Humbaur UNIVERSAL User manual

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
UNIVERSAL

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Table of content
1 Identication 5
2 Product specication 6
3 Intended use 8
4 Use contrary to intended purpose 8
5General safety instructions 8
6 How do I hitch and connect the trailer to my car? 10
6.1 Tightening and releasing the handbrake 10
6.2 Extending and retracting the support wheel 11
6.3 Coupling with the ball head coupling 12
7 How do I uncouple and secure the trailer? 13
8 How do I load and unload the trailer? 13
8.1 Load distribution 13
8.2 Cargo securing 14
8.3 Loading and unloading the trailer 14
8.4 Handling of the cable winch 15
9 How do I look after the trailer? 17
10 How do I maintain the trailer? 17
10.1 Maintenance rules 17
10.2 Checking the tyres 18
10.3 Checking the clutch wear 18
10.4 Lubricating and oiling the clutch 18
10.5 Lubricating the brake system 19
10.6 Lubricating and oil the support wheel 20
10.7 Wheel change 20
10.8 Changing a light bulb 21
11 Accessory 22
11.1 Anti-wobble clutch 22
11.2 Wheel stopper 23
11.3 Wheel shock absorber 24
11.4 Side walls 25
11.5 Side wall attachment 27
11.6 Tarpaulin and bows 28
11.7 H-frame 31
11.8 Support foot 32
11.9 Toolbox 33
12 How do I dispose of the trailer or parts of the trailer? 34
13 What do I have to do in case of malfunctions? 34
14 Service and warranty conditions 35

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1 Identication
Name of product: Vehicle transporter UNIVERSAL
The UNIVERSAL vehicle transporter is available in four die-
rent versions:
Type 1
Type designation: UNIVERSAL 3000 WOOD FLOOR
Type 2
Type designation: UNIVERSAL 3000 ALU FLOOR
Type 3
Type designation: UNIVERSAL 3500 WOOD FLOOR
Type 4
Type designation: UNIVERSAL 3500 ALU FLOOR
Name and address of the manufacturer:
Humbaur GmbH
Mercedesring 1
D-86368 Gersthofen
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
Name and address of the trader:
Name:
Address:
Phone:

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2 Product specication
The UNIVERSAL is a real allrounder. The welded construc-
tion of the frame and chassis of the UNIVERSAL are hot-dip
galvanised and thus optimally protected against corrosion.
Designed as a transfer loader, the UNIVERSAL is equipped
with a continuous base plate, which also makes it suitable
for other transport solutions apart from motor vehicles.
The UNIVERSAL is loaded with vehicles by means of drive-
on planks made of hot-dip galvanised grating. These are
stowed in a shaft under the loading area during the jour-
ney. The drive-on ramps can be easily moved across the
entire width so that you can load regardless of the track
width of the vehicles. Seven lashing rings per side, which
are integrated into the outer frame, provide load securing.
Furthermore, the UNIVERSAL has an additional hole embos-
sing in which the optionally available wheel stoppers can be
attached.The standard cable winch with cable is attached
to the front left or right of the trailer frame by means of a
3-position depth-adjustable tube bracket.A wide range of
accessories such as aluminium drop sides and a tarpaulin
with frame make the UNIVERSAL a multifunctional trailer.
UNIVERSAL from the front
1. Overrun device with coupling ball
2. Handbrake
3. Electrical plug
4. Cable winch with pipe bracket
5. Hole embossing to accommodate the wheel stops
6. Load area
7. Lashing bracket
8. Breakaway rope
9. Drawbar support
10. Support wheel
11. V-Drawbar
12. Securing the pipe bracket for cable winch
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UNIVERSAL from behind
1. Drive-on ramp
2. Licence plate light
3. Plank shaft
4. Rear light
5. Mudguard

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3 Intended use
The UNIVERSAL vehicle transporter is designed to be
attached to a permissible towing vehicle. It may be loaded
within the permissible total weight.
The transport of dangerous goods, e.g. chemical substances,
is not permitted. It must be possible to distribute the weight
of the load evenly through the load. When loading the trai-
ler with a single load, this must allow an even weight distri-
bution. The centre of gravity of the load must be in front of
the axles. The permissible drawbar load must be observed.
The driver of the towing vehicle is responsible for securing
the load or equipment for securing the load. The driver must
observe the respective country-specic laws and standards
for load securing.
The trailer may only be operated in technically perfect
condition.
4 Use contrary to intended purpose
For all types of the UNIVERSAL vehicle transporter, the fol-
lowing shall be deemed to be improper use:
• Loaded with a too high payload.
• Transporting people with the trailer.
• Driving with an unsecured load.
• Exceeding the drawbar load and the trailer load
• Unauthorised structural modications to the trailer.
• Transport of hot materials (e.g. tar).
5General safety instructions
Danger of life!
Driving with incorrectly raised support
wheel.
The support wheel blocks the brake
system. The brakes do not react and the
trailer is completely unbraked in critical
situations. In resulting accidents, people
can be injured, killed or objects dama-
ged.
Crank thes support wheel for travel
completely and up so that nothing can
block the support wheel.
Danger of life!
Driving with an unsecured load..
The load or parts of the load can be
thrown out and hit people. This can lead
to injuries or even death.
Secure the load every time you drive.
Danger!
Danger!
Danger of life!
Driving without the jockey wheel fully
cranked up and in the upright position..
The support wheel can break o and be
thrown away and hit people. This can
lead to injuries or even death.
Ensure that the jockey wheel is fully raised and cranked up
for travel
Danger of life!
Driving with incorrect load distribution.
The trailer can skid and break o or cau-
se the towing vehicle to skid as well. This
can injure or kill people and damage
property.
Distribute the load for the journey in
accordance with the applicable laws and
regulations.
Danger of life!
Driving at excessive speed.
The trailer may skid and break o or
cause the towing vehicle to skid as well.
This can injure or kill people or damage
property.
The applicable laws of the respective
country for the maximum permissible
speed when driving as a trailer combina-
tion must be observed.
Danger of life!
Driving with the drive-up ramps suspen-
ded.
The drive-up ramps can be lost while
driving. In the event of an accident,
persons may be injured, killed or objects
damaged.
Stow the drive-up ramps in the ramp
compartment before driving of.
Danger!
Danger!
Danger!

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Danger of life!
Driving with the plank compartment
open.
The drive-up ramps can be lost during
the journey. People can be injured or
even killed by the drive-up ramps.
Before driving o, check that the plank
compartment is correctly closed.
Danger of life!
Driving without the breakaway cable
attached.
The trailer is not braked if the hitch fails.
It can hit people and property. This can
lead to injuries or even death.
Put the breakaway cable around the
coupling of the towing vehicle every
time you drive.
Danger of life!
Loading the trailer on a slope.
The load shifts the centre of gravity and
the trailer can tip over. People can be
fatally injured.
Do not load the trailer if it is perpendicu-
lar to the slope..
Danger of life!
Loading the trailer with incorrectly adju-
sted ramps.
During loading and unloading, the vehi-
cle to be loaded tips over. This can injure
or kill people or damage property.
Adjust the planks to the correct track
width.
Danger of life!
Loading the trailer on loose ground.
The drive-up ramps sink in during
loading and unloading. The vehicle to
be loaded tips over. This can injure or kill
people or damage property.
Only load and unload the trailer on rm
ground.
Danger!
Danger
Danger!
Danger!
Danger!
Danger of life!
Loading/unloading the trailer when
uncoupled.
The trailer can snap open in the process.
Persons may be injured or even killed.
Always hitch the trailer for loading/un-
loading.
Risk of injury!
Stepping on the drawbar.
Dirt, wetness or ice can make the draw-
bar slippery. The person slips, falls and is
injured.
Do not step on the drawbar of the
trailer.
Risk of injury!
Entering the loading area with unsuita-
ble footwear.
The cargo bed may be slippery due
to dirt or wetness. The person may be
injured.
Only enter the trailer with sturdy foot-
wear that has sucient tread.
Property damage!
By raising the entire trailer to one side.
The underride guard or other parts of
the trailer may be damaged under the
load of its own mass.
Never place the trailer in this way. Store
the trailer only in a horizontal position.
Danger!
Caution!
Risk of slip-
ping!
Caution!

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Tighten the wheel nuts again after the
rst 50 km, after a wheel change. Regu-
larly check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Never move the trailer with the support
wheel lowered.
Caution!
Caution!
6 How do I hitch and connect the trailer
to my car?
6.1 Tightening and releasing the handbrake.
Danger of life!
Release the handbrake if the wheel
chocks are not attached.
The trailer may start moving in an un-
controlled manner and injure persons.
This can lead to injuries or even death.
Secure the trailer with wheel chocks
before releasing the hand brake.
The trailers have either a hand brake without gas spring or a
hand brake with gas spring.
Handbrake with gas spring
1
2
3
Handbrake lever with gas spring
1. Push button
2. Brake lever
3. Gas spring
To apply the handbrake, pull the brake lever until the resi-
stance decreases and the lever automatically moves in the
direction of pull. Further movement is carried out by the gas
spring until the brake is fully applied.
To release the handbrake, press the push button at the tip of
the handle and at the same time put the lever back down.
Handbrake without gas spring
321
Handbrake lever without gas spring
Danger!