Knapen Trailers K200 - Safety; General safety rules; First check after receiving the trailer

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User Manual EN | v201906
3 Safety
Read this chapter carefully prior to using the trailer.
Always apply the following points of attention in the daily use of the trailer!
3.1 General safety rules
Do not Do
Standbehindthetrailerwhiletheoorinoperation(see5.1.7). x
Beunderthetrailerwhilethemovingoorisinoperation. x
Standontopofthetrailerwhilethemovingoorisinoperation. x
Enterthetrailerwhilethemovingoorisinoperation. x
Leavethetrailerunattendedwhilethemovingoorisinoperation. x
Block or bridge the emergency switches. x
Operatetheoorwithopenprotectioncovers. x
Operatethemovingoorwithclosedreardoors. x
Operate the trailer without proper instruction and reading this manual. x
Operate the pneumatic door locking device if someone is in the vicinity of the doors
(see 5.1.7).
x
Switch off the PTO/Hydraulics system before and during service and maintenance. ✓
Switch off the PTO/Hydraulics system while moving the trailer. ✓
Adjustsystemwiththemovingoorswitchedoff. ✓
Switch off the hydraulic system and electricity before crawling under the trailer. ✓
Stay away from oil leaks. The oil pressure can be very high / hot. ✓
Wear correct and prescribed personal protective means. ✓
Check the safety stickers for legibility and condition. ✓
3.2 First check after receiving the trailer
Check all screw connections for tightness.
Checkwhetherthewheelnutshavebeensufcientlytightened.Fortherequiredtighteningtorque,seethe
documentation of the axles.
Wheel nuts must be checked for the correct tightening torque after 50 km and 150 km.
This also applies when replacing the wheel.
Checkwhetherthemovingoorisfunctioningproperlybyswitchingitonforapproximately15minutes(seeCh5.1).
Check whether the hydraulic system of the truck can supply a maximum working pressure of 250 bar.
Check if all moving parts are functioning properly.
Visualinspection:areallpartsmountedcorrectlyandproperly?
Check if the lighting works.
Check that all connections between trailer and truck are functioning and are not leaking (air, electricity and hydraulics).
Check if the tyre pressure is correct. According to recommendations of your tyre supplier (see Ch6.8 for maintenance).
Harmonise the brakes of the truck and the trailer. This provides optimum braking and prevents excessive wear to
the brake components. This harmonisation must be carried out by the truck supplier.