Knapen Trailers Exside User manual

Users Manual
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User Manual EXSIDE EN - v202101

User Manual EXSIDE EN - v202101
Table of contents
1 Introduction 5
1.1 General 5
1.2 Symbols in this manual 5
2 Vehicle identication 6
2.1 Trailer position indications 6
3 Safety 7
3.1 Standard visual inspection before driving off 7
3.2 Safety markings 7
4 General use of EXSIDE 8
5 Using the EXSIDE 8
5.1 Opening the side 9
5.2 Closing the side 10
5.3 Opening side with liftable upper rail (option) 11
5.4 Operating the liftable upper rail (option) 12
5.5 Closing the liftable upper rail (option) 13
5.6 EXSIDE with side doors on both sides. 14
5.7 Using the rotating upper beam with side doors (option) 15
5.8 Using the bars 15
5.9 Weight distribution/loaded 16
5.10 Methods for closing the side doors 16
5.11 Loading/unloading from the side 17
5.12 Using the PowerSheet®(option) 17
6 Maintenance and cleaning 18
7 Troubleshooting 18
7.1.2 Emergency operation pneumatic pump 18
7.2 Troubleshooting EXSIDE 19

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1 Introduction
1.1 General
Dear driver,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new moving oor trailer. An indispensable tool in your daily work. Our
greatest concern is with your safety. This manual plays an important role in this, however only in conjunction with
the “General Users Manual” supplied with the trailer
Before using the trailer for the rst time, read the “General Users Manual” and then this “EXSIDE Users Manual"
carefully to prevent accidents and/or serious damage. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us
via www.knapen-trailers.eu/contact
Trailers of type KT01 and KT02 (see type plate) are provided with CE marking. This means
that the trailers comply with the applicable European directives. The accompanying
Declaration of Conformity species these guidelines.
Knapen Trailers B.V. excludes liability for unsafe situations, accidents and damages resulting from:
Ignoring warnings or instructions as displayed on the trailer or described in this documentation.
Use for other applications or under conditions other than those specied in this documentation.
Modications made to the trailer, including the use of replacement parts other than original replacement parts.
Insufcient maintenance.
Unauthorised removal of safety guards and/or safety measures.
Inexpert or improper use of the trailer.
Knapen Trailers B.V. cannot be held liable for the consequential damage caused by malfunctions of the trailer (e.g.
damage to products, business interruption).
We wish you many safe kilometres!
1.2 Symbols in this manual
This manual uses various symbols:
Symbol Description
A safety instruction follows this symbol. Failure to follow this instruction correctly may result in
damage to your trailer, injury, and in some cases death.
Additional information follows this symbol.
For example, a link to another document or a useful tip.
Reference to maintenance and/or cleaning.
Reference in case of malfunctions.
Further instructions are described in the general Users Manual Knapen Trailers.

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2 Vehicle identication
2 Vehicle identication
2.1 Trailer position indications
NO Description Chapter
1 Door retainer CH5.1
2 Locking point CH5.1
3 Door locks CH5.1
4 Handle mid-post CH5.1
5 Securing point mid-post CH5.1
6 Mid-post/centring point CH5.2
7 Operation liftable upper rail (option) CH5.4
8 Extra lock combined with liftable upper rail (option) CH5.5
9Operation air bag deation CH5.10
Positions may be different, depending on type and conguration
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3 Safety
Read this chapter carefully prior to using the trailer.
Always apply the following points of attention in the daily use of the trailer.
3.1 Standard visual inspection before driving off
The visual inspection before driving off is very important for the safety of the driver, bystanders, and fellow
road users.
Points for attention are:
Make sure that all door locks on the side doors are correctly secured, both above and below.
3.2 Safety markings
Explanation of stickers used.
NO Icon Description NO Icon Description
1 Risk of crushing hands 3 Danger
2Moving load hazard
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2 121
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4 General use of EXSIDE
4 General use of EXSIDE
General use of the trailer is described in the “General Users Manual".
5 Using the EXSIDE
When transporting general cargo, the load must be secured in accordance with the guidelines.
Important points for attention are:
The roof system must be free of water, snow and ice before
the side doors, mid post or upper rail are operated.
Make sure the trailer is straight and level during loading and
unloading from the side.
Check to see if any of the load is positioned against the rear
doors by carefully opening the rear doors. This can be done
using the pneumatic rear door locking device (see general
users manual).
Check via the rear of the trailer to see if any of the load has
shifted before opening the side doors.
Apply caution when operating the side doors during high
winds.
Do not open the side doors with bulk loads in the trailer.
Check the available space around the trailer before opening
the side doors.
- Distance side (door side) of the trailer: 3m
- Distance in front of the trailer: 2m
- Distance behind the trailer: 2m 3m 2m2m
The user instruction lists the side doors of the trailer from
front to back as illustrated.
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5.1 Opening the side
Step
1 Release the door handles on door 3.
2Fold door 3 against door 2 and secure it with the
door retainer.
3
Release the door handles on door 1 and door 2.
Use one of the door handles to pull the complete
set of doors outwards and roll the doors to the
front.
1 2
4Secure the set of doors at the locking point (1)
using the door handle (2).
2 1
5 Repeat the last four steps to open doors 4, 5 and 6. 4 5 6
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Caution: the weight of the upper rail may create
pressure against the handle.
Hold the handle and release the mid post by
pressing the locking slide block (1). Slowly move
the handle outwards (2) and release the mid post
(3).
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Place the handle back in the mid post.
Pull the bottom of the mid post outwards and roll
it to the front or rear of the trailer.
8 Secure the mid post using an elastic strap.

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5 Using the EXSIDE
5.2 Closing the side
Step
1Release the mid post and roll it to the centre of the
trailer.
2
Release the handle of the post and place it in the
claw at the bottom (1).
Make sure the centring arrows align at the top (2).
Push the handle upwards until it is far enough in
the post and secured (3).
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3Make sure the locking slide block is properly
engaged and secured.
4Open the locking point (1) to release the front set
of doors.
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Make sure your hands do not become trapped
when closing the doors.
5Roll the front set of doors closed and close the
door handles on door 1 and 2.
When closing the door handles, make sure
the cam is positioned correctly in front of the
retainer plate, both above and below.
1 2
6Release the door retainer of door 3. Close door 3 in
the same way as door 1 and 2.
7Repeat the last three steps to close doors 4, 5 and 6.
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