ROAD OPERATIONS
Operating instructions • Semitrailer • 505369471-04 • 02/2019
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Driving the trailer onto the ferry
The following activities involve the port per-
sonnel:
► Remove the wheel chocks and secure
them in their designated parking posi-
tions (see "5.1 Using wheel chocks",
pg.24).
► Couple the trailer with the port tractor
unit (see "7.2 Coupling and uncoupling the
trailer", pg.121).
► Release the parking brake on the con-
trol knob (see "5.8.2 Parking brake",
pg.40).
Fig.7-6: Driving the trailer onto the ferry
► Connect the supply and control lines
(see "5.6 Supply and control connections",
pg.35).
► Drive the trailer to its designated park-
ing space on the ferry.
► Slide a trestle behind the king pin (ob-
serve the marking on the trailer).
► Lower the trailer onto the trestle and
unhitch.
► Disconnect the supply and control
lines and seal them properly.
► Ensure that the trailer is completely
vented. Vent, if necessary.
► Wedge the trailer on the rear axle.
► Apply the parking brake on the control
knob.
WARNING
Risk of accident due to improperly
lashing the trailer!
Improper lashing can cause the trailer to
break free from the ship, cause accidents,
and injure people.
► Fully lower the trailer using the air
suspension's control device before
lashing.
► Lash the trailer onto the ship's deck via
the four pairs of ferry rings with lashing
chains and tensioning elements.
ü The trailer is loaded onto the ferry.
Fig.7-7: Arrangement of the ferry rings
Driving the trailer off the ferry
The following activities involve the port per-
sonnel:
► Release and remove the lashing on
the four pairs of ferry rings.
► Couple the trailer with the port tractor
unit (see "7.2 Coupling and uncoupling the
trailer", pg.121).
► Connect the supply and control lines
(see "5.6 Supply and control connections",
pg.35).
► Lift the trailer by the kingpin and re-
move the trestle.
► Remove the wedging on the rear axle.
► Release the parking brake on the con-
trol knob (see "5.8.2 Parking brake",
pg.40).
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