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The battery area/compartment is designed for the use of non-ventilated
batteries only. Do NOT plate a battery that requires venting into this area/
compartment Vented batteries can release poisonous and flammable gas that
could lead to a fire or explosion causing serious injury or death.
WARNING
General Safety
Brakes
Your trailer brakes must be maintained and adjusted to operate correctly at
all times. Failure to maintain and adjust brakes as outlined in the maintenance
schedule may result in a failure causing death or serious injury
WARNING
Brake Controller
Your trailer is fitted with drum type electric brakes. The tow vehicle MUST be fitted with an appropriate brake controller
for the trailer brakes to activate and brake. The company will not hand over a trailer to be towed by a vehicle without a
suitable controller installed. Your trailer brakes are designed to work in synchronization with your tow vehicle brakes.
Never use your tow vehicle or trailer brakes alone to stop the combined load. Your trailer and tow vehicle will seldom
have the correct amperage flow to the brake magnets to give you comfortable, safe braking unless you make proper
brake system adjustments. Changing trailer load and driving conditions, as well as uneven alternator and battery output,
can mean unstable current flow to your brake magnets. It is therefore imperative that you maintain and adjust your
brakes as set forth in the controller manual, use a properly modulated brake controller and perform the synchronization/
adjustment procedure recommended by the brake controller supplier.
Brake Maintenance and Adjustment
Your trailer is fitted with electric drum type brakes. Drum brakes need regular maintenance and adjustment to perform
correctly and wear evenly. The service intervals are outlined in the maintenance schedule and must be followed.
Maintenance
Your trailer requires regular general maintenance to keep it in roadworthy and safe condition. Overall condition of
your trailer is dependent on regularity and extent of general maintenance. Always follow the Maintenance schedule
contained in this manual. More extreme conditions may warrant more frequent maintenance in particular, water
crossings, exposure to saltwater environments and extended travel over rough terrain.