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Towing Attachment
The Multigen can be fitted with a tow bar. The towing attachment has been designed and constructed to be used in conjunction
with a towing hitch towing up to a maximum of two Multigens at a time at a maximum speed of 7km / 4 miles per hour.
The Multigen transfer module dolly can also be fitted with a tow bar. The towing attachment has been designed and
constructed to be used in conjunction with a towing hitch pin towing up to a maximum of four Multigen dollies at a time, at a
maximum speed of 7km / 4 miles per hour.
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Towing Procedure For The Multigen
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Coupling
• Check the folding tray rail is in the down position and all other items including the lateral shelf have been
removed from the trolley.
• Ensure all doors are closed correctly and the power cable has been stored.
• Check that all items that have not been secured are removed from the Multigen.
• Ensure the floor is flat and even.
• Release the brakes on the castors.
• Align the front of the Multigen to the rear of the towing hitch
• Lower and locate the tow arm ring on to the towing pin of the towing hitch.
• Secure the safety pin on the towing hitch
• If towing two Multigens, align the front of the second Multigen to the rear of the first Multigen.
• Push the second Multigen and connect the tow arm ring to the rear towing pin of the first Multigen.
• Do not forget to use the safety pin.
Un-coupling
• Ensure the floor is flat and even.
• Remove the safety pin.
• Press down the foot pedal on the hook of the first Multigen and roll the second Multigen backwards.
• Press down the pedal on the tow arm section of the second Multigen and push the bar safely back underneath the
Multigen until the arm locks into place.
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Repeat this operation for the first Multigen to uncouple it from the towing hitch (this part of the operation may
vary slightly depending on the towing attachment fitted to the towing hitch).
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Apply the brakes before leaving the Multigen.