BW Trailers Domestic trailer Standard User manual

Domestic trailer Standard
Operating instructions for all Standard series domestic trailers with a weight class of
500kg to 750kg.
Translation of the
Original Owner's Manual

Table of Contents
Foreword ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Identification .................................................................................................................................. 3
Confirmation of conformity ............................................................................................................ 4
Productnames ................................................................................................................................ 4
Safety and warning instructions..................................................................................................... 7
Technical data .............................................................................................................................. 11
Nameplate / VIN number ............................................................................................................. 11
Overview of trailer components ................................................................................................... 13
Technical specifications ................................................................................................................ 14
Optional equipment and accessories............................................................................................ 16
Electrical installation .................................................................................................................... 17
Before setting off.......................................................................................................................... 18
Coupling ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Loading and unloading................................................................................................................. 22
Driving the trailer ......................................................................................................................... 23
Uncoupling ................................................................................................................................... 24
Ball coupling for unbraked trailers ............................................................................................... 25
Auxiliary coupling for unbraked trailers ....................................................................................... 27
Wheels and tyres.......................................................................................................................... 28
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................... 30
Storage / Parking ......................................................................................................................... 31
End of life cycle............................................................................................................................. 31
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 32
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 33
Service intervals and history......................................................................................................... 37
Warranty and liability .................................................................................................................. 40

Foreword
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of a trailer from BW Trailers.
This Owner’s Manual contains all the operating and safety instructions that apply to the
trailer. For safety reasons, it is absolutely necessary that you read these instructions
carefully in order to guarantee safety for yourself and others before you take the trailer on
the public roads.
The maintenance instructions for the trailer are also included in this documentation and
must be followed and carried out correctly in order to qualify for the warranty conditions.
If there are any questions after you have read the documentation, you can always contact
the manufacturer or dealer for further explanation or information.
The Owner’s Manual is part of the trailer and should therefore be kept in a safe place. In case
of resale, the Owner’s Manual must always accompany the trailer. Extra copies can always be
obtained from a dealer or downloaded from our website.
Identification
This documentation was drawn up in Dutch by BW Trailers BV
Version designation: Operating instructions Standard Domestic trailer series
Version date: October 2023
© Copyright: BW Trailers BV, Duffel, 2023
No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form without the prior permission
of BW Trailers BV.
BW trailers BV
Walemstraat 94 A-B
2570 Duffel
Belgium
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.bwtrailers.be

Confirmation of conformity
The trailer complies with the requirements of the European Directive 2007/46/EC for which
the RDW has granted the necessary type approvals.
Productnames
Tick the type of trailer you have purchased.
Single axle trailers - UNBRAKED
MAM
MAM
500 kg
750 kg
Width 1000 mm - fixed drawbar
BA-1600x1000-50TEO

BA-1600x1000-75TEO

Width 1300 mm - fixed drawbar
BA-2000x1300-50TEO

BA-2000x1300-75TEO

BA-2200x1300-50TEO

BA-2200x1300-75TEO

BA-2540x1300-50TEO

BA-2540x1300-75TEO

BA-3000x1300-50TEO

BA-3000x1300-75TEO

Width 1300 mm - tilt bed on drawbar
BA-2000x1300-50TEO-K

BA-2000x1300-75TEO-K

BA-2200x1300-50TEO-K

BA-2200x1300-75TEO-K

BA-2540x1300-50TEO-K

BA-2540x1300-75TEO-K

Width 1300 mm - tilt bed with gas spring
BA-2540x1300-50TEO-KG

BA-2540x1300-75TEO-KG

Width 1500 mm - fixed drawbar
BA-3000x1500-50TEO

BA-3000x1500-75TEO

BA-2540x1500-50TEO

BA-2540x1500-75TEO

Width 1500 mm - tilt bed with gas spring
BA-2540x1500-50TEO-KG

BA-2540x1500-75TEO-KG


Single axle trailers - optionally BRAKED
MAM
MAM
500 kg
750 kg
Width 1000 mm - fixed drawbar
BA-1600x1000-50TEG

BA-1600x1000-75TEG

Width 1300 mm - fixed drawbar
BA-2000x1300-50TEG

BA-2000x1300-75TEG

BA-2200x1300-50TEG

BA-2200x1300-75TEG

BA-2540x1300-50TEG

BA-2540x1300-75TEG

BA-3000x1300-50TEG

BA-3000x1300-75TEG

Width 1300 mm - tilt bed on drawbar
BA-2000x1300-50TEG-K

BA-2000x1300-75TEG-K

BA-2200x1300-50TEG-K

BA-2200x1300-75TEG-K

BA-2540x1300-50TEG-K

BA-2540x1300-75TEG-K

Width 1300 mm - tilt bed with gas spring
BA-2540x1300-50TEG-KG

BA-2540x1300-75TEG-KG

Width 1500 mm - fixed drawbar
BA-3000x1500-50TEG

BA-3000x1500-75TEG

BA-2540x1500-50TEG

BA-2540x1500-75TEG

Width 1500 mm - tilt bed with gas spring
BA-2540x1500-50TEG-KG

BA-2540x1500-75TEG-KG


Twin axle trailers - UNBRAKED
MAM
MAM
500 kg
750 kg
Width 1300 mm - fixed drawbar
BA-2540x1300-50TTO

BA-2540x1300-75TTO

BA-2200x1300-50TTO

BA-2200x1300-75TTO

BA-3000x1300-50TTO

BA-3000x1300-75TTO

Width 1500 mm - fixed drawbar
BA-2540x1500-50TTO

BA-3000x1500-75TTO

BA-3000x1500-50TTO

BA-2540x1500-75TTO

Twin axle trailers - optionally BRAKED
MAM
MAM
500 kg
750 kg
Width 1300 mm - fixed drawbar
BA-2540x1300-50TTG

BA-2540x1300-75TTG

BA-2200x1300-50TTG

BA-2200x1300-75TTG

BA-3000x1300-50TTG

BA-3000x1300-75TTG

Width 1500 mm - fixed drawbar
BA-2540x1500-50TTG

BA-3000x1500-75TTG

BA-3000x1500-50TTG

BA-2540x1500-75TTG


Safety and warning instructions
In order to recognise certain information in this manual more quickly and easily, text and
images are indicated with certain symbols, signal words and highlighted text.
Hazard warnings
This instruction indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
death or serious injury.
Here you can read what the hazard is, what consequences it can have for you and what you
need to do to avoid it.
Observe special precaution.
This instruction indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
death or serious injury.
Here you can read what the hazard is, what consequences it can have for you and what you
need to do to avoid it.
Observe special precaution.
This instruction indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate bodily injury or damage to property.
Here you can read what the hazard is, what consequences it can have for you and what you
need to do to avoid it.
Observe special precaution.
This instruction indicates possible damage to property if the hazard is not avoided.
Here you can read what the hazard is, what consequences it can have for you and what you
need to do to avoid it.
Observe special precaution.

Hazard symbols indicating particular sources of danger
Warning of dangerous place!
Be careful - several causes can lead to
dangers for humans.
Risk of bruising!
People's limbs such as hands / fingers /
feet can be bruised.
Risk of bruising / knocks /
of being hit!
Persons can be bruised, knocked, hit or
generally injured.
Risk of environmental pollution!
The environment can be polluted when
hazardous substances are used
incorrectly.
Risk of electric shock, dangerous
voltage!
Dangerous voltage can be fatal.
Mandatory signs
Important instruction - observe!
Indicates important information that
must be observed and complied with
for safe operation.
Read the Owner’s Manual!
It is important to read the Owner’s
Manual before performing the activity.
Personal protective equipment
Safety shoes, sturdy footwear!
High visibility clothing, safety vest!
Protective gloves!
Wash hands!
Wash your hands thoroughly after the
activity has been carried out
Apply hand protection!
Apply hand protection on your hands
before / after the activity.
Prohibition Signs
Unauthorised access is prohibited! Keep
people at a distance!
Keep people away from the danger
zone.
Do not spray with water!
Prevent water jets from being sprayed
directly onto vulnerable parts of your
trailer.
Entry area / zone prohibited!
Never enter the danger zone /
hazardous area during work.

Other important pictograms
Problematic waste!
Dispose of the parts properly.
Do not dispose of any waste in the
environment or in household
waste!!
Proper disposal of old tyres!
Dispose of used tyres properly.
Do not dispose of waste in the
environment!
Warnings on the trailer
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General safety instructions
The owner / operator must have read and understood the Owner’s Manual of the
trailer thoroughly and completely. Ignoring the safety instructions and not following the
steps during operations can lead to accidents involving personal injury. Improper
operation can cause serious injury to yourself.
In addition, as a road user, you are obliged to comply with all national and international
regulations for driving a vehicle with a trailer.
You must also comply with your duties as the owner of a commercial vehicle. This
means regular maintenance, care and the periodic presentation of the trailer for a
technical general inspection.
Ignoring safety instructions / warnings
Ignoring the safety instructions / warnings and not following the steps can lead to accidents
involving personal injury. Improper operation can cause serious injury to yourself and others.

Intended use
The trailer is intended for transporting general goods.
The trailer may only be operated by an adult, properly trained, in good physical condition.
Foreseeable misuse
The trailer is not suitable for:
•Transport of people or animals (except models specifically designed for this purpose).
•Transporting hot materials.
•Carriage of hazardous chemicals subject to authorisation.
•Speeding in adverse weather conditions and / or poor driving surface.
•Use in a damaged condition which can lead to road traffic hazards and personal injury.
As the manufacturer, we accept no liability for personal injury or damage to property caused by
foreseeable misuse.
Children playing near your trailer!
Trailers are no toys!
Children cannot properly assess the dangers of a trailer and can injure themselves while
playing with the trailer.
Do not let children play near your trailer unsupervised.
Keep children at a safe distance when manoeuvring your trailer.
The trailers are classified by type and may not be modified according to their permitted
equipment!
Changes to the trailer, such as the use of an axle, another make of ball coupling or overrun
brake (optional) or non-registered wheels / tyres will lead to loss of approval!