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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX FOREWORD ..........................3 GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............4 1.1. About the User Manual ......................4 1.2. Meanings of Symbols Used in User Manual ................4 1.3. Personal Protective Equipments ................... 5 1.4. Terms of Use and Safety Information ................... 5 MAIN INFORMATIONS ......................
  • Page 3 5.4.2. Considerations for Environment .................. 29 5.5. Cleaning The Vehicle ......................29 LOADING AND LOAD SECURITY ..................31 6.1. Coil Transportation ......................31 6.1.1. Coil Transport Well ...................... 31 6.2. Safety Instructions ....................... 33 6.2.1. Load Security ........................ 34 6.3. Load Distrubition and Load Limits of Tractor-Semi Trailer Combination ......

  • Page 4: Foreword

    FOREWORD First, thank you for purchasing a vehicle produced by us. Your vehicle is manufactured with the latest production technologies to the highest quality standards and equipped with the best safety and efficiency features. You can find detailed information about the accessories, equipment and hardware that might be in your vehicle in this manual.

  • Page 5: General Information And Safety Instructions

    • GENERAL INFORMATION Exceeding the permissible length, width and height AND SAFETY INSTRUC- • TIONS Unapproved parts like tires, accesso- ries, spare parts and etc. by the man- ufacturer 1.1. About the User Manual • The manufacturershall not accept any The usage and operation information given in responsibility for the problems and this manual is prepared to make sure the ve-...

  • Page 6: Personal Protective Equipments

    While working on the vehicle, appro- priate overalls must be worn. This symbol is used when chem- icals and other substances can be disposed of with precautions • Overalls should not have pleats, but- that will not harm the environment. tons or external pockets and their clo- sure system should be made in such 1.3.
  • Page 7 • Pay attention to the safety and warn- ing signs placed on your vehicle. • Always keep these safety and warn- ing signs completely visible. • Make sure that the load carrier is se- cured properly. • In case of any dangerous condition in the operation of safety, stop your ve- hicle immediately and inform the au- thorized people or institutions.

  • Page 8: Main Informations

    MAIN INFORMATIONS 2.1. Vehicle Identification Plate Vehicle identification plate is located on the right side of the vehicle. Vehicle Identification Number 2.2. Warranty and Responsibility Our trailers, semi-trailers and truck onboard applications are manufactured in compliance with regulations and our quality standards. It is necessary to perform the maintenance to en- sure our products always operate in the most You may find these information’s on this plate;...

  • Page 9: Lower Structure And Usage Instructions

    LOWER STRUCTURE AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Front Ramp Buffer 3.1. Front Ramp Buffer 2. Rear Ramp Buffer It is positioned as welded to the chassis in or- der to protect the front panel from impacts at 3. Forklift Attachements Points the front of the vehicle.

  • Page 10: L Type Ramp Buffer

    against impacts and to protect the door lock handles from impacts. Forklift Fork Holder The vehicle should only be lifted from the forklift forks when empty. V Type Ramp Buffer 3.2.2. V+L Type Ramp Buffer 3.4. K-Fix When the vehicle approaches the loading K-Fix (1) allows connection from multiple po- ramp, in addition to the standard welded V- ints with the help of spanzets in order to carry...

  • Page 11: Train Loading Points

    Your vehicle may optionally have eyebolt at- tachment points(1) that allow it to be lifted with eyebolts during loading operations. Eyebolt Points Train Loading Points Eyebolt 3.6. Train Loading Points It is a structure designed for lifting the vehicle 3.7. Load Lashing Rings from train loading points (1) in operations such Load fastening rings are used to fix the load by as train loading, loading the vehicle on a con-...

  • Page 12: Load Lashing Ring Embedded In Floor

    U Type Lashing Ring Lashing Rings Embeded in the Floor The maximum towing capacity of the lashing rings on the front panel 3.8. Floor (1) is 1250 kg. This pull value must not be exceeded. The floor of the vehicle can be covered with phenol resin coated plywood.
  • Page 13 The accident may occur when you are walking on a wet floor. In cold weather, there may be icing on the floor. Beware of slip- ping hazard. The original spare parts must be used during the floor repair opera- tion. Otherwise, the forklift front axle load might be reduced.

  • Page 14: Upperstructure Components And Usage Instructions

    UPPERSTRUCTURE COMPONENTS AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS 1-2 Front Panel-Front Pillar 4.1. Overview of Trailer Superstructure Components 3 Side Curtain 4 Curtain Tensioner 5 Train Loading Plate 4.1.1. Front Panel 6 Middle Pillar There are two type of front panels in vehicles. 7 Side Rows •...
  • Page 15 Aluminum front panel Steel Front Panel Aluminum front panel impact protection plate Plywood construction for protection from impacts 4.1.1.3. Front Pillars 4.1.1.2. Aluminum Front panel There are pillars connecting the side rows and the front panel at the front of the vehicle. The aluminum front panel formed of 2 alumi- num front bollards and horizontally interlocking aluminum panels fixed to the aluminum front...

  • Page 16: Side Curtain

    4.1.2.1.2. Stainless Steel Intagrated Vertical Curtain In your vehicle, the stainless steel intagrated vertical curtain produced in accordance with the relevant standards and norms can be fo- und. On both sides of the side curtain, there are vertical stainless steel profiles determined according to the design.
  • Page 17 It is dangerous to travel with an open, unsecured curtain. The cur- tain can fly and injure people. Un- secured curtain can also cause cargo go- ods to fall. Always make sure that the cur- tains are properly closed and secured be- fore starting to drive..

  • Page 18: Curtain Tensioner

    The curtain tensioner with mechanical con- sists of the following parts: 1 Tension Strap 2 Curtain Tension Lock 3 Hook Rear Tensioning Curtain Tensioner with Mechanical Lock Full Open Position 4.1.3.1. Opening the Curtain tensio- • The Curtain rosd (3) is removed •...

  • Page 19: Train Loading Plate

    4.1.3.2. Tensioning and Closing The Curtain Tensioner with Mechanical Lock • Attach the hook (3) to the outer frame or the door hook, then stretch the curtain by pulling the tensioning strap (1), press the lock (2) mechanism to close it and make sure you hear the locking sound.
  • Page 20 Sliding Middle Pillar Kayar baba Slide the pillar, which we rescued from its soc- ket, on the rail, either forwards or backwards according to our needs. Orta Babaların Açılması: Press the lever (1) down and pull it out. 19 / 38...

  • Page 21: Side Rows

    There is a risk of parts falling out due to unsecured pillars. Only tra- vel with fully secured pillars. There is a danger of accident due to the pressure exerted by the burden on the pil- lars while the pillars are untied. Be extre- mely careful when solving pillars.

  • Page 22: Rear Pillars

    4.1.7. Rear Pillars There are rear pillars made of steel at the rear of the vehicle. V Type Side Rows Rear Pillar 4.1.8. Rear Panel Swap body vehicles have double hidden lock aluminum rear doors. V-type aluminum side rows mounted on top of each ot- 4.1.6.2.
  • Page 23 The handle of the door at the bottom of the box is removed from the latch by pulling 90 degrees towards yourself. Afterwards the door handles need to be made parallel to the door again to fix the door to the side of the vehicle.

  • Page 24: Roofs

    4.1.9. Roofs Rear console: It is used in the connection of 4.1.9.1. Key Component Of The the right and left roof rails with the rear pillar. Roofs Sliding roof pull cane(1): The sliding roof pull cane is used to slide the roof. It is kept fixed to the inside of the rear panel.
  • Page 25 • Lift the top of the rear panel profile by pus- hing it from the bottom with the roof cane. The Rear Panel Openning • The sliding roof pull cane(1) on the right • Then, pull the steel rope towards the front rear panel is taken.
  • Page 26 4.1.9.2.2. The Sliding Roof Closing • Engage the latches on the stops by pulling the roof from its front position towards the rear of the vehicle. • Grab the ring in the middle of the upper profile and pull it downwards. •...
  • Page 27 In order for the roof to be lifted, the rear doors must be open. It provides the opportunity to increase the in- ternal height of the vehicles by +500 mm du- ring loading and to travel up to +100 mm inter- nal height while cruising.
  • Page 28 Button located in the opening in the middle of the arm Roof lift level bar Read the following instructions carefully for safe roof lifting and personal safety; 4.1.9.3.3. Lowering The Roof • It is forbidden to drive the vehicle with the button (1) located in the opening in the middle roof raised for loading purposes! of the lever inward, allowing the raised roof to...
  • Page 29 • Lock the curtain tensioner. superstructure, tarpaulins and curtains may be damaged due to the rear panels and curtain ten- sioners not being fully opened prior to the operation to lift the roof or change the su- perstructure height. Therefore, before the roof lifting operations;...

  • Page 30: Transportation Process

    TRANSPORTATION PRO- CESS 5.1. Pre-Driving Checks • The loads are distributed evenly to prevent any displacement during driv- ing, • The load weight is within the permis- sible limits, • Obey the regulations of the country that you are in, 5.2.
  • Page 31 • Do not use flammable liquids or Do not hold the hose nozzle directly to toxic substances for cleaning. the felts while washing with pressur- ized water. • Clean the interior and exterior of the vehicle every time you return. 30 / 38...

  • Page 32: Loading And Load Security

    LOADING AND LOAD SECU- RITY Swap body vehicles are designed to be trans- ported container chassis with gooseneck and flat container chassis vehicles. • Lift the boards in the area where the coil Vehicles have 40 ft and 45 ft locking points for will be placed.
  • Page 33 Risk of accident due to unprofes- sional loading of the coils. The coils can slide or coil out of the chamber they are in. Before setting off, make sure the coils are fully inserted and secured in the well. Transport the coils only with “Coil Transport Well”...

  • Page 34: Safety Instructions

    of the vehicle. Be all the regulations and laws about the load security. • While all vehicles are being de- signed, except for ones, it is as- sumed that the load will be distrib- uted evenly on the load carriage surface and the calculations are done accordingly.

  • Page 35: Load Security

    • Ensure that you have performed the loading in compliance with the laws and regulations of all countries where you drive the vehicle. The axle loads of the tractor/semi-trailer com- bination may vary in a broad range in relation to the various loading conditions. Comply with the permissible axle loads specified in the op- eration manual or the axle manufacturer's manual.
  • Page 36 For the maximum allowable panel strengths, you can check the load security label on the front panel. Front Wall Load Securing Label 35 / 38...

  • Page 37: Inspection And Maintenance

    7.3. Cataphoresis Coating INSPECTION AND MAINTE- NANCE Your vehicle components may be cataphore- sis coated. 7.1. Safety Instructions Electro-coating (Cataphoresis) method is a There is a risk of accident that may coating method based on the accumulation of arise in terms of a vehicle that is paint on the part with electric current.
  • Page 38 and make sure it is secured against slipping / tipping over. • Upon completion of the repair, ensure that all protective devices are correctly placed and secured. • Only use original spare parts! In cold weather, ice may form on the floor.
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