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Always replace damaged tow bars or towing eyes
by new ones! Welding and structural
modifications are not permissible.
Repairs of the tow bar or towing eye may lead to
operational failure. These components are subject to a
heavy load, repaired parts will not withstand the
pressure.
Clean line filters in accordance with the
maintenance instructions.
Driving with dirty compressed air filters may result in
brake system failure. Fatal accidents may be the
result.
Properly secure the wheel chocks before each trip.
If the wheel chocks are not properly secured, they
may become detached and hurled through the air
during the trip. As a result of related accidents people
may get injured, killed or equipment may be
damaged.
Always adjust the tow bar height to the truck's
coupling height.
When the height of the tow bar is not adjusted to the
truck's coupling height, the compressor will end up in
a slanted position. This may result in accidents
whereby people may get injured, killed or equipment
may be damaged.
Secure the support legs crank before each trip.
If the crank is not secured before the trip, the stand
may lower itself during the trip.
As a result of related accidents people may get
injured, killed or equipment may be damaged.
When working on the electrics always disconnect
the compressor's power supply from the truck.
If the power supply is not disconnected before
working on the electrics you may get injured when
touching the leads.
Do not step on the tow bar.
When stepping on the tow bar it may fold down due
to the additional weight. As a result you may lose
your balance and sustain injuries.
Only operate the parking brake when it is cold.
Using the parking brake when the brakes are
overheated may create tension fields on account of
different cooling down speeds which may cause
damage to the brake discs.
After the first 50 kilometres, following a wheel
change, tighten the wheel nuts again. Check the
wheel nuts regularly to see if they are still tight.
HIGH SPEED EU TANDEM
Specific safety instructions for units with high
speed EU tandem undercarriages
It must be ensured that the brake
system of the unit matches the brake
system of the towing vehicle. Have the
brake system of the combination (unit -
towing vehicle) checked by a certified
truck center.
When transporting a high speed EU
tandem unit hooked up with a truck, be
sure to have all doors locked with the
key locks (1) as well as the additional
door locks (2).
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