Table of Contents
DUMP TRAILERS
Bri-Mar Trailers i
1 INTRODUCTION / GENERAL INFORMATION ................................1
1.1 TRAILER MODELS................................................................................1
1.2 BREAKING-IN A NEW TRAILER ...........................................................1
1.2.1 Retighten Lug Nuts at First 10, 25 & 50 Miles ..........................1
1.2.2 Adjust Brake Shoes at First 200 Miles .......................................2
1.2.3 Synchronizing the Brake Systems...............................................2
1.2.4 Tire Pressure..............................................................................3
1.3 WARRANTY .........................................................................................3
2 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ..................................................5
2.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS...................................5
2.2 MAJOR HAZARDS ................................................................................6
2.2.1 Improper Sizing of the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle. ....................6
2.2.2 Driving Too Fast........................................................................7
2.2.3 Failure to Adjust Driving Behavior When Towing a Trailer .....7
2.2.4 Trailer Not Properly Coupled to the Hitch ................................8
2.2.5 Proper Use of Safety Chains ......................................................9
2.2.6 Proper Connection of Breakaway Brake....................................9
2.2.7 Mismatch of Trailer and Hitch.................................................10
2.2.8 Unsafe Tire, Lug Nuts or Wheels .............................................10
2.2.9 Improper Loading ....................................................................12
2.2.10 Unsafe Load Distribution.........................................................13
2.2.11 Shifting Cargo..........................................................................14
2.2.12 Inappropriate Cargo ................................................................15
2.2.13 Inoperable Brakes, Lights or Mirrors ......................................16
2.2.14 Hazards From Modifying Your Trailer....................................17
2.2.15 Hazards For Dump Trailers.....................................................17
2.2.16 Hazards from Accessories........................................................18
2.2.16.1 Battery and Charger .......................................................................19
2.2.16.2 DC Hydraulic Power Unit ..............................................................19
2.2.17 Safety Warning Labels on Your Trailer ...................................21
2.2.18 Trailer Towing Guide...............................................................23
2.2.19 Safe Trailer Towing Guidelines ...............................................24
2.2.20 Reporting Safety Defects ..........................................................25
3 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................... 27
3.1 TRAILER TIRE INFORMATION............................................................. 28
3.2 STEPS FOR DETERMINING CORRECT LOAD LIMIT – TRAILER............. 29
3.2.1 Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less ...................................31
3.2.2 Trailers Over 10,000 Pounds GVWR.......................................31
3.3 STEPS FOR DETERMINING CORRECT LOAD LIMIT – TOW VEHICLE ....32
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