User's Manual

Date of Origin – 02/01/08

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

AVOIDING CONTAMINATION

The operator has the best opportunity to avoid contamination between commodities. It is critical

that the operator clean and maintain the trailer interior and trap frame areas to avoid contamina-

tion. The interior hopper, dividers, etc. should be inspected and cleaned thoroughly by the opera-

tor as required. Use a broom or a high pressure sprayer to clean the interior surfaces including the

dividers, wall liners and interior tub panels. Do not use a high pressure sprayer for trap frame

cleaning and washing. High pressure water could enter and damage the bearings. Access to the

interior of the trailer should be from underneath through the trap door opening. Never climb over

the top of the trailer into the interior. See section below for trap frame maintenance.

TRAILER WASHING

Washing the trailer is an important step in decreasing future maintenance. The trailer should be

washed with soap and water using a relatively soft bristle brush. Various chemicals can cause

severe corrosive damage to aluminum. The use of acid in any concentration to clean the trailer

will void the warranty.

There are many different types of chemicals used today to de-ice the roadways. Many of these

can cause severe damage to the steel substructure of the trailer and diminish the appearance of

the aluminum and stainless steel components if not kept properly and regularly washed away.

A number of products hauled in the trailer will also lead to corrosion if the products are allowed to

build up. Products that build up on the aluminum and steel members in the suspension subframe

and upper coupler area should be routinely washed off.

CORROSIVE DETERIORATION

Various chemicals can cause severe corrosive damage to your aluminum grain trailer. To prevent

severe damage to your trailer due to corrosion, contact Timpte Trailer Company Product Engi-

neering to verify that the materials you are hauling are compatible with the materials used in the

construction of the trailer.

Corrosive deterioration caused by incompatible materials could void all or part of the

trailer warranty.

The most important preventive maintenance step to avoid corrosion is cleaning; your trailer should

be washed out after each load to minimize corrosion when hauling such items as salt, fertilizer,

etc.