L2 Trucking Products Inc
XLT-UM-DRL1801-RV190613
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The drill must ALWAYS be used with a T.E.D
.
Failure to use a T.E.D. can potentially injure the operator due to the high torque generated by
the drill when it is needed. A T.E.D. is a device that limits the movement of the drill during use
and if used properly eliminates the chance for injury to the operator of the drill.
There are currently two types of T.E.D.s. One is a “STRAP T.E.D.” which is meant to be a
temporary use device until all trailers in a fleet have a fixed connector added to them. This
allows for immediate and safe use of the drill. The straps will be removed from the drill once all
trailers in a fleet, or all trailers in a region/area of use, have been modified allowing for
activation and use of the PERMANENT T.E.D..
There are
two types of “Strap T.E.D.s”. Both
utilize two straps attached to the drill housing.
The SIDEWALL T.E.D. consists of individual straps attached to the right and left side of the drill.
At the end of each strap is a clamp with a large thumb screw on it. The clamp will be attached
to the trailer sidewall or frame and hand tightened. The second type is a WEIGHT T.E.D.. It
consists of individual straps attached to the right and left bottom of the drill. The strap is
looped and on the ground the user steps into the loop with legs slightly spread apart. This will
allow for users’
weight to prevent the drill from turning or twisting. Both straps, in either use,
above have a cambuckle which allows for the strap to be tightened to eliminate excessive play
in the strap. The drill can now be used safely with very minimal to no torque transmitted to the
operator that is holding onto both handles during use.
The PERMANENT T.E.D. consists of a permanent plate attached to the front of the drill. This
plate has rods connected to it which are inserted into corresponding tubes permanently placed
on the trailer with a T.E.D. trailer plate. This is done at the same time the coupler is slid over
the shaft used to raise/lower the trailer legs, which has had the handle removed.
It is recommended a handle, removed from the trailers, with a latch pin or bolt is stored on
every tractor. This allows for a backup plan if the XLT drill system is inoperable for some
reason. This should be a very rare event if the operator maintains the XLT drill as
recommended along with keeping the battery (s) charged properly.
T.E.D. (torque elimination device)
