FTK Operating Instruction Manual (Part 2)
Version 2019/01
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6.5 Loading the Trailer
Make sure that the trailer is secured so
that it cannot roll away.
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Make sure that road traffic safety is not impaired
when loading and unloading the trailer.
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If necessary, use additional signalling devices,
e.g. signs, barriers.
Automatic lowering of the load
platform!
Crush hazard for hands / fingers caused by
the front edge of the loading platform when
loading.
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Keep your hands away from the crush area.
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Allow the the load platform to lower automatically.
Never try to stop it.
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Moving load platform!
You could fall if you step onto the load
platform during the loading and unloading
process and during automatic movement.
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Take particular care when stepping onto the load platform.
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Interlocks opened
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Make sure that the interlocks are open on both sides
before loading the trailer.
The main load of the vehicle to the transported
must be located at the front (drawbar) - so that the
load platform of the trailer can lower automatically.
Pay attention to the section: 6.1 Load distribution
WARNING
6.5.1 Loading the vehicle
Loading process (example)
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Drive onto the trailer carefully and not too quickly - the
load platform can lower abruptly and can crash into the
drawbar.
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Drive up to the wheel stops (if present).
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Use the winch to load a broken down vehicle.
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Make sure that the position of the winch (3 adjusting
positions) is set to the vehicle to be loaded - danger of
collision.
- Handling the winch, see Operating instruction manual
"Car trailer“ (Part 1).
Never exceed the maximum permitted total
weight and vertical drawbar load of your trailer.
Observe the maximum permitted vertical drawbar
load of your towing vehicle and trailer coupling.
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Lash the vehicle properly.
Pay attention to section:
6.2 Load Securing
6.5.2 Securing the load platform
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Closing interlock
Locking interlock
1. Eyebolt
2. Securing device
3. Handle
Lock the interlocks on both sides, one after the other.
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Swing the eyebolt onto the locking hook.
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Push the handle downwards.
- The interlock engages and is interlocked.
