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Safety information Requirements
2 Information on the publication
This publication describes the installation of WABCO OptiFlowTM Tail systems.
Target group of this publication
This publication applies to employees of workshops for repairing and equipping commercial vehicles.
3 Safety information
Observe all required provisions and instructions:
Read this publication carefully.
Adhere to all instructions, information and safety information to prevent injury to persons and
damage to property.
WABCO will only guarantee the security, reliability and performance of their products and systems
if all information in this publication is adhered to.
Always follow the specications and instructions of the vehicle manufacturer.
Observe all accident regulations of the respective company as well as regional and national
regulations.
Make provisions for a safe work environment:
Only trained and qualied technicians are allowed to perform work on the vehicle. OptiFlowTM Tail
must be installed by two trained persons.
Install OptiFlowTM Tail in an enclosed environment.
Use personal protective equipment if required (protective goggles, respiratory protection, ear
protectors, etc.).
Pedal actuations can lead to severe injuries if persons are in the vicinity of the vehicle. Make sure
that pedals cannot be actuated as follows:
• Switch the transmission to “neutral” and actuate the park brake.
• Secure the vehicle against rolling with chocks.
• Fasten a visible note to the steering wheel indicating that work is being performed on the vehicle
and that the pedals are not to be actuated.
Observe the following safety instructions when dealing with the OptiFlowTM Tail system to avoid
personal injury or damage to components:
Secure the portal doors against unintended movement.
Keep the portal doors closed while OptiFlowTM Tail is deployed.
At wind speeds above 80 km/h fold OptiFlowTM Tail together to avoid damage to the system.
Fold the OptiFlowTM Tail down while standstill (in accordance with EU regulation 1230/2012).
During the winter period snow and ice can accumulate on the top panels and injure the driver
when folding down the system.
Only drive with open portal doors if you do not exceed the legally required total width of 2650 mm
(in accordance with EU regulation 1230/2012).
Never drive into a vehicle washing system with OptiFlowTM Tail deployed, because the system
could be damaged.
