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2.5 ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC SYSTEM

A. The AIR INTAKE VALVE calibrated at 5 bar, fed by the main system of the vehicle and interrupts the
use of air as the pressure in the main tanks falls below forementioned calibration level. The BRAKE and
SUSPENSION SYSTEM have PRIORITY over the roller lifting system.

B. A REDUCER- CONDENSATE SEPARATOR sustains the lifting circuit

RECCOMANDED PRESSURE: 1,8 ÷ 2,2 bar

C. Two or more PNEUMATIC SWITCHES sustained by the pressure reducers , command the LIFTING
and DESCENT of the rollers.

D. Safety Electro-Pneumatic system composed by the Electrovalve with Reset Button – and PRESSURE
SWITCH electrically powered by current drawn from posterior brake lights.

E. Two or more QUICK EXHAUST VALVES quickly depressurize the roller tracks when the supply
valves are closed.

F. The system of AIR BAGS, placed below the ROLLER CHANNEL, implement the lifting process.

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3. INSTALLATION AND
COMMISIONING ROLLERTRACK
The element and components of equipment, of weight < 20~ kg can be easily positioned by 1 person, the materials of
weight > 20~ kg and ≤ 50~ kg can be positioned by 2 people; only the materials with length > 3,2 m, weighing > 50~ kg must be
placed with the aid of a lifting vehicle or small lifting fork with appropriate apparatus.

 During the assembly safety shoes must be worn, as well as protective gloves and goggles to avoid
possible lesions; proceed with caution

The following specific diagrams and schemes illustrate how to conveniently position and connect the pneumatics.

3.1 TRACK PLACING

Place the tracks on the semitrailer platform, placing more posteriorly the elements with greater length or
special length as outlined Dis. A and, compatibly with the placement of the longerons, with reciprocal
distance from one another as similar as possible to those illustrated in the schemes B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 e B6
which provide for the majority of the possible layouts of the tracks.

NOTE : in case of simultaneous or subsequent installment of our motorized rollers figure. M.209, one must
respect the minimum internal distance indicated in the cited diagrams and schemes (see manual rme18)
and avoid implementing the 5 track solutions indicated in dis. B2 and B5

Dis. A

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4 ROLLER TRACKS LAYOUT ∅ 50 x 50

Dis. B 1

5 ROLLER TRACKS LAYOUT ∅ 50 X 50

Dis. B 2

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6 ROLLER TRACKS LAYOUT ∅ 50 X 50

Dis. B 3

4 ROLLER TRACKS LAYOUT ∅ 50 X 100

Dis. B 4

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5 ROLLER TRACKS LAYOUT ∅ 50 X 100

Dis. B 5

6 ROLLER TRACKS LAYOUT ∅ 50 X 100

Dis. B 6

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Arrange the posterior tracks as backward as possible as indicated in dis. C1 and C2 which illustrate some
possible solutions. Support the extremities of the channels both anteriorly and posteriorly with a plate (part
B) conjoint at the same level as the centering ribs, of length and width sufficient for the assembly of the fixing
plates, then proceed in closing the posterior frame band with plate with minimum thickness of 5 mm and of
adequate shape.

Dis. C 1

Dis. C 2

Support the track connection with a suitable beam, welded on the adjacent bearers, whose width must be
enough to support the fastening plates, as the drawing D shows the installation of additional cross
members sometimes proves to be a satisfactory solution

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Dis. D

Place the fastening clamps at the distance indicated by drawing E, compatible with the cross-member pitch.
If the cross member positions dictate that the pitch of the clamps exceed’s 1200 mm in any position, install
additional clamps on the nearest convenient cross members, or install additional fastening plates.

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Dis E

Drill the bearer or cross member at the distance indicated by drawing F and fix the plate with a suitable
thread-cutting or M6 screw, by choosing the suitable drilling diameter.
In case of installation of one or more tracks in position not suitable to fix the respective clamps, adopt the
solution indicated by drawing F, which requires for its execution, the dismantling of the track. After drilling,
lift up the channels and remove chips and burrs, which may remain between bearer and lower track
surface.

Dis F

Fix all the tracks and in case of need, recompose the disassembled elements, keeping in mind the correct
positioning of the union plate following Dis. G.

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Dis G

☝ During the normal use of the semi-trailer it is possible that the closing top plates of the roller
tracks may separate one from the other at the level of their junction (due to flexion of the semi-trailer
chassis). In this situation, it is wise to reposition them in the correct position by loosen the screws
M6, correcting the position of the top plate and then tightening the screws applying a torque of 8Nm.

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3.2 FLOOR INSTALLATION

3.2.1 TRACKS WITH FLOOR WING SUPPORT

Arrange the boards on appropriate supporting intermediates, especially when preparing for transit of heavy
loads, as indicated in the following diagram which is reported simply as indication.

It is advised to leave a a little clearance (max 2 mm) between the boards and the tracks to allow the dilation
and the subsequent disassembly, without difficulties, of the closing top plate.
Futhermore it is advised to keep the level of the boards 1 mm protruding from the plane of the tracks, to
ensure the propping of the small boards on the wooden surface and not on the metal of the closing top
plates, thus allowing a well centered transport, without any slipping on the loading plane
Fix the boards to the support wings with countersunk head self-tapping for Aluminum.

NOTE : In case of use of self-tapping and self-drilling screws for steel, before use remove with pliers or by
griniding, the wings destined to enlarge the perforation in the wood.
These wings are not removed by perforating the aluminum like in the case with steel, so enlarging the
diameter of the perforation prevents or renders unstable the grip of the screws.

3.2.2 TRACKS WITHOUT FLOOR WING SUPPORT

Appropriately support the boards with adequate structures, particularly when preparing for the transit of
heavy loads.
Futhermore to avoid abnormal strains of the tracks, place parallel a structure with adequate resistance as
indicated in the following diagram reported simply as indication.

It is advisable to leave a little clearance (max 2 mm) between infill floor material and tracks in order to

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allow the expansion and the subsequent easy removing of the top plates.

Furthermore it is advised to keep the level of the boards 1 mm protruding from the plane of the tracks, to
ensure the propping of the small boards on the wooden surface and not on the metal of the closing top
plates, thus allowing a well centered transport, without any slipping on the loading plane

Once assembly of the floor has been completed, carefully clean the loading surface and remove, by
slow lifting, the strips of protective tape glued upon the closing top plates placed avoid the entrance of
foreign objects and debris during the phase of assembly.

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