Final checks ............................13 Operation ................................ 15 Maintenance ..............................19 Spare parts ..............................20 Edition 1 This publication is not subject to any update service. (10.2018) You will find the current version on the internet at 815 010 221 3 (en) http://www.wabco.info/i/313...
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Requirements 4 Requirements Legal requirements The following legal requirements need to be taken into account for the installation of OptiFlow Tail: LEGAL REQUIREMENTS CONTENT 96/53/EEC Weights and dimensions Maximum permitted trailer height: 4000 mm 1230/2012 EU Requirements relating to the aerodynamic systems at the rear of the O3 and O4 vehicles: Foldable system ...
– Make sure you have the outline drawing of your Tail variant at hand before you start the installation. If the outline drawing is not available, contact your WABCO partner. – Check if the dimensions of the outline drawing match the trailer type to be equipped.
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Installation Subassemblies of the OptiFlow Tail system LEGEND Top panel, left & right Side panel, left & right Lifting rods, left & right...
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Installation Components of the subassemblies COMPONENTS OF THE SUBASSEMBLIES Levers (2x) Gas spring (4x) Fork (2x) Installation The assembly steps described below apply to the right and left side of the portal doors. 1. Mark the drill positions on the portal doors in accordance with the outline drawing. The outside edges of the trailer are the reference edges for the drilling.
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Installation 1. Installation of the subassembly for the top panels 1. Install the subassembly of the top panels (1) using M10 screws and nuts of at least strength class 8.8. Recommended torque: 25 ±3 Nm 2. You may need to tip the top panels (1) slightly. 3.
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Installation Correct position of the side panel (top view) Incorrect position of the side panel (top view) 2. Deploy the side panels (2)chapter „6 Operation“, page 15. 3. Installation of the gas springs WARNING Risk of injury due to pre-tensioned gas springs (B) The gas springs (B) are supplied pre-tensioned and can cause serious injuries if handled incorrectly.
Installation 5.3 Final checks Mechanics and alignment Before you drive the vehicle with the OptiFlow Tail system, ensure the following: – All OptiFlow Tail components must be firmly secured. – Check if all mechanisms on the panels function with free movement. Operation of the panels must be possible without restriction.
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Installation 4. Check if the dimensions of your vehicle comply with legal regulationschapter „4 Requirements“, page 7. Contour marking – Check the contour marking according to ECE R 48 (chapter „4 Requirements“, page 7) and correct this if necessary. Example for contour marking:...
Operation 6 Operation CAUTION Risk of crushing fingers/hands When operating the OptiFlow Tail system there is a risk of crushing your fingers/hands. – When folding out the side panels, make sure that your fingers/hands do not get crushed. NOTICE Damage to the OptiFlow Tail system The system could be damaged if your open the portal doors while the OptiFlow Tail system is...
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Operation Folding out the top panels – Move the lever (A) up until it snaps into the clip (see figure). Continue with the other side and carry out the same steps.
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Operation Folding NOTICE Damage to the OptiFlow Tail system The OptiFlow Tail system can be damaged if you first fold in the side panels (2). – Always fold in the top panels (1) first and then the side panels (2). Folding in the top panel 1.
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Operation Folding in the side panel – Manually pull the side panel (2) to the centre of the trailer. Continue with the other side and carry out the same steps.
Maintenance 7 Maintenance During normal operation the OptiFlow Tail system must be checked for visible damage. All maintenance measures are required over the entire service life of the components and should be carried out at 6 month intervals. Gas springs –...
Spare parts 8 Spare parts The table below provides an overview of the most important spare parts at a glance: PART NUMBER WABCO NAME FIGURE DESCRIPTION Rubber lip (9 m sufficient for an OptiFlow Tail 181 010 010 4 Tail Profile Rubber-1...
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