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General Safety Instructions
1. Safety Instructions
General and Servicing Safety Instructions
Read and observe all Warning and Caution hazard alert
messages. The alerts provide information that can help
prevent serious personal injury, damage to components,
or both.
Failure to follow the instructions and
safety precautions in this manual could
result in improper servicing or operation
leading to component failure which, if
not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
All maintenance should be performed by a properly
trained technician using proper/special tools, and
safe procedures.
NOTE:
In the United States, workshop safety
requirements are defined by federal and/or state
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Equivalent laws could exist in other countries.
This manual is written based on the assumption
that OSHA or other applicable employee safety
regulations are followed by the location where
work is performed.
Properly support and secure the vehicle from unexpected
movement when servicing the unit.
Failure to properly support and secure
the vehicle and axles prior to commencing
work could create a crush hazard which,
if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
If possible, unload the trailer before performing any
service procedures.
After re-positioning the brake chamber, slack adjuster
and/or ABS system as instructed in this manual, always
consult the manufacturer’s manual for proper operation.
Service both roadside and curbside of an axle. Worn parts
should be replaced in sets. Key components on each
axle’s braking system, such as friction material, rotors
and drums will normally wear over time.
Follow all manufacturer’s instructions on spring pressure
and/or air pressure controls.
Failure to follow manufacturer’s
instructions regarding spring pressure or
air pressure control could allow
unexpected release of energy which, if
not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
DO NOT paint the wheel contact surfaces between the
wheel and hub.
IMPORTANT:
The wheel contact surfaces MUST be
clean, smooth and free from grease.
Failure to keep wheel and hub contact
surfaces clean and clear of foreign
material could allow wheel/hub
separations which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Only the wheel and tire sizes approved by the trailer
builder can be used.
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