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- Page 1 maintenance manual for van and platform trailers d r i v e a w a y w i t h mor e Please route to the individual responsible for trailer maintenance...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
maintenance manual VANS PLATFORMS Reporting Safety Defects ....2 Reporting Safety Defects ....2 Reporting Other Claims. -
Page 3: Reporting Safety Defects
It is important that every trailer owner and/or operator ing the safety, dependability, and performance that are have an organized Trailer Preventive Maintenance (TPM) built into Great Dane trailers. It is essential that this trail- program. The United States Department of Transportation er receives periodic inspections, maintenance, and requires that the maintenance records be kept on every service parts replacement. -
Page 4: Maintenance Tips
70˚ F. ambient appearance maintenance, and most provide instructions. Great Dane trailers not only adds to their physical have loosened during the first weeks of service, may environment, but was put in service in 20˚ F. weather,... -
Page 5: Electrical System
The electrical system on every Great Dane trailer meets A warning decal, as shown on the previous page, is Inspect all wiring to see that it is not damaged, and caution or exceeds all federal and state requirements in effect located on the front of each trailer. -
Page 6: Brake Care And Adjustment
brake care and adjustment The trailer brake system will perform safely and In a system that does not employ spring brake control OVERSIZE LINERS 1/4" OVERSIZE (1.500") To compensate for material removed when refacing Use 1/4” oversize cam followers when X liners have efficiently only as long as it is properly maintained valves, the relay emergency valve should function and brake drums, X (1/16"... -
Page 7: Parking Brakes
(See known, contact the actuator manufacturer or photo.) ADJUSTMENT Great Dane Trailers before removing the actua- For maximum bearing life, adjust and lubricate bearings B) For assemblies using a dowelled adjusting nut tor from the trailer. Never operate the trailer... -
Page 8: Suspensions
wheel bearings continued Lubrication fill semi-fluid grease (No. 00) Lubrication fill oil (static) INSPECTION Inspect the inner and outer wheel bearing cups, cones RECOMMENDED WHEEL BEARING and rollers for excessive wear or damage. GREASE SPECIFICATIONS Refer to bearing and axle manufacturer’s manuals for inspection and replacement requirements. -
Page 9: Running Gear Assembly
• Mounting and demounting of the tire must be per- 7/8" 14 UNF 275 -300 lb-ft device/safety cage. By customer specification, Great Dane may have formed only from the narrow ledge side of the 5/8" 18 UNF 75 -90 lb-ft •... -
Page 10: Rim And Wheel Problems
wheel problems TUBELESS RIM LEAKS. STUD HOLE CRACKS Hex nut imprint. Hub or outboard drum may be damaged or broken. Must provide flat backup. Circumferential crack at bead set. Caused by pitting and Backup erosion by the tire bead. area chafed. -
Page 11: Axle Alignment
To inspect the axle alignment, measure the distance sharp turns. Even though Great Dane aligns every trail- wheels. However, different types of tires can be used in from the kingpin to the trailer axle on each side (and er’s axles prior to delivery, we still recommend that axle... -
Page 12: Upper Coupler And Kingpin
Dane guard should be directed to one of Great Dane’s its condition. The upper coupler fasteners should be These impacts, as well as the stresses applied by the... -
Page 13: Side And Roof Panels - Vans
Periodically use a light lubricant (not grease) over- lay panel with blind rivets. Large holes may rollers replaced. A Great Dane FRP repair manual is available upon on rollers, counterbalance hinges, and lock, as require panel replacements. When repairing large request. -
Page 14: Main Beams
insulation trailer maintenance continued Exteriors: Cleaning the outside of refrigerated trailers Check for spots where water may leak out during clean- 3. Should ignition or combustion of the urethane Personnel fighting the fire must be equipped with should be done the same way dry-freight vans are ing, other than from regular drain holes. -
Page 15: Alterations To The Trailer
GAWR Enroll online or at any participating Great Dane branch or full-service dealer. DURING EACH ANNUAL FMCSA VEHICLE on the certification plate must be lowered to a corre- INSPECTION sponding lower capacity. -
Page 16: Appendix
TMC56 Chassis Study Group Information Report: 2002-1 For further data on how to obtain information on products not listed in this bibliography, contact Great Dane Trailers, P.O. Box 67, Savannah, Georgia 31402, or the manufacturer of the specified product. - Page 17 $2.00 USD d r i v e a w a y w i t h mor e www greatdanetrailers com Great Dane and the oval are registered trademarks of Great Dane Limited Partnership.