Table of Contents
D
UMP
T
RAILERS
Bri-Mar Trailers i
1
INTRODUCTION / GENERAL INFORMATION ................................ 1
1.1
T
RAILER
M
ODELS
................................................................................ 1
1.2
B
REAKING
-I
N
A
N
EW
T
RAILER
........................................................... 1
1.2.1
Retighten Lug Nuts at First 10, 25 & 50 Miles ..........................1
1.2.2
Adjust Brake Shoes at First 200 Miles .......................................2
1.2.3
Synchronizing the Brake Systems...............................................2
1.2.4
Tire Pressure..............................................................................3
1.3
W
ARRANTY
......................................................................................... 3
2
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................. 5
2.1
S
AFETY
A
LERT
S
YMBOLS AND
S
IGNAL
W
ORDS
................................... 5
2.2
M
AJOR
H
AZARDS
................................................................................ 6
2.2.1
Improper Sizing of the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle. ....................6
2.2.2
Driving Too Fast........................................................................7
2.2.3
Failure to Adjust Driving Behavior When Towing a Trailer .....7
2.2.4
Trailer Not Properly Coupled to the Hitch ................................8
2.2.5
Proper Use of Safety Chains ......................................................9
2.2.6
Proper Connection of Breakaway Brake....................................9
2.2.7
Mismatch of Trailer and Hitch.................................................10
2.2.8
Unsafe Tire, Lug Nuts or Wheels .............................................10
2.2.9
Improper Loading ....................................................................12
2.2.10
Unsafe Load Distribution.........................................................13
2.2.11
Shifting Cargo ..........................................................................14
2.2.12
Inappropriate Cargo ................................................................15
2.2.13
Inoperable Brakes, Lights or Mirrors ......................................16
2.2.14
Hazards From Modifying Your Trailer ....................................17
2.2.15
Hazards For Dump Trailers.....................................................17
2.2.16
Hazards from Accessories........................................................18
2.2.16.1
Battery and Charger .......................................................................19
2.2.16.2
DC Hydraulic Power Unit ..............................................................19
2.2.17
Safety Warning Labels on Your Trailer ...................................21
2.2.18
Trailer Towing Guide...............................................................23
2.2.19
Safe Trailer Towing Guidelines ...............................................24
2.2.20
Reporting Safety Defects ..........................................................25
3
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................... 27
3.1
T
RAILER
T
IRE
I
NFORMATION
............................................................. 28
3.2
S
TEPS FOR
D
ETERMINING
C
ORRECT
L
OAD
L
IMIT
–
T
RAILER
............. 29
3.2.1
Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less ...................................31
3.2.2
Trailers Over 10,000 Pounds GVWR .......................................31
3.3
S
TEPS FOR
D
ETERMINING
C
ORRECT
L
OAD
L
IMIT
–
T
OW
V
EHICLE
.... 32
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