Manual Lowering Valve - Ford Transit 1-Way Tipper Supplementary Owner's Handbook

1 Way Hand Book Nov'14:11-12 Seat Transit

Manual Lowering Valve

Description:
The Manual Lowering Valve provides a method of lowering the Tipper body in
the event of an electrical or mechanical component failure.
Location:
The Valve is located on the underside of the hydraulic power pack.
Purpose:
To provide a safe means to lower the Tipper body when stuck in a raised position.
Use:
The Lowering Valve should only be used when the Tipper body is stuck in the
raised position and cannot be lowered using the Tipper Control Station.
Ensure all personnel are clear of the vehicle before lowering the body.
The Manual Lowering Valve must only be operated from underneath
the vehicle.
Operating the manual lowering valve:
• Ensure the vehicle is on a firm level
surface with the handbrake applied.
• Turn the Tipper isolation switch to the
'OFF' position.
• Remove the keys from the vehicle
ignition and lock the doors.
• Working from underneath the vehicle
only, identify the manual lowering
valve, red button on the underside of
the hydraulic power pack.
• Depressing the red button will lower the body; keep depressed to lower
the body fully. Note warning buzzers will not sound when the body is
lowering.
• Check the body is stowed, close the tailboard and ensure that is
securely locked.
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