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Correct use
4.15
TRAILER CLEANING
Trailer should be cleaned depending on
requirements and before longer idle pe-
riods (e.g. before winter period). Before
using pressure washer the user is obliged
to acquaint himself with the operating prin-
ciples and recommendations concerning
safe use of this equipment.
PROCEDURE
• Before washing the trailer, open the
tailgate and the side wall. Thoroughly
clean the load box from the remains
of the load (sweep or blow it with
compressed air), especially in the vi-
cinity of the tailgate.
• To clean the trailer, use only clean
running water or water with a cleaning
detergent additive with neutral pH.
• The use of pressure washers in-
creases the effectiveness of washing,
but be careful when working. During
washing, washer nozzle may not be
closer than 50 cm from the surface
being cleaned.
• The water temperature should not
exceed 55°C.
• Do not direct water stream directly
at system and equipment elements
of trailer i.e. control valve, braking
force regulator, brake cylinders, hy-
draulic cylinders, pneumatic, electric
DANGER
Carefully read the instructions for application of de-
tergents and maintenance preparations.
While washing with detergents wear appropriate
protective clothing and goggles protecting against
splashing.
and hydraulic plugs, lights, elec-
trical connections, information and
warning decals, identification plates,
line connections, spring leaves and
lubrication points etc. Great water
jet pressure may cause mechanical
damage to these elements.
• For cleaning and maintenance of
plastic coated surfaces it is rec-
ommended to use clean water or
special preparations designed for this
purpose.
• Do not apply organic solvents,
preparations of unknown origin or
other substances, which may cause
damage to lacquered, rubber or
plastic surfaces. In the event of doubt
it is recommended to make a test on
an unseen surface area.
• Surfaces smeared with oil or grease
should be cleaned by application of
benzene or other degreasing agents
and then washed with clean water with
added detergent. Follow the cleaning
PRONAR T700M/1
Section 4
4.31
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