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Introduction.............................
Tipper .....................................
Dropside .................................
Double cab .............................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction......Tipper ........Dropside ......... Double cab ......Auxiliary heating systems ..
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Disregard of these consult an Opel Service Partner. All always relates to the direction of instructions may lead to vehicle Opel Service Partners offer first-class travel.
  • Page 3: Tipper

    Tipper Tipper Loading Load the vehicle evenly, distributing the load across the The three-way tipper is designed for body. carrying bulk materials that can be Secure any solid loads with discharged by tipping. Loading ........additional lashing equipment. The three-way tipper is not designed Tailboard .........
  • Page 4: Tailboard

    Tipper Tailboard Swinging Removing 9 Warning 9 Warning Before using the swinging Two people are required to carry tailboard, check the release levers out this operation. are securely latched on both sides. Opening To open the tailboard, pull up the release levers to disengage the locks and lower the tailboard fully.
  • Page 5: Sideboards

    Tipper Sideboards Lashing points To reinstall: Install the tailboard onto the upper hinges and push down the To open, pull up the release levers to Secure heavy objects with lashing release levers ensuring locks engage disengage the locks. Lower the straps attached to the lashing points.
  • Page 6: Tipper Operation

    Tipper Tipper operation The tipper body has two locking pins To insert locking pin into pivot, ensure with each pin having a locator on its the handle and locator are facing up. upper edge. The locking pins are Rotate the locking pin away from the used to obtain any one of the three upright position to ensure the pin is tipping positions.
  • Page 7 Tipper Raising and lowering the tipper switch to lower. The tipper can be Rotate the locking pin away from the stopped at any time by releasing upright position to ensure the pin is The tipper is operated using the the switch. secured.
  • Page 8: Safety Cable

    Tipper Safety cable To tip to the right side, fully insert Using the safety prop: locking pins into the front and rear 1. Prepare the tipper body for tipping The safety cable attached to the right-hand pivots. Ensure the handle to the rear.
  • Page 9: Cleaning

    Tipper Stowing the safety prop: Cleaning Owner's checks 1. Raise the tipper body sufficiently to Dirt or mud which remains dry on the Check regularly the following items. release the safety prop from its body may become abrasive and can Every week: support.
  • Page 10: Technical Data

    Tipper Technical data Vehicle identification The technical data is determined in accordance with European Community standards. We reserve the right to make modifications. Specifications in the vehicle documents always have priority over those stated here. The Gross Vehicle Weight and Gross Train Weight can be found on the vehicle identification plate, which is located on the right-hand door pillar.
  • Page 11 Tipper Payload (approx. kg) 1)2) Model Wheelbase Kerb weight Chassis cab Medium 3500 2276-2438 Crew cab Long 3500 2429-2592 In accordance with EC directive of base model, including assumed weights of driver (75 kg) and all fluids (tank 90% full). Depending on optional equipment.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    1-10 Tipper Maintenance In addition to the standard Hydraulic fluid Capacity maintenance for your vehicle, the specification tipper body requires further checks HM or HV to 7 litres and operations to be performed. ISO VG32 (-20 C to Seek the assistance of a workshop. Hydraulic fluid change It is necessary to change the hydraulic fluid annually, or every...
  • Page 13: Confirmation Of Hydraulic Fluid Change

    Confirmation of the hydraulic fluid change must be verified on the following stamping spaces. Stamp and signature of Stamp and signature of Opel Service Partner Opel Service Partner Date: Date: Stamp and signature of Stamp and signature of...
  • Page 14: Tipper

    1-12 Tipper Date: Date: Date: Stamp and signature of Stamp and signature of Stamp and signature of Opel Service Partner Opel Service Partner Opel Service Partner Date: Date: Date: Stamp and signature of Stamp and signature of Stamp and signature of...
  • Page 15: Dropside

    Dropside Dropside Loading Place loads from the minimum practicable height. Do not drop The dropside body is not designed for loads onto the body floor. carrying people or unsuitable/unsafe Do not overload the dropside body. materials. Loading ........Ensure the load will not fall out or Sideboards......
  • Page 16: Tailboard

    Dropside Lashing points Swing the lever up until it contacts the To close, raise the tailboard and push body and the lock pin becomes firmly against the body. Swing the visible. Lower the sideboard carefully. lever down into its recess until an audible click is heard.
  • Page 17: Cleaning

    Dropside Technical data Cleaning Dirt or mud which remains dry on the The technical data is determined in body may become abrasive and can accordance with European damage paint, seals, locks and Community standards. We reserve hinges. the right to make modifications. Clean the following parts if they Specifications in the vehicle become contaminated with dirt:...
  • Page 18 Dropside Payload (approx. kg) 1)2) Model Wheelbase Kerb weight Chassis cab Medium 3500 1861-2012 Long 3500 1909-2074 Crew cab Long 3500 2044-2201 In accordance with EC directive of base model, including assumed weights of driver (75 kg) and all fluids (tank 90% full). Depending on optional equipment.
  • Page 19: Double Cab

    Double cab Double cab Introduction The double cab uses an additional rear bench seat to provide increased seating for up to six people.The rear Introduction ......loadspace area is separated from the Technical data ......passenger compartment by a partition wall. Additional loadspace under the rear seat provides increased storage in the load compartment.
  • Page 20: Child Restraint Systems

    Double cab Child restraint systems 3 The table shows permissible locations for installing a child restraint system. Refer to Owner’s Manual for further information. Rear seats Group, weight and age class Facing Rear bench seat direction Outer Centre 0: up to 10 kg or approx. 10 months Rearward 0+: up to 13 kg or approx.
  • Page 21 Double cab Technical data Vehicle identification The technical data is determined in accordance with European Community standards. We reserve the right to make modifications. Specifications in the vehicle documents always have priority over those stated here. The Gross Vehicle Weight and Gross Train Weight can be found on the vehicle identification plate, which is located on the right-hand door pillar.
  • Page 22 Double cab Payload (approx. kg) 1)2) Model Wheelbase Kerb weight Double cab Medium 3500 2004 - 2019 3500 2012 - 2026 Long 3500 2047 - 2061 3500 2055 - 2069 In accordance with EC directive of base model, including assumed weights of driver (75 kg) and all fluids (tank 90% full). Depending on optional equipment.
  • Page 23: Auxiliary Heating Systems

    Auxiliary heating systems Auxiliary heating Coolant heater The heater unit stops automatically after a maximum 1 hour of The Webasto engine-independent, systems continuous use. The fuel supply to fuel-powered coolant heater, located the heater is cut-off. under the vehicle, provides rapid To ensure efficient performance, the heating of the engine coolant to heater must be operated briefly once...
  • Page 24 Auxiliary heating systems Manual control unit Switching heater off Adjusts values. Press the heating button again to The heater control unit is located on Switches on time display. switch heating off: the flame symbol the instrument panel. 2 Display extinguishes. The heater unit can be switched on Display of settings and status.
  • Page 25 Auxiliary heating systems Air heater Deleting departure times Press and hold the set button again and press the back or next button. While the next preset memory The Webasto engine-independent Then release the set button. location to be activated is flashing in auxiliary air heater, located under the the display along with the flame The heating duration is displayed...
  • Page 26 Auxiliary heating systems If the heater does not start when The control unit can be used to Selects display options and switched on, switch it off and back on programme up to 3 preset departure adjusts values. times 3, either during one day or over again.
  • Page 27 Auxiliary heating systems Resetting Switching heater off Change heating duration for programmed mode using the back or Press the heating button again to If the power supply is interrupted or next button. The value can be set switch heating off: the light in the the battery voltage is too low, the button and the heating symbol Y from 10 to 120 minutes.
  • Page 28: Air Vents

    Auxiliary heating systems Remote control unit 3 Air vents Refer to the supplied instructions for the heater and the remote control unit for further information. Battery replacement Replace the batteries (MN21 or equivalent) when the range of the remote starts to become reduced. Open the rear cover and replace batteries.

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