Integrity Enclosed Trailer, Owner'S Manual

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5.1.2 Loading Trailer
1.
Couple the trailer to the tow vehicle.
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WARNING
Trailer must be coupled to tow vehicle
before loading trailer.
2.
Lower rear stabilizers (if equipped) or place
blocking under rear of trailer so the weight of the
cargo does not raise the front of the trailer during
loading.
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CAUTION
Use a safe lifting procedure to avoid injury
when handling ramps.
3.
Trailer Equipped With Removable Ramps:
Remove ramps from storage position and secure
to rear of trailer. Adjust ramp position to align with
equipment tires or tracks.
Trailer Equipped With Drop Ramp Door:
Unlatch door and carefully lower ramp door.
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WARNING
A spring and cable counterbalance door
can infl ect serious injury.
Stand to the side when opening and
closing door.
Inspect cables and cable ends each time
door is opened.
Do not attempt to service counterbalance.
Take trailer to your dealer for service.
NOTICE
Ramps are not rated for load bearing
capacity. They will NOT support the load
bearing capacity of the trailer.
Do not overload ramps.
4.
Load the cargo on trailer with approximately 60%
of the cargo in the front half of the trailer. If the
trailer is equipped with ventilation openings, do
not block these openings.
^
WARNING
Accumulation of hazardous fumes can
cause death or serious injury.
Do not block access to ventilation
openings.
5.
Secure the load to the trailer using appropriate
straps, chains and tensioning devices. Refer to
www.fmcsa.dot.gov for regulations regarding
cargo securement rules.
6.
Trailer Equipped With Removable Ramps:
Remove ramps and place in storage position.
Secure ramps to trailer.
Trailer Equipped With Drop Ramp Door:
Carefully raise ramp door. Latch and secure ramp
door in the closed position.
7.
Raise rear stabilizers (if equipped) or remove
blocking under rear of trailer.
5.2 Unload Trailer
1.
Couple the trailer to the tow vehicle.
^
WARNING
Trailer must be coupled to tow vehicle
before unloading trailer.
2.
Park the tow vehicle and trailer on a fi rm and level
surface.
3.
Lower rear stabilizers (if equipped) or place
blocking under rear of trailer so the weight of the
cargo does not raise the front of the trailer.
4.
Remove chains, straps and tensioning devices.
5.
Trailer Equipped With Removable Ramps:
Remove ramps from storage position and secure
to rear of trailer. Adjust ramp position to align with
equipment tires or tracks.
Trailer Equipped With Drop Ramp Door:
Unlatch door and carefully lower ramp door.
Loading And Unloading