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Summary of Contents for Kässbohrer Reefer 2023 Series

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    I I n n d d e e x x 1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.1. About the User Manual ..............7 1.2. Meanings of Symbols Used in User Manual......7 1.3. Terms of Use and Safety Information ........8 2. MAIN INFORMATIONS 2.1.
  • Page 3 3.8.2. Axle Lifting...............29 3.8.3. Hubodometer..............30 3.9. Steering System................30 3.9.1. Mechanical Steering System ..........30 3.10. Tires..................31 3.11. Spare Wheel Holder ...............32 3.11.1. Swedish Type Spare Wheel Holder.........32 3.11.2. Basket Type Spare Wheel Holder ........33 3.11.3. Crane Type Spare Wheel Holder........34 3.11.4. Rear Entry Spare Wheel Holder........34 3.12.
  • Page 4 4.1. Overview of Trailer Superstructure Components ....46 4.2. Front Panel ................46 4.3. Rear Panel ................46 4.3.1. Rear door handle ...............46 4.4. Side panel .................47 4.5. Pillars..................47 4.5.1. Rear Pillars ................47 4.5.2. Front pillar.................48 4.6. Roof..................48 4.6.1. Insulated Roof ..............48 4.6.2. Interior Lighting ..............48 4.6.3.
  • Page 5 6.1.4. Dangerous Situations ............58 6.1.5. Loading the Vehicle............58 6.1.6. Partition Wall..............59 6.2. Customs Legislation..............60 6.3. Intermodal Transportation............60 6.4. Dangerous Goods Transportation (ADR) ........61 6.5. Transportation Compliant with ATP Legislation .....62 6.6. Pharmaceutical Transportation..........62 6.7. HACCP Certificate..............62 7. LOADING AND LOAD SECURITY 7.1.
  • Page 6 FOREWORD First of all, thank you for choosing us for your new vehicle investment. 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 7: General Information And Safety Instructions

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND • Exceeding of the maximum vehicle SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS speed 1.1. About the User Manual • Exceeding the permissible length, width and height The usage and operation information given in this manual is prepared to make • Unapproved parts like tires, acces- sure the vehicle is used in compliance sories, spare parts and etc.
  • Page 8: Terms Of Use And Safety Information

    To prevent possible accidents and envi- The information specified by ronmental pollution, follow the operating this warning symbol is very instructions and binding regulations. important for health and hu- man safety. When the given in- • Pay attention to the safety and formation is ignored, serious warning signs placed on your damage, injuries and even...
  • Page 9: Main Informations

    2. MAIN INFORMATIONS 2.2. Brake Data Plate There is a brake data plate (2) on the ve- There are vehicle identification stickers hicle which is equipped with an EBS on the vehicle. system. You may see this information on this plate;...
  • Page 10 quality standards. It is necessary to per- It is necessary to keep the warranty, al- form the maintenance to ensure our ways operating and maintenance man- products always operate in the most effi- ual available on the vehicle to allow cient manner in compliance with our lat- authorized service performing the servic- directives...
  • Page 11: Trailer Running Gear And Usage Instructions

    3. TRAILER RUNNING GEAR AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS 1- 2 Brake/Electric Connections Supply Line (Red) 3 King pin Service Line: Pneumatically air hose which will feeds the brake line. 4 Landing Gear Supply Line: Pneumatically air hose 5 Landing Gear Foot which will feeds the air tanks and trailer 6 Wheel Chocks According to the type of vehicle, your ve-...
  • Page 12 If your vehicle is equipped with 2 different types of coup- lings, you must use only one type at the same time. When couplings mounting/demounting, parking brake of the truck and trailer must be engaged. Palm coupling with a test point If the brake parameters are modified, your vehicle's brake 3.1.1.1.
  • Page 13 • • First demount the supply line red Be sure that couplings are matched (2). correctly. • 3.1.1.4. Demounting of C (UK) Demount the service line yellow (1). Couplings • Slightly slide plastic covers to the • Push the latch from front to back lower side and close the plastic side on the C couplings and covers.
  • Page 14: Compressed Air Tanks

    3.1.2. Compressed Air Tanks The water in the compressed air tank can cause corrosion Pressured air can be stored in the air problems and affect the func- tanks. tionality of the brake system. The quantities and capacities of the air The frozen water in the pneu- tanks can be changed according to your matic lines can cause the fai-...
  • Page 15: Roll Stability Support (Rss)

    • If you drive without EBS con- Driving with a non-connected EBS nectors or if there is a prob- connection is illegal. lem on the EBS system, the • Drive only with an approved and brake system will not be wor- well operating EBS plug connection ked properly.
  • Page 16: Brake Chambers

    The service brake is not sui- table for braking of the semi- trailer permanently. During longer waiting periods, the se- mi-trailer must be secured with a spring - loaded park brake and with wheel chocks. 3.1.5.2. Spring Loaded Park Brake PREV Buttons Black button (1):Service brake button.
  • Page 17 On some brake chambers used in vehicles, the emer- gency release screw is lo-ca- ted in its socket (1) behind the brake chamber, not in its soc- ket (4) next to it. In order to di- sable the springs, it is allowed to come out by simply turning it with the appropriate key.
  • Page 18: Suspension System

    • Close the plastic cover on the brake chamber. Brake chamber will be activated after this operation. Before this operation, the ve- hicle must fixed securely with wheel chocks. Serious inju- ries may occur. Don't drive without being sure Raising of suspension that all the brake system is working properly after this You may turn the lever according to...
  • Page 19: Auto Reset

    If the trailer will be driven at a non-driving height, the vehicle may be damaged, or a height problem may occur. 3.2.2. Auto Reset The auto reset lever can be controlled by the same method as 3.2.1. manual sus- pension control lever. When the EBS socket is mounted and driving at a speed defined by the producer, the lever will set the driving height automatically.
  • Page 20: Manometer (Axle Load Indicator)

    This manometer shows only the estimated axle load. It can- used legal measurement. 3.2.6. Smartboard (Info Center) Thanks to Smartboard, the operator may see failure codes, axle load etc. informa- tion and control the axle lifting system. Higher driving height 3.2.4.2.
  • Page 21: Electrical System

    TailGUARD is an extra safety option. When reversing, al- ways check the surround of the vehicle. 3.3. Electrical System 15 pin (1), 2x7 pin (2) or 15 pin+2x7 pin (1+2) electrical sockets are option in our vehicles. Thanks to these sockets, elec- trical connections between truck and trailer will be made.
  • Page 22: 2X7 Pin Socket

    Axle lifting Right taillight Ground Empty Empty 3.3.2. 2x7 Pin Socket This system provides electricity for the electrical system on the vehicle like stop lamps, signal lamps etc. 2x7 pin socket pin connections are made suitable for 24S ISO 3731 and 24N ISO 1185 norm. Open the protection cover and mount ISO 1185 Soket the sockets regularly.
  • Page 23: Light System

    Please be careful with the co- black socket on the truck will lor of the sockets. The black be connected to the black soc- socket is suitable for ISO 1185 ket on the trailer and the white and the white socket is suitab- socket on the truck will be le for ISO 3731.
  • Page 24: King Pin

    If you add or remove any lamps on the vehicle, your ve- hicle may be non-suitable for regulations. Vehicles with LED electrical systems consume very low energy. For this reason, alt- hough there is no problem in the system, it may cause the failure lamp to come on in old tractors.
  • Page 25 In all conditions, secure the semi-trailer against tipping with correctly positioned wheel wedges. If the vehicle is not properly secured, the lan- ding gear or the vehicle may be damaged. If the loading / unloading ope- ration is performed while se- mi-trailer is not paired with the tractor, the front or rear of the vehicle may raise.
  • Page 26: Rear Landing Gear Working Principle

    When the semi-trailer is loa- ding with heavy cargo from the rear (forklift, pallet trucks, you must support the rear of the semi-trailer with the rear landing gears. Vehicle height (ramp height) must not be changed with the help of the rear landing gear. After the vehicle is brought to Landing gear view the desired height with the...
  • Page 27: Side Protection Equipment (Side Underrun Protection)

    • Pull locking pin (1) towards you and open the landing gear carefully. There is a danger of the lan- ding gear falling suddenly to- wards the ground. For this reason, it should be opened carefully by holding the lan- ding gear with one hand.
  • Page 28: Semi-Trailer Axle System

    If the underrun protection is For more information about not fixed properly, it may fall the axles, please check the and cause injury. axle's user manual which was delivered with your vehicle. Lowering The Underrun Protection: If the axles are used other Lift the underrun protection slightly up- than the conditions specified wards, unlock the locking pins and lower...
  • Page 29: Axle Lifting

    will be locked automatically when you When the self-steering axle is engage reversing gear. locked manually, the axle will not be unlocked automatically. If you want to lock axles manually, make It must be unlocked manually. sure that the steering axle is in a straight position and close the valve (1) or turn the button to the off position.
  • Page 30: Hubodometer

    possible to manually lower/raise the axle There might be a pinching risk with a spring loaded button to be in- during the axle lifting or stalled in the tractor cabin. For this func- lowering. tion, your tractor must be adjusted according to the trailer.
  • Page 31: Tires

    The mechanism located on the king pin Tire manufacturers produce different table moves the steering movements to types of tires according to the purposes the steering mechanism above the axles of their use such as highway use, off- with a tie rod. The lubrication and main- road or mixed-use.
  • Page 32: Spare Wheel Holder

    In some countries, M +S (Mud Make sure that you put the ne- and Snow) or 3PMSF (3 Peak cessary warning signs and ta- Snowflake) labelled stickers safety precautions can be mandatory according during the tire change. to season. Please observe the regulations and rules.
  • Page 33: Basket Type Spare Wheel Holder

    • Lift the holder slightly with the arm and release the top retaining ring from the hook (4). • After releasing, lower the holder by means of arm slowly downwards. • Release the arm by removing the pin of nut tightening/loosening arm (5) and pull it backwards and loosen the nuts by turning them anti- clockwise.
  • Page 34: Crane Type Spare Wheel Holder

    3.11.4. Rear Entry Spare Wheel Holder • The tire should be slightly moved to- wards outside of the vehicle. Rear entry (on bumper) spare wheel holder with double tire carrying capacity Placing the spare wheel: is optionally available. • The tire will be slided slightly into spare wheel holder.
  • Page 35: Wheel Chock

    Some vehicles may have foldable mud- flaps in order to prevent mudflaps from damage. This type of mudflap has to be folded during huckepack operations. Placing the wheel chock from Its hold- er: Place the wheel chocks on the hold- ers and mount the cotter pin (1) to pin.
  • Page 36: Boxes And Storage Units

    Placing the wheel chock from Its hold- er: Insert the wheel chock by pulling the handle (1) which is located at the end of the wheel chock's holder. 3.14. Boxes and Storage Units Be sure that the boxes and storage units are properly clo- sed and that the materials in- side of these storage units are fixed properly before driving.
  • Page 37: Plastic Toolbox

    Some boxes may have a sli- ding shelf. You can pull the sli- ding shelf towards you by opening the locking mecha- nism of the sliding shelf. After the sliding shelf is closed, it must be locked. Lamps:The box might be equipped with lamps.
  • Page 38: Fire Extinguisher Cabinet

    3.14.4. Fire Extinguisher Cabinet Fire extinguisher cabinets are used to protect fire extinguishers from the exter- nal environmental factors. Fire extinguishers must be maintained regularly, and their expiration dates must observed. Unlocking The fire extinguisher cabinet Fire extinguisher cabinet Opening The Cover: Unlocking The fire extinguisher cabinet •...
  • Page 39: Document Box

    Please be careful about the Store the locking pin and the hygienic rules and regula- document box cover properly. tions. The wastewater must be Otherwise, it might be lost. disposed of in accordance with the regulations of the country that you will be in. The water in the water tank should not be drunk.
  • Page 40: Double Deck Bar Storage Box

    Pallet box Make sure that the cover will not hit anything when you are sliding the cover. 3.14.9. Stainless Toolbox Pallet boxes can be positio- ned closer to the ground than other accessories. Please be careful about the pallet box, especially in the rural terrain.
  • Page 41: Rear Bumper (Rear Protection Equipment)

    together. The connection must be made If you drive with a damaged at the fuel tank or cooler unit authorized bumper, traffic safety is to be services. compromised. And if anyone hits your vehicle from the rear side, the size of the accident will be bigger.
  • Page 42: Ferry Skid

    For forklift entries into the vehicle, there may be a maximum forklift front axle load that has been defined specifically for your vehicle and tested according to a norm. You can find this information on the label on the vehicle or in the sales contract.
  • Page 43: Ladders

    When water drainage is not needed, the Driving with a ladder which is rubber cover should be closed by turning not completely secured has the valve to the closed position. serious hazards. During the driving operation, the ladder may way and injure the peop- le.
  • Page 44: Foldable Ladder Inside The Panel

    Foldable sliding ladder, removing the pin Foldable sliding ladder 3.17.2. Foldable Ladder Inside the Panel A foldable ladder which is mountable to Talfix is optionally offered. You may re- move the bungee cords and use the ladder. The coating of Talfix must not be damaged when removing or fixing the ladder.
  • Page 45: Tail Lift

    If the tail lift is used or main- tained outside the conditions which are specified in the manufacturer's manual, the lift may be out of warranty. Foldable type tail lift Front Panel Ladder The tail lift will act like a bum- •...
  • Page 46: Upperstructure Components And Use

    4. UPPERSTRUCTURE COMPONENTS AND USE 4.1. Overview of Trailer Superstructure Components There is a superstructure made of sand- wich panel and maintaining its insulation ability for many years. 4.2. Front Panel Door handle Your vehicle has an insulated front panel Press and pull the marked latch towards made of sandwich panel.
  • Page 47: Side Panel

    4.4. Side panel Allowing the door to swing back and forth can cause acci- Your vehicle has insulated side panels dents. Always secure made of sandwich panels. open door with the door hand- le. Never drive with an open door. Secure the door before departure.
  • Page 48: Front Pillar

    Insulated roof Rear pillar There are integrated cable channels on 4.5.2. Front pillar the roof of the vehicle for pulling the tem- perature sensor and interior lighting ca- There are pillars connecting the side bles. With the help of the red plugs on panel and the front panel at the front of the roof, these cable channels can be the vehicle.
  • Page 49: Ramp Buffer Chocks

    Interior lighting Front panel protection plate 4.6.3. Ramp Buffer Chocks 4.7.2. Side Panel Protection Panels Ramp buffer chocks; It is used to protect There is an impact sheet at the bottom of the rear of the vehicle against collisions the side panel that protects the side pan- when the vehicle approaches the loading el from impacts.
  • Page 50: Ventilation Covers

    4.8. Ventilation Covers Carefully snap the open cover into the holder. Incorrect at- There are fixed type ventilation covers tachment of the cover to the on the front panel and rear doors of non- holder may cause the cover to insulated vehicles that allow air to enter fall and become damaged.
  • Page 51: Cooler Unit And Temperature Recorder

    Pipe type ventilation tunnel 4.10. Cooler Unit and Temperature Recorder Front panel protection wicks 4.10.1. Cooler Units For more detailed information The front panel of the vehicle has been about the cooling unit, see the manufactured in such a way as to allow manufacturer’s manual.
  • Page 52 Temperature Recorder...
  • Page 53: Transportation Process

    5. TRANSPORTATION PROCESS does not contain any dust and contaminant. 5.1. Pre-Driving Checks • Lower the height of the rear suspen- • Make sure that all necessary docu- sion airbags of the tractor until it can mentation is available at the vehicle be inserted in the king pin section of the semi-trailer.
  • Page 54: Cautions During The Parking And Stopping

    parking brake after checking the To ensure that that the king brake drum. Never apply the parking pin is locked properly, engage brake when the brake drums are the first gear of the tractor, very hot. (The drum may crack.) and press the gas pedal, when you are slowly releasing the •...
  • Page 55: Wheel Chocks

    necessary. In case of any usage of the 5.4.4. Air Leakage fire extinguishers, fill it up immediately. In case the air pressure in the air tubes drops instantly with the engine stop, this Precautions to be taken in case of means that there is a leakage in the fire: pneumatic system.
  • Page 56: Cleaning The Vehicle

    battery is familiar with the proper accordance with the Written Instructions use of the battery and its hazards. of the ADR Legislation. From the trailer's life-cycle perspective, it • Pay close attention to the battery is important to recycle the end-of-life ve- electrolyte as it contains diluted sul- hicle in an environmentally friendly man- furic acid.
  • Page 57: Transportation Solution

    6. TRANSPORTATION SOLUTION 6.1. Load Transportation with Double Deck Double deck transportation is optionally offered for the transport of pallets at low height, and which cannot be carried on top of each other. Do not carry more than 700 kg in the 1 meter long area along Double profile latch the side panel and a total of...
  • Page 58: Dangerous Situations

    Comply with accident preven- tion regulations, laws, safety instructions, traffic regulations. 6.1.4. Dangerous Situations • The application of the double deck loading system is only possible with the original load beams and with ap- propriate length settings. • In partial loads, additional safety 2 pallet lower floor measures should be taken to pre- vent the load from slipping and fall-...
  • Page 59: Partition Wall

    Operating the partition wall: • The lock mechanism is opened by pulling the two ropes (1) hanging from the ceiling. The partition is low- ered to the chest level. • By pulling the steel rope (2) on the partition, the partition is brought to the desired position.
  • Page 60: Customs Legislation

    Partition wall opened Custom seal There is a risk of injury if the TIR plates that located on the vehicle partition is not properly fixed. should be open through the operation and then should be closed afterwards. Opening the plate: Open the closed When removing the partition, the ventilation on the partition plate sideways with switching the lock...
  • Page 61: Dangerous Goods Transportation (Adr)

    4 units of huckepack brackets, special Be sure that the vehicle is loa- axles and air suspensions. Trailer is ded to suitable wagon type lifted and loaded to train with a crane. and height code. Fold upwards the foldable mudflaps before train loading. Foldable bumper must be lif- ted in order to load the vehicle to some A1 type etc.
  • Page 62: Transportation Compliant With Atp Legislation

    You can also access detailed information from the ATP label on the front panel. ADR plate locks Opening the plate: Open the closed plate sideways with switching the lock Front panel ATP label (1) 90° clockwise or counterclockwise, then fix the wing which opened with affix- If your vehicle complies with the ATP ing to the lock (2) other side.
  • Page 63 HACCP label 63 / 72...
  • Page 64: Loading And Load Security

    7. LOADING AND LOAD SECURITY during transportation or emergency brakes. 7.1. Loading – Unloading Operations • Place the Cargo as close as possi- Safety Reminder ble to the loading area’s floor. The center of the gravity of the load must •...
  • Page 65: Load Security

    must be placed under the load that will place the load up to the unit area capacity of the semi-trailer. • While loading by crane or forklift, make sure that there is no one under and around the load. • During the loading operation, do not exceed the permissible maximum height.
  • Page 66: Load Distribution And Load Limits Of Tractor Semi-Trailer Combination

    D- Driving characteristic change limit These rails should never be used double-decker 7.4. Load Distribution and Load transportation. Limits of Tractor Semi-trailer Combination 7.6. Load Securing Profiles • Ensure that you made a proper load Fast fixation of the load can be achieved distribution in compliance with all by attaching load fixing profiles between laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Page 67: Ferry Rings

    Damage to the panels or the box may occur if the load se- curing profiles are tightened too much or if too many load retaining profiles are used in a narrow space. 7.7. Ferry Rings During ferry operations, ferry rings are used to fix the vehicle to the ship.
  • Page 68: Electronic Lock And Telematic

    If you buy a “Key Different” padlock, that 7.10. Load Security Certification padlock has a unique key and each pad- The vehicle superstructure may have lock has only 1 type key. been produced in accordance with the DIN EN12642 legislation. This legislation If you buy a “Key Alike”...
  • Page 69: Inspection And Maintenance

    8. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE After the ferry operation, when muddy or salty roads are 8.1. Safety Instructions used, when it is parked at the seaside for a long time, or There is a risk of accident that when it meets a corrosive may arise in terms of a vehicle substance (salt, chemical li- that is not built or built insuffi-...
  • Page 70: Periodic Maintenance And Controls

    or life of the coating. Galvanized surfa- In cold weather, ice may form ces can be washed with water at a maxi- on the floor. Care should be mum temperature of 50 °C for the first 3 taken while walking. months.
  • Page 71 Take the damaged wheel off Possible problems that may the axle, grab the wheel only arise in the future can be pre- by the right and left cheeks, vented by checking all the bolt never remove it by holding the holes on the rims against ova- top or bottom.

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