Ifor Williams Trailers TT2515 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual – Tipper and Tiltbed Trailers
Tipping Trailers – TT2012, TT2515, TT3017, TT3621
Tiltbed Trailers – CT166, CT167, CT177, TB4021, TB4621, TB5021, TB5521
Please enter the following information for your own records:
Trailer Model: (from Manufacturers plate)
VIN Number: (from Manufacturers Plate)
SCK
Date of purchase:
Purchased from:
Maximum Gross Weight (MGW):
Unladen Weight: (from CoC)
Payload: (MGW minus Unladen Weight)
Drawbar Security Code: (from RH drawbar)
Having recorded this information, please take a further moment to fill in and return the Guarantee
Registration Card. This is a big step towards protecting your trailer against theft.
It is suggested this page is removed from the manual (so that the manual can be kept with the trailer
without risk of losing both trailer and this important information) and kept in a place of safety with
the purchase receipt and the Certificate of Conformity*.
Manufacturer’s Plate
The trailer is fitted with a Manufacturer’s Plate to the right hand side drawbar which will show the
following information:
• The manufacturers name and address details
• The trailer model
• The trailer serial number
• Maximum gross weight for the trailer
Drawbar Security Code:
This is a code – numbers and letters – cut into the right-hand drawbar but only on TT, CT166 and
CT167 models. It is not on CT177, TT2012 and TB drawbars.
INTENDED USE
The following are permitted:
• (Tipper) Transport of loose aggregates,
wood chips
• (Tilt bed) Transport of wheeled or tracked
vehicles

Ifor Williams Trailers TT2515 Specifications

General

Brand	Ifor Williams Trailers
Model	TT2515
Category	Utility Vehicle
Language	English

Summary

General Information and Trailer Types

1.1 Introduction to the Manual

Guidance on reading the manual and understanding trailer operation for safe and extended use.

1.2 Overview of Trailer Types

Details the differences between Tipping and Tiltbed trailers and their intended uses.

Owner's Records and Identification

Sections for recording trailer details like VIN, purchase date, and identifying plates.

Tipping Trailer Operations

3.1 Safe Operation

Essential safety precautions and practices for operating tipping trailers, including body stability.

3.2 Safety Prop Usage

Instructions on safely supporting the raised trailer body using the provided safety prop.

3.3 Loading

Guidelines for correct weight distribution and safe loading practices for tipping trailers.

3.4 Unloading Methods

Procedures for unloading loads via tailboard, including top and bottom hinged methods.

3.5 Loading Skids

Instructions for fitting and using loading skids for wheeled vehicles on tipping trailers.

3.7 Component Removal and Refitting

Steps for removing and refitting sideboards, tailboard, and headboard for trailer configuration.

Tiltbed Trailer Operations

4.1 Safe Operation

Key safety measures for operating tiltbed trailers, focusing on bed stability and working areas.

4.2 Loading Vehicles and Loads

Procedures for loading wheeled or rolling loads onto tiltbed trailers using various methods.

4.4 Using Tiltbed Trailers as Flat Trailers

Guidance on adapting tiltbed trailers for use as flatbed trailers without using the tilting function.

4.6 CT177 Ski-Jump Kit Fitting

Instructions for fitting and using the CT177 Ski-Jump kit for vehicle loading.

Trailer Maintenance and Checks

5.2 Hydraulic System Maintenance

Procedures for maintaining the hydraulic system, including fluid checks, draining, and filling.

5.3 Battery Maintenance

Guidelines for battery charging, maintenance, and safety precautions for electric tipping systems.

5.5 Tyre Maintenance and Replacement

Information on tyre pressure, load/speed ratings, repairs, and changing a wheel.

5.8 Coupling Maintenance

Checks and maintenance procedures for the trailer coupling, including bellows, head, and damper.

5.10 Suspension Inspection

Procedures for inspecting trailer suspension components, including springs and bump stops.

Troubleshooting and Technical Information

6 Troubleshooting Common Issues

Diagnosing and resolving common problems encountered with tipping and tiltbed trailers.

7 End of Life Disposal

Information on the proper disposal of trailer components like hydraulic oil and batteries.

8 Technical Data

Specifications for Tipper and Tiltbed trailer models, including weights, dimensions, and capacities.