Knapen Trailers EXTREME User manual

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User Manual EXTREME EN - v202105

User Manual EXTREME EN - v202105
Table of contents
1 Introduction 4
1.1 General 4
1.2 Symbols in this manual 5
1.3 Using the EXTREME 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 trailer 8
5 Using the EXTREME 8
5.1 Clean Sweep 8
5.2 Operating the rear door 8
5.3 Loading of bulk goods 10
5.4 Loadingusingthemovingoor 10
5.5 Using the bars 11
5.6 Floor systems 11
5.7 Floorproles 12
5.8 Sheeting systems 12
5.9 Folding rear light plate 13
6 Maintenance and cleaning 14
6.1 Trailer maintenance instructions 14
6.2 Maintenance door locking device 14
6.3 Folding rear light plate 15
7 Troubleshooting 15

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1 Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 General
Dear driver,
CongratulationsonthepurchaseofyournewEXTREME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“EXTREME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!
Kind regards,
Knapen Trailers.

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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 Knapen Trailers General Users Manual.
1.3 Using the EXTREME
The EXTREME is made of exceptionally wear-resistant steel. This makes the trailer ideal to transport heavy
abrasive materials such as:
Scrap
Rubble
Bulky waste
End-of-life vehicles
Electro motors
Engine blocks
Thetypeofloadtobetransporteddeterminesthechoiceoftherightoor.Thetwomostcommonlyusedoorsare
the 15 plank XHDI and the 9 plank V-Floor steel. (See Ch 5.7).
Products that require a oor sheet (see General Users Manual) are unsuitable for the EXTREME
The oor is not suited for heavy point loads. A point load can damage the oor planks
and guides. Point loads also have an effect on wear and tear or damage to the side wall.

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2 Vehicle identication
2 Vehicle identication
2.1 Trailer position indications
NO Description Chapter
1 Sheet Clean Sweep CH 5.1
2 Operation pneumatic locking device rear doors CH 5.2
3 Bars / straps CH 5.5
4 Receiver remote control
5 Mechanism Clean Sweep CH 5.1
6 Spacer CH 5.2
7 Locking hook CH 5.2
8 Operating handle CH 5.2
9 Door lock CH 5.2
10 Pneumatic locking device rear doors CH 5.2
11 Folding rear light plate CH 5.10
Positions may be different, depending on type and conguration
1
3
6
7
right
left
front
back
11
8
10
8
9
2
4
5

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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:
Arethedoorsclosedandisthepneumaticdoorlockingdeviceswitchedon?
Isthelightingvisibleandisthenumberplatevisibleandlegible?(rearlightplatelowered)
Isthelightingworkingproperly?
Istheoutsideofthetrailerfreeofcargoresiduesand/orprotrudingcargo?
3.2 Safety markings
Explanation of stickers used.
NO Icon Description
1 Do not stand on the protective plank
2, 3 Risk of crushing hands
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1

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4 General use of trailer
4 General use of trailer
General use of the trailer is described in the “General User Manual".
5 Using the EXTREME
For maintenance and/or cleaning of the moving oor, see Ch 6.
In case of malfunctions of the moving oor, see Ch 7.
5.1 Clean Sweep
AsthesidewallsandooroftheEXTREMEhavean
irregular shape, the trailer is equipped with a Clean
Sweepsystemasstandard.Theexiblesheetensures
the contours of the trailer are followed as accurately
as possible. Depending on the type of cargo loaded,
residues may be left behind after unloading.
The functioning and operation of the Clean Sweep is
identical to on a standard Knapen Trailer.
(see General Users Manual)
5.2 Operating the rear doors
Depending on the type of load, (high) pressure may develop against the rear doors of the moving oor
trailer. When releasing the door lock, the rear doors may be pushed open with great force.
For maintenance and/or cleaning of the pneumatic door locking device see Ch 6.
Closing the rear door
To compensate for the absence of the upper beam, the
EXTREME is equipped with a special locking hook (1) on
the right-hand door. This hooks onto the left-hand door.
The bottom operating handle operates the upper and
lowerlockinghookssimultaneously.Alwayscheckand
ensure that both hooks are closed properly. 2
1
To enable the doors to close when the walls are leaning
slightlyinwards,theright-handdooristtedwitha
spacer (2). This spacer pushes the left door to create
spacetoclosetherightdoor.Ensurethespacerisrmly
attached in the latch.
See Ch 2 for position indications

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5.2.1 Locking the rear doors
Using the pneumatic locking device for the rear doors is strongly recommended.
Afteropeningthedoorlock,thepneumaticreardoorlockingdeviceensuresthatthedoorsoftheloadedtrailer
remaincloseduntilthetrailerhasbeenpositionedaboveapitand/orthedriverhastakensufcientdistanceto
unlock the doors.
Given the nature of the cargo (large, heavy often indivisible loads):
-itmaybedifculttodeterminefromtheoutsidewhetherthecargoisexertingpressureonthereardoors.
- there may be a risk of falling cargo when the doors are opened.
Step
1
Put the pneumatic rear door locking device
in the locked position by pressing the green
button on the control panel.
2Check there is no-one in the (red) danger
zone.
1,5m
3Open the door locks of the rear doors
carefully.Opentherightdoorrst.
4Pull out the green button on the control panel
to release the pneumatic door locking device.
5Secure the doors against the side of the
trailer using the retractable door retainer.

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5 Using the EXTREME
5.3 Loading of bulk goods
Heavy objects falling from great height into the trailer may damage the oor.
Incorrectly loading the trailer will cause permanent damage to the trailer.
Whenheavyobjectsareloadedfromabove,therstlayer
of cargo must be loaded carefully to prevent damage to
theoor.
Ifpossible,loadalayeroflightermaterialrst.Thiscanact
as a buffer for the other heavy objects to be loaded.
During loading avoid the centre of gravity becoming too
high, due to a possible risk of tipping. To prevent tipping
and ensure stability, load heavy cargo as much as possible
at the bottom of the load.
Cargo that is long (length >2200 mm) should be placed
lengthwise in the trailer. If this is not done, long cargo
can push up against both side walls. The entire load will
become stuck and may cause serious, permanent damage.
5.4 Loading using the moving oor
When transporting general cargo, the load must be secured in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Lashing hooks cannot be mounted in an EXTREME.
Whenloadingusingthemovingooritisimportantthatthe
load does not move too far forward to prevent damage to
theheadboard,thewedgeortheooratthefront.