IWT Eventa L Tandem User Handbook Manual Download

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Trailer Running Gear Maintenance

7.1

Tyres

7.1.1

Tyre Repairs

7.2

Changing a Wheel

7.2.1

Jacking up the Trailer

7.2.1.1 Jacking Points
7.2.2

Fitting Wheels

7.3.

Brakes and Coupling

7.3.1 Brake Service Intervals
7.3.2

Coupling Unit Service Intervals

7.3.2.1 Drawtube Reaction Test
7.3.2.2 Checking the Coupling Head for Excessive Wear
7.4

Jockey Wheel

7.5

Leaf Springs

Electrical Diagrams

8.1

Trailer Lighting Diagram

8.2

12v Living Area Diagram

8.3

230v Diagram

8.4

Base Trailer Diagram

Summary of Contents for Eventa L Tandem

Page 1: ...___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT If you sell your trailer please pass this book on to the new owner _______________________________________________________...

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Page 3: ...___________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT If you sell your trailer please pass this book on to the new owner _______________________________________________________...

Page 4: ...tact your distributor or our customer care department Please enter the following information for your own records Trailer Model Variant Serial Number Date of purchase Maximum Gross Weight MGW 3500 kg...

Page 5: ...al checks before moving off 2 4 Reversing 2 5 Detaching the trailer and parking 2 5 1 Parking the Trailer 2 5 2 Detaching the Trailer 2 6 Driving 2 6 1 Driving Licence 2 6 2 Towing Speed 2 6 3 Stabili...

Page 6: ...Hatch 3 9 1 Roof Light Flyscreen and Blind 3 10 Fire and Safety Precautions 3 10 1 Children 3 10 2 Fire Extinguishers 3 10 3 In case of fire 3 10 4 Smoke and carbon dioxide alarms 3 10 5 Ventilation...

Page 7: ...5 9 Roof Hatch Vents 5 10 Horse Area Sliding Windows 5 11 Loading and Unloading 5 11 1 Loading 5 11 2 Unloading 5 12 General hygiene 5 13 Fire Safety Precautions 5 13 1 First Aid 5 13 2 Breakdowns wit...

Page 8: ...tting Wheels 7 3 Brakes and Coupling 7 3 1 Brake Service Intervals 7 3 2 Coupling Unit Service Intervals 7 3 2 1 Drawtube Reaction Test 7 3 2 2 Checking the Coupling Head for Excessive Wear 7 4 Jockey...

Page 9: ...re 8am to 4 30pm Monday to Friday Please note that telephone calls to our Customer Care Department may be recorded for Quality Training purposes 1 3 Accompanying Literature Various publications and ap...

Page 10: ...fitted to the rear ramp 1 5 Warranty Your new Ifor Williams trailer is warranted against defects in material and workmanship For full terms conditions refer to IWT web page http www iwt co uk terms co...

Page 11: ...ck tyre pressures before every journey Correct pressures are shown on a label inside the inspection door of the trailer Check wheel bolts after first 25 miles of service and subsequently before every...

Page 12: ...aximum Authorised Mass A new term used in driver licensing regulations this has the same meaning as MGW detailed above Unladen weight The weight of an empty trailer usually as delivered before fitting...

Page 13: ...hting cable Plug 7 Jockey wheel operating handle 8 Jockey wheel R Clip 9 Jockey wheel clamp handle 10 Jockey wheel 11 Breakaway cable guide 12 Manoeuvring handle 13 Manufacturers type plate Coupling h...

Page 14: ...81 lb ft 110 Nm 11 kgm 2 Check tyre pressures before every journey 95p s i 6 5bar 3 Inspect all wheels and tyres for signs of deterioration or damage 4 Check the lighting equipment for damage 5 Ensur...

Page 15: ...g head cup is well greased 3 Ensure that the trailer handbrake is fully applied 4 Disengage the jockey wheel R clip 5 Ensure that the jockey wheel clamp handle is tight and by turning the jockey wheel...

Page 16: ...ce 13 Test that the ball is engaged by attempting to lift the coupling off the ball with the jockey wheel 14 Retract the jockey wheel until it is fully wound up 15 Hold the top of the jockey wheel ass...

Page 17: ...ip 10 Attach the breakaway cable to the towing vehicle The practice of wrapping the cable around the towing pin is not recommended It is better to fit a suitable eye bracket to the towing bracket for...

Page 18: ...d should be securely tied or if animals are being carried check they are safe and secure If rear prop stands are fitted check that they are raised and that any doors or ramps are correctly closed Fina...

Page 19: ...of the drawbar 7 Release the coupling head as described under 2 3 1 1 coupling the trailer continue turning the jockey wheel until the coupling head is raised clear of the ball For eye couplings remo...

Page 20: ...movement in the towing vehicle itself Causes 1 Unsuitable or unbalanced outfit 2 Incorrect loading or weight distribution 3 Excessive speed especially downhill 4 Side winds 5 Overtaking 6 Being overt...

Page 21: ...ectors to a connection point on the right hand side of the trailer The electric pump supplies water to the sink tap and the outside tap toilet and water heater options The water tank is located under...

Page 22: ...ems fitted to the trailer 6 The system is now ready for use When the trailer is left unattended or the water supply has been allowed to empty to prevent the water pump running continuously turn it off...

Page 23: ...pply if connected 4 Place a suitable container under the pump to collect water 5 Protect the 12v battery from splashes 6 Remove the quick connect inlet and outlet fittings from the pump 7 Hold a rag a...

Page 24: ...ave their gas supply individually isolated by turning off the relevant tap on the gas manifold The manifold is located in the gas box beside the regulator The taps are quarter turn when the tap handle...

Page 25: ...ll ventilation vents must be kept clear at all times LPG has a strong unpleasant smell in order to identify leaks LPG is heavier than air and therefore sinks to the lowest point Underneath each gas ap...

Page 26: ...as been calculated to suit the individual needs of your trailer High level ventilation is achieved by means of the roof light The low level ventilator is positioned underneath the cooker drawer cabine...

Page 27: ...rical appliances accessories Switch off all the lights Switch off the water pump Switch the awning light if fitted optional extra Charge the vehicle battery when 230V mains is connected if hook up is...

Page 28: ...g When the towing vehicle is providing power to the trailer power to the 12v output circuits is cut off via a relay This is a legal requirement so any interference from the trailer electrical applianc...

Page 29: ...witch When pressed will switch power to all the interior lights Note If the master switch is off this button will not function Pump Switch When pressed will enable disable the water pumps Note If the...

Page 30: ...on this screen You can change between degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit by pressing and selecting for C or for F Leisure Vehicle Battery Voltage This screen shows the voltage of the currently se...

Page 31: ...to acknowledge an alarm that has triggered The warning will only re arm when the water level increases by 25 230V Lost Enables or disables the warning alarm when the 230V mains connection is lost Pre...

Page 32: ...ers without 230v hook up 1 Turn off all appliances 2 Disconnect the electrical connector to the towing vehicle 3 Un strap the battery box and lift off the lid 4 Using a spanner disconnect the battery...

Page 33: ...gative terminal first followed by the positive terminal Avoid contacting the two terminals simultaneously with the spanner 5 Un plug the vent pipe 6 Lift out the battery Replace 1 Check all appliances...

Page 34: ...ntional fuses In the event of a fault the M C B trips by automatically moving into the OFF position After the elimination of the fault the M C B can be re set by switching to the ON position If an ear...

Page 35: ...ug and socket couplings Cable with 1 5mm2 core wire or less must not be used Use a 13 amp fused plug adaptor lead if connecting to a standard house socket Do not use a cable with any visible damage or...

Page 36: ...pen the outside cover to the trailer power input socket located on the LHS ahead of the entrance door and insert the connector of the flexible supply cable 3 Open the cover of the electricity outlet p...

Page 37: ...it to run for a few minutes to stabilise 4 Connect the trailer to the generator via the input socket 5 Switch on the 16 amp miniature circuit breaker M C B 6 Switch on the residual current device R C...

Page 38: ...the table onto the wall support 6 Buckle up the two quarter turn catches under the table against the wall to secure it It is now unsafe to sit or stand on the table top 3 6 Bunk Bed Ladder Safety Net...

Page 39: ...entering the living area Do not expose the shower room plastic fittings to cleaning products or abrasive material containing concentrated perfumes body oil linseed oil gritty or abrasive substances so...

Page 40: ...the horizontal position to hold the window Note the windows are not sealed from rain in this position We recommend that you open and close the window from the centre Close all windows before driving...

Page 41: ...ntre of the handle there is a tab which holds the handle down Push this tab towards the centre of the hatch and at the same time pushing the handle up Repeat to open the other end To close pull the ha...

Page 42: ...ctrical fires and water type extinguishers should not be used for this type of fire 3 10 3 In case of fire 1 Get everyone out of the trailer as quickly as possible using whichever exit is quickest inc...

Page 43: ...e trailer 3 10 7 Original Equipment Appliances Please read carefully the sections regarding safety in appliance manuals provided Replacement parts for any appliance shall conform to the appliance manu...

Page 44: ...ting instruction manual for it is supplied with your trailer Read the Trumatic E 2400 operating instruction manual thoroughly before use If you lose the operating instruction manual it is available on...

Page 45: ...Flush Toilet If your trailer is fitted with a Thetford C 200 CW manual flush toilet the operating instruction manual for it is supplied with your trailer Read the Thetford operating instruction manual...

Page 46: ...ering or raising the ramp The rear ramp may be subjected to a fallen horse against it or to kicking from any horse onboard 5 1 1 Understanding your Ramp 1 Ramp 2 Latch Arm 3 Shoot Bolt The weight of t...

Page 47: ...tionary pull back the shoot bolt and latch it in the retracted position ii Keeping a firm hold push away and lift the latch arm to unhook it from the ramp keep iii Move the latch arm away from the ram...

Page 48: ...each side of the ramp in turn as follows i Lift and rotate the latch arm towards the ramp ii Push the arm towards the ramp and hook it onto the keep iii Release the shoot bolt iv Continue to latch the...

Page 49: ...iluce Fastener 4 Gate Keep 5 Ramp Latch Arm 6 Shoot Bolt 5 2 2 Opening the Ramp Gates 1 Uncouple the antiluce fastener holding the two gates together 2 Open the LH gate 3 Raise the LH ramp latch arm a...

Page 50: ...be repositioned for stall width and weight distribution They come with a hinged retainer arm and head leaf to allow for width adjustment when placed at differing angles The partitions can be easily m...

Page 51: ...ungee into its storage position 2 Fold the head leaf 45 degrees relative to the partition to allow the retainer arm to raise up past horizontal 3 Raise the retainer arm 4 Swing the partition and head...

Page 52: ...mbined load centrally located in the horse loading area It is recommended to position the partitions for the different load cases as follows However it is still important that you check your nose weig...

Page 53: ...5 3 3 2 Eventa L Partition Positions 2 Horses 1 Horse 3 Ponies Empty...

Page 54: ...holding the back of the partition is the one in charge Their job is to instruct the assistant holding the front of the partition release the top pivot shoot bolt lift the partition from the bottom ra...

Page 55: ...the top pivot shoot bolt and latch it in the retracted position 7 Have your assistant lower the front of the partition a small amount to bring the top pivot just clear from the top rail 8 Lift the bac...

Page 56: ...g a horse unattended as the horse may attempt to exit the trailer though the open door and cause injury to itself Never put a horse against the inspection door Always ensure there is a partition betwe...

Page 57: ...window closed To open the windows press the small button on the side of the knob to release the pin This allows the window to slide To hold the windows in the closed position push in the centre button...

Page 58: ...unhook the partition and rotate it into position at the side of the horse and clip it into the retainer rail Repeat to load subsequent horses Avoid leaving a horse standing in a large space as it coul...

Page 59: ...ed on the trailer floor it is strongly recommended that you are familiar with the fire extinguisher fitted in the living area by the exit door and you have an extinguisher carried in the towing vehicl...

Page 60: ...erties of the finish To slow the dulling from road salt exposure wash the trailer after each journey 6 3 High Pressure Power Washing When using a high pressure power wash on the body only use it to ri...

Page 61: ...ind roller blind is used long term as a sun blind then there is a risk of damaging the window as a result of overheating In the event of persistent heat the window should be left in the ventilation po...

Page 62: ...ing dehumidifiers or water absorbent crystals To ventilate your trailer on dry days open as many windows and roof lights as possible to allow air to move through the trailer Try to do this as often as...

Page 63: ...s continuously If your trailer is fitted with a water tank level gauge the pump will automatically switch off as the water level reaches empty To override this feature hold down the pump switch button...

Page 64: ...LACE WITH LOWER RATED TYRES The maximum gross weight figure given on the trailer plate is always equal to or less than the approved maximum load for the tyres multiplied by the number of tyres on the...

Page 65: ...eel bolt threads and wheel seating surfaces are clean and dry Place wheel over locating rim on the hub Tighten each bolt slightly and then tighten to the torque figure given below following the sequen...

Page 66: ...st be fitted every alternate time it is removed and refitted Tighten to a torque of 350Nm 260ft lb and lock into one side of the stub axle groove as shown below 7 3 1 Brake Service Intervals Brake adj...

Page 67: ...he coupling disconnected from the tow ball observe the position of the wear indicator lug relative to the MAX line Then with the coupling attached to the tow ball re check the position of the lug see...

Page 68: ...8 Electrical Diagrams 8 1 Trailer Lighting Diagram...

Page 69: ...8 2 12v Living Area Diagram...

Page 70: ...8 3 230v Diagram...

Page 71: ...8 4 Base Trailer Diagram...

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