User's Manual

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Date of Origin – 02/01/08
WARNING
!
PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY RESULT FROM
IMPROPER OPERATION OR UNSAFE PRACTICES. BE SURE TO READ AND
FOLLOW ALL DECALS AND EMBLEMS CAREFULLY.
The following section contains the decals and emblems used on the Timpte Hopper
Trailers. Due to differences in configurations and equipment, your trailer may or may not
use all the decals and emblems shown. Newer trailers may also have decals and em-
blems that differ from older trailers. Replace damaged or missing decals promptly.
Replacement decals for this trailer are available without charge by calling Timpte Trailer
Company at 402-367-3056.
TIMPTE INC
CAUTION
WARNING
!
FAILURE TO USE PROPERLY MATCHED WHEELS, STUDS, BRAKE
DRUMS OR CAP NUTS WILL RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF WHEEL
COMES OFF.
WARNING
!
1. CHECK PIN TO ASSURE THAT IT IS PROPERLY
ENGAGED WITH FIFTH WHEEL.
2. KEEP THE UPPER COUPLER LUBRICATED AND FREE
OF DEBRIS TO PREVENT GALLING OF THE FIFTH
WILL PLATE.
3. INSPECT THE KING PIN AND THE PLATE ASSEMBLY
REGULARLY FOR WEAR AND CRACKS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
!
1. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHILE CLIMBING
ON ACCESS SYSTEM.
2. ALWAYS MAINTAIN 3-POINT CONTACT.
(2 HANDS & 1 FOOT OR 2 FEET AND 1 HAND)
3. DO NOT WEAR RINGS OR ANYTHING THAT
CAN CATCH ON LADDER.
4. USE LADDER SIDE RAIL FOR HAND HOLD, NEVER
USE THE RUNG.
5. NEVER CLIMB OVER THE TOP OF THE TRAILER.
NEVER ENTER THE INSIDE COMPARTMENTS FOR
ANY REASON.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
!
• FEDERALLY REQUIRED LAMPS
MUST NOT BE OBSTRUCTED
• ALWAYS RAISE AND STORE
LOWER LADDER SECTION
BEFORE MOVING TRAILER.
• FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN
CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
!
THIS TRAILER IS EQUIPPED WITH A REGULATED LIFT
AXLE.
* LIFT AXLE MUST BE ACTIVATED IN DOWN POSITION
WHEN TRAILER IS LOADED. FAILURE TO COMPLY
WILL RESULT IN DETERIORATION OF BRAKING
PERFORMANCE AND REDUCED ROLL STABILITY.
* LIFT AXLE MUST BE ACTIVATED IN RAISED POSITION
WHEN TRAILER IS EMPTY.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
SAFETY
SWING-DOWN LADDER OPERATION
CAUTION
!
• MOVING PARTS HAVE
PINCH POINTS.
• STAY CLEAR OF SIDE
RAILS WHEN OPERATING
SWING-DOWN LADDER.
• FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN
CAUSE INJURY.
TO LOWER AND USE LADDER:
1. GRASP RUNG FIRMLY & LIFT.
2. ROTATE LADDER DOWNWARD.
3. MAKE SURE LADDER IS
SECURELY ENGAGED IN
UPPER ENDS OF SLOTS.
TO RAISE AND STORE LADDER:
1. GRASP RUNG FIRMLY, ROTATE
LADDER UPWARD WHILE
HOLDING RADIALLY OUTWARD.
2. SLIDE DOWNWARD IN SLOTS.
3. MAKE SURE LADDER IS FULLY
ENGAGED (STORED SECURELY).