Lance 1130, Owner'S Manual

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Preparing the Trailer for Loading
Before loading cargo into your enclosed trailer, in-
spect the interior of the trailer.
Enclosed trailers may be fitted with “D”-ring hold
downs, and/or a track system that can be used to
secure the cargo. Inspect the “D”-rings and track sys-
tem for looseness or signs of bending before loading
the cargo onto the trailer.
WARNING
Damaged or loose “D”-rings can break,
allowing cargo to become loose inside the
trailer. Loose cargo can shift the center of
gravity, and result in loss of control of the
trailer.
Inspect “D”-rings, and test them for
looseness before loading cargo.
Do not use a damaged or loose “D”-ring to
secure cargo.
Loading the Garage Area
Enclosed trailers may be fitted with a drop ramp door.
The weight of the drop ramp door may be partially
held by a spring and cable counterbalance assembly.
If this assembly is out of adjustment or worn out, it
will not provide the expected assistance for slow and
careful lowering and raising of ramp.
WARNING
A spring and cable counterbalance can inflict
serious injury if it breaks, or if incorrectly
adjusted. Stand to the side when opening the
door.
Inspect the cable and cable ends each time
the door is operated.
Do not attempt to service the counterbalance.
Take the trailer to your Lance Trailer dealer
for service.
• Turn off all electric and fuel burning
appliances.
• Carefully lower the drop ramp to the ground.
• Load the cargo up the drop ramp and into
the trailer.
DANGER
Any motorized vehicle or any motorized
equipment powered with flammable liquid
can cause fire, explosion, or asphyxiation if
stored or transported within the recreational
vehicle.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or
asphyxiation:
1. Passengers shall not ride in the vehicle
storage area while vehicles are present.
2. Occupants shall not sleep in the vehicle
storage area while vehicles are present.
3. Doors and windows in walls of separation
(if equipped) shall be closed while
vehicles are present.
4. Fuel shall be run out of engines of stored
vehicles after shutting off fuel at tank.
5. Motor fuel shall not be stored or
transported inside this vehicle.
6. The vehicle storage area shall be vented.
7. Propane appliances, pilot lights, or
electrical equipment shall not be
operated when motorized vehicles or
motorized equipment are inside vehicle.
Failure to comply could result in an increased
risk of fire, explosion, asphyxiation, death or
serious injury.
• Turn the vehicle fuel shut-off valve off and run
the fuel out of the engine.
• Open the garage area vents. The forward vent
must be opened to the front, and the rearward
vent must be opened to the rear anytime a
vehicle is present in the garage area.
WARNING
Accumulation of hazardous fumes can cause
death or serious injury.
The forward vent must be opened to the
front, and the rearward vent must be opened
to the rear anytime a vehicle is present in the
garage area of the trailer.