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Towing coupling, safety cable and jockey wheel safety checks

1.   

Ensure that the breakaway
cable is present and in
good working condition.

2.   

Apply grease to grease
nipples using suitable grease 
gun to lubricate damper.

3.   

Tighten M16x140mm coupling 
bolts to 197NM (Newton 
Meters).

4.   

Tighten M12x90mm coupling 
head bolts to 100NM (Newton 
Meters).

5.   

Check coupling gatar for 
damage.

6.   

Check ball or eye coupling for 
excessive wear.

7.   

Check handbrake
protection skid.

1

2

5

6

4

3

7

Damper

Ensure damper is in working order.

6.  

Coupling

Ensure  coupling is 
secure and free of wear.

Ball hitch

Ensure ball hitch is greased 
and kept in good condition.

Wear indicator

  ✓

      Undamaged 

handbrake 
protection skid

  ✗

   Bent handbrake 

protection skid

  ✗

      Frayed

breakaway cable

  ✓

      Undamaged 

breakaway cable

  ✗

      Damaged

coupling gatar

  ✓

      Undamaged 

coupling gatar

1.   

Breakaway
cable

5.   

Coupling
gatar

7.   

Handbrake
protection skid

   

Push damper in 

    Damper should release slowly 

back to original position

 User’s Guide

   

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Mobile GP360 & GP500 Fusion Pulse Units

www.groundhog.co.uk

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09

Towing Safely

Section 

5

Содержание Fusion Pulse GP360

Страница 1: ...Innovation that works Innovation that works GP360 GP500 Fusion Pulse User s Guide Mobile Welfare Accommodation Units from groundhog ...

Страница 2: ...requirements Groundhog Genquip will not accept liability for any inaccuracy or incorrectly stated legal requirements Regular inspection servicing and periodic maintenance will ensure many years of trouble free operation Copyright 2020 Groundhog UK Limited All rights reserved No part of this material may be reproduced in any form by any means without the express written permission of Groundhog UK L...

Страница 3: ... up the Groundhog 12 Positioning 12 Raising and lowering 12 Nosecone 12 Section 8 Operating instructions 13 Single axle 13 Twin axle 14 Section 9 Replacing a wheel 15 Single axle 15 Twin axle 16 Section 10 Looking after your welfare unit 17 Section 11 Interior 18 Overview 18 Microwave oven 18 Cup dispenser 18 Inverter powered socket c w USB connections 18 Soap dispenser 19 Paper towel dispenser 19...

Страница 4: ...u get the best possible service from your Groundhog To ensure that The Groundhog is used safely and responsibly we strongly recommend that this manual is read by all users prior to its operation and that the recommendations are followed at all times Groundhog operate a policy of constant improvement and reserve the right to change specifications without notice Secured in less than 3 minutes Single...

Страница 5: ...nent Materials and or labour costs to renew repair or replace components due to fair wear and tear Faults arising from the use of non standard or additional parts or any consequential damage or wear caused by the fitting or use of such parts Any white goods fitted i e microwave kettle etc are only covered by a 3 month warranty period Modifications If additional equipment or any third party work mo...

Страница 6: ...y only be used on level ground which is able to bear its weight and its load Risk assessment Preparation for towing It is the user s responsibility to carry out a full risk assessment before using the Groundhog The risk assessment should establish a safe zone including but not limited to ground side and overhead hazards such as power supply and communication cables lighting systems drainage system...

Страница 7: ... Hydraulic jacks 5 Wheels 6 Main entrance 7 Toilet washroom entrance 8 Warm room entrance generator area Exterior 9 Parking Brake Lever 10 Jockey Wheel Securing Handle 11 Coupling Head 12 Breakaway Cable 13 Lighting Cable and Plug 14 Jockey Wheel Towing assembly 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Photo shows GP360 User s Guide Mobile GP360 GP500 Fusion Pulse Units www groundhog co uk 07 Know your Gr...

Страница 8: ...n good condition Wheel nuts Check wheel nuts are secured Tighten to 90 NM Wheel nut indicators Wheel nut indicators are a simple way to monitor your wheel nut tightness These wheel nut indicators give you a simple guide to any movement of a wheel nut Tyre pressures Check tyre pressures 90 PSI Wheel nut indicators correctly aligned Wheel nut indicators out of alignment Wheel rim 08 www groundhog co...

Страница 9: ... Check handbrake protection skid 1 2 5 6 4 3 7 Damper Ensure damper is in working order 6 Coupling Ensure coupling is secure and free of wear Ball hitch Ensure ball hitch is greased and kept in good condition Wear indicator Undamaged handbrake protection skid Bent handbrake protection skid Frayed breakaway cable Undamaged breakaway cable Damaged coupling gatar Undamaged coupling gatar 1 Breakaway ...

Страница 10: ... R Clip and then remove towing pin from vehicle s tow jaw Fig B 3 Ball Manoeuvre the towing vehicle to the unit until the coupling head is directly over the tow ball Fully apply the handbrake of the towing vehicle and switch its engine off Fig C 3 Eye Manoeuvre the towing vehicle to the unit until the coupling head is directly inserted into the vehicle s tow jaw Fully apply the handbrake of the to...

Страница 11: ...re C Ball Figure D Eye Figure E Ball Figure F Ball Figure G Eye Figure H Ball Eye Figure I Ball Eye Figure J Ball Figure K Eye Figure L Ball Eye These images refer to towing instructions on previous page User s Guide Mobile GP360 GP500 Fusion Pulse Units www groundhog co uk 11 Towing Section 6 ...

Страница 12: ...euvre into position Apply the towing vehicle s parking brake and switch off the engine Next apply the Groundhog s parking brake Uncouple the Groundhog from the towing vehicle and move the vehicle to a safe location Make a thorough inspection of the ground below the Groundhog and remove any foreign objects which may cause problems Remove rear lighting board before lowering the Groundhog To view the...

Страница 13: ...y wheel Press DOWN button 2 on control box Fig A to lower unit to the ground Lower steel shroud over drawbar and lock in closed position Departure from site Open shroud and secure in upright position with Securing Bolt Anti Luce and Safety Clip Pin Chain Fig F Pull handbrake to the ON position Press UP button until road wheels are clear of ground Replace jockey wheel into its clamp with the pad an...

Страница 14: ...y out to release axle pins Fig D Press the DOWN button 2 and toggle LEFT RIGHT 3 4 alternately to lower unit to the ground Lower steel shroud over drawbar and lock in closed position Fig E Departure from site Open shroud and secure in upright position with Securing Bolt Anti Luce and Safety Clip Pin Chain Fig F Raise front rams by pressing the UP button 1 and hold toggle to the RIGHT 4 until rams ...

Страница 15: ...he two lower retaining bolts Check that the wheel nuts are correctly tightened 90 NM M12 19mm socket Lower retaining bolt M10 x 100mm Hex Head Bolt c w Nyloc Nut Apply the welfare unit s parking brake and unhitch the unit from the towing vehicle Remove lower retaining bolt Loosen wheel nuts Lift unit using hydraulic system Remove wheel nuts Remove wheel Replace punctured tyre Tighten wheel nuts Lo...

Страница 16: ...e the two lower retaining bolts Check that the wheel nuts are correctly tightened 90 NM M12 19mm socket Lower retaining bolt M10 x 100mm Hex Head Bolt c w Nyloc Nut Apply the welfare unit s parking brake and unhitch the unit from the towing vehicle Remove lower retaining bolt Loosen wheel nuts Lift unit using hydraulic system Remove wheel nuts Remove wheel Replace punctured tyre Tighten wheel nuts...

Страница 17: ... must be running START GENERATOR AND LEAVE TO RUN There is a 3 hour timer after this period the generator automatically shuts off NOTE Running the generator on a Friday afternoon helps to ensure the batteries hold their charge ready for use on Monday ENSURE ALL APPLIANCES THAT MAY BE PLUGGED IN ARE REMOVED 1 2 3 Important information on how to get the most out of your Mobile Fusion welfare accommo...

Страница 18: ...al clockwise to the time required a bell will ring when the cooking time is complete Door release To open the door and stop the microwave press the door release button Interior Section 11 This is a simple holder for disposable cups which is filled from the top and dispensed from the bottom 1 Lid 2 Cup dispenser The model of microwave oven will vary and you are 1 2 3 4 5 Cup dispenser Provides powe...

Страница 19: ...nking water 1 Carry handle 2 Securing strap 3 Shelf 4 Tap 1 2 3 4 B A To insert or remove a soap cartridge first push the release button located under the unit A the catch will release the cover lower carefully Simply remove soap cartridge and replace B To obtain soap press the dosing button with the palm of your hand Soap dispenser B A The towel dispenser is designed for use with paper towels To ...

Страница 20: ...ilet reservoir should be undertaken by a suitable toilet service provider To operate the toilet flush after use move the pump lever back and forth until the toilet bowl is clear The toilet wash area consists of a wrist to elbow sink a warm water outlet soap dispenser and towel dispenser To operate warm water apply pressure to foot pedal This will provide hot water until pressure is released Please...

Страница 21: ...ot use please contact your hirer for assistance The inverter powered socket is suitable for powering laptops phone chargers and small printers Do not use this socket to plug in any other electrical devices Do Computers laptops Phones Small printers Don t Fridges Extension leads Toasters Water coolers Power tools Transformers Microwaves Heaters Hotplates User s Guide Mobile GP360 GP500 Fusion Pulse...

Страница 22: ...eturn the rotary controller to the off position failing this the heater has a built in 8 hour timer relay which will shut the heating down after 8 hours of operation To restart the heating simply turn the rotary controller anti clockwise to the off position then rotate clockwise to your preferred heat setting 1 Heating run timer 2 Heater control 3 Battery voltage indicator CAUTION Do not obstruct ...

Страница 23: ...ure and will remain warm for approximately 2 3 hours 15 mins to heat up Retains heat for approx 2 3 hours Microwave Kettle Hot water system Battery charger Groundhog recommends that the generator is left to run for its full cycle approximately 3 hours at least twice a week depending on use This will ensure the on board batteries are kept charged and in good condition NOTE If the unit is used with ...

Страница 24: ...ne is fitted with an electric start and automatic choke throttle Press the ON OFF button then press and hold the start button until the engine is running Once running allow the engine to warm up for at least 2 minutes before using power To stop the engine simply press the ON OFF button Note Timer switch is set to 3 hours min How to refill the fuel tank 1 Using the funnel pour fuel directly from je...

Страница 25: ...elow sink in canteen area and leave to run until all the water has been pumped out of the system This should take approximately 20 30 seconds Drain both fresh and waste water containers Toilet area Apply pressure to foot pedal situated below sink in the toilet area and leave to run until all the water has been pumped out of the system To bring water heater system out of winterised mode see page 20...

Страница 26: ...cing When water changes colour from blue How much toilet fluid is required when replacing the water Minimum of one 250 ml capful per full tank What is the recommended minimum service interval for the toilet Once per week Normal usage 6 men 5 days What kVA can the generator supply Diesel 6kVA What is the capacity of the generator fuel tank 58 litres How long will the generator run on a full tank of...

Страница 27: ...Notes User s Guide Mobile GP360 GP500 Fusion Pulse Units www groundhog co uk 27 ...

Страница 28: ...press written permission of Groundhog UK Limited Weights and sizes shown may vary slightly Groundhog reserve the right to change specification without prior notice Genquip Ltd Aberafan Road Baglan Industrial Park Port Talbot SA12 7DJ Tel 01639 823484 Fax 01639 822533 Email sales genquip co uk www groundhog co uk Innovation that works Innovation that works ...

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