Safety; General Safety Rules; First Check After Receiving The Trailer - Knapen Trailers K200 User Manual

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Safety

Read this chapter carefully prior to using the trailer.
Always apply the following points of attention in the daily use of the trailer!
3.1

General safety rules

Stand behind the trailer while the floor in operation (see 5.1.7).
Be under the trailer while the moving floor is in operation.
Stand on top of the trailer while the moving floor is in operation.
Enter the trailer while the moving floor is in operation.
Leave the trailer unattended while the moving floor is in operation.
Block or bridge the emergency switches.
Operate the floor with open protection covers.
Operate the moving floor with closed rear doors.
Operate the trailer without proper instruction and reading this manual.
Operate the pneumatic door locking device if someone is in the vicinity of the doors
(see 5.1.7).
Switch off the PTO/Hydraulics system before and during service and maintenance.
Switch off the PTO/Hydraulics system while moving the trailer.
Adjust system with the moving floor switched off.
Switch off the hydraulic system and electricity before crawling under the trailer.
Stay away from oil leaks. The oil pressure can be very high / hot.
Wear correct and prescribed personal protective means.
Check the safety stickers for legibility and condition.
3.2

First check after receiving the trailer

Check all screw connections for tightness.
Check whether the wheel nuts have been sufficiently tightened. For the required tightening torque, see the
documentation of the axles.
Wheel nuts must be checked for the correct tightening torque after 50 km and 150 km.
This also applies when replacing the wheel.
Check whether the moving floor is functioning properly by switching it on for approximately 15 minutes (see Ch 5.1).
Check whether the hydraulic system of the truck can supply a maximum working pressure of 250 bar.
Check if all moving parts are functioning properly.
Visual inspection: are all parts mounted correctly and properly?
Check if the lighting works.
Check that all connections between trailer and truck are functioning and are not leaking (air, electricity and hydraulics).
Check if the tyre pressure is correct. According to recommendations of your tyre supplier (see Ch6.8 for maintenance).
Harmonise the brakes of the truck and the trailer. This provides optimum braking and prevents excessive wear to
the brake components. This harmonisation must be carried out by the truck supplier.
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