H-frame 11.8 Support foot 11.9 Toolbox 12 How do I dispose of the trailer or parts of the trailer? 13 What do I have to do in case of malfunctions? 14 Service and warranty conditions Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL Version 06/12...
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Version 06/12 Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL...
Identification Name of product: Vehicle transporter UNIVERSAL The UNIVERSAL vehicle transporter is available in four diffe- rent versions: Type 1 Type designation: UNIVERSAL 3000 WOOD FLOOR Type 2 Type designation: UNIVERSAL 3000 ALU FLOOR Type 3 Type designation: UNIVERSAL 3500 WOOD FLOOR...
The UNIVERSAL is a real allrounder. The welded construc- Furthermore, the UNIVERSAL has an additional hole embos- tion of the frame and chassis of the UNIVERSAL are hot-dip sing in which the optionally available wheel stoppers can be galvanised and thus optimally protected against corrosion.
Ensure that the jockey wheel is fully raised and cranked up for travel Use contrary to intended purpose Danger of life! For all types of the UNIVERSAL vehicle transporter, the fol- Driving with incorrect load distribution. lowing shall be deemed to be improper use: •...
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The drive-up ramps sink in during loading and unloading. The vehicle to be loaded tips over. This can injure or kill people or damage property. Danger! Only load and unload the trailer on firm ground. Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL Version 06/12...
To release the handbrake, press the push button at the tip of the handle and at the same time put the lever back down. Handbrake without gas spring Handbrake lever without gas spring Version 06/12 Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL...
The trailers with 3500 kg permissible total weight are equip- ped with a reinforced standard support wheel. All other trailers are equipped with an automatic support wheel. Raising the support wheel Crank the support wheel completely up with the crank. Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL Version 06/12...
Danger! Ensure that the jockey wheel is fully raised for driving. Ball head coupling type 1 1. Safety display 2. Wear indicator 3. Handle 4. Breakaway rope 5. Carabiner hook Version 06/12 Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL...
If the trailer is too heavy to raise the hitch, crank the support wheel down further at the same time as uncoupling. This will move the coupling of the trailer upwards and it will be Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL Version 06/12...
In addition, the trailer has a perforation in the outer frame profile where wheel stops can be attached. If vehicles are loaded, you must apply the handbrake (par- king brake) of the vehicle. Hanging up drive-up ramps 1. Continuous rail 2. Drive-on plank Version 06/12 Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL...
The rope is weakened by damage and breaks under load. In the process, one person is hit by the rope and the load is unsecured. This can lead to accidents resulting in death. Replace damaged ropes. Danger! Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL Version 06/12...
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The rope should be slightly under tension. Also remove the crank from the crank attachment. Put the crank onto the attachment so that the handle points to the rear and the safety catch engages. Version 06/12 Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL...
Check all fastening screws for tightness To remove heavy soiling and maintain the aluminium shine, use the Original Humbaur aluminium and tarpaulin cleaner All other maintenance work must be carried out regularly or equivalent cleaning agents. every 6 months by a specialist. Grease specification: Multi- purpose grease according to DIN 51825 of type K with an application range of -30°...
195/50 R13C 10.4 Lubricating and oiling the clutch 195/55 R10C 6,25 Before oiling and lubricating, clean the areas to be oiled and lubricated with a clean cloth. Oil spots Oil spots on the ball head coupling Version 06/12 Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL...
This is located on the underside of the trailer in the front area. If you go to the attached end of the breakaway cable, you will find the handbrake lever at this end (Fig.: Handbra- ke lever from below). Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL Version 06/12...
Remove the wheel nuts. Change the wheel. Tighten the wheel nuts hand-tight. Lower the trailer again. Tightening torques for tightening the wheel nuts with a torque spanner: Steel wheels 90 Nm Aluminium wheels 120 Nm Version 06/12 Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL...
Unscrew the combination rearlight by the screws. Open the cover. Remove the defective bulb from the socket. Insert the new bulb. Close the cover. Screw the cover back on. Observe the prescribed power (watts), which is indicated on the respective lamps. Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL Version 06/12...
Do not use a highpressure cleaner to clean this accessory. Caution! Do not use abrasive, acid-containing or lye-containing clea- ning agents, as these may destroy the surface coating. Clean the trailer carefully after driving on roads where salt has been spread. Version 06/12 Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL...
The wheel stopper is attached to the hole embossing. Intended use The wheel stops may only be used with the UNIVERSAL vehicle transporters. Use contrary to intended use The wheel stops must not be used with trailers that are not Screw connection rear friction lining listed in the intended use.
Press the wheel stop against the railing until you have compressed the spring so much that you can thread the wheel stop into the opposite hole of the other railing. Version 06/12 Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL...
Use contrary to intended use months or every 5000 km and retighten the fastening bolts if necessary. Using the drop sides with trailers other than Humbaur GmbH trailers is considered improper use. Modifications to the drop Property damage! sides are not permitted.
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Acids, salts and certain chemicals can otherwise attack the surface coating of the parts and destroy the effect of the coating. Version 06/12 Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL...
Aluminium parts To remove heavy soiling and maintain the aluminium shine, Opening the base drop side with the use the original Humbaur aluminium and tarpaulin cleaner or drop side attachment mounted. equivalent cleaning agents. This will damage the base shelf and/or the top shelf.
The tarpaulin with frame is a body with tarpaulin and can Keep to the specified values. only be fitted to the UNIVERSAL vehicle transporters in com- bination with drop sides. Caution! The hoop frame is inserted into the corner stanchions of the...
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Now mount the diagonal braces. Closed cramp Put the holes in the tarpaulin over the staples. Pull on them and turn them 90°. Close all staples around the trailer. Now close all corners. Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL Version 06/12...
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Only drive with the tarpaulin closed, otherwise parts of the superstructure may be lost during the journey. This can cause accidents in which people are injured, killed or property damaged. Version 06/12 Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL...
When cleaning the trailer with a high pressure cleaner, please note that it may be operated with a max. pressure of 50 bar. The H-frame may only be used with a trailer from Humbaur Make sure that the water temperature does not exceed a GmbH.
The support feet are located at the rear of the vehicle frame. tomatically. Release the lever again. Close the locking levers. These are used to support the UNIVERSAL trailer for loading When the support feet are in the correct position, the levers and unloading.
Have the initial installation carried out by a specialist work- shop. Toolbox Attach the toolbox to the chassis of the UNIVERSAL vehicle transporter according to the drawing Installation dimensions The tool box is mounted under the loading platform and is toolbox.
The speed driven is too high for the load and the road Drive slower. conditions. The load centre of gravity is too far back. Move the centre of gravity of the load further forward. Version 06/12 Instruction Manual UNIVERSAL...
Improper use of the trailer or lack of experience of the user. Unauthorised modifications to the trailer or attachments not approved by Humbaur GmbH will invalidate the warranty. Failure to comply with the respective legal requirements. No defects are: Each trailer is a handcrafted product.
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Faults resulting from improper handling of the trailer. Defects resulting from the use of non-original Humbaur spare parts. Defects that are the result of a repair that was not carried out by a specialist workshop.Defects that can be traced back to structural modifications or installations on the vehicle.
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