WABCO TAILGUARD, System Description

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Safety information
2 .2 Summary of the safety instructions from the chapters
Observe the following safety instructions for interventions in the braking system:
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Observe the specifications of the vehicle manufacturer.
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Deactivation when the supply pressure is too low: Switch the system off if
the vehicle's supply pressure is too low.
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Only intervene with the braking system if you have sufficient knowledge of
the braking system and know and can take responsibility for the effect of
your actions and all their consequences.
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The braking system is under pressure. Before intervening with the braking
system, make sure all reservoirs and lines are pressureless.
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With braking interventions via separately installed valves , the front axle
must not be braked. Make sure that the vehicle's front axle can NOT be
braked by the system. Braking intervention must only occur via the rear
axle(s).
To avoid any accidents, observe the following safety instructions for operating the vehicle and as
information for the driver:
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Risk of injury due to system failure in extreme weather conditions: Extreme
weather conditions e.g. heavy rain or snowfall, can lead to the restricted
functionality.
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Objects with very soft surfaces cannot be detected under all
circumstances.
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TailGUARD is a reversing assistance system that helps the driver
while reversing by alerting him to approaching objects and braking
independently to prevent a collision when this becomes necessary.
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The driver, however, remains fully responsible for vehicle movement and
any damage that results from operating the vehicle.
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WABCO cannot hold liable for an accident that is caused despite of using
this system; this is a support system only.
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TailGUARD does not release the driver of his obligations under legal or
company regulations, such as support of reversing by a person giving
directions.