HEIL PT 1000, Operation Manual

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Issued September 2017
Body and Tailgate Props Copyright 2017, Heil Environmental
Printed in U.S.A.
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PROPPING THE BODY
There are no body props as you cannot raise the body of
the unit since the unit is an eject model and not a dump
model.
PROPPING THE TAILGATE
YOU MUST prop the tailgate when you open it for service
or maintenance. Use the instructions that follow and prop
the tailgate with the factory-installed tailgate props.
Observe and obey the following DANGER and WARNING
notices while you prop the tailgate with the factory tailgate
props.
DANGER
A tailgate is dangerous while you raise or lower it. A prop
may fail and cause the tailgate to close suddenly which
can result in serious injury or death if you become trapped
between the tailgate and the body. Do not walk under or
go between the body and the tailgate when the tailgate is
in motion, while you prop the tailgate or while the tailgate is
propped.
Factory Tailgate Props
YOU MUST USE BOTH of the two support props at the
rear of each unit whenever you open the tailgate for service
or maintenance.
MAKE SURE the unit is on flat, stable ground and apply the
parking brake and chock the wheels.UNLOCK the tailgate.
Then follow the instructions on the Tailgate Prop Operation
Decal on the unit (also shown on the next page).
Figure 53. Tailgate Clamps
(Turnbuckles)