- 44 -
Operating instructions
PARKING, TOWING AND LIFTING
INSTRUCTIONS
MAJOR HAZARDS
Loss of control of the compressor or compressor /tow
vehicle combination can result in death or serious
injury. The most common causes for loss of control of
the compressor are:
- Improper sizing the tow vehicle for the
compressor.
- Excessive speed: Driving too fast for the
conditions.
- Failure to adjust driving behaviour when towing a
compressor.
- Improper or mis-coupling of the compressor to the
hitch.
- Improper braking and steering under sway
conditions.
- Not maintaining proper tyre pressure.
- Not keeping lug nuts tight.
Safety precautions
For coupling always drive the truck towards the
compressor.
Accidents may be caused when you allow the
compressor to move towards the truck. People may
get injured or killed and equipment may be damaged.
Point out to the banksman that he should never be
positioned in between the truck and compressor.
When the banksman is in between the truck and
compressor he may be run over.
Ensure that you pay attention to the proper
sequence when coupling the compressed air heads.
If you change the sequence, the brake is released and
the compressor is unbraked. Fatal accidents may
occur when the compressor starts rolling.
Prior to each trip check whether the electrics have
been plugged in and whether the lights work.
If the rear lights are not working other traffic
participants cannot see any braking action. Other
traffic participants cannot see the compressor in
darkness. This may result in injuries or even death.
Check the connections before each trip.
When the air pressure is not connected, the
compressor cannot brake. This may result in injuries
or even death.
Do not drive diagonally up a slope.
When driving on slopes in an extremely slanted
position the compressor may roll over.
On coupling check whether the compressor hitch
is properly locked.
When driving and the hitch have not been coupled
properly, the hitch may open during the trip resulting
in the compressor being uncoupled.
The supply lines get separated and the compressor
will perform an emergency stop. Accidents may be
the result.
Check the tyres in accordance with the
maintenance chapter.
Driving with faulty tyres i.e. tyres with excessive
pressure may lead to blown tyres during the trip. The
compressor will start swerving. Accidents may be the
result.
The national laws applicable to the maximum
speed of a car and compressor combination are to
be observed.
When driving at excessive speed the compressor may
start swerving and get separated or may also cause the
truck to swerve. As a result people may get injured,
killed or equipment may be damaged.
The operator is expected to apply all
relevant Safety precautions.
When towing, lifting or transporting the
compressor in any way, the battery
switch must always be in the “OFF”
position!
Also switch off the preheater as this unit
is directly connected to the batteries.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
