TYCROP SMOOTHFLOW Manuale utente
MOVING FLOOR TRAILER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SMOOTHFLOW
Manual Information
Manual ID 1100-3509
Revision 08 | First printing - November 2022
Copyright © 2022 TYCROP Trailers
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Contents
Contents
3 Introduction
4 Trailer Identification
5 One Year Warranty
7 Safety
9 Truck and Trailer Connection
9 Truck and Trailer Connection
10 Truck and Trailer Disconnection
13 Loading and Unloading Operation
13 Loading Operation
13 Unloading Operation
15 Ladder and Platform
15 Interior Ladder
15 Front Ladder and Platform
16 Rear Step Ladder
17 Option: Manual Roll Tarp
17 Opening Tarp
18 Closing Tarp
21 Option: Flip-Top Tarp
21 Controls
21 Opening tarp
22 Closing tarp
25 Option: Automatic Lift Axle
25 Switch and Connection
25 Position Indicator Light
25 Operation switch
27 Option: Moving Floor by Keith®
27 Floor Operation Decals
28 Operation
31 Option: Barn Doors
31 Opening Barn Doors
31 Closing Barn Doors
33 Option: Top Hinge Door
33 Opening Top Hinge Door
33 Closing Top Hinge Door
35 Option: Combo Door
35 Opening Barn Doors
35 Closing Barn Doors
35 Opening Top Hinge Door
35 Closing Top Hinge Door
37 Option: Clean Out Wall
39 Maintenance
39 General Maintenance
39 Air Tanks
39 Brake Chambers
39 Electrical
40 Glad Hands
40 Drum Brakes
40 Drum Brake Stroke Inspections
40 Hub Oil
40 Moving Floor: Keith®
41 Ride Height Adjustment
41 Trailer Frame and Body
41 Wheels
41 Lubrication
41 Other Manufacturers
44 Wet Kit Information
44 Wet Kit: Keith®
46 Schematics
52 Parts Overview
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Introduction
About this Manual
This operator’s manual is intended to provide basic operational
instructions, safety precautions, and maintenance information.
Read this manual and fully understand all safety hazards
around the trailer prior to operation. It is recommended that a
copy of this manual be kept with the equipment at all times.
The most recent manual revisions will be posted on the
TYCROP Trailers website.
For detailed information on the operation and maintenance
of components made by other manufacturers, see the
corresponding manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and/or
operator’s manual on the TYCROP Trailers website.
Contact
TYCROP Trailers provides part sales, warranty, and product
support worldwide. Please have your VIN number ready when
calling for support.
Customer Care
Phone: 1.800.663.2393
Email: customercar[email protected]
Web: www.tycroptrailers.com
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (PST)
Monday - Friday
Parts Support Warranty
Introduction
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Trailer Identification
Fill in your trailer VIN below for your record.
VIN
Trailer Identification
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One Year Warranty
Manufacturer’s Responsibility
TYCROP Manufacturing Ltd. (On behalf of TYCROP Trailers)
warrants each item of its own manufacture to be free from
defects in material or workmanship. Should any part be
found under normal use and service to be defective, the
Manufacturer will repair or replace said parts, F.O.B. Factory.
This is provided said parts are returned to the Manufacturer’s
plant (freight pre-paid) and that such parts are judged by the
Manufacturer to be defective.
Warranty Start Date
The starting date shall be determined as that date shown on
the Invoice or Bill of Sale entered into at time of sale to the
owner.
Labour Consideration
If TYCROP Manufacturing Ltd., in its sole discretion,
determined that a repair facility other than the factory shall
perform the warranty work, TYCROP will pay a specified
labour amount for repair or replacement as determined and
approved by TYCROP, before any such work has started.
Components by Other Manufacturers
TYCROP Manufacturing Ltd. does not warranty items, parts
or machinery furnished by it but not of its own manufacture,
except for any warranties extended by the manufacturer of
such parts or machinery.
Product Owner Responsibilities
Owner is solely responsible for pre-operation inspection, daily
inspections, periodic inspections, maintenance and use of the
product in accordance with government requirements and
manufacturer’s specifications as established at the time of
manufacture.
Owner is responsible for communication expenses, meals,
lodging and incidental costs incurred by owner or employees
of the owner as a result of warrantable failure.
Owner is responsible for “down time” expenses, cargo
damage, and all business costs and losses resulting from a
warrantable failure.
Owner is responsible to provide TYCROP Manufacturing Ltd.
with accurate information, concerning the specification of a
particular piece of equipment, and accurate details on the
environment it will operate in. The owner is required to approve
the final design of the piece of equipment, and its suitability for
a particular application.
One Year Warranty
Special Order Equipment
Owner is responsible to provide TYCROP Manufacturing Ltd.
with accurate information concerning accurate specification
of a particular piece of equipment, and accurate details on
the environment it will operate in. The owner is required to
approve the final design of the piece of equipment, and its
suitability for a particular application. A statement of vehicle or
machine usage is included with this documentation.
Additional Warranty Limitation
The foregoing warranty does not apply to equipment that has
been altered, changed, or repaired in any manner whatsoever.
The above mentioned warranty is void in all respects when in
the manufacturer’s judgment the equipment has been subject
to misuse, negligence, or accident, or used for an application
other than outlined in the Statement of Machine Usage without
prior approval of the manufacturer.
These warranties are the sole warranties of TYCROP
Manufacturing Ltd. There are no other warranties expressed or
implied.
Warranty Claim Procedures
Claims can be made by phoning TYCROP Trailers at
1.800.663.2393.
For a claim to be considered, it must contain adequate
documentation which states vehicle mileage, the starting date
and the trailer or product serial number.
Note: Absolutely no claims will be considered unless the repair
has been approved and a TYCROP claim number assigned
before the repair is initiated.
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Safety
Safety
General Safety
Read this operator’s manual and fully understand all safety
hazards around the trailer prior to operation.
• Always ensure that the surrounding area is clear of
personnel and debris before connecting or disconnecting
the truck and trailer or performing work on the truck and
trailer.
• Tarping Platform maximum capacity is 350 lbs / 158 kg.
• Maximum one person on tarping platforms.
• Do not deploy platforms when pup trailer is disconnected.
Fall hazard.
• Never go under the trailer during operation.
• Exercise caution when using the ladders and platform
with which the trailer is equipped. There is an inherent
risk of falling or personal injury when using the ladders
or platforms, as with any situation where the operator is
working at a height.
• Never shift the gears of the landing gear while under load.
• While using the landing gear, always lift or lower the
trailer in low gear. Serious injury may occur from lifting or
lowering while in high gear.
• Ensure that there are no power lines above or along side
of the trailer before operating the flip-top tarp.
Hazard Classifications Legend
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Addresses practices which may cause equipment
damage. “Notice” is not related to personal injury.
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