User's Manual

Date of Origin – 02/01/08

WARNING! Be careful when making inspections, hookups and repairs to

avoid personal injury. Make sure parking brakes are properly activated or that

wheel chocks are in place to avoid sudden or unexpected movement of the

trailer which could result in bodily injury.

It is the Operator’s responsibility to conduct a safe and accurate pre-trip

inspection of the vehicle. Per Federal Motor Carrier Statute 49 CFR 392.7

Equipment, Inspection and Use - No motor vehicle shall be driven un-

less the driver thereof shall have satisfied himself that the following parts

and accessories are in good working order, nor shall any driver fail to

use or make use of such parts and accessories when and as needed

Service Brake, including trailer brake connections

Parking Brake

Steering Mechanism

Lighting devices and reflectors

Tires/Tire Pressure

Horn

Windshield Wiper or wipers

Rear-vision mirror or mirrors

Coupling devices

Hoses and Airlines

Fifth Wheel Plate

Gladhand Connections

Hub Maintenance

Mud Flaps

RIG (Rear Underride Guard)

NOTICE:

Additional Federal Requirements for the Operator can be found in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety

Regulations (FMCSR’s) in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49 Parts 392, 393 and 396.

These can be found on-line at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/ then scroll down to (CFR Sections by

Citation).

Failure to regularly inspect the trailer may also void the warranty.

While it is ultimately the operator’s responsibility to properly perform and document the pre-trip

inspection, Timpte provides the following recommendations and suggestions.

TRAP DOOR LOCKS

Check all trap door locks before each trip to insure that they are in proper working order. Any trap

door components which show excessive wear should be replaced immediately. Care should be

taken to keep the area around the door frame clear of any debris. A build-up of refuse may result

in the doors not completely closing.

Make sure all doors are closed and secured prior to departure.

Inspection Procedures Before Each Trip