Section 1 – Safety Information
R4 3/30/2017
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1.2.16 Generator
If your Featherlite trailer is occupied nearby a
running gasoline or diesel generator, you are at risk
of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon Monoxide is an odorless gas that can cause
death. Be certain exhaust from a running generator
does not accumulate in or around your trailer, by
situations such as:
•
Being drawn in by fans or ventilators operated
in a trailer;
•
Prevailing wind;
•
Being trapped between your trailer and other
trailers, vehicles or buildings; or
•
Being trapped between your trailer and, or in a
snow bank, or other nearby objects
^ WARNING
Gasoline and diesel generators pose a risk
of death from:
•
Carbon Monoxide
•
Fire and Explosion
•
Electrocution
Do not operate a generator without having
a working carbon monoxide detector.
Do not refuel a running generator.
Do not refuel near ignition sources.
1.2.17 Shore Power
“Shore Power” is the name given to connecting
your trailer to a source of electrical power using a
cord specifically designed for that purpose.
^ WARNING
Shore power poses a risk of death due to
electrocution.
Always use a grounded connection.
Never connect to an ungrounded source of
shore power.
Never remove the “third prong” from the
shore power plug.
^ WARNING
Risk of fire.
Connect only to source of correct voltage.
Do not overload electrical circuits.
Do not use an extension cord to connect to
shore power.
Replace fuses with like rating.
1.2.18 Trailer Towing Guide
Driving a vehicle with a trailer in tow is vastly
different from driving the same vehicle without a
trailer in tow. Acceleration, maneuverability and
braking are all diminished with a trailer in tow. It
takes longer to get up to speed, you need more room
to turn and pass, and more distance to stop when
towing a trailer. You will need to spend time
adjusting to the different feel and maneuverability
of the tow vehicle with a loaded trailer. Because of
the significant differences in all aspects of
maneuverability when towing a trailer, the hazards
and risks of injury are also much greater than when
driving without a trailer. You are responsible for
keeping your vehicle and trailer in control, and for
all the damage that is caused if you lose control of
your vehicle and trailer.
As you did when learning to drive an automobile,
find an open area with little or no traffic for your
first practice trailering. Of course, before you start
towing the trailer, you must follow all of the
instructions for inspection, testing, loading and
coupling. Also, before you start towing, adjust the
mirrors so you can see the trailer as well as the area
to the rear of it.
Drive slowly at first, 5 m.p.h. or so, and turn the
wheel to get the feel of how the tow vehicle and
trailer combination responds. Next, make some
right and left hand turns. Watch in your side
mirrors to see how the trailer follows the tow
vehicle. Turning with a trailer attached requires
more room.
Stop the rig a few times from speeds no greater than
10 m.p.h. If your trailer is equipped with brakes,
try using different combinations of trailer/electric
brake and tow vehicle brake. Note the effect that
the trailer brakes have when they are the only
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