TOWING INSTRUCTIONS
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METRO-LED
THE AGGREGATE TRAILER MASS (ATM)
OF THE METRO-LED IS 1100 kg. ENSURE
THAT THE TOWING VEHICLE AND TOW
BAR ARE RATED TO SAFELY TOW THIS
LIGHTING TOWER.
THE TOWBALL/COUPLING HEIGHT MUST
BE BETWEEN 350 AND 450 mm WITH THE
VEHICLE/TRAILER COMBINATION LADEN
AND STANDING LEVEL ON THE ROADWAY
THE LIGHTING TOWER USES EITHER A
HYDRAULIC
OR CABLE OVERRIDING
BRAKE MECHANISM. YOU MUST MAKE
SURE YOU UNDERSTAND
THE
OPERATION OF EITHER
MECHANISM
PRIOR TO USE.
PRIOR TO TOWING VEHICLE, ENSURE
THAT THE MAST IS LOWERED INTO THE
STOWED POSITION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE;
A) THE MACHINE TO CONTACT LIVE
OVERHEAD POWER LINES.
B) THE MACHINE TO TIP OVER WHEN
TRAILER IS BEINGTOWED.
C) THE MAST TO STRIKE AN OVERHEAD
STRUCTURE.
VEHICLE TOW COUPLING
The standard tow coupling is the 50 mm
ball type. The towball must not be Others
are available as an option upon request.
Prior to towing ensure that the coupling
operates properly and automatically
latches in position. Keep the ball pocket
and latch mechanism free from dirt and
contamination as this can prevent proper
operation of the latch mechanism.
JOCKEY WHEEL
The jockey wheel is designed to be
swivelled and stowed horizontally. In both
vertical and horizontal positions, the
plunger pin must be securely engaged in
the allocated hole in the mounting bracket.
SAFETY CHAIN
A safety chain is supplied to connect the
trailer to towing vehicle while towing.
Ensure the safety chain has enough slack
to permit tight turns, but far enough from
road surface to hold coupler above road
should the trailer uncouple. Inspect safety
chain and shackle for wear and damage.
Replace worn or damaged chain and/or
shackle before towing.
ELECTRICAL CABLES
The trailers lights are to be attached to the
tow vehicle’s electrical system using the
electrical connector supplied. Prior to
towing check all lights for proper operation
of the brake lights, indicators and
reversing lights.
OVERRIDE LOCKOUT LEVER
The overriding brake lockout lever is used
to engage the braking system on the
trailer. While towing the lockout lever
should be disengaged to allow function of
the trailers brakes. When reversing the
trailer, engage the lock-out by rotating the
lever down between the actuator and the
coupling body.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY ENGAGE THE
OVERRIDING BRAKE MECHANISM
COULD CAUSE UNCONTROLLED
VEHICLE MOVEMENTS LEADING TO
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
OBSERVE
AND OBEY
ALL
MOTOR
TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE REGULATIONS.
BEFORE
REVERSING THE LIGHTING
TOWER TRAILER, ENGAGE THE BRAKE
LOCKOUT
OVERRIDE
TO PREVENT
TRAILER BRAKES BEING APPLIED.
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