MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
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Operating instructions • Load Carrier • 505410638-02 • 07/2019
NOTE
Environmental damage caused by
chemicals!
Along with dirt, lubricants and cleaning
agents can also end up in the waste water
and endanger the environment when you
wash your vehicle.
► Do not allow lubricants or other clean-
ing chemicals to escape into drains,
sewers or to seep into the ground.
► Only clean in suitable washing areas
with an oil separator.
► Observe the applicable national envir-
onmental protection measures.
Cleaning the trailer
► Park the trailer on a level and firm sur-
face.
► Secure the trailer with wheel chocks
(see "5.1 Using wheel chocks", pg. 22)
► Clean the trailer with lots of water and
an acid-free and pH-neutral cleaning
agent.
► Maintain a spraying distance of ap-
prox. 30 cm when using high-pressure
cleaners.
► Allow the trailer to dry.
ü
The trailer is cleaned.
► Carry out a departure check
Commissioning before each trip", pg. 88)
Cleaning the curtain
Observe the following instructions when
cleaning the side curtains:
○
Vehicle cleaning should be confined to
locations provided for this purpose.
○
Only use the appropriate, surfactant-
containing, ph-neutral cleaners and, if
necessary, a hose-washing brush.
○
Do not use any cleaners containing
solvent, alkaline, or acidic agents.
○
Maintain a spraying distance of ap-
prox. 30 cm when using high-pressure
cleaners.
○
Do not clean Safe Coat curtains with
high-pressure cleaners.
Failure to observe these instructions may
lead to a loss of warranty claims.
10.2
Maintenance
!
WARNING
Risk of accident and property damage
caused by improperly performed or
lack of maintenance!
Improperly performed or lack of mainten-
ance work and incorrect replacement
parts affect safety.
► Observe the national accident preven-
tion regulations.
► Only have necessary maintenance
work performed by an authorised spe-
cialist workshop.
► Only use original spare parts.
► Observe the maintenance instructions
of the installed supplied components.
!
WARNING
Risk of accident due to instability and
rolling away!
Unintentional trailer movements can
cause serious injury and property dam-
age.
► Secure the trailer against rolling away
by applying the parking brake.
► Use the wheel chocks to prevent the
trailer from rolling away.
► Park the trailer on a solid surface to
avoid sinking in or tipping.
► Ensure stability when the trailer is un-
hitched. If necessary, use additional
supports.