PRONAR PT512 Operator's Manual page 84

Pronar PT512
NOTE
The trailer is designed for transporting agricultural commodities (volumetric or loose
loads) and goods on europallets or collar pallets. It is permissible to transport other loads
(timber, building materials, packed loads) if the loading case is properly protected against
damage.
DANGER
The load on the trailer must be secured against moving and falling out on the road. Do not
transport loads which cannot be properly secured.
When loading the trailer, the drawbar eye and tractor hitch are subject to significant
dynamic vertical loads.
Loose materials
Loose materials are normally loaded by means of loaders, conveyors or manually. Do not
load loose materials to a height greater than that of side walls or extensions. When the
loading is complete, the load should be evenly spread over the whole surface of the loading
case. When loading loose materials the walls and extensions must be connected with
a cable. Secure the cable detaching mechanism by means of a cotter pin.
Small seeds, such as rape, or powdered materials can be transported only if those gaps in
the loading case, the width of which is smaller than the diameter of grains, are sealed. Use
profiled rubber seals, silicone sealants, foil, ropes or textile materials used as covers to seat
the gaps.
Some loose materials (building materials like slag or gravel) can damage the painted
surfaces relatively quickly.
Solid materials
Solid materials are generally hard and have significantly greater dimensions than loose
materials (stones, coal, bricks and aggregate). These materials can cause indentations of the
loading case floor and walls and damage the painted surfaces, unless they are properly
secured. Thus it is necessary to cover the floor and, if required, walls and extensions by
means of thick plywood, chipboard, planks or other similar materials. If these requirements
are not followed, the warranty may be invalidated. Solid materials must be loaded from low
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