Unloading - PRONAR T679/4M User Manual

Rules of use

4.6 UNLOADING

DANGER
Make sure that nobody is near the unloading area
during unloading.
Keep a safe distance from overhead power lines dur-
ing operation.
The trailer is equipped with a hydraulic
tipping system, and a suitable frame and
load box construction enabling tipping to
the rear. Tipping the load box is controlled
by means of the distributor of the tractor's
external hydraulic system.
The trailer must be placed for straight
ahead and connected to the tractor. Un-
loading should take place only when the
trailer is placed on level and stable ground.
When working, ensure good visibility and
extreme caution. The trailer and tractor
should be immobilized with the parking
brake. Immediately before unloading,
remove all load securing devices. Unload
the trailer using generally accepted prin-
ciples of health and safety.
In case of goods on pallets or volumetric
loads, it is recommended to unload the
trailer using a loader, conveyor or forklift.
When working, ensure good visibility and
extreme caution.
The trailer is unloaded in the following
order:
• the tractor and trailer should be
placed for straight ahead on flat and
hard terrain,
• immobilize tractor with parking brake.
• open the hydraulic rear flap, by means
of servomotors, by adjusting the lever
of the hydraulic distributor in the
tractor or open the tilt and turn flap,
• using the distributor lever in the oper-
ator's cab cause the load box to be
tilted using a telescopic cylinder,
• after unloading, lower the load box and
clean the edges of the floor,
• close the hydraulic rear hatch by con-
trolling the appropriate hydraulic
circuit from the tractor or close the tilt
and turn hatch,
• before moving off make sure that the
hydraulic tailgate or swinging tailgate
is correctly locked.
CAUTION
It is forbidden to pull the trailer forward if the bulk or
scattering load has not been unloaded.
It is forbidden to start or drive with the load box
raised.
It is forbidden to tilt the load box during strong gusts
of wind.
Tilting of the load box may only be performed on firm
and level ground.
Tilting of the load box may be performed only when
the trailer is connected to the tractor.
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