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General Safety Instructions
5. The parking brake MUST NOT be immediately applied when
the brakes are overheated, as the brake drums or discs could
be damaged by different stress fields during cooling.
6. 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.
7. All suspension and axles systems require routine service,
inspection and maintenance in order to maintain optimum
performance and operational safety as well as an opportunity
to recognize wear.
We highly recommend the use of only SAF-HOLLAND
Original Parts.
A list of SAF-HOLLAND technical support locations to supply
SAF-HOLLAND Original Parts can be found at www.safholland.us
or contact SAF-HOLLAND Customer Service at 888-396-6501.
Updates to this manual will be published as necessary online
at www.safholland.us.
1. General Safety Instructions
Read and observe all Warning and Caution hazard alert
messages in this publication. The information provided can help
prevent serious personal injury, damage to components, or both.
Failure to properly support the vehicle
and axles prior to commencing work could
create a crush hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
NOTE:
Several maintenance procedures in this manual
require pre-positioning of the brake chamber,
slack adjuster and/or ABS system. Consult the
manufacturer’s manual for procedures on the
proper operation of brake chamber, slack adjuster
and/or ABS system.
IMPORTANT:
Key components on each axle’s braking
system, including friction material, rotors
and drums, are intended to wear over time.
Worn parts should be replaced in sets on
both the driver and curbside of an axle.
Failure to follow manufacturer’s instructions
regarding spring pressure or air pressure
control could allow uncontrolled release of
energy which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Please observe the following safety instructions in order to
maintain the operational and road safety of the suspension:
1. The wheel contact surfaces between the wheel and hub
MUST NOT be additionally painted. The contact surfaces
MUST be clean, smooth and free from grease.
Failure to keep the wheel and hub
contact surfaces clean and clear of foreign
material could result in wheel/hub
separations which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
2. Only the wheel and tire sizes approved by the trailer
builder may be used on this suspension.
3. Before operating the vehicle, ensure that the maximum
permissible axle load is NOT exceeded and that the load
is distributed equally and uniformly.
4. Ensure that the brakes are NOT overheated by
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.
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