TYCROP SMOOTHFLOW User manual

MOVING FLOOR TRAILER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SMOOTHFLOW

Manual Information
Manual ID 1100-3509
Revision 08 | First printing - November 2022
Copyright © 2022 TYCROP Trailers

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Contents
Contents
3 Introduction
4 Trailer Identification
5 One Year Warranty
7 Safety
9 Truck and Trailer Connection
9 Truck and Trailer Connection
10 Truck and Trailer Disconnection
13 Loading and Unloading Operation
13 Loading Operation
13 Unloading Operation
15 Ladder and Platform
15 Interior Ladder
15 Front Ladder and Platform
16 Rear Step Ladder
17 Option: Manual Roll Tarp
17 Opening Tarp
18 Closing Tarp
21 Option: Flip-Top Tarp
21 Controls
21 Opening tarp
22 Closing tarp
25 Option: Automatic Lift Axle
25 Switch and Connection
25 Position Indicator Light
25 Operation switch
27 Option: Moving Floor by Keith®
27 Floor Operation Decals
28 Operation
31 Option: Barn Doors
31 Opening Barn Doors
31 Closing Barn Doors
33 Option: Top Hinge Door
33 Opening Top Hinge Door
33 Closing Top Hinge Door
35 Option: Combo Door
35 Opening Barn Doors
35 Closing Barn Doors
35 Opening Top Hinge Door
35 Closing Top Hinge Door
37 Option: Clean Out Wall
39 Maintenance
39 General Maintenance
39 Air Tanks
39 Brake Chambers
39 Electrical
40 Glad Hands
40 Drum Brakes
40 Drum Brake Stroke Inspections
40 Hub Oil
40 Moving Floor: Keith®
41 Ride Height Adjustment
41 Trailer Frame and Body
41 Wheels
41 Lubrication
41 Other Manufacturers
44 Wet Kit Information
44 Wet Kit: Keith®
46 Schematics
52 Parts Overview

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Introduction
About this Manual
This operator’s manual is intended to provide basic operational
instructions, safety precautions, and maintenance information.
Read this manual and fully understand all safety hazards
around the trailer prior to operation. It is recommended that a
copy of this manual be kept with the equipment at all times.
The most recent manual revisions will be posted on the
TYCROP Trailers website.
For detailed information on the operation and maintenance
of components made by other manufacturers, see the
corresponding manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and/or
operator’s manual on the TYCROP Trailers website.
Contact
TYCROP Trailers provides part sales, warranty, and product
support worldwide. Please have your VIN number ready when
calling for support.
Customer Care
Phone: [phone]
Email: customercar[email protected]
Web: www.tycroptrailers.com
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (PST)
Monday - Friday
Parts Support Warranty
Introduction

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Trailer Identification
Fill in your trailer VIN below for your record.
VIN
Trailer Identification

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One Year Warranty
Manufacturer’s Responsibility
TYCROP Manufacturing Ltd. (On behalf of TYCROP Trailers)
warrants each item of its own manufacture to be free from
defects in material or workmanship. Should any part be
found under normal use and service to be defective, the
Manufacturer will repair or replace said parts, F.O.B. Factory.
This is provided said parts are returned to the Manufacturer’s
plant (freight pre-paid) and that such parts are judged by the
Manufacturer to be defective.
Warranty Start Date
The starting date shall be determined as that date shown on
the Invoice or Bill of Sale entered into at time of sale to the
owner.
Labour Consideration
If TYCROP Manufacturing Ltd., in its sole discretion,
determined that a repair facility other than the factory shall
perform the warranty work, TYCROP will pay a specified
labour amount for repair or replacement as determined and
approved by TYCROP, before any such work has started.
Components by Other Manufacturers
TYCROP Manufacturing Ltd. does not warranty items, parts
or machinery furnished by it but not of its own manufacture,
except for any warranties extended by the manufacturer of
such parts or machinery.
Product Owner Responsibilities
Owner is solely responsible for pre-operation inspection, daily
inspections, periodic inspections, maintenance and use of the
product in accordance with government requirements and
manufacturer’s specifications as established at the time of
manufacture.
Owner is responsible for communication expenses, meals,
lodging and incidental costs incurred by owner or employees
of the owner as a result of warrantable failure.
Owner is responsible for “down time” expenses, cargo
damage, and all business costs and losses resulting from a
warrantable failure.
Owner is responsible to provide TYCROP Manufacturing Ltd.
with accurate information, concerning the specification of a
particular piece of equipment, and accurate details on the
environment it will operate in. The owner is required to approve
the final design of the piece of equipment, and its suitability for
a particular application.
One Year Warranty
Special Order Equipment
Owner is responsible to provide TYCROP Manufacturing Ltd.
with accurate information concerning accurate specification
of a particular piece of equipment, and accurate details on
the environment it will operate in. The owner is required to
approve the final design of the piece of equipment, and its
suitability for a particular application. A statement of vehicle or
machine usage is included with this documentation.
Additional Warranty Limitation
The foregoing warranty does not apply to equipment that has
been altered, changed, or repaired in any manner whatsoever.
The above mentioned warranty is void in all respects when in
the manufacturer’s judgment the equipment has been subject
to misuse, negligence, or accident, or used for an application
other than outlined in the Statement of Machine Usage without
prior approval of the manufacturer.
These warranties are the sole warranties of TYCROP
Manufacturing Ltd. There are no other warranties expressed or
implied.
Warranty Claim Procedures
Claims can be made by phoning TYCROP Trailers at
1.800.663.2393.
For a claim to be considered, it must contain adequate
documentation which states vehicle mileage, the starting date
and the trailer or product serial number.
Note: Absolutely no claims will be considered unless the repair
has been approved and a TYCROP claim number assigned
before the repair is initiated.

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Safety
Safety
General Safety
Read this operator’s manual and fully understand all safety
hazards around the trailer prior to operation.
• Always ensure that the surrounding area is clear of
personnel and debris before connecting or disconnecting
the truck and trailer or performing work on the truck and
trailer.
• Tarping Platform maximum capacity is 350 lbs / 158 kg.
• Maximum one person on tarping platforms.
• Do not deploy platforms when pup trailer is disconnected.
Fall hazard.
• Never go under the trailer during operation.
• Exercise caution when using the ladders and platform
with which the trailer is equipped. There is an inherent
risk of falling or personal injury when using the ladders
or platforms, as with any situation where the operator is
working at a height.
• Never shift the gears of the landing gear while under load.
• While using the landing gear, always lift or lower the
trailer in low gear. Serious injury may occur from lifting or
lowering while in high gear.
• Ensure that there are no power lines above or along side
of the trailer before operating the flip-top tarp.
Hazard Classifications Legend
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Addresses practices which may cause equipment
damage. “Notice” is not related to personal injury.

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Truck and Trailer Connection Operation - 1
Truck and Trailer
Connection
Truck and Trailer Connection
CAUTION
Ensure that the surrounding area is clear of personnel and
debris before connecting truck and trailer.
1. Back the truck up to the trailer, centering the fifth wheel
with the kingpin. Stop before contact is made with the
trailer (Figure 01 - 1).
Figure 01 - 1
2. Check to see that the trailer clears the back of the truck.
Adjust the trailer height using the landing gear as needed
(Figure 02 - 1). The fifth wheel should make contact with
the trailer approximately 15 cm or 6 inches behind the
bracket pin (Figure 03 - 1). Now connect the trailer.
Figure 02 - 1
Figure 03 - 1
3. Perform a pull test and visually check that the fifth wheel
jaws have fully locked around the kingpin (Figure 04 - 1).
Figure 04 - 1
4. Connect the air lines (Figure 05 - 1), electrical line (Figure
06 - 1) and hydraulic lines (Figure 07 - 1) from the truck to
the connections on the front of the trailer.
Figure 05 - 1
Figure 06 - 1

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Figure 07 - 1
5. Raise the landing gear until fully retracted and stow the
crank handle (Figure 08 - 1).
Figure 08 - 1
6. Inflate trailer suspension by turning the air spring valve
(Figure 09 - 1). The valve is located on the driver side,
along the bottom edge in front of the first axle (Figure 10
- 1).
Figure 09 - 1
Figure 10 - 1
Truck and Trailer Disconnection
CAUTION
Ensure that the surrounding area is clear of personnel and
debris before disconnecting truck and trailer.
1. Position the trailer in its appropriate location and apply the
trailer brakes.
2. Deflate the suspension by turning the air spring valve
(Figure 11 - 1). The valve is located on the driver side,
along the bottom edge in front of the first axle (Figure 10
- 1)
Figure 11 - 1
3. Lower the landing gear. When the landing gear pads are
fully planted on the ground, crank an additional 4 to 8
turns. Stow the crank handle (Figure 12 - 1).
Figure 12 - 1
CAUTION
• Failure to deflate air bags prior to disconnect can
cause the landing gear to fail.
• Never shift the gears of the landing gear while under
load.
• While using the landing gear, always lift or lower the
trailer in low gear. Serious injury may occur from lifting
or lowering while in high gear.
• Crank handle to be stowed when not in use.
Truck and Trailer Connection Operation - 1

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4. Disconnect the hydraulic lines (Figure 13 - 1), electrical
line (Figure 14 - 1), and air lines (Figure 15 - 1) from the
front of the trailer.
Figure 13 - 1
Figure 14 - 1
Figure 15 - 1
CAUTION
Air and hydraulic lines may be under pressure. Grip the
lines firmly during disconnection
5. Disengage fifth wheel by pulling lever out (Figure 16 - 1).
Now pull truck forward until it is clear of trailer.
Figure 16 - 1
Truck and Trailer Connection Operation - 1

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Loading and
Unloading
Operation
Loading Operation
1. Ensure that the loading location is located on hard-
packed and level ground. Then position the trailer as
desired and apply the brakes.
2. Close and secure the rear doors (Figure 01 - 2). (Refer to
Option: Barn Doors on page 31), (Refer to Option: Top
Hinge Door on page 33) Or (Refer to Option: Combo
Door on page 35)
Figure 01 - 2
WARNING
Doors must be closed and secured prior to loading trailer
from above.
3. Open the tarp (Figure 02 - 2). (Refer to Option: Manual
Roll Tarp on page 17) Or (Refer to Option: Flip-Top Tarp
on page 21)
Figure 02 - 2
4. Load the trailer.
CAUTION
Ensure the surrounding area is clear of personnel and
obstructions prior to loading the trailer.
WARNING
Do not exceed the maximum allowable GVWR / PNBE
KG and GAWR / PNBE KG as indicated on the VIN plate.
The VIN plate is located on the front driver side corner of
the trailer.
WARNING
Mechanically compressing the load may result in damage
to the trailer
5. Close the tarp. (Refer to Option: Manual Roll Tarp on page
17) Or (Refer to Option: Flip-Top Tarp on page 21)
6. Perform a pre-trip inspection.
Unloading Operation
1. Ensure that the unloading location is located on hard-
packed and level ground. Then position the trailer and
apply the brakes.
2. Deflate the suspension by turning the air spring valve
(Figure 03 - 2). The valve is located on the driver side,
along the bottom edge in front of the first axle (Figure 04
- 2).
Figure 03 - 2
Figure 04 - 2
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3. Turn on PTO (power take off).
CAUTION
Ensure that the moving floor is set to neutral. The floor
will start to move as soon as the power take off (PTO) is
engaged.
4. Open the rear doors (Figure 05 - 2). (Refer to Option: Barn
Doors on page 31), (Refer to Option: Top Hinge Door
on page 33) Or (Refer to Option: Combo Door on page
35)
Figure 05 - 2
DANGER
Depending on the material being hauled, the load can
potentially settle and put extreme pressure on the rear
doors. Use caution, as the door may burst open when
opening.
Unload payload using the supplied moving floor (Figure 06 - 2).
(Refer to Option: Moving Floor by Keith® on page 27)
Figure 06 - 2
5. Close and secure the rear doors (Figure 07 - 2). (Refer to
Option: Barn Doors on page 31), (Refer to Option: Top
Hinge Door on page 33) Or (Refer to Option: Combo
Door on page 35)
Figure 07 - 2
6. Close the tarp. (Refer to Option: Manual Roll Tarp on page
17) Or (Refer to Option: Flip-Top Tarp on page 21)
7. Inflate trailer suspension by turning the air spring valve
(Figure 08 - 2). The valve is located on the driver side,
along the bottom edge in front of the first axle (Figure 09
- 2).
Figure 08 - 2
Figure 09 - 2
8. Perform a pre-trip inspection.
Loading and Unloading Operation - 2

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Ladder and
Platform
WARNING
Risk of falling or personal injury. Use ladders and platform
with care.
Interior Ladder
The interior ladder is intended for use as an emergency exit
only. This stationary ladder can be found inside, on the front
wall (Figure 01 - 3).
Figure 01 - 3
Front Ladder and Platform
The front ladder is for accessing the front platform (Figure 02 -
3) when opening and closing the tarp, if equipped.
Figure 02 - 3
1. Platform access hatch must be lowered (Figure 03 - 3)
while personnel are on platform.
Figure 03 - 3
2. To secure the front platform hatch (Figure 03 - 3), lift the
platform until the magnet (Figure 04 - 3) contacts the
metal plate (Figure 05 - 3).
Figure 04 - 3
Figure 05 - 3
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Rear Step Ladder
CAUTION
Only use grab handle when the passenger side door is
secured open (Figure 06 - 3).
Figure 06 - 3
The rear step ladder is located on the rear passenger side
corner above the light bar (Figure 07 - 3).
Figure 07 - 3
1. Pull the rear step ladder out until it is fully extended (Figure
08 - 3) and lower it (Figure 09 - 3).
Figure 08 - 3
Figure 09 - 3
2. When climbing the ladder, use the grab handle located on
the passenger side rear door post (Figure 06 - 3).
3. To stow the ladder, lift the rear step ladder (Figure 10 - 3)
and push it in until the clasp is fully engaged around the
bar (Figure 11 - 3).
Figure 10 - 3
Figure 11 - 3
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Option: Manual
Roll Tarp
Opening Tarp
1. Remove tarp securements, e.g. bungee cords (Figure 01
- 4), straps if equipped (Figure 02 - 4), and cinches and
cables if equipped (Figure 03 - 4), along the driver side of
the trailer. Cinches should be hung on nearby hooks to
avoid damaging the trailer. (Figure 03 - 4).
Figure 01 - 4
Figure 02 - 4
Figure 03 - 4
CAUTION
The tarp securements are under tension.
2. Climb front ladder (Figure 04 - 4). (Refer to Front Ladder
and Platform on page 15)
Figure 04 - 4
3. From the platform, roll the tarp up using the crank handle
(Figure 05 - 4), which is located in the holder on the front
wall beside the ladder. Insert the square end of the crank
handle into tarp tube. (Figure 06 - 4). Once the tarp is
rolled up against the tarp stops (Figure 07 - 4), stow the
tarp crank handle in the holder.
Figure 05 - 4
Figure 06 - 4
Figure 07 - 4
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4. Lift platform hatch and secure it (Figure 08 - 4). The hatch
is secure when the magnet makes contact with the metal
plate on the hatch (Figure 09 - 4). Climb down from the
platform using the ladder.
Figure 08 - 4
Figure 09 - 4
Closing Tarp
Using Tarp Pull Rope (if equipped)
1. Toss the tarp pull rope (Figure 10 - 4) over the top to
the opposite side of trailer. Pull the rope until the tarp
is fully unrolled.
Figure 10 - 4
CAUTION
Ensure that the opposite side of the trailer is clear of
personnel before tossing the tarp pull rope over.
2. Secure tarp with provided securements. (Refer to
Tarp Hook and Securements on page 19)
Using Tarp Crank Handle
1. Climb front ladder (Figure 11 - 4). (Refer to Front
Ladder and Platform on page 15)
Figure 11 - 4
2. From the platform, unroll the tarp using the crank
handle, which is located in the holder on the front
wall beside the ladder (Figure 12 - 4). Insert the
square end of the crank handle into the tarp tube
(Figure 13 - 4). Unroll the tarp until it is fully unrolled
(Figure 14 - 4). Stow crank handle in the holder
(Figure 15 - 4).
Figure 12 - 4
Option: Manual Roll Tarp - 4