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OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Open box trailer
Startrailer Plus
Multi
HA 500
Startrailer Plus
Series 1000
Multi
EN
HA 500
humbaur.com

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL Open box trailer  Startrailer Plus  Multi  HA 500   Startrailer Plus HA 500  Multi Series 1000 humbaur.com...
  • Page 2 Notes on use for target group Index Humbaur GmbH Safety and warning instructions This original operating instruction manual is intended Mercedesring 1 for you as the user of a ready-to-use trailer. General safety instructions D-86368 Gersthofen Intended use The trailer should only be operated by users with the following prerequisites and knowledge.

  • Page 3: Technical Data

    Startrailer Plus Technical data (unbraked/ braked) unbraked braked Weights / Loads H 752513 H 132513 Gross (permitted GW) 750 kg 1300 kg Net (unladen weight) 148 kg 222 kg Load capacity (goods) 602 kg 1078 kg Drawbar load max. 50 kg 100 kg H 752513 H 132513...
  • Page 4 Multi Technical data (unbraked / braked) unbraked braked Weights / Loads H 752513 H 132513 Gross (permitted GW) 750 kg 1300 kg Net (unladen weight) 180 kg 215 kg Load capacity (goods) 570 kg 1085 kg Drawbar load max. 50 kg 100 kg H 752513 H 132513...
  • Page 5 HA 500 Technical data (braked) braked Weights / Loads H 132513 Gross (permitted GW) 1300 kg Net (unladen weight) 257 kg Load capacity (goods) 1043 kg Drawbar load max. 100 kg H 132513 Tyres Standard 185 / 65 R14 General view: with aluminium cover and supports Rear view: Tailgate / aluminium cover open on rims 5J-6J x 14 ET30...

  • Page 6: Safety And Warning Instructions

    1 Safety and warning instructions 1.3 Warning signs / pictograms 1.3.3 Mandatory signs: 1.1 Signal words 1.3.1 Danger signs: Important information - take note! In this manual, you are informed about the different degrees Note and observe to ensure safe use. of risk as follows: Warning about danger points! Read operating instruction manual beforehand!

  • Page 7: General Safety Instructions

    620.00404_A Poor road / extreme weather conditions! ► Only use original Humbaur spare parts and accessories. If the road surface is uneven, has potholes, or if the weather is ► Find out which accessories you are allowed to attach bad, e.g.
  • Page 8 2.4 During loading / unloading WARNING CAUTION WARNING Worn tyre profile / incorrect tyre pressure! Non-compliance with the drawbar load! Inadequate lighting! The tyres can burst when driving along and the trailer will start to Exceeding the max. permissible drawbar load / not reaching the When loading / unloading, the lighting on the trailer could be break away.

  • Page 9: Intended Use

    3 Intended use 4 Foreseeable misuse 5 Technical data / components • Transporting goods. • Transporting persons / animals. You will find the technical data for your trailer in the following • Operation within the permissible gross weight • Transporting hot materials (e.g. tar). places: (see information in registration certificate part I + II).
  • Page 10 Humbaur GmbH e1*2007/46*XXXX WHDXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1300 kg 100 kg 1300 kg Humbaur GmbH Mercedesring 1 86368 Gersthofen GERMANY humbaur.com H - 001 Example: Type plate Manufacturer Number EEC operating license 17-digit VIN Max. permitted total weight Drawbar load Max. permitted weight: Axle 1...
  • Page 11 5.2 Components for trailers up to 3.5 t The following is a list of typical basic components for trailers up to 3.5 t. You can find a detailed description of the function, type and intended use of the components in this operating instruction manual.
  • Page 12 6 Commissioning ► Carry out the following steps to drive with a trailer. The towed trailer must always be approved and free of defects! Commission on solid, stable and level ground. Do no ob- struct the traffic on the roads. Do not impede road users / people and do not expose them to risks.
  • Page 13 Engaging the hand brake Releasing hand brake 6.1 Hand brake without push button Functional explanation • A hand brake (parking brake) is designed to prevent the trailer from rolling away. • Braked trailers have an overrun device with brake linkage and brake compensation.

  • Page 14: Functional Explanation

    Engaging the hand brake Releasing hand brake 6.2 Hand brake with push button H - 008 H - 009 H - 007 Hand brake with push button (parking position) Engaging the hand brake Releasing hand brake Release button Hand brake lever Release button Hand brake lever, engaged / top Brake, applied...

  • Page 15: Trailer Safety

    Ball head couplings according to ECE-R55 6.3 Trailer safety DANGER Functional explanation • Unbraked trailers (up to 750 kg) are fitted with an arrester Driving with arrester / safety cable incorrectly attached! cable. • The arrester cable prevents the trailer from coming The arrester / safety cable could detach from the ball head while uncoupled from the car in the event of the trailer coupling driving.
  • Page 16 6.3.1 Attaching the arrester cable (unbraked) 6.3.2 Attaching the safety cable 6.3.3 Securing the snap hook (DIN 5299) H - 013 H - 014 H - 015 Arrester cable attached Safety cable attached Safety cable attached using snap hook Hook, locked Hook, locked Ball head coupling, retractable Arrester cable, secured...
  • Page 17 Wear check 6.4 Coupling / uncoupling the trailer 6.4.1 Coupling head Functional explanation • A coupling head is used on car trailers fitted with a Ø 50 mm ball head mounting. • Always note and observe the maximum drawbar load and trailer load of the ball head coupling.

  • Page 18: Coupling / Uncoupling

    Coupling process 6.4.2 Coupling / uncoupling 430 ±35 H - 019 H - 020 Maximum swivel range The height of the coupling head Trailer coupling (ball head) on towing vehicle Coupling head (trailer) H - 021 Coupling unbraked trailer Coupling heads for trailers are built to DIN 74058 or ISO ►...
  • Page 19 Uncoupling process H - 022 H - 024 H - 023 Braked trailer coupled Uncoupling unbraked trailer Uncoupling braked trailer Handle, secured Handle Handle Safety catch, clicked in place Safety catch Safety cable Safety cable, attached Spherical cup Spherical cup Electric plug, plugged in Ball head Ball head...

  • Page 20: Wheel Chocks

    6.5 Wheel chocks 6.6 Support devices Placing the wheel chocks Removing the wheel chocks 6.6.1 Drawbar support H - 027 Support unbraked braked H - 026 H - 025 Drawbar support (unbraked trailer) Wheel chock secured (driving position) Wheel chock (parking position) Ring (for guiding the safety cable) Lever Wheel chock, positioned...

  • Page 21: Jockey Wheel

    Lowering 6.6.2 Jockey wheel WARNING Jockey wheel not cranked up / raised before setting off! The jockey wheel could be ripped off while driving and catapulted away - risk of accident! ► Raise / wind up the jockey wheel fully before driving off. ►...
  • Page 22 Cranking up / raising 6.7 Tyres/wheels Functional explanation • Wheels / tyres are important safety components on the trailer. • The tyres are subject to permanent wear while driving as well as to an ageing process and need to be checked regularly.

  • Page 23: Load Distribution / Securing

    7 Load distribution / securing Distributing the load on the cargo bed 7.1 Load distribution Correct load distribution To avoid accidents and prevent personal injury and CAUTION material damage, it is important to carefully check the Non-compliance with the drawbar load! load distribution and how well it is secured.
  • Page 24 Incorrect load distribution  ~ 100 kg 0 km/h H - 36 H - 38 Load too far forward (toward car) 40 km/h  ~ 6000 kg  • Heavy weight of load positioned too far forward, the rear H - 41 of the car is lowered - overloading rear axle and frame.
  • Page 25 Friction values / Material pairs 7.2 Load securing for transport 7.2.1 Tie-down options Load securing is an important safety point when Tying the load across the drop sides or by wrapping pairing transporting goods. greasy around the chassis is prohibited! Adhere to national and if applicable international regu- Wood - wood For non-positive securing of the goods, you need to use...
  • Page 26 Drop wall profile Tie-down bracket, recessed Lashing strap set Tie-down force = max. 400 daN (kg) Humbaur lashing strap # 670.00002 ► Check that the number of tie-down points and the maximum tie-down forces are sufficient for the goods to •...

  • Page 27: Loading / Unloading

    8 Loading / unloading > 1 m To avoid accidents and prevent personal injury and WARNING material damage, it is important to adhere to the correct sequence when loading / unloading. Loading beyond the cargo bed / drop sides! It is imperative to pay attention to the safety informa- tion! Trailers which are loaded beyond the cargo bed / drop sides H - 49...
  • Page 28 Unlocking the latch 8.1 Drop sides Functional explanation • Drop sides form a box shape that enables the load to be secured with a positive fit. • The front wall and side drop sides are permanently installed. • The tailgate can be folded down and removed. H - 53 Unlocking the latch WARNING...
  • Page 29 Operating the tailgate Removing the tailgate Fitting the tailgate Opening the tailgate Sliding out the tailgate Inserting the tailgate H - 60 H - 56 H - 58 Tailgate folded down Removing the tailgate Fitting the tailgate Tailgate Hinge on the tailgate Hinge Hinge on the chassis Tailgate...
  • Page 30 Removing / fitting drop sides 8.2 Side wall extension Functional explanation • Increase cargo volume e.g.: 150 mm (1) + 300 mm (2) + 300 mm (3) = 750 mm x cargo bed (mm²) = cargo volume (mm³). • Apply to base drop sides, secure with latches and screw connections.
  • Page 31 Opening the aluminium cover 8.3 Aluminium cover on side wall extension Functional explanation max. 60 • Transport protected from weather / theft etc. • Right / left bracket latch, lockable • Attachment to the side wall extensions • Supported at front, raised at rear •...
  • Page 32 Closing the aluminium cover Locking the aluminium cover H - 74 H - 72 Gas strut released Secure the latches Piston retainer Hook plate Bracket ► Swivel down the piston retainer (1). Lever The piston on the gas strut is released. H - 71 ►...
  • Page 33 8.4 Bicycle stand on aluminium cover 1030 mm Functional explanation • Two pre-assembled crossbars (max. load 60 kg) • Possible to mount 1 to 3 bicycle stands • Safe transportation of bicycles WARNING Overloading the bicycle stand! The bicycle stand could break and the bicycle could fall off - risk of accident! ►...
  • Page 34 Drive-up height / angle 8.5 Loading ramps (Multi) Functional explanation • Possibility of loading 2-wheel or 4-wheel vehicles • Lightweight aluminium loading ramps without edge • Size: L=2000 mm x W=200 mm x D=50 mm • Own weight: 9 kg / pair •...
  • Page 35 Bearing weight Walking / driving on loading ramps WARNING Overloading the loading ramps The loading ramps could be deformed and cause the trailer to become unstable. The loaded vehicle could fall / tip over / suddenly start moving and crush or hit people.
  • Page 36 Removing the loading ramps Position the loading ramps H - 84 H - 86 H - 88 Releasing the loading ramps Closing the slot Loading ramps positioned Safety bolts (right / left) Slot flap Securing bracket Slot flap Safety bolts, secured Slit (between wooden plate and edge of metal plate) ►...
  • Page 37 Driving on (4-wheel vehicle) Driving on (2-wheel vehicle) Stowing away the loading ramps H - 89 H - 91 H - 93 Negative example: Driving on from an angle Negative example: Pushing on a motorcycle Loading ramps sandwiched together The loading ramps do not have an edge to guide the Supports must be placed at the rear to stabilise the Loading ramps, laid in one another wheels - risk of slipping / falling over!

  • Page 38: Driving Instructions

    9 Driving with the towing vehicle and 9.1 Driving at 100 km/h • Side wind that occurs suddenly, e.g. on bridges, when trailer overtaking, when changing terrain, can cause the car and trailer to start snaking. ► Slowly reduce the speed. ►...

  • Page 39: Cleaning & Care

    10 Cleaning / care Important cleaning information! 10.1 Need for care Trailers contain substances which can pollute the CAUTION environment, e.g oil, grease, acid, brake dust. These Walking on the cargo bed while performing The service life and functionality of your trailer depend can escape into the environment while cleaning.
  • Page 40 10.2 Cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner 10.3 Trailer materials ► Do not direct the high pressure cleaner towards: NOTICE • Parts of the electric system (lighting system, plugs, cables) Cleaning with a high-pressure cleaner! • Tyres Components and surfaces may become damaged or destroyed if •...
  • Page 41 10.3.1 Aluminium 10.3.3 Wooden components 10.3.4 Fabric tension cables (cords) (multi-layer wooden plate) Aluminium components or aluminium profiles offer optimal pro- Elastic cables for tarpaulins consist of multiple rubber strands tection against corrosion. Wooden floors / cargo beds are made of robust, water-resist- which are wrapped in a fabric hose.

  • Page 42: Repair / Maintenance

    11 Repair / maintenance 11.2 Safety components 11.3 Torques of screw connections 11.1 Duty to repair ► Check / tighten the fastening screws / nuts with the following tightening torques. • Regular visual check / inspection of trailer and ► components for damage, dirt, wear.
  • Page 43 11.4 Maintenance regime Your maintenance tasks include regular checks of individual components, followed by taking appropriate action. The following details refer to average trailer use with a maximum use of 10,000 km driven per annum. ► Adapt the intervals to your level of use, if necessary. Maintenance work for users / operators Components Maintenance work...
  • Page 44 Do not take any safety risks! If maintenance work is performed on safety components by a layperson, the warranty is voided. Any property damage or personal injuries resulting from inadequate / incorrect maintenance performed by laypersons / users absolve the manufacturer of any liability claims made by users / operators.

  • Page 45: Lubricant / Oil

    11.5 Lubricant / oil 11.6 Coupling head ► To lubricate / grease the trailer components, only used Cleaning Lubricating / oiling the listed lubricants. • Type of lubricant: Multi-purpose grease according to ISO-L-XCCHB3 or DIN 51825 type K with application range: -30 °C to + 120 °C.

  • Page 46: Brake System

    Overrun device Brake system 11.7 Overrun device / brake system H - 103 Safety distance to the ground H - 105 H - 104 Deflection device Overrun device - lubrication points Deflection device on brake system The overrun device is part of the brake system. A Grease nipples (covering cap) Deflection device / hand brake lever bearing point qualified expert must inspect the brake system in a...
  • Page 47 Lubricating the tandem compensator Lubricating / oiling 11.8 Jockey wheel H - 107 H - 106 Brake system tandem compensator (under chassis) Cleaning the jockey wheel H - 108 Jockey wheel - lubrication points Lock nut Wheel bearing point Bowden cable Lubrication / oiling points Oil gap Brake linkage holder...

  • Page 48: Lighting System

    Check lighting 11.9 Lighting system H - 110 H - 112 Multifunctional light (at rear) Multifunctional light, right H - 109 Mounting bolts (4x) Lights / markings on the trailer Lens Rear retro-reflector (red) ► Multifunctional light, left version for: Brake, indicator, rear Check that the lights are fitted, check for damage and fog, number plate light make sure they work.

  • Page 49: Contact Configuration

    Humbaur GmbH will not accept any liability or costs Damaged, torn, porous plug connections can cause malfunctions for consequential damage to the electric system on the - risk of accident! ►...
  • Page 50 Parking the plug / winding the cable 12 Parking 12.1 Manoeuvring Avoid parking a trailer for a lengthy period when loaded. Parking a trailer without a towing vehicle in a public area (roads) is only permitted for a limited period of time. ►...

  • Page 51: Long-Term Parking

    13 Decommissioning/disposal 12.2 Long-term parking 13.2.1 Electronic waste, old tyres 13.1 Decommissioning Environmental pollution! Trailers which are decommissioned (no longer used) may only be parked on private property. To commission them again, they need to be subjected to a technical inspec- Trailers contain environmentally harmful operating tion by a public authority e.g.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    14 Troubleshooting Use this table to repair the basic operating functions of your trailer in the event of a fault. Fault Possible cause Solution The coupling does not engage Internal parts of the coupling (spherical cup, shell, spring) are dirty, frozen or rusty. ...
  • Page 53 15 Proof of inspection Type: ________________________________________________ Vehicle identification number (VIN) ________________________ Date of purchase: ______________________________________ 1,000 km - Inspection 15,000 km - Inspection 30,000 km - Inspection [6 months after the last inspection at the latest] [6 months after the last inspection at the latest] [6 months after the last inspection at the latest] Stamp / Signature Date...
  • Page 54 45,000 km - Inspection 60,000 km - Inspection 75,000 km - Inspection [6 months after the last inspection at the latest] [6 months after the last inspection at the latest] [6 months after the last inspection at the latest] Stamp / Signature Date Stamp / Signature Date...
  • Page 55 We wish you a pleasant & safe journey... NOTES: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 56 We assume no responsibility for printing or other errors or omissions. Subject to technical modifications. All specifications are approximate values and relate to a series vehicle without accessories. Printed in Germany. Reprint forbidden · Illustrations similar; some trailers show special equipment · Images: Humbaur GmbH, fotolia.de Article No. 007.00198 · Version: 2019/01 Series 1000...

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