Multiquip Trailers - Manual (Page 14)

page 14 — trailer • owner's manual — rev. #4 (11/08/13)
HazarDs From moDiFYing Your trailer
Essential safety items can be damaged by altering your
trailer. Simply drilling a hole to secure an attaching bolt can
damage an electrical circuit, or other feature of the trailer.
Before making any alteration to your trailer, contact your
dealer or Multiquip at 1-800-421-1244 and describe
the alteration you are contemplating. Alteration of the
trailer structure or modification of mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, heating or other systems on your trailer must be
performed only by qualified technicians who are familiar
with the system as installed on your trailer.
HazarDs From aCCessories
This section contains some information about certain
optional accessories that may be on your trailer. Read
and follow all of these instructions before operating the
accessories.
generators
If your trailer is equipped with a gasoline or diesel generator,
you must have and follow the generator manufacturer’s
instructions.
Carbon Monoxide is an odorless gas that can cause death.
Be certain exhaust from a running generator does not
accumulate in or around your trailer, by situations such as:
„ Being drawn in by fans or ventilators operated in a trailer.
„ Prevailing winds.
„ Being trapped between your trailer and other trailers,
vehicles or buildings.
„ Being trapped between your trailer and, or in a snowbank,
or other nearby objects.
warning
Operating gasoline and diesel generators can lead to
death or serious injury by:
• Carbon Monoxide
• Fire and Explosion
• Electrocution
Do not refuel a running generator or refuel near ignition
sources.
saFetY warning DeCals on Your trailer
Figure 2. Warning Decals and Locations
To protect you and others against death or serious injury,
warning decals (Figure 2) must be on the trailer and must
be legible.
If any of these labels are missing or cannot be read, call
Multiquip at 1-800-421-1244 for free replacement labels.
You will need to provide us with the number shown at the
bottom of the decal.
trailer towing tips
Driving a vehicle with a trailer in tow is vastly different
from driving the same vehicle without a trailer in tow.
Acceleration, maneuverability and braking are all
diminished with a trailer in tow.
It takes longer to get up to speed, you need more room to
turn and pass, and more distance to stop when towing a
trailer. You will need to spend time adjusting to the different
feel and maneuverability of the tow vehicle with a loaded
trailer.
safety guidelines