TF5 - Manual
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The magnetic brake is activated when the vehicle is at a full stop, on uphill and downhill
gradients and drops out as soon as no operation command is given. The brake is released
automatically as soon as a new control command is issued.
3.7 Nose gear cradle and Lifting platform
The nose wheel mounts via a mechanical gate. The wheel size is adjusted by two, fully
adjustable, nose wheel adapters. The entire nose wheel mount is housed in a rotating platform
that can rotate 360 degrees, which in turn is mounted on the lifting platform. This can be raised
and lowered by means of an electro-mechanical winch to lift the secured nose wheel o the
ground.
Open Gate Lifting Platform with Twin Tires
3.8 e-Cube
All electronic components and controls are housed in a so-called „e-Cube“. This allows easy
maintenance and a backup in case of a defect.
The e-Cube can also be exchanged easily to incorporate any new control features, thus forming
the heart of the aircraft tugs.
The e-Cube is the Heart of the TF5 Aircraft Tug Programming the individual Functions of the Tug
WARNING: The e-Cube is sealed and only accessible to specically designated
TowFLEXX personnel. If the seal is broken without written conrmation or by
unqualied personnel, any warranty claim is voided!
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