Timpte hopper User Manual

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Date of Origin – 02/01/08
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NORMAL TRAILER OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
DECALS & WARNINGS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4,5
AIR BRAKE SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
WHEEL NUT TORQUE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
REAR IMPACT GUARDS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
BACKUP WARNING SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
CONTROL OF SAFE OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
INSPECTION PROCEDURES BEFORE EACH TRIP ............................................................................................................................................ 9
LEGAL REQUIREMENT FMCS 49 CFR 392.7 ......................................................................................................................................... 9
TRAP DOOR LOCKS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
LIGHTS AND REFLECTORS ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
ELECTRICAL WIRING ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
FIFTH WHEEL AND KING PIN ENGAGEMENT ...................................................................................................................................... 10
TIRES .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
MUD FLAPS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
TARP SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
LANDING GEAR ................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
HUB MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 11
WHEELS AND RIMS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
HUB LUBRICANT ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
SIDE STRUCTURES .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
SUSPENSION AND SUSPENSION SUBFRAME .................................................................................................................................... 12
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................ 13
TRAILER LOADING .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
TRAILER UNLOADING ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
TRAP DOOR OPERATION .................................................................................................................................................................... 15
SINGLE SPEED TRAP OPENERS ................................................................................................................................................ 15
2 SPEED TRAP OPENERS ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
TRAP DOOR LATCH (PAWL) - SETUP AND ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................................... 16
CONTROL BOX OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
MANUAL OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
SETTINGS FUNCTIONS ON REMOTE .......................................................................................................................................... 18
PROGRAMMING EASY FLOW HOPPER DOORS ....................................................................................................................... 19
WIRELESS OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDELINES ............................................................................................................................................ 21
PRESSURE RELIEF ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 20
EMERGENCY APPLICATION WITH DRILL ................................................................................................................................... 23
ROLL TARP .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
TARP TENSION..................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
THUNDER ELECTRIC TARP SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................... 26
OPTIONAL ARM ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................................................. 27
ERROR CODES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28
SETTING FUNCTIONS ON REMOTE ............................................................................................................................................ 29
THUNDER TARP RF PROGRAMMING ......................................................................................................................................... 30
THUNDER ELECTRIC TARP SCHEMATIC .................................................................................................................................... 31
LANDING LEGS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
ACCESS SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................................................... 33
LIFTABLE, REGULATED AXLE ............................................................................................................................................................. 33
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 34
AVOIDING CONTAMINATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 34
TRAILER WASHING ............................................................................................................................................................................. 34
CORROSIVE DETERIORATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 34
TRAP FRAME MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................. 35
ROLLER DOOR FIELD ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................................................ 36, 37
AIR HAMMER (VIBRATOR) MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 38
VIBRATOR AIRLINE SCHEMATIC ......................................................................................................................................................... 39
HUB MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 40
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................................................ 40
WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................................................................................... 40
BEARING LUBRICANT ......................................................................................................................................................................... 40
BRAKES ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
AIR BRAKE SYSTEM - TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................... 43
BRAKE CONTROLS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 43
IN-LINE AIR FILTER ............................................................................................................................................................................... 44
AIR SYSTEM COLD WEATHER OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 44
AIR BRAKE PIPING SCHEMATIC .................................................................................................................................................... 45, 46
SPRING BRAKES ................................................................................................................................................................................. 47
AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS ....................................................................................................................................................... 47
WHEEL ASSEMBLIES ........................................................................................................................................................................... 48
WHEEL INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 48
TIRE CHANGE PROCEDURE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 49
AXLE ALIGNMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................... 50
AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS ...................................................................................................................................................... 51
AIR-RIDE SUSPENSION SCHEMATIC ................................................................................................................................................... 52
SPRING SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................ 53
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................... 55
LIFT BOX 4-WAY WIRING SCHEMATIC ............................................................................................................................................... 56
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAM ........................................................................................................................................... 57, 58, 59
LANDING LEGS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS - 49CFR 575.6 (a)(2)(ii) ................................................................................................................... 61
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - HOPPER .......................................................................................................................................................... 61
TIMPTE “PEACE OF MIND” LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................................... 64
FILING A WARRANTY CLAIM ........................................................................................................................................................................ 68

Timpte hopper Specifications

General

Brand	Timpte
Model	hopper
Category	Trucks
Language	English

Summary

Normal Trailer Operation and Modification

Operation Notice and Trailer Modification

Details operational notice for trailer use and information regarding trailer modifications.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

General Safety Decals and Fifth Wheel Operation

Covers general safety decals and specific warnings for fifth wheel coupling and operation.

Ladder and Lift Axle Safety

Provides safety warnings for using the access ladder and operating the lift axle.

Component Specific Safety Warnings

Air Ride Suspension and Spring Brake Dangers

Highlights dangers associated with air ride suspension and spring brake systems.

Operational Hazards and Cautions

Details hazards related to top rails, tarp use, knock rails, ABS, hoisting, and component checks.

Air Brake System and Wheel Torque

Rear Impact Guards

Information on rear impact guards, their compliance, and inspection requirements.

Rear Impact Guard and ABS System Safety

Operator Control and Trailer Stability

Pre-Trip Inspection Procedures

Operator Responsibilities and Trap Door Checks

Outlines operator responsibilities for pre-trip inspections and trap door lock checks.

Component Pre-Trip Checks

Lights, Wiring, Fifth Wheel, Tires, Mud Flaps

Inspection checks for lights, wiring, fifth wheel, tires, and mud flaps.

Hub and Wheel Maintenance

Braking System Operation and Safety

Parking/Emergency Brake Operation

Instructions for operating the parking and emergency brake systems.

Braking System Warnings and Dangers

Highlights critical warnings and dangers related to trailer braking operations.

Trailer Loading and Unloading Procedures

Loading Guidelines and Unloading Precautions

Provides guidelines for safe trailer loading and precautions for unloading.

Trap Door Operation Mechanisms

Single Speed and 2 Speed Operators

Details operation for single speed (ratchet) and 2 speed (gear reduction) trap doors.

Trap Door Latch (Pawl) Setup and Adjustment

Pawl Lock and Gear Ratchet Adjustment

Control Box Operation: Manual Mode

Remote Function Settings and Welding Safety

Programming Easy Flow Hopper Doors

Control Box Operation: Wireless Mode

Easy Flow Hydraulic Door Troubleshooting

Hydraulic Pressure Relief Adjustment

Gauge and Non-Gauge Adjustment Methods

Describes methods for adjusting pressure relief valves with and without gauges.

Emergency Door Operation with Drill

Roll Tarp Operation and Tensioning

Tarp Tension Setting Methods

Tarp Tension Adjustment and Warnings

Tarp Tension Method Two and End Cap Safety

Thunder Electric Tarp System Operations

System Power Up and Touch Operations

Incremental and Press/Hold Operations

Optional Arm Adjustment and Maintenance

Arm Adjustment and Troubleshooting Guide

Tarp System Error Codes and Troubleshooting

Remote Function Setting and Safety

Setting Remote Functions and Welding Safety

Thunder Tarp RF Programming

Landing Gear and Access System Safety

Landing Gear Operation and Access System Safety

Liftable, Regulated Axle Operation

Axle Load and Lift Control Instructions

Trap Frame and Operator Maintenance

Roller Door Field Adjustment Procedure

Air Hammer (Vibrator) Maintenance

Vibrator Troubleshooting, Lubrication, and Specifications

Hub and Bearing Maintenance

Wheel Bearing Inspection, Adjustment, and Lubricant Caution

Air Brake System Leaks and Troubleshooting

Leak Detection and Hose Splicing Note

Air Brake System Troubleshooting Guide

Spring Brake Inspection and Automatic Slack Adjuster Service

Spring Brake Warnings

Wheel Assembly and Installation

Wheel Assembly Inspection and Hub Piloted Installation

Tire Change Procedure and Precautions

Axle Alignment Procedures

Air-Ride Suspension System Maintenance

Suspension Alignment and System Safety Note

Spring Suspension Maintenance Schedule

Torque Specifications for Suspension Components

Rocker Bushing and Hanger Maintenance

Rocker Bushing and Hanger Torque Specs

Electrical System Maintenance and Safety

Electrical System Overview and Harness Safety

Landing Gear Lubrication Procedures

Hopper Maintenance Schedule