Operating Safety. Midland Belly/Bottom Dump Trailer 4.6MB, Belly/Bottom Dump Trailer

2.2 OPERATING SAFETY

1. Read and understand all of the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before operating or adjusting the

Midland Trailer.

2. Do not allow riders on any part of the trailer.

3. Drive very carefully when negotiating hilly or uneven terrain.

4. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from all moving parts.

5. Place all controls in neutral, stop the engine, set park brake, remove ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop and all air pressure to be fully exhausted before servicing, adjusting, repairing or maintaining.

6. Stay away from discharge gates when truck engine is running and/or the air system is pressurized.

Keep others away.

7. Use care when manually operating discharge gates.

Always know where your operating partner is before moving gates to prevent injury.

8. Disconnect air lines and exhaust air system completely before working on discharge gates or cylinders. Do not enter or reach into trailer until air system is completely exhausted and you know gates cannot close.

IMPORTANT: When using gate (open position) locking mechanism; air lines must be disconnected and air system must be completely exhausted after locking mechanism is engaged (pin is installed)

NOTE: The locking pin is NOT designed to hold the gates in the open position under air pressure

9. Maintain king pin, fifth wheel assembly and all running gear in good condition at all times.

10. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially children, before starting up and operating the tractor and trailer.

11. Make sure that all lights and reflectors that are required by the local highways and transport authorities are in place, clean and can be seen clearly by all overtaking and oncoming traffic.

12. Do not operate unit with spring brakes caged or brakes disabled. Block wheels if unhooked.

13. Before disconnecting the tractor from the trailer unit(s) make sure that the tractor and trailer are on level ground and that the trailer wheels are securely blocked. Lower landing gear and provide extra support if the ground is soft. Do not unhook if trailer is loaded.

14. Do not dump unless the trailer is on firm level surface; with all wheels in contact with that firm level surface

15. Review safety items with all personnel annually or more frequently as necessary.

2.3 MAINTENANCE SAFETY

1. Read and understand all the information in the

Operator’s Manual regarding maintenance, adjusting and servicing the Trailer unit.

2. Place all controls in neutral, stop the truck engine, remove ignition key, set the park brake, and exhaust all air pressure from trailer air system before adjusting, servicing or maintaining any part of the Trailer unit.

3. Follow good shop practices:

- Keep service

area clean and dry.

- Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.

- Use adequate light for the job at hand.

4. Cage spring brake chamber before disassembling.

5. Block wheels before de-activating brakes.

6. Disconnect air lines and exhaust air system completely before working on discharge gates or cylinders.

7. Maintain fasteners in running gear systems at their specified torque at all times.

8. Establish and maintain a Trailer Preventative

Maintenance (TPM) program on your equipment.

Some jurisdictions require this program and the maintenance of records on every commercial vehicle on the road for future reference.

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