User's Manual

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Date of Origin – 02/01/08
• Set parking brake on the tractor prior to loading the commodity onto the trailer.
• The trailer should be loaded evenly from front to rear, maintaining all state bridge laws.
DO NOT Overload the trailer as this action could void the trailer warranty.
• Use the air system air gauge (Air Ride only) to determine legal load conditions. Calibrate
the air gauge by comparing the gauge pressure to loaded trailer scale weight.
• The tarp bows can be swung to the side to facilitate loading as needed. Be sure to use a
safe, approved walkway or scaffold to reach and manipulate bows.
• Balance the load between front and rear hoppers.
• Roll the tarp closed and lock the crank handle into place before proceeding to another
location.
TRAILER UNLOADING
CAUTION! USE EXTREME CAUTION when attempting to dislodge commodity
through the trap doors during the unloading process as this could result in
serious personal injury or death.
• Position trailer at a point so commodity can be discharged properly and safely.
• Set parking brake on the tractor prior to discharging the commodity.
• Dump air bags (Air Ride only) prior to discharging commodity. Failure to discharge air
from lift bags when unloading could cause damage due to over extension of the
air bags and flexing of landing legs. This action could void the trailer warranty.
• Confirm discharge point is clear of any pedestrians or obstructions.
• Roll tarp to open position prior to unloading. Failure to open the tarp could result in
damage to tarp bows and trailer walls. This action could void trailer warranty.
• Open hopper trap doors, one at a time, to begin discharging commodity. Always Use
knockrails to assist with dislodging commodity.
• Confirm that all commodity has been discharged from both hoppers.
• Close trap doors, latch and lock, prior to departing to your next destination.
• Remove and properly store crank handle.
• Roll the tarp closed and lock the crank handle into place before proceeding to another
location.
• Inflate the air-ride suspension system prior to moving the trailer.
NOTE: Timpte trailers are designed to transport free flowing commodity. Knockrail and
pneumatic (air) hammer (vibrator) options are available to be installed to assist with
unloading commodity, if needed. Speak with a Timpte Sales Representative with any
question you may have with respect to knockrail and pneumatic (air) hammer options.
TRAILER LOADING
• Roll tarp to open position and lock crank handle in place,
• Check trap doors for closure, locks and latches for proper engagement before loading.
• Position trailer to receive commodity.
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