Operating Instruction Manual
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Intended use
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Transporting goods.
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Operation within the permissible gross weight
(see information in registration certificate part I + II).
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Operation with a suitable permitted towing vehicle and a
permitted coupling.
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Only operate if in perfect technical condition.
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Comply with all warning / safety notices on the trailer and
in the complete product documentation (operating
instructions, licensing papers, etc.)
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Complying with the maintenance and repair work as
specified by the manufacturer.
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Regular care / cleaning of the trailer to remove dirt /
foreign bodies.
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Regularly presenting the trailer for technical examination
/ inspection.
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Operating with even weight distribution of load.
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Only drive with an appropriately secured load.
The driver of the towing vehicle is responsible for securing
the load and the equipment for load securing.
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Adhere to the legally prescribed and permitted maximum
driving speed and adapt the speed when driving on bad
roads or in bad weather conditions.
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Loading and unloading is only permitted in secured areas
or on public roads after additional securing measures.
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Securing the trailer against rolling away when parked.
The following conditions for operating a trailer
up to 3.5 t within the context of “Intended use” must be
met:
1.
Trailer licensing
2.
Driving license for driving with a trailer
3.
Presence of vehicle documents and type plate
4.
Periodic examination / general inspection
4 Foreseeable misuse
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Transporting persons / animals.
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Transporting hot materials (e.g. tar).
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Transporting hazardous goods such as chemicals or
similar.
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Driving with a poorly secured / unsecured load.
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Driving with bad load distribution (load one-sided or in
one point).
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Making structural changes to the trailer that were not
approved by the manufacturer.
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Unauthorised technical alterations to the trailer.
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Exceeding the maximum permissible drawbar load, load
capacity or trailer load.
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Using unapproved spare parts or accessories.
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Driving with a faulty lighting system or malfunctioning
lighting system.
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Driving with vehicle body not closed.
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Maintenance of safety-relevant components, such as
brakes, drawbar, etc. by a layperson.
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Removing the type plate or VIN on the trailer or making
them illegible.
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Driving at an inappropriate / excessive speed in poor
weather conditions / road conditions.
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Parking without taking safety precautions to prevent
the trailer from rolling, such as: applying the hand brake,
using wheel chocks, parking on a level surface.
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Operating the trailer with visible wear of parts or
breakage of safety-relevant components and accessories.
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Operating the trailer when it is damaged, which can cause
danger on public roads and could also lead to personal
injury.
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Passing on / renting out the trailer without handing over
the operating instruction manual “documentation” or
providing an explanation of the known residual risks.
As the manufacturer, we do not accept any liability for
personal injury or material damage caused by foreseea-
ble misuse.
5 Technical data / components
You will find the technical data for your trailer in the following
places:
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Vehicle documents:
Registration certificate part II (RC II) and
Registration certificate part I (RC I),
CE certificate of conformity for complete
vehicles “COC - Certificate of Conformity”
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Type plate (permanently attached to the trailer)
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If you lose the vehicle documents, you need to report it to
the police.
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You can request a second copy of the vehicle documents
after proving the loss.
5.1 Type plate / VIN
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A type plate is fitted to every trailer.
The plate is permanently attached on the right of the
front or side drop side viewed in the direction of travel.
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The type plate provides information about the type of
trailer and its origin as well as the maximum permitted
loads / weights.
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The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) allows us, the
manufacturer, to identify your trailer accurately and
provide prompt assistance.
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If you have any queries about your trailer, specify the last
6 numbers of the VIN.
H - 002
Example: VIN engraved / type plate
