Knapen Trailers Exside, User Manual

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Using the EXSIDE

5.9   Weight distribution/loaded 

Points for attention are:

Make sure the weight is distributed evenly for optimal 

closing of the side doors and optimal handling.

Distribute the load properly if cargo has to be delivered to 

various addresses.

Always close doors 1-3 first, then doors 4-6. 

1

2

3

4

5

6

If the doors fail to close properly due to uneven weight 

distribution see CH 5.10

5.10  Methods for closing the side doors

5.10.1   Airbag deflation

If the door handles do not align with the retainer plates, activate the airbags deflation on the 3rd axle. 

The switch is located on the height control panel. 

Press the button briefly (<5 secs.) to vent the airbags on the 

3rd axle. 

If the button is pressed for >5 seconds, the airbags will be 

deactivated again.

If the airbags have been vented, the support to the rear part of the chassis will alter. The degree of bend between 

the kingpin and the axles will change, which will also alter the position of the retainer plates in relation to the 

door handles. Depending on the weight distribution, this may have the desired effect.

5.10.2   Landing legs

In an extreme situation it may be necessary to use the landing legs in addition to the airbags to align the door 

handles with the retainer plates. If this situation is expected in advance, it is advisable to place the landing legs on 

the ground first before loading.

Step

1

Place the air suspension of the truck in the highest 

position.

2

Fold down the landing legs until they reach the 

ground.

3

Lower the air suspension of the truck until the door 

handles are aligned, then close the doors.

The landing legs support the chassis and allow the chassis to lift at the centre, which allows the doors to close.