Metal-Fach T730/1-00, Operating Manual

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.1. Machine identification ............................................................................................................. 6
1.2. Intended use ............................................................................................................................. 7
2. GENERAL SAFETY RULES .......................................................................................................... 8
2.1. Symbols and nomenclature ..................................................................................................... 8
2.2. Obligatory notification ............................................................................................................ 9
2.3. General safety regulations of work and use ............................................................................ 9
2.3.1. Safety of operation ......................................................................................................... 9
2.3.2. Tyres ............................................................................................................................. 12
2.3.3. Pneumatic system ......................................................................................................... 12
2.3.4. Periodic maintenance ................................................................................................... 12
2.3.5. Travelling on public roads ........................................................................................... 13
2.4. Warning/information signs and text on the trailer ................................................................. 14
3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS. GENERAL DATA ............................................................. 17
4. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DESIGN AND FUNCTION ...................................................... 19
4.1. Chassis ................................................................................................................................... 19
4.2. Load surface .......................................................................................................................... 19
4.3. Load body hydraulic tipping mechanism .............................................................................. 20
4.4. Electrical system (signalling and warning) ........................................................................... 21
4.5. Braking system ...................................................................................................................... 21
5. STORAGE, SALE AND SHIPPING TO USER ........................................................................... 23
6. OPERATION INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 24
6.1. Commissioning the trailer ..................................................................................................... 24
6.2. Loading the body ................................................................................................................... 25
6.3. Travelling on public roads ..................................................................................................... 26
6.4. Unloading .............................................................................................................................. 27
6.5. Decoupling from the tractor .................................................................................................. 28
7. SERVICING ................................................................................................................................... 29
7.1. Servicing instruction for adjusted trailer components. .......................................................... 29
7.1.1. Wheels – bearing clearance adjustment ...................................................................... 29
7.2. Brakes .................................................................................................................................... 30
7.2.1. Brakes – servicing the brake pneumatic system ........................................................... 30
7.2.2. Brakes – servicing the brake hydraulic system ............................................................ 30
7.2.3. Brakes – adjustment of the braking system components .............................................. 30
7.2.4. Hydraulic brakes – operating principle ....................................................................... 33
7.3. Wheels – tyres ....................................................................................................................... 34
7.4. Hydraulic system ................................................................................................................... 34
7.4.1. Hydraulic system – servicing of the load body hydraulic tipping system .................... 34
7.4.2. Hydraulic system – adjustment of the load body hydraulic tipping mechanism .......... 34
8. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................. 35
9. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................ 36
9.1. Lubrication ............................................................................................................................ 36
9.2. Maintenance and servicing .................................................................................................... 37
10. DISPOSAL OF THE TRAILER ..................................................................................................... 39
11. RESIDUAL RISKS ........................................................................................................................ 39