Operating Instruction Manual
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10 Cleaning / care
10.1 Need for care
The service life and functionality of your trailer depend
on how intensely and how frequently the surfaces are
cleaned and cared for.
Cleaning, maintenance and care are essential parts of
driving safety and retaining the value of your trailer.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin, tar stains, etc. must
be washed off immediately to prevent damage to the
paintwork due to corrosive substances!
In a salty environment (winter, near the sea) external
cleaning needs to be carried out at shorter intervals
(every 3 -4 weeks).
WARNING
Dirty trailer components / surfaces!
Dirty trailer components such as the coupling head, overrun de-
vice, brake system, lighting system and attachments can prevent
these trailer components from working properly or even failing
altogether, posing an indirect risk of accidents during operation.
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Clean / care for your trailer at regular intervals -
depending on how often you use it, the environment you
are using it in and the degree of contamination.
Important cleaning information!
Trailers contain substances which can pollute the
environment, e.g oil, grease, acid, brake dust. These
can escape into the environment while cleaning.
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Only clean your trailer at a suitable wash station.
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Comply with local environmental regulations.
Before starting any cleaning, always check that the
power supply is off.
Carelessness while cleaning and failure to observe the
safety information can lead to personal injury.
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Always take note of the specific features for care of vari
ous materials
- see Section: Trailer materials.
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After cleaning the trailer, wash your hands thoroughly
with water / hand cleaner.
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If necessary, use hand care products before / after
cleaning.
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After driving on roads which have been gritted (in the
winter) or after transporting fertiliser or other substances
which are acidic, contain salt or alkali, e.g. manure,
thoroughly clean your trailer with clear water using a
high-pressure cleaner, for example.
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In the first months, if possible, only wash your new trailer
with clean / cold water.
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Carefully remove any grease spots using pure petroleum
ether (not petrol).
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Do not clean hydraulic hoses with petroleum ether, ben-
zene, petrol or mineral oils.
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Take extra care when performing cleaning tasks with
water / cleaning products and make sure fluids do not
come into contact with delicate electronic components
such as plugs, bulbs, etc.
CAUTION
Walking on the cargo bed while performing
cleaning tasks!
When cleaning with liquid (water, cleaning prod-
ucts), there is the risk of slipping / falling over!
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Take particular care when stepping onto the cargo bed.
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Do not enter the trailer by climbing over the
drop sides, drawbar or mudguards.
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Never step onto an unsecured trailer.
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Never step under a tipped and unsecured loading
bridge / cargo bed.
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Use
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NOTICE
Using aggressive cleaning products
The surface coating / materials can be attacked or even destroyed
by chemicals, salts, acids and bases.
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Do not use abrasive or aggressive cleaning products such
as petrol, steel wool, wire brushes, sandpaper, etc. to
clean the trailer.
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Only use mildly acidic or weakly alkaline cleaning products
with a pH value of 6-10.
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Only use soft, clean fabric cloths or brushes.
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Use care products approved for the relevant material such
as plastic cleaners or aluminium cleaners.
