Summary of Contents for BW Trailers Domestic trailer Standard
- Page 1 Translation of the Original Owner's Manual Domestic trailer Standard Operating instructions for all Standard series domestic trailers with a weight class of 500kg to 750kg.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Foreword ............................3 Identification ..........................3 Confirmation of conformity ......................4 Productnames ..........................4 Safety and warning instructions ..................... 7 Technical data ..........................11 Nameplate / VIN number ......................11 Overview of trailer components ....................13 Technical specifications ........................ 14 Optional equipment and accessories .................... -
Page 3: Foreword
Owner’s Manual must always accompany the trailer. Extra copies can always be obtained from a dealer or downloaded from our website. Identification This documentation was drawn up in Dutch by BW Trailers BV Version designation: Operating instructions Standard Domestic trailer series... -
Page 4: Confirmation Of Conformity
Confirmation of conformity The trailer complies with the requirements of the European Directive 2007/46/EC for which the RDW has granted the necessary type approvals. Productnames Tick the type of trailer you have purchased. Single axle trailers - UNBRAKED 500 kg 750 kg Width 1000 mm - fixed drawbar ... - Page 5 Single axle trailers - optionally BRAKED 500 kg 750 kg Width 1000 mm - fixed drawbar BA-1600x1000-50TEG BA-1600x1000-75TEG Width 1300 mm - fixed drawbar BA-2000x1300-50TEG BA-2000x1300-75TEG BA-2200x1300-50TEG BA-2200x1300-75TEG BA-2540x1300-50TEG BA-2540x1300-75TEG BA-3000x1300-50TEG BA-3000x1300-75TEG Width 1300 mm - tilt bed on drawbar...
- Page 6 Twin axle trailers - UNBRAKED 500 kg 750 kg Width 1300 mm - fixed drawbar BA-2540x1300-50TTO BA-2540x1300-75TTO BA-2200x1300-50TTO BA-2200x1300-75TTO BA-3000x1300-50TTO BA-3000x1300-75TTO Width 1500 mm - fixed drawbar BA-2540x1500-50TTO BA-3000x1500-75TTO BA-3000x1500-50TTO BA-2540x1500-75TTO Twin axle trailers - optionally BRAKED 500 kg...
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Page 7: Safety And Warning Instructions
Safety and warning instructions In order to recognise certain information in this manual more quickly and easily, text and images are indicated with certain symbols, signal words and highlighted text. Hazard warnings This instruction indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. - Page 8 Hazard symbols indicating particular sources of danger Warning of dangerous place! Risk of bruising! Be careful - several causes can lead to People's limbs such as hands / fingers / dangers for humans. feet can be bruised. Risk of bruising / knocks / Risk of environmental pollution! of being hit! The environment can be polluted when...
- Page 9 Other important pictograms Problematic waste! Proper disposal of old tyres! Dispose of the parts properly. Dispose of used tyres properly. Do not dispose of any waste in the Do not dispose of waste in the environment or in household environment! waste!! Warnings on the trailer General safety instructions...
- Page 10 Intended use The trailer is intended for transporting general goods. The trailer may only be operated by an adult, properly trained, in good physical condition. Foreseeable misuse The trailer is not suitable for: • Transport of people or animals (except models specifically designed for this purpose). •...
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Page 11: Technical Data
Technical data The technical data of your trailer can be found on: • The accompanying certificate of conformity • The nameplate • Type designation in the brochures and sales information on our website www.bwtrailers.be The loss of the EC certificate of conformity must be reported to the police. A duplicate of these documents can be requested from the manufacturer with official proof of loss. - Page 12 Example of type plate When contacting the manufacturer, you should always have the unique 17-digit VIN number to hand. On the basis of this number, the manufacturer can identify the trailer and request all linked specifications.
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Page 13: Overview Of Trailer Components
Overview of trailer components 1. Loading space 2. Chassis 3. V-drawbar (straight for BA-1600) 4. Coupling 5. Power plug 6. White front position light (white reflector for BA-1600) 7. Rear light left 8. Rear light right 9. Amber reflector 10. Bow lock 11. -
Page 14: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications BA-1600x1000 BA-2540x1300-KG BA-2540x1500-KG Unladen weight for model 50/75TEO 140 kg 230 kg 240 kg Gross weight for model 50TEO 500 kg 500 kg 500 kg for model 75TEO 750 kg 750 kg 750 kg Loading capacity for model 50TEO 360 kg 270 kg 260 kg... - Page 15 BA-2540x1500 BA-3000x1300 BA-3000x1500 Unladen weight for model 50/75TEO 215 kg 210 kg 235 kg for model 50/75TTO 275 kg 270 kg 285 kg Gross weight for model 50TEO/TTO 500 kg 500 kg 500 kg for model 75TEO/TTO 750 kg 750 kg 750 kg Loading capacity for model 50TEO...
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Page 16: Optional Equipment And Accessories
Optional equipment and accessories Flat cover Jockey wheel Frame + tarpaulin Leaf rack Tipping on drawbar Grey finish 13/7-pin adapter Wheel chock Spare wheel Anti-theft lock Prop stands LED lights... -
Page 17: Electrical Installation
Electrical installation Connection 7-pole plug 7-pole plug Colour Function 1 / L Yellow Indicator left 2 / 54g Blue Fog light 3 / 31 White Mass 4 / R Green Indicator right 5 / 58R Brown Rear lights Wide-beam headlamps License plate light right 6 / 54 Break lights... -
Page 18: Before Setting Off
Before setting off • The driver of the towing vehicle must have a valid driving licence to drive the towing vehicle and the trailer. • Ensure that the trailer lighting system functions correctly. • Make sure the load is securely fastened. •... - Page 19 • Press the release button and lift the lever. Lower the coupling onto the tow bar and release the lever. • If optional jockey wheel present - pull in the jockey wheel and make sure that the wheel is fully retracted and (only for braked trailers) free of the brake rod. •...
- Page 20 Swivelling capacity of the ball coupler Before setting off, check that the coupling of your vehicle allows the necessary swivelling in horizontal and vertical direction. Maintain a swivel range of vertical +/- 25° and horizontal +/- 20°.. Limited swivelling! Short tow bars with little freedom of movement for the ball coupler can limit the necessary turning movement during the ride.
- Page 21 Coupling height of ball coupler Before coupling your trailer for the first time, check that the height of the vehicle's ball head complies with the normalised height of 430 ± 35mm. The measured height must be within the range 395 - 465 mm between the road surface and centre ball head. If the measurement difference is too great, adjust the height of the vehicle's ball hitch.
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Page 22: Loading And Unloading
Loading and unloading When loading a trailer, it is best to connect the trailer to the towing vehicle with the trailer's parking brake (braked trailer) engaged The user should place the load in the centre of the trailer and over the axles as much as possible. -
Page 23: Driving The Trailer
Driving the trailer When towing a trailer, the following steps must be taken to ensure that your vehicle / trailer is positioned on the road as safely as possible. • Before setting off, make sure that the ball coupler is fully engaged, that the auxiliary coupling cable (unbraked trailer) or break away cable (braked trailers) is connected, that the jockey wheel (if present) is fully retracted and locked and that the lights are all working. -
Page 24: Uncoupling
Uncoupling Open the coupling lever and lift the ball coupling of the tow bar ball from the towing vehicle. With higher ball pressures, lifting and lowering can be made easier by using a jockey wheel. Make sure an unbraked trailer is on a level surface. If this is not the case, use wheel chocks. Apply the parking brake (braked trailer) to prevent the uncoupled trailer from rolling away. -
Page 25: Ball Coupling For Unbraked Trailers
Ball coupling for unbraked trailers Ball coupler components for type ZSK-750 / AK7V 1. Coupling lever 2. Wear indicator (only AK7V) 3. Locking handle 4. Semi-ball shaped cap Coupling operation Push the locking lever upwards with your index finger (1) and lift the coupling lever forwards (2) (open). Put the open coupling with the handle pulled upwards on the ball and push it downwards by hand. - Page 26 The wear indicator (only AK7V) The wear indicator on the coupling lever shows: • Tow ball wear limit • Ball coupler wear limit To check wear-and-tear, the trailer must be connected to the towing vehicle. Marker shows a red range (+) : •...
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Page 27: Auxiliary Coupling For Unbraked Trailers
Auxiliary coupling for unbraked trailers The auxiliary coupling cable prevents the trailer from disconnecting from the towing vehicle in the event that the trailer becomes detached from the ball coupling while driving so that the trailer cannot roll away uncontrolled. Lock the auxiliary coupling cable in the clamping device after connecting the ball hitch. -
Page 28: Wheels And Tyres
Wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres are important safety components on the trailer. They directly increase the driving comfort and improve the driving behaviour of the trailer. Visually inspect the wheels regularly and replace if: • cracks can be seen in the rim or tyre. •... - Page 29 Conversion bar / psi / kPa: • 1 psi = 0.0689 bar • 1 bar = 14.504 psi • 1 kPa = 0.01 bar The maximum tyre pressure applies to both empty and fully loaded trailers. Wheel bolts come undone! Wheels can come off while driving - danger of accidents! Tighten the wheel bolts alternately after the first 50 km and after each wheel change.
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Page 30: Cleaning
Cleaning The trailer can be cleaned with water. If you use a high-pressure cleaner, the following rules must be observed: • Distance to surface min. 70 cm • Water pressure max. 50 Bar • Water temperature max. 80 °C During cleaning, the electrical components must not come into contact with water. Do not clean the following parts directly with a high-pressure cleaner: •... -
Page 31: Storage / Parking
Aluminum parts Aluminium parts profiles (e.g. side panels) have an anodised coating, which offers optimal protection against corrosion. Storage / Parking If the trailer is not used for an extended period of time, the following storage instructions apply to avoid possible problems when the trailer is reused: •... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Defect Cause Solution COUPLING Ball coupler does not click Ball cross-section greater than Ø 50 mm Have tow ball replaced into place after coupling Insufficient pressure on ball Push ball coupler down manually Inside of ball coupler dirty Clean and lubricate ball coupler ; replace if necessary. -
Page 33: Maintenance
Maintenance Trailers must be inspected by a competent / qualified specialist for their safe working order as and when required, but at least once a year in normal use (max. 10,000 km per year). If necessary, the service interval must be adapted to your usage routine and operating conditions. - Page 34 For safety reasons, all safety-relevant components must be regularly checked and maintained by qualified personnel. Damaged and non-functioning parts of the trailer must be replaced by original spare parts from BW Trailers BV. The accident prevention and environmental regulations must be observed during all maintenance work.
- Page 35 • Check the wear of the lining of the wheel brakes every (inspection hole). If necessary, have them adjusted, or replaced when less than 2mm Every 30.000 kms or 24 months (wheel brake 1636G/1637: every 10.000 kms or 24 months) •...
- Page 36 Lubrication work Use only the specified lubricants for lubricating and oiling the parts. Type of lubricants • Multifunctional grease according to DIN 51825. • Machine oil. Lubrication intervals • Every 10.000 – 12.000 km or every 12 months The lubrication intervals must be adjusted according to the intensity of use and the degree of contamination Lubrication points for ball couplers types ZSK-750 / AK7V (for unbraked trailers) Lubrication points for overrun device type 90S (for braked trailers)
- Page 37 Contaminated grease nipples. Contaminants can enter the bearing and lead to increased wear. Clean the grease nipples before lubricating. After lubricating Wipe away any excess grease or oil that has run out with a cloth. Check the parts are working properly. System failure due to faulty lubrication! Some parts must not be lubricated / greased under any circumstances.
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Page 38: Service Intervals And History
First service 1.000 km service 5.000 km service Date Date Date Stamp BW Trailers - dealer Stamp BW Trailers - dealer Stamp BW Trailers - dealer Signature Signature Signature Inspection on delivery max. 6 months after purchase max. - Page 39 40.000 km service 45.000 km service 50.000 km service Date Date Date Stamp BW Trailers - dealer Stamp BW Trailers - dealer Stamp BW Trailers - dealer Signature Signature Signature max. 1 year after last service max. 1 year after last service max.
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Page 40: Warranty And Liability
• The report must also contain as detailed a description as possible of the defect, so that the recognised BW Trailers dealer and the manufacturer are able to respond adequately. • If a defect is subsequently reported, the owner / user shall no longer be entitled to repair, replacement or compensation, unless a longer period is involved due to the nature of the case or the circumstances of the case.