Operating Guide
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NOTICE
Ramps are not rated for load bearing
capacity. They will NOT support the load
bearing capacity of the trailer.
Do not overload ramps.
4. Load equipment into trailer.
5. Secure the equipment to the trailer using appropriate
straps, chains and tensioning devices. Refer to
www.fmcsa.dot.gov for regulations regarding cargo
securement rules.
6. Remove ramps and place in storage position.
7. Secure ramps to trailer.
8. Close, latch and pin rear doors.
9. Raise rear stabilizers (if equipped) or remove
blocking under rear of trailer.
5.2.2 SIde loadIng palletIzIng materIal
Trailers Equipped With Fold Down Sides Only.
^ WARNING
Load can suddenly move or topple, which
can result in death or serious injury.
Do not load or unload trailer unless
coupled to tow vehicle and is on a rm and
level surface.
1. Unlatch and open trailer side panel.
2. Materials such as pallets can now be loaded from
the side of the trailer.
3. Secure the cargo to the trailer using appropriate
straps, chains and tensioning devices. Refer to
www.fmcsa.dot.gov for regulations regarding cargo
securement rules.
^ WARNING
Towing the trailer with side panel lowered
creates a driving hazard, which may result
in death or serious injury.
Both side panels must be raised and
locked before towing trailer.
4. Raise and lock side panels before towing trailer.
5.3 loadIng and unloadIng Bulk materIal
Check if the trailer has “payload” decals. If not, then
determine the payload, or cargo capacity, by subtracting
the empty weight of the trailer from the GVWR given
on the Certication / VIN tag. Determine the density of
the material to be loaded and dumped so that you will
know, approximately, the amount of material may be
safely loaded, carried, and dumped.
^ WARNING
Trailer, hitch or dump body can fail.
You or others can die or be seriously
injured.
Load in the trailer must not exceed
capacity and must be distributed evenly.
5.3.1 prepare traIler for loadIng
^ WARNING
Trailer must be coupled to tow vehicle
before loading trailer.
1. Couple the trailer to the tow vehicle.
2. Park the tow vehicle and trailer on a rm and
level surface, both front-to-back and side-to-side.
Attempting to load on a soft or uneven surface may
cause the trailer to overturn, which can result in
death or serious injury.
^ WARNING
Load can suddenly move or topple, which
can result in death or serious injury.
Do not load or unload trailer unless
coupled to tow vehicle and is on a rm and
level surface.
3. Clear the area around the trailer.
4. Close and latch trailer doors.
Loading And Unloading