Landoll 600C Series, Operator'S Manual

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3-22 REAR IMPACT GUARD SYSTEM
Vehicle standards FMVSS No. 224, Rear Im-
pact Protection, requires all 600 Series trailers
manufactured after January 26, 1998 shall be
equipped with a rear impact guard certified by the
manufacturer as meeting FMVSS No. 223, Rear
Impact Guards. The guard, or bumper,
(See Fig-
ure 3-14) , meets the following requirements:
·
minimum of 4 inches vertical height
·
extend laterally to within 4 inches of the
sides of the trailer
·
ground clearance of no more than 22 inches
·
placed no more than 12 inches from the rear
of the trailer.
·
capable to deflect 5 inches.
The standard also specifies minimum force
and energy absorption requirements for the guard.
A DOT decal certifies that the guard meets FMVSS
No. 223 and 224 standards. The decal is placed
and must remain at all times on the forward fac-
ing surface of the guard, 12 inches inboard of the
curb side and of the guard.
See Figure 3-14 for lo-
cation of decals.
Replace any component that does not allow
the above minimum requirements to be met. Any
hardware that holds the rear impact guard and be-
comes damaged or becomes loose shall be re-
moved and replaced. The 3/4" grade 8 screws that
hold the bumper energy pack shall be loctited and
torqued to 280 ft.-lbs.
DANGER
ALWAYS CHECK THE CONDITION OF
THE REAR IMPACT GUARD SYSTEM.
IF GUARD SYSTEM HAS BEEN DAM-
AGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED. FAIL-
URE TO MAINTAIN GUARD SYSTEM
MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO
OTHERS.
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