ROAD OPERATIONS
Operating instructions • Semitrailer • 505369471-04 • 02/2019
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► Uncouple the trailer from the tractor
(see "7.2 Coupling and uncoupling the
► For longer parking periods and when
loading the ramp while parked, lower
the air suspension
.
ü
The trailer is safety parked.
7.5
Loading the trailer
7.5.1
Loading onto railway wagons
This section will describe the process for
unaccompanied
combined transport
(UCT) via handling by crane (grip edges on
the trailer).
!
WARNING
Risk of accident when driving with the
rear underrun protection folded up!
Driving with the rear underrun protection
folded up is not permitted by law. In a col-
lision, other motorists can drive under the
vehicle and be fatally injured.
► Only drive with the rear underrun pro-
tection properly folded down and
locked in place.
!
WARNING
Risk of accident when driving with the
side collision protection folded up!
Driving with the side collision protection
folded up is not permitted by law. In a col-
lision, other motorists can get below the
trailer and be fatally injured.
► Only drive with the side collision pro-
tection folded down and locked in
place on both sides.
INFO
After uncoupling the brake lines, close off
the coupling heads and the connection
sockets for the electrical cables/power to
prevent contamination.
Inspection before loading
► Ensure that the trailer is in proper and
operationally safe condition.
► Check the crane pockets and their
connection.
► Ensure that the vehicle load is evenly
distributed.
► Observe the braced load limitation on
the type plate of the landing leg
winches.
► Ensure that the load is properly se-
cured.
► Ensure that the coding signs, warning
signs, and ILU codes are on the
vehicle.
7.5.1.1 Direct loading
Preparing for loading
► Drive the semitrailer into the area in-
dicated by the terminal operator.
► Shortly before reaching the parking po-
sition, fully vent the trailer using the
control device
. Do not allow the trailer to have
any residual pressure in the air spring
bellows.
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Fig. 7-3:
Lowering the trailer
1
Control lever in “Lower the trailer” posi-
tion
► Slowly manoeuvre to the parking spot.
► Apply the parking brake on the control