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Heater Trailer Weight
WARNING
Towing the heater trailer when it is loaded beyond the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as stated on the
serial plate could result in death or serious injury. Always
maintain a GVWR less than the GVWR stated on the serial
plate.
The heater trailer is an SAE Class 4 trailer, with a Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as stated on the serial plate
and in the “Specifications” section of this manual. Do not
exceed the GVWR by attempting to carry additional tools or
equipment.
Towing The Heater Trailer
WARNING
Excessive speed when towing the trailer could result in
death or serious injury. Always maintain a safe towing
speed for road conditions. Never exceed 55 MPH (90
km/h) when towing the heater trailer.
The rated maximum highway towing speed for the heater
trailer is 55 MPH (90 km/h). Be sure to check your state or
province laws regarding maximum legal towing speeds for
trailers.
When towing the heater trailer off-highway or on rougher
terrain, the maximum towing speed is 20 MPH (32 km/h).
Slower speeds may be required for very rough terrain.
The heater trailer is designed to be towed with the engine
and heater units shut down.
Disconnecting The Heater Trailer From
The Tow Vehicle
1. Select a firm, level and stable surface at the work site.
Follow all rules or instructions for your work site for locat-
ing the heater trailer.
2. Position the heater trailer with the tow vehicle so that the
left side of the trailer (heater outlet side) is toward the
area to be heated. Chock both sides of each wheel.
WARNING
Attempting to move or position the heater trailer by manu-
ally pushing or pulling it could present a crush hazard
resulting in death or serious injury. Always position the
heater trailer with the tow vehicle, chock the wheels and
lower the tongue jack before uncoupling the trailer from the
tow vehicle.
3. Disconnect the trailer lighting connector from the tow
vehicle’s connector.
4. Position the tongue jack in the trailer support position,
and lower the jack to support the tongue. Support the
trailer to allow the trailer coupler or pintle hook to be
disconnected from the tow vehicle. See “Operating The
Tongue Jack” for detailed information on operating the
tongue jack.
5. Disconnect the trailer coupler or pintle hook. See “Using
The Trailer Coupler” or “Using A Pintle Hook” for detailed
uncoupling information.
6. Use the tongue jack to raise the trailer coupler or lunette
eye above the tow vehicle’s hitch ball or pintle hook.
7. Disconnect the safety chains from the tow vehicle’s hitch
frame.
8. Disconnect the trailer lighting cable from the tow vehicles
connector.
9. Disconnect the break-away brake cable from the tow
vehicle.
10. Move the tow vehicle clear of the heater trailer.
Transporting On A Trailer
The heater trailer is equipped with four tie down points.
There are two tie down loops at the front of the trailer located
on the trailer tongue. The spacers between the trailer chassis
and the rear “bumper” are used as tie down points at the rear.
Always secure the heater trailer with appropriate chains or
straps. Do not apply more than 600 pounds (272 kg) force
on the chains or straps.
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