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3. User instructions

This manual provides information about the structure, function, operation and maintenance of the vacuum tanker and
ensures long, problem-free operation if it is carefully observed. Fliegl assumes no liability and honours no warranty for
damage and malfunctions resulting from failure to comply with the operating instructions.

3.1

Liability and damages

The product must only be operated by persons who are familiar with the operating instructions, the product and national
laws, directives and regulations relating to health and safety at work as well as accident prevention.
We accept no liability for personal or material damage caused, or contributed to, by untrained persons due to non-
compliance with regulations regarding health and safety at work as well as accident prevention.
Based on the specifications in these operating instructions, Fliegl Agrartechnik GmbH assumes no liability for direct or
consequential damage attributable to improper operation or maintenance. For your own safety, you should only use
original replacement parts and accessory products.
Fliegl Agrartechnik GmbH assumes no liability for the use of other products and any resulting damage. No claims for
modification of delivered products can be made on the basis of the information, images and descriptions provided in this
manual.

3.2

Duty to inform

These operating instructions are to be considered part of the tank trailer. If the machine is passed on to another party by
the customer, the operating instructions must also be passed on and the party receiving the machine must be instructed
regarding the regulations cited above.

4. Basic safety instructions

When driving on public roads, be aware of the following:

When driving on public roads, the provisions of the country-specific registration regulations must be observed. A licence is
required to operate agricultural trailers.
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The operator is personally responsible for the registration of the vehicle

Failure to observe the safety instructions and warnings can pose a risk to persons, property and the
environment.

Be aware of the legal requirements of your respective country.

Lost permit documents can only be replaced by agreement with the administrative authority specified below.
A duplicate certificate will be given to the customer by the administrative authority.

Before driving on public roads:

Before travelling on public roads, ensure that the maximum permissible dimensions, weights as well as axle, drawbar
and trailer loads dictated by EU or national law are not exceeded.

The tank openings must all be closed.

The supporting mechanism must be fully retracted.

For equipment with a connection for the tractor hydraulics, the hydraulic lines between the towing vehicle and tank
trailer must be disconnected or their actuation device locked.

If the tank trailer is equipped with an overrun brake, the breakaway cable must be attached to the tractor.

The steering axle must be locked when travelling straight ahead or reversing.

The steering axle must be released shortly before turning.

All screw joints/connections must be checked prior to initial start-up.
Carrying persons on the tank trailer is prohibited.
The tank trailer can tip to the side in tight corners.

In the case of extended storage, note the following:

Retract all hydraulic cylinders.

Thoroughly lubricate all movable parts (risk of rust).

If there is a risk of frost, empty the turbo filler and compressor (centrifugal pump).

The line must be drained via the gate valve so that it and the valve etc. are not damaged by slurry.

4.1

Designated use

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The Fliegl vacuum tanker is intended for general use in agricultural applications.

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It is designed and suitable for transporting and spreading sludge, slurry, biogas fermentation residue etc.

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