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SECTION 5
WARNING
Clamp jaws must be placed at the load bearing cable side - see Figure (5.8).
5.3 PNEUMATIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
5.3.1 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Work connected with repair, replacement or regeneration of system components (brake
cylinders, conduits, control valve, braking force regulator, etc.) should be entrusted to
specialist establishments, having the appropriate technology and qualifications for this type of
work.
The duties of the operator connected with the pneumatic system include:
• checking tightness and visual inspection of the system,
• cleaning the air filters,
• draining water from air tank,
• cleaning drain valve,
• cleaning and maintaining pneumatic conduit connections,
• replacement of the pneumatic conduit.
DANGER
Do NOT use the trailer when brake system is unreliable.
5.3.2 CHECKING AIR TIGHTNESS AND VISUAL INSPECTION OF PNEUMATIC
SYSTEM
Checking air tightness of pneumatic system
Hitch trailer to tractor.
Immobilise tractor and trailer with parking brake. Place chocks under trailer
rear wheel.
Connect the pneumatic conduits.
5.19
Pronar T386
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