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TT-316 Curtis AC System Operator Manual
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Vehicle
Load Capacity, Definition
The rated maximum load capacity of a vehicle is the load carrying capacity of the
standard
model.
The maximum load is on the vehicle’s data plate.
Occupants and optional equipment added to the vehicle at time of manufacture or installed after
delivery by the dealer or user reduces the capacity.
Example: Standard Load Capacity = 3,000 pounds:
3,000 - Driver (200) - Steel Cab/Doors Option (300) - Cargo Box (400) = 2,100 pounds maximum
load on deck. Add a passenger and the maximum load is reduced to 1,900 pounds.
The definition of maximum load is the maximum weight than can be carried on a vehicle under ideal
conditions. There are many conditions that will reduce the maximum safe load a vehicle can carry.
Some of these conditions are, but not limited to:
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Uneven road surface.
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Tall loads.
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Wide loads.
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Long loads.
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Liquid loads (sloshing).
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Traveling up or down grades.
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Traveling across grades.
The rated capacity assumes the load has a low center of gravity and is centered on the deck. As
example: A 20 foot tall, 3,000 pound statue on the deck of a 3,000 pound capacity vehicle is not
approved.
Liquid loads sloshing around in a tank will shift the center of gravity and may result in stability and
braking issues. Liquid loads must be secured and have fluid baffles in the tank to help reduce
shifting load weight due to sloshing.
Loading Cargo
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Before loading or unloading cargo:
1. Place the Direction Control switch in the center
OFF position.
2. Turn the start switch OFF
3.
Confirm park brake is applied.
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Do not transport cargo that is wider than the
vehicle.
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Do not load cargo in the passenger compartments.
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Use only Taylor-Dunn approved cargo accessories.
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Do not exceed the load capacity of the vehicle.
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The standard designated cargo area is the rear deck. Only load cargo on the deck unless
the vehicle has been equipped with Taylor-Dunn approved alternative cargo storage areas.
Make sure cargo loaded on the deck does not interfere with the operation of the manual
hitch release lever.
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Cargo shall only be transported in the designated cargo area of the vehicle and evenly
distributed with the center of gravity close to the center of the designated cargo area.
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All cargo shall be secured to prevent falling from the vehicle or shifting position while the
vehicle is in motion.
• Our deck enclosures and covers such as cabs, fiberglass tops, surrey tops, cargo boxes,
and similar structures are not designed to carry cargo or accessories unless equipped from
the factory. Mounting additional weight on these structures may result in sudden failure of
the cover and/or cover supports causing severe personal injury.
• Cargo consisting of fluid in tanks shall have fluid baffles in the tank to help reduce sloshing
and shifting load weight.
DO NOT transport or load cargo in the front operator area or leave loose items on the
front floorboard. Cargo placed in the front operator area may interfere with the driver
causing loss of control of the vehicle and result in a collision or accident with severe injury.
WARNING
DO NOT transport passengers in
the cargo area. All passengers must
be seated in the available seats, one
passenger per seating position.
WARNING
