the tallgate, Ensure tailgate Is fully secured ‘closed on completion of discharge operation GRAIN HATCH | fted the gran haich may be used forthe discharge ofa ree-flowing! commesity. These, usually, are used in conjunction witha grain eock whioh fe attached tothe hatch surround by tho ‘anti-luce' fasteners provided. Progressively raise the bedy during tipping to avoid ‘overloading the tailgate / doors fe. donot pile the load against the taigale/ doors, INTERNAL (Intermediate) DOORS, Inlomal (intermediate) doors may be fited which, effectively, divide the body Into compartments allowing different products to be cartied, usually animal feed, Open and) close doors as described above for taigates. All doors should be locked closed belore. loading each compartment; doors are released as raq uted for discharge. TIPPING OPERATIONS ‘The tipping gears a mull-staged telescopic ram Installed a the frontof the trailerbetween the body and chassis. Oporation, usually, is from a contro! lever (see below) situated in the tractor cab utilising a tractor’ hydraulic system with eupply f0 the ram via a hose. Alternatively the taller may have an on-board engine driven system; refer to separate Hnerature BODY RAISED WARNING SYSTEM ‘A lamp is fitted to the offeide front which flashos a warning ifthe body isnot fully lowered DO NOT LOAD OR MOVE WITH THE BODY RAISED - see operating seq uence below. Operating sequence on startup: Whan the tractors ignition is first switched on, the kame should flash for about 18 seconds and then extinguish ifthe body ifuly lowered. The lamp will only flash when the body Is raised. Note: the lamp Is powered through pin 7 of the ISO1185 (2AN) connector RAM OPERATION “The control used to operate the ram may ifr irom the one ilusrated but the procedures for use are basically the same for alltypes. Prioro operating tipping gear, read the tractor ‘manufacturer's handbook or the tterature supplied withthe ‘Donkey’ engine when fited. Typical Ram Control \ LOWER’ and HOLD’ with th latter taking The ram control has three positions -'RAISI the central position. To Raise the Body: Obsorvealnstructions dotalled under Important-Whon Tipping. Start engine, engagethe P.T.0.forthefydraulicpump. Select RAISE’ onram controlancioommence Uipping oporations; progressively ralse the body as the load Is discharged. ‘To maintain body at any position soloct ‘HOLD’ and disengage P.T.0. CAUTION DO NOT LEAVE P.7.0. ENGAGED WITH RAM IN 'HOLD' POSITION To Lower the Body: Select ‘LOWER’ on the ram control and allow the body to lower. It the body is partially laden, carefully lowor o ofinato possible damage to ram or chassis; ‘avoid jerky movernent of control 10 IMPORTANT - WHEN LOADING Ensure the talgata/rear doors are securely closed. The load must be evenly distributed during foading;_ refer to the trailer identfication plate forthe ‘plated weights’ - do NOT overload. I body Is filed with internal (intermediate) doors ensure all doors are locked closed belore loading, Ensure the body i fully down and supported on the chassis whilst loading. If an on board \wolgher Is fited only raise the body to check load distribution - do NOT load with the body ralsed off the chassis (see opposite) Eneure the load is secure and unable to shed contents en route; cover load as required, ‘ensuring sheet / cover is correctly secured also. Ensure body js fully jowered (see opposite) and cary out ‘Checks Before Moving Off

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