Kässbohrer SILO Series User manual

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INDEX
FOREWORD................................................................................................................................4
1. GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................5
1.1. About the User Manual.........................................................................................................5
1.2. Meanings of Symbols Used in User Manual..........................................................................5
1.3. Personal Protective Equipments ...........................................................................................6
1.4. Terms of Use and Safety Information ...................................................................................6
1.5. Possible Dangers....................................................................................................................8
1.6. Danger Areas .......................................................................................................................11
1.7. Weather Conditions ............................................................................................................12
2. MAIN INFORMATIONS.......................................................................................................13
2.1. Vehicle Identification Plate .................................................................................................13
2.2. Brake Data Plate..................................................................................................................13
2.3. VIN (Chassis) Numbers ........................................................................................................14
2.4. Warranty and Responsibility ...............................................................................................15
3. TRAILER RUNNING GEAR AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................16
3.1. Brake System.......................................................................................................................16
3.1.1. Air Couplings ................................................................................................................16
3.1.2. Compressed Air Tanks..................................................................................................18
3.1.3. EBS Socket....................................................................................................................19
3.1.4. Rollover Stability Support (RSS) ...................................................................................20
3.1.5. PREV (Park Release Emergency Valve).........................................................................20
3.1.6. Brake Chambers...........................................................................................................21
3.2. Suspension System..............................................................................................................22
3.2.1. Manuel Control Lever ..................................................................................................22
3.2.2. Auto Reset....................................................................................................................23
3.2.3. Electronic Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) ...............................................................23
3.3. Electrical System..................................................................................................................23
3.3.1. 15 Pin Socket................................................................................................................24
3.3.2. 2x7 Pin Socket ..............................................................................................................24
3.3.3. Light System.................................................................................................................26
3.4. King Pin................................................................................................................................27
3.5. Landing Gear........................................................................................................................27
3.5.1. Front Landing Gear Working Principle.........................................................................27
3.5.1. Rear Landing Gear Working Principle ..........................................................................29
3.6. Side Protection Equipment (Underrun Protection) ............................................................29
3.7. Semi-Trailer Axle System.....................................................................................................30
3.7.1. Self-Steering Axles........................................................................................................30
3.7.2. Axle Lifting....................................................................................................................31
3.7.3. Hubodometer...............................................................................................................32
3.8. Tires .....................................................................................................................................33
3.9. Spare Wheel Holder ............................................................................................................33
3.9.1. Crane Type Spare Wheel Holder..................................................................................34
3.10. Mudguards ..........................................................................................................................34

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3.11. Mudguard with Sheet..........................................................................................................34
3.12. Wheel Chock........................................................................................................................34
3.12.1. Pin Type Wheel Chock Holder......................................................................................35
3.12.1. Pocket Type Wheel Chock Holder................................................................................35
3.13. Boxes and Storage Units......................................................................................................35
3.13.1. Stainless Steel Toolbox.................................................................................................35
3.13.2. Plastic Toolbox .............................................................................................................36
3.13.3. Aluminium Toolbox......................................................................................................36
3.13.4. Fire Extinguisher Cabinet .............................................................................................37
3.13.5. Water Tank...................................................................................................................37
3.13.6. Hose Carriers................................................................................................................38
3.13.1. Hydraulic Pump and Oil Tank.......................................................................................38
3.14. Working Lamp .....................................................................................................................38
3.15. Ladder and Walkway...........................................................................................................39
3.15.1. Foldable Ladder............................................................................................................39
3.15.2. Fixed Front Ladder .......................................................................................................40
3.15.3. Walkway.......................................................................................................................40
3.15.4. Rope .............................................................................................................................40
3.16. Rear Bumper (Rear Protection Equipment)........................................................................41
3.16.1. Fixed Bumper ...............................................................................................................41
3.17. Night Park Plate...................................................................................................................41
3.18. Sliding Sheet Metal..............................................................................................................41
4. UPPERSTRUCTURE COMPONENTS AND USE....................................................................... 42
4.1. Tipping Silo (SSK) .................................................................................................................42
4.1.1. Overview to the Superstructure Components on Tipping Silo ....................................43
4.1.2. Loading / Discharging System ......................................................................................44
4.2. Non-Tipping Silo (SSL)..........................................................................................................54
4.2.1. Overview to the Superstructure Components on Non-Tipping Silo............................54
4.2.2. Loading / Discharging System ......................................................................................55
5. TRANSPORTATION PROCESS..............................................................................................61
5.1. Pre-Driving Checks...............................................................................................................61
5.2. Semi-Trailer and Tractor Coupling ......................................................................................61
5.3. Cautions During the Parking and Stopping .........................................................................62
5.4. Important Technical Considerations ...................................................................................62
5.4.1. Fire Extinguisher...........................................................................................................62
5.4.2. Wheel Chocks...............................................................................................................63
5.4.1. Modifications on the Trailer ........................................................................................63
5.4.2. Air Leakage...................................................................................................................63
5.4.3. Welding ........................................................................................................................63
5.4.4. Considerations For the Environment...........................................................................63
5.5. Cleaning of the Vehicle........................................................................................................64
6. TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS.......................................................................................... 66
6.1. Customs Legislation.............................................................................................................66
6.1.1. Semi-Trailer Structure Compliant with Customs Legislation.......................................66

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6.2. Dangerous Goods Transportation (ADR).............................................................................66
7. LOADING AND LOAD SECURITY.......................................................................................... 67
7.1. Loading and Discharging Tipping Silo Vehicle .....................................................................67
7.1.1. Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................67
7.2. Load Distribution and Load Limits of Tractor-Semi-trailer Combination............................67
7.2.1. Loading –Unloading Operations..................................................................................68
7.2.2. Loading Preparation.....................................................................................................68
7.2.3. Loading.........................................................................................................................69
7.2.4. Discharging...................................................................................................................70
7.3. Loading and Discharging Non-Tipping Silo Vehicle .............................................................77
7.3.1. Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................77
7.3.2. Load Distribution and Load Limits of Tractor –Semi Trailer Combination .................77
7.3.3. Considerations During Loading –Unloading................................................................78
7.3.4. Loading Preparation.....................................................................................................78
7.3.5. Loading.........................................................................................................................79
7.3.6. Discharging...................................................................................................................80
7.4. Ferry Rings...........................................................................................................................82
8. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................83
8.1. Safety Instructions...............................................................................................................83
8.2. Main Principles....................................................................................................................83
8.3. Checks to Be Performed Of The Time of the Delivery ........................................................83
8.4. Manhole Covers ..................................................................................................................83
8.5. Discharge Cone....................................................................................................................84
8.6. Periodic Maintenance and Controls....................................................................................84
8.7. Important Warning! ............................................................................................................84
8.8. Trouble Shooting.................................................................................................................85
8.8.1. Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................85
8.8.2. Spare Tire Replacement...............................................................................................85
8.8.3. Hydraulic System Maintenance ...................................................................................86

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FOREWORD
First, thank you for purchasing a vehicle produced by us.
Your vehicle is manufactured with the latest production technologies to the highest quality
standards and equipped with the best safety and efficiency features.
You can find detailed information about the accessories, equipment and hardware that might
be in your vehicle in this manual. The defined options in this manual can vary according to the
vehicle specs.
Important information on how you can use your vehicle is explained in this user manual, please
be sure that you review and understand the content. We suggest keeping this user manual
available in your vehicle at all times. This information is specified in the product’s user manual.
We recommend you read this operating manual thoroughly to get the most out of your vehicle.
* Owing to the developments in product research, the manufacturer reserves the right to make
any changes in the product, without any prior notice. The publication rights of this documenta-
tion belong to the manufacturer.

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1.1. About the User Manual
The usage and operation information given in
this manual is prepared to make sure the ve-
hicle is used in compliance with its purpose
and as desired.
The instructions here contain important rec-
ommendations to perform your operations
safely, completely, and in the most efficient
manner. Complying with these instructions,
warnings and recommendations will prevent
accidents, decrease down-time & repair costs,
and make sure you use your vehicle safely, re-
liably and problem-free.
Please read the operating instructions in this
manual carefully and completely. The manu-
facturer is not liable for the damages and defi-
ciencies caused by the failure to comply with
these instructions. The instructions herein
must be supported by local laws, rules and
regulations. Please comply with these instruc-
tions to prevent accidents and protect your
surroundings and the environment.
Any usage of transportation that goes beyond
the use in accordance with the rules will be
considered improper use.
Transportation of the following is not allowed:
•Carrying people and live animals
•Transportations that need to be car-
ried according to special instructions,
e.g.,dangerous good transportations
•Transportation of unsecured goods
•Transportation of materials that are
dangerous due to their properties or
that need to be carried with special
equipment
•Exceedingtechnicallyandlegallyper-
missible weights of the axles or king
pin load
•Exceeding of the maximum vehicle
speed
•Exceeding the permissible length,
width and height
•Unapproved parts like tires, accesso-
ries, spare parts and etc. by the man-
ufacturer
•Themanufacturershallnotacceptany
responsibility for the problems and
faults that occurs that are not in com-
pliance with the purpose of the vehi-
cle’s usage. All the risks of this issue
belong to the customer.
It is necessary to keep the user
manual available on the vehicle at
all times.
The vehicle can be equipped with
a lot of different options. The
standard or optional features will
be explained in the manual. Some options
may not be available for your vehicle.
Adhere strictly to the operating
instructions when using your
vehicle. When problems occur
which can lead to dangerous
consequences, contact the service centre
immediately.
1.2. Meanings of Symbols Used in User
Manual
Several warnings are available in this manual
to ensure maximum safety when using your
vehicle. Each warning is indicated by a special
symbol. These symbols and their meanings
are as follows.
The information specified by this
warning symbol is very important
for health and human safety.
When the given information is ignored, se-
rious damage, injuries and even death may
occur.
This symbol specified in this
manual indicates that critical ac-
cidents may occur when the in-
structions do not comply.
This symbol is used when addi-
tional information is required.

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This symbol is used when chem-
icals and other substances can
be disposed of with precautions
that will not harm the environment.
1.3. Personal Protective Equipments
Personal protective equipments serves the
purpose of preventing injuries and are pre-
vents injuries and are determined by regional
regulations depending on the load carried.
People who will work or perform operations on
the vehicle must wear proper and appropriate
protective clothing.
•Depending on the load to be carried,
the eyes, ears, body, and respiratory
tract must be protected with the rele-
vant protective equipment.
•As a rule, gloves and work shoes are
always used.
It is obligatory to use appropriate
personal protective equipment
during the operations.
Long hair is particularly danger-
ous when working on the vehicle,
regardless of whether it is loose or
tied up, and it should be protected properly
to avoid tangling.
Wearing a tie, necklace and/or
dangling jewelry when working on
the vehicle is strictly prohibited.
They may get caught in moving parts or
mechanisms and cause injuries and even
death.
Protective Gloves
During the operation, protective
gloves must be used. Please make
sure you are using the correct type of
gloves when you are working with hot parts or
chemicals.
Gloves should fit snugly. Other-
wise, there is a risk of them getting
caught in moving parts or mecha-
nisms.
Protective Gloves
While working on the vehicle, appro-
priate overalls must be worn.
•Overalls should not have pleats, but-
tonsorexternal pockets and theirclo-
sure system should be made in such
a way that they can be opened as
soon as possible in case of an emer-
gency.
•Interior pockets should have fasten-
ingstoclosethemup.Cuffsshouldbe
adjusted to fit the wrist.
Protective Helmets
When working around the vehicle, a
lightweight helmet approved by an
accredited institution should be worn.
Protective Ear Plugs
A hearing protective device (head-
sets or ear plugs) should always be
used around self-propelled vehicles.
Protective Goggles
Protective goggles should be worn
during all maintenance operations.
Protective Mask
Appropriate protective masks should
be used when working with sub-
stances that are dangerous to breathe
or in dusty environments.
1.4. Terms of Use and Safety Infor-
mation
It is necessary to keep the warranty, operating
and maintenance manual and other documen-
tation about the vehicle available on the vehi-
cle at all times.
To prevent possible accidents and environ-
mental pollution, follow the operating instruc-
tions and binding regulations.

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•Pay attention to the safety and warn-
ing signs placed on your vehicle.
•Always keep these safety and warn-
ing signs completely visible.
•Make sure that the load carrier is se-
cured properly.
•In case of any dangerous condition in
the operation of safety, stop your ve-
hicle immediately and inform the au-
thorized people or institutions.
•Donotmodifyanythingonthe vehicle
without a written manufacturer’s ap-
proval. Your vehicles guarantee
terms do not cover unapproved mod-
ifications. -
•The spare parts must meet the tech-
nical requirements set forth by the
manufacturercompany.Onlytheorig-
inal spare part/parts meet their re-
quirements.

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1.5. Possible Dangers
Your silo vehicle has been designed using the most up-to-date technology and in compliance with
generally accepted technical safety regulations and rules. Nevertheless, its use could involve risk of
injury and death to the user and to others and damage to the vehicle itself and to other objects.
Below is a summary of dangers that can occur while working with the silo vehicle. It is recommended
to read these dangers entirely.
Danger Source
Consequences
Components transferring pressurized air
Risk of burns!
Components conducting pressurized air can
reach temperatures above 100 °C when in
operation, and will cause burns if touched.
•Do not forget towear protective glo-
ves when you pressurize the con-
nections.
Loose hoses when compressed air is being
released
Danger of injury!
Loose hose ends can cause physical injury.
•Only apply pressure to the system
when the hoses are connected at
both ends tightly.
•Only allow compressed air to es-
cape when no hoses areconnected.
Pressurized silo tank and manhole
Danger of fatal injury!
If you loosen or tighten the manholes under
pressure, the manhole can tear away explosi-
vely from the silo tank and hit you or other pe-
ople.
•Never attempt toopentheclampsof
a pressurized manhole.
•Don’t remove the blind cover from a
coupling that is under pressure.
Connect the material hoses before
the system is pressurized.
•Never attempt to loosen or tighten
the clamps of a discharge cone that
is under pressure.

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Contact with the load when unloading, loa-
ding or cleaning
Health risk!
Under certain conditions, the load can be dan-
gerous to health if inhaled or it comes into con-
tact with the skin or eyes.
•Avoid physical contact with the
load. Avoid inhaling any dust that
may escape.
•Wear protective clothing according
to the type of the load.
•If the load causes an injury, consult
the material’s safety data sheet for
the remedial action that needs to be
taken.
Friction of the load against the tank wall
and fittings
Danger of fire and explosion !
If the potential conductor is not connected, sta-
tic charges can cause sparks and thus explosi-
ons.
•Connect the potential conductor
while filling, discharging and clea-
ning.
Rolling and drifting while raising/lowering
the silo tank
Danger of fatal injury!
•Raise/lower the silo vehicle at a ste-
ady speed.
Hose couplings
Danger of injury!
A load that is being discharged under pressure
can cause serious injury to the face and body.
•Never loosen hose couplings while
filling or emptying.
•Always tighten the hose couplings
carefully and secure them with the
safety clips.

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Raising the silo vehicle
Danger of fatal injury !
The silo vehicle can roll over if it is not standing
firmly.
•Makesurethatthegroundsurfaceis
even.
•Always deploy the rear landing ge-
ars (if equipped).
•Lower the silo vehicle’s air suspen-
sion completely.
•Do not alter the position of the rear
landing gears while the silo vehicle
is raised.
Strong winds or storms
Danger of fatal injury!
With the silo vehicle raised, it can tip over in
strong winds.
•Do not raise the silo tank when the
wind speedis above 40 km/h.
•Lower the silo tank immediately if
thewind speedrises above 40km/h.
•Do not raise the silo vehicle when it
is not connected to tractor.
Compacted load
Danger of skidding!
Product that becomes compacted will destabi-
lize the raised silo tank, and if there is sudden
slippage, the silo vehicle can be thrown
backwards or sideways.
•Avoidrepeatedraisingand lowering
of thesilotank, because thiscanca-
use the loadto compact.
Contact with hydraulic oil
Danger to health!
Under high pressure, hydraulic oil can escape
and cause burns or poisoning.
•Avoidphysicalcontactwiththehyd-
raulic oil.

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•Donotloosenhydraulichoseswhen
the hydraulic system is under pres-
sure.
Entering the silo vehicle
Danger of fatal injury!
Entering the interior of the silo tank to inspect,
maintain, clean or for other purposes can be a
seriously dangerous to health. (This is a situa-
tion that changes according to the material.)
•Only enter to the silo tank if it is ab-
solutely necessary.
•Before entering the silo tank, per-
form a gas measurement according
to the applicable regulations
1.6. Danger Areas
This section is an overview of the areas on and around the silo vehicle where there is an increased
risk to yourself or others.
Danger area
Action to be made
Between the tractor and the silo vehicle
When attaching and separating the silo vehicle
and the tractor, there is a danger of people
getting trapped or run over between the tractor
and silo vehicle.
•People should be kept away from
the danger area.
The walkway on the silo vehicle
Climbing onto the walkway without the handrail
is opened, there is a danger of falling from the
silo tank.
•Always open the handrail before
climbing onto the walkway.
The walkway on the silo vehicle
Climbing onto the silo tank when it is under
pressure involves an increased risk.
•Only climb onto the the pressurized
silotankifitisabsolutelynecessary.
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The presence of unauthorized persons around
the vehicle during loading and unloading ope-
rations constitutes an unnecessary risk for the
safety of yourself and others.
•Instruct unauthorized persons to le-
ave the silo vehicle’s danger area.
Beneath a separated silo tank
In certain circumstances, separated silo tank
can suddenly drop, thereby injuring persons.
•Therefore, never stand behind asilo
tank separated from the trailer.
•For maintenance work, the silo tank
should be secured with suitable
mechanical devices.
1.7. Weather Conditions
Depending on weather conditions, make sure
the vehicle is free from snow and ice at tem-
peratures below zero. Clean the snow or ice in
the vehicle. Do not put yourself in danger du-
ring this process.

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2. MAIN INFORMATIONS
There are vehicle identification stickers on the
vehicle.
2.1. Vehicle Identification Plate
Vehicle identification plate is located on the
right side of the vehicle.
You may find the following information’s on
this plate;
1- Type approval number
2- VIN number
3- Technical total capacity
4- Technical king pin capacity
5- Technical an axle capacity
6- Technical total axle capacity
7- Nationally approved total capacity
8- Nationally approved king pin capacity
9- Nationally approved an axle capacity
10- Nationally approved total axle capacity
11- Vehicle Type
Vehicle Identification Plate
Vehicle identification plate
2.2. Brake Data Plate
There is a brake data plate (2) on the vehicle
which is equipped with an EBS system.
You may see this information on this plate.
EBS Plate
1
Empty vehicle (without load)
2
Loaded vehicle
3
Axle lifting
4
Brake chamber data’s
5
References
6
Driving height
7
Pin positions
8
IN/OUT-Connections

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2.3. VIN (Chassis) Numbers
The VIN (chassis) number is located on the
right side of the vehicle and marked with a dif-
ferent color than the chassis color.
1- Vehicle identification plate
2- Brake plate
3- VIN Number

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2.4. Warranty and Responsibility
Our trailers, semi-trailers and truck onboard
applications are manufactured in compliance
with regulations and our quality standards. It is
necessary to perform the maintenance to en-
sure our products always operate in the most
efficient manner in compliance with our latest
directives and maintenance programs. The
warranty starting date is theregistration date of
the vehicle that is stated in the registration pa-
per.The performance of maintenance and re-
pair/servicingofthevehiclewiththeuseoforig-
inal spare parts by authorized service shall as-
sure the client’s warranty rights. This warranty
is based upon the usage and maintenance
conditions described herein and in the war-
ranty book. Thus, it is important to read andun-
derstand this operation manual and warranty
book.
It is necessary to keep the warranty, always
operating and maintenance manual available
on the vehicle to allow authorized service per-
forming the servicing to see the warranty con-
ditions and maintenance records. In the re-
pairs made during the warranty period, the au-
thorized service performing the repair will de-
mand this. Purchasing one trailer or semi-
trailer is an important investment. For the high-
est return on your investment, it is necessary
to comply with the manufacturer’s procedures
and recommendations during the operation
period of the vehicle. The information provided
by the client/driver related to the warranty writ-
ten in this manual shall be kept within our da-
tabase.

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3. TRAILER RUNNING GEAR
AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
1-2 Brake/Electric Connections
3 King Pin
4 Landing Legs
5 Toolbox
6 Side Protection
7 Mudguard
8 Tire
9 Bumper
3.1. Brake System
3.1.1. Air Couplings
The main connection between the truck and
trailers is air couplings.
Generally, 3 different types of air couplings are
used in the trailers. These 3 types of air cou-
plings have the same function but with differ-
ent shapes and connections. There are 2 dif-
ferent air supply lines in the system.
- Brake Line (Yellow)
- Supply Line (Red)
Service Line: Pneumatically air hose which
will feeds the brake line.
Supply Line: Pneumatically air hose which
will feeds the air tanks and trailer.
According to the type of vehicle, your vehicle
can be equipped with one or two different
types of air couplings.
•Standard Couplings (Palm)
•Duomatic Coupling
•C (UK) Couplings
If your vehicle is equipped with 2
different types of couplings, you
must use only one type at the
same time.

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When the couplings are mount-
ing/demounting, the parking
brake of the truck and trailer must
be engaged.
If the brake parameters are modi-
fied, your vehicle's brake calcula-
tion might be non-suitable for reg-
ulations. Only authorized services must
service to the EBS modulator.
Only authorized services and per-
sonnel should make service oper-
ations for the brake system.
There might be test points on the chassis or
above the air couplings. When you remove the
test points rubber protection parts and push
the points you can check the air pressure on
the brake lines.
Test point
Palm coupling with a test point
3.1.1.1. Mounting of Standard
(Palm) Couplings
Couplings
•Slightly slide plastic covers to the up-
per side. Slide plastic covers to upper
side.
•Be sure that sealing surfaces are
clean and durable. If necessary,
clean/change the air coupling.
•The coupling which comes from the
truck should be pushed slightly from
the upper side to the lower side and
connectthecoupling.Besurethatco-
uplings are matched correctly.
•First mount service line yellow (1).
•Mount supply line red (2).
3.1.1.2. Demounting of Standard
(Palm) Couplings
•The coupling which comes from the
truck should be pushed slightly from
the lower side to the upper side and
demount the coupling.
•First demount the supply line red (2).
•Demount theservice line yellow (1).
•Slightly slide plastic covers to the
lower side and close the plastic co-
vers.

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Closing the coupling
Driving with a non-suitable air
connection is dangerous and for-
bidden.
Using damaged air supply parts
can cause serious hazards. Torn
or damaged compressed air con-
nectors reduce the vehicle's braking per-
formance.
3.1.1.1. Mounting of C (UK) Coup-
lings
Mounting the C (UK) Couplings
•Be sure that sealing surfaces are
clean and durable. If necessary,
clean/change the air coupling.
•First mount service line yellow (1).
•Mount supply line red (2).
•Be sure that couplings are matched
correctly.
3.1.1.2. Demounting of C (UK)
Couplings
•Push the latch from front to back side
on the C couplings and remove.
•First demount the supply line red (2).
•Demount theservice line yellow (1).
The coupling filters have to be
clean regularly.
3.1.1.3. Mounting of Duomatic Cou-
pling
Duomatic Coupling Connection
•Be sure that sealing surfaces are
clean and durable. If necessary,
clean/change the air coupling.
•Pushthearmandmountthecoupling.
The coupling filters must be clean
regularly.
3.1.1.4. Demounting of Duomatic
Coupling
•Pushthearmandmountthecoupling.
•Pull back the arm slightly and close
the coupling cover.
3.1.2. Compressed Air Tanks
Pressured air can be stored in the air tanks.
The quantities and capacities of the air tanks
can be changed according to your vehicle
specifications.
At the cold or humid weather, moisture in the
water can get the
In cold periods of the year or when the air hu-
midity is high, the moisture in the air can be
condensed and collected in the compressed
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The tractors are generally fitted with air driers
to prevent condensation in compressed air.
The tractors are generally fitted with air driers
to prevent condensation in compressed air.
Even if the air driers system, the humidity in
the air can be condensed. The condensed wa-
ter must be drained out via the drain valve.
The water in the air tanks should be com-
pletely drained out. That's why please push
the valve on the air tanks.
1. Compressed Air Tanks
2. Drain valve
The water in the compressed air
tank can cause corrosion prob-
lems and affect the functionality
of the brake system. The frozen water in the
pneumatic lines can cause the failure of the
brake system.
The water in the pneumatic sys-
tem should be checked more fre-
quently in cold weather or ex-
tremely variable outside temperatures.
When the air tank pressure is
lower than 4,5 bars, the EBS warn-
ing lamp on the tractor turns on
and the driver can see this situation.
When the pressure in the service
line (in the red coupling) is lower
than 2,5 bars, the brakes automa-
tically lock.
3.1.3. EBS Socket
EBS Socket
Our trailers and semi-trailers are equipped
with an EBS system.
EBS is an electronically controlled brake sys-
tem, that is fitted with automatic load sensing
braking pressure regulation (ALB) and auto-
matic anti-skid systems (ABS/ABV).
To activate the EBS system, your truck and
trailer must be equipped with an EBS system.
Please mount the EBS cable that will come
from the truck to the EBS socket on the trailer.
•Driving with a non-connected EBS
connection is illegal.
•Driveonlywithanapprovedandwell-
operating EBS plug connection in ac-
cordance with regulations.
•EBS connection must be made
between the truck andtrailer.
•When the EBS socket mounted and
truckengineisactivated,youwillhear
thenoise.Pleaselistenandcheckca-
refully.
•Asystemcontrolisperformed twose-
condsafterthetrailerEBSisswitched
on; in the meantime, the magnets
maybeopenedandclosedaudiblyfor
a short time. When plugging the EBS
connector,if you cannothear thesys-
tem control, a power supply problem
exists between the tractor and EBS.
When the truck engine is activated and during
the travel, the EBS system will be checked au-
tomatically. If the truck screen is suitable/ad-
justed, the EBS failures will be shown with the
EBS mistake lamp.