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5.3
Operating the Axle Play Detector
WARNING
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The hand lamp must be carried in such a way that eliminates the risk of unin-
tentional operation of the axle play detector. For safety reasons, it is advisable
to stay within the axle play detector’s field of vision and danger zone when us-
ing the hand lamp.
NOTICE
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The hydraulic unit must never be left running for longer than absolutely neces-
sary, as the pump can become damaged otherwise.
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The hand lamp must be protected against shocks to ensure that the light bulb
has a long service life.
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Some types of axle play detector are equipped with a synchronisation switch
on the control box which enables control of the plates’ lengthwise and/or
crosswise movement.
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If the plates are moved back and forth in the direction of travel, the brake must
be applied as the turning wheels would otherwise follow the plates’ move-
ments.
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Attempts should always be made to cause the vehicle wheel to slip onto the
plates, as this is the best way to detect incorrect axle play.
1 Switch the test device on at the main switch.
2 Drive the vehicle to be tested onto the test plates at walking speed and secure
it against rolling away, e.g. apply the parking brake or use chocks.
3 The testing plates can be operated using the hand lamp’s push-button
functions.
4 Switch the light and the hydraulic unit off after testing.
5 Drive the vehicle off the test plates.
6 Place the hand lamp in the charging holder to charge.
