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General Safety Instructions
1. Safety Instructions
continued
Operational and Road Safety Instructions
Before operating vehicle, ensure that the maximum
permissible axle load is NOT exceeded and that the load
is distributed equally and uniformly.
Make sure that the brakes are NOT overheated from
continuous operation.
Failure to minimize the use of brakes
during overheating conditions could
result in deterioration of brake efficiency
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
The parking brake MUST NOT be immediately applied
when the brakes are overheated.
If the parking brake is immediately
applied to the brakes when overheated,
the brake drums or discs could be
damaged by different stress fields
during cooling.
Observe the operating recommendation of the trailer
manufacturer for off-road operation of the installed axles.
IMPORTANT:
The definition of OFF-ROAD means driving
on non-asphalt/non-concrete routes, e.g.
gravel roads, agricultural and forestry
tracks, on construction sites and in
gravel pits.
IMPORTANT:
Off-road operation of axles beyond
the approved application design could
result in damage and impair suspension
system performance.
Follow the recommended routine maintenance and
inspections described in this manual. These procedures
are designed so that optimum performance and
operational safety are achieved.
In the event of suspension air pressure loss, quickly
reduce speed as safely as possible and remove the
vehicle from traffic. If unable to remove vehicle from
traffic, follow DOT safety requirements regarding
emergency situations.
Contact a qualified towing and/or service company to
assist in repairing the vehicle or to move it to a qualified
repair facility. DO NOT operate the vehicle in the absence
of suspension air pressure; however in the event of an
air system failure while in service, an internal composite
bumper built into the air spring will make it possible
to temporarily operate the vehicle at reduced speed
determined by road conditions.
Operating the vehicle without proper
air pressure can cause tire failure, fire,
or loss of vehicle control which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
