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SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS
Loss of control of the trailer or trailer/tow vehicle combination can result in death or
serious injury. The most common causes of loss of control of the trailer are:
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Driving too fast for conditions
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Overloading the trailer or loading the trailer unevenly
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Trailer improperly coupled to the hitch
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Inadequate tow vehicle or towing hitch
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No braking on the trailer
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Not maintaining proper tire pressure
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Not keeping the lug nuts tight
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Not properly maintaining trailer structure
An owner’s manual that provides general trailer information cannot cover all of the specific
details necessary for the proper combination of every trailer, tow vehicle and hitch. Therefore,
you must read, understand and follow the instructions given by the tow vehicle and trailer hitch
manufacturers, as well as the instructions in this manual.
Trailer Components
inTech Trailers are built with components produced by various manufacturers. Some of these
items have separate instruction manuals. Where this manual indications that you should read
another manual, and you do not have that manual, please call inTech Trailers at 574-773-9536,
for a free copy.
Safety alert boxes denote the safety information in this manual.
The level of risk is indicated by the following words:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER – Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe injury or death if the warning
is ignored.
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices, which COULD result in serious personal injury
or death if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices, which could result in minor or moderate injury
if the warning is ignored.
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