User's Manual

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Date of Origin – 02/01/08
Pre-trip inspections should be made of the guard to assure its integrity and strength. Broken
welds, bent components, or other damage will likely affect its performance.
For these reasons, RIG inspection, service and repair records should be maintained. Repairs
and replacements must be in accordance with the original design specifications of the guard. Any
questions regarding repair or replacement should be directed to the Vice President of Engineer-
ing at Timpte.
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM
As of 3/1/98 all trailers manufactured with air braking systems are required to have an ABS (Anti-
Lock Braking System).
The system used on your trailer meets or exceeds the FMVSS 121 requirement for ABS. The
ABS system on your Bulk Commodity trailer is a 4S/2M system (4 wheel sensors - 2 modulator
valves) or a 2S/1M (2 wheel sensors - 1 modulator valve). The intended purpose of ABS is to help
maintain control and reduce the likelihood of jackknife situations.
The ABS status indicator light is located on the driver side of the trailer near the rear corner post.
It indicates the system status upon initial startup by turning on and then turning off once the vehicle
begins to move. If a malfunction in the ABS system occurs, the ABS system status light will come
on and stay on until the problem is repaired. Anytime the system status light comes on and stays
on, have the ABS system serviced as soon as possible.
WARNING! ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) is a safety item and must be
properly maintained. To operate an ABS equipped truck and trailer properly,
during braking- constant pedal force must be applied. All ABS systems require
clean, dry air to operate properly. Use of airline deicers or leakage of oil into the
air system may diminish the performance of the system and will void the warranty.
BACKUP WARNING SYSTEM
A backup warning system consisting of an audible alarm is available as an option on your Timpte
Bulk Commodity trailer. The system is intended to indicate that the vehicle is backing up.
WARNING
!
A DAMAGED REAR IMPACT GUARD MAY NOT BE AS STRONG AS THE ORIGI-
NALLY MANUFACTURED GUARD AND MAY NOT SATISFY THE PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS OF FMVSS 223 AND 224. ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS TO THE RIG
COULD HAVE THE SAME EFFECT. PRIOR TO REPAIRING OR MODIFYING ANY
TIMPTE RIG, CONTACT THE VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING AT TIMPTE AT
402-367-3056. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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