Erde CH 451 User manual

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
Manufacturer’s guarantee only applies on items that are defective in normal use-conditions. It applies
during one year after the purchase date. If any items are defective,it has to be returned to ERDE SAS
with purchase proof after having received an explicit agreement of ERDE. Any non-authorized returns
would not be acceptable. Postage costs of return have to be paid by the customer. These costs would
be paid back if the manufacturer’s guarantee is involved.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
FLAT BED TRAILER - MODELS
CH 451
CH 751

TRAILERS - USE AND MAINTENANCE
1 – COUPLING
On the drawbar : all trailers are equipped with a 50mm ball coupling with safety
catch, which prevents the trailer becoming detached.
COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING OF TRAILER:
Proceed as follows : lift the end of the handle attaching the coupling to the tow
ball, operating at the same time the locking trigger on the handle.
Option: It is possible to install an antiheft device that locks the coupling and
provides added security.
On the car: towing brackets of a recognised standard should be fitted.
2 – MAINTENANCE
AFTER THE FIRST 60 MILES ? CHECK THE TIGHTNESS OF ALL
NUTS/BOLTS OF TE FOLLOWING MAIN PARTS
* WHEELS * AXLE * DRAWBAR * COUPLING HEAD
* MUDGUARDS * LIGHTING
3 - HUBS
The wheel hubs including bearing are pregreased for life. No greasing needs to be
done.
4 – ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The electrical fitments are based on the European standards system equivalent
BS 149A:
•Contact Block N°1 – Left indicator ( yellow or orange wire)
•Contact Block N°2 – Fog lamp ( blue wire)
•Contact Block N°3 – Earth ( white wire)
•Contact Block N°4 – Right indicator ( green or violet wire)
•Contact Block N°5 – Right tail + N° plate lights ( brown wire)
•Contact Block N°6 – Stop lights ( red wire)
•Contact Block N°7 – Left tail + N° plate lights (black wire)
5 – TYRE PRESSURE
Inflation pressure should be checked regularly to avoid any risk of abnormal wear
and punctures. 350x8 wheel: 2,5 bar/36 LBS per SQ inch
400/480x8 wheel: 2,5 bar/36 LBS per SQ inch
400x10 wheel: 3,5 bar/50 LBS per SQ inch
500x10 wheel: 3,5 bar/50 LBS per SQ inch
135x13 wheel: 2,5 bar/36 LBS per SQ inch
145x13 wheel: 2,5 bar/36 LBS per SQ inch
185x13 wheel: 2,5 bar/36 LBS per SQ inch
If heavily loaded, or for long trips, it is necessary to increase tyre pressure by 0,50
bars.
6 – LOADING
All loads should be everly spread. For your own safety it is important that the
trailer is not over loaded. The suspension units and tyres are designed to carry the
following maximum weights.
It is an offence to load the trailer
to more than its marked gross weight.
7 – SOME ADVICE
Before use, check:
* Tyre pressure
* Lighting
* Coupling
* If load is well tightened
* Registration plate: the number plate of the trailer must be identical to
the towing vehicle.
* Never carry anybody in your trailer
How to maintain your trailer ?
You should wash your trailer regularly, particularly after having carried dirty
material and after having driven on salty roads that are treated against snow.