Thermal Intelligence BASECAMP, Operator'S Manual

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BASECAMP OPERATOR MANUAL
5. Transportation
5.1 Transportation Safety:
1. Trailer Towing Can Be Hazardous:
a.
BASECAMP is equipped with electronic trailer brakes. Allow for increased braking
distance due to weight.
b. Reduce speed under adverse weather, road, or terrain conditions.
c. Avoid sudden lane changes, U-turns etc.
d. Sudden maneuvers may cause tipping, rollover, jackknifing or sliding of the
trailer and without warning loss of control of the towing vehicle may result.
5.2 Towing with Vehicle:
1. Ensure that BASECAMP has been shut off, the breakers are all in the off position and the
Master Battery Connect Switch has been turned off (control panel should be off).
2. Open the engine compartment door on the same side as the input/output chutes and
make sure the fuel cap is properly secured.
3. Walk around the unit ensuring that side and rear jacks are all retracted and properly
secured as well as all doors are fully closed. Secure ducting on ducting posts.
4. Ensure that the light tower has been fully lowered.
5. Once the BASECAMP's hitch has been secured to the towing vehicle, remove all wheel
chocks, and place them back in the storage position.
6. Finally, attach the break away chains, emergency brake cable, and electrical cable, test
for brake and light function.
7. Inflate tires to 80 psi & check wheel lug nuts; Tighten to 80 ft-lb.
8. Towing Vehicle:
a. Check that the towing vehicle is rated to tow the load.
b. Check that the towing vehicle is in serviceable condition.
c. Do any necessary service/maintenance on the towing vehicle before towing.