Fliegl VFW, Operating Instructions Manual

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7. Start-up
7.1 Check before start-up
Check to ensure that all safety devices (covers, panels etc.) are in proper condition and are attached to the trailer in
protective position.
- Lubricate the tank trailer according to the lubrication schedule.
- Then check all screw connections specified below for tightness.
- Check the tyres to ensure the air pressure is correct (as per manufacturer specifications).
- Adjust the tyre pressure according to the application.
- Check the oil level of the hydraulic system and inspect it for leaks.
- Check the wheel nuts.
- Check the oil level of the compressor.
- Check the container closures for dirt or damage.
8. Preparation and setup
8.1 Draw gear
– mechanically adjustable (standard)
The draw gear can be mechanically adapted to the coupling height. Preset at the factory!
Procedure: A predefined height can be set by moving the threaded bolts.
8.2 Draw gear
– hydraulically adjustable (optional)
The draw gear can be hydraulically adapted to the coupling height.
Procedure
Tank tipping cylinder with suspension : This variant is hydraulically sprung and the coupling height can be changed by
reducing or increasing the oil level in the cylinder.
Tank tipping cylinder : The coupling height can be changed by reducing or increasing the oil level in the cylinder.
For tank tippling cylinder with suspension: The cylinder must never be fully extended or retracted
while driving. Otherwise, the suspension function will not work.
8.3 Overrun brake mechanism
See section 10
8.4 Compressed air brake system with ALB, brake force regulator
Selecting the operating mode, adjusting the trailer
load status
"Release" operating mode for moving the uncoupled tank
trailer is triggered via the trailer release valve. The button
must be pushed in for this purpose
.
Fig. 22
:
Compressed air brake system
When using the trailer brake valve in combination with a manually adjustable brake force regulator without release
position, a trailer release valve is employed.
8.5 Spindle brake / parking brake
Applying the brake:
To activate the spindle brake, you must turn the crank in clockwise direction.
Do this until you feel resistance.
Releasing the brake:
To release the brake, you must turn the crank in the opposite direction (anti-
clockwise) until the tension on the brake cable is released. (The cable must sag
slightly.)
Fig. 23
:
Spindle brake
Trailer release valve
button