Sealey VTR01 User Manual
Vtr01, Vehicle traction tracks, Safety instructions 2. specification

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2. SpECIFICATION
IMPORTANT: pLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OpERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS.
USE THE pRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE pURpOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE
AND/OR pERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. pLEASE KEEp INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
InSTrucTIon MAnuAL for:
VEHICLE TRACTION TRACKS
ModeL no:
VTR01
designed to prevent wheels spinning on snow, sand and mud.
Manufactured from heavy-duty plastic with metal hinges for grip
on uneven surfaces. Honeycomb cleats provide maximum grip in
hard to get out of places. Sold in pairs that fold away for easy
storage.
2.1. SpECIFICATION
MODEL NO. VTR01
Length ........................................................................... 600mm
Width ............................................................................. 180mm
Height ........................................................................... 12.5mm
Maximum vehicle weight ................................................ 2tonne
3. OpERATION
Original Language Version
VTr01 Issue: 1 - 22/07/11
4. MAINTENANCE
NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMpORTANT: no liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.
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WARNING! Ensure that you have read and understood the
safety instructions listed in Section 1.
Note! The drive wheels are the wheels powered by the
vehicle's transmission. Before using the traction tracks
check whether the stranded vehicle has front wheel drive
or rear wheel drive.
3.1. ensure that the vehicle is switched off, with the transmission in
neutral (if automatic select 'Park') and the handbrake
applied.
3.2. unfold each traction track and place them under the drive
wheels. The traction tracks should be laid pointing in the
desired direction of travel with the 'THIS SIde uP' message
uppermost. The tapered ends of the traction tracks should be
placed as far under the tyres as possible.
Note! It may be necessary to use a shovel to remove any
excess snow, mud or sand from where the traction tracks
will need to be positioned.
3.3. Start the vehicle and slowly drive over the tractions tracks and
using the momentum gained, move slowly to firm ground.
3.4. If wheel spin is experienced using the traction tracks, release
the throttle, select neutral, roll off the traction tracks and apply
the parking brake. clean the traction tracks, reposition under
the drive wheels and repeat procedure 3.3.
3.5. once on firm ground retrieve the traction tracks, clean off any
debris and store safely.
WARNING! danger of serious personal injury exists. Serious personal
injury can occur when positioning traction tracks.
regularly check traction tracks for worn, loose, or damaged parts.
If you find any of these conditions
DO NOT uSe THe TrAcTIon
TrAcKS.
Prior to positioning the traction tracks ensure that the vehicle is
switched off with the transmission in neutral (if automatic, select
'Park') and the hand brake applied.
Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the area when
positioning the traction tracks.
Keep the traction track surface free of dirt and debris.
DO NOT allow the vehicle to be moved when positioning the traction
tracks.
DO NOT add to or modify any part of the traction tracks. doing
so will void your warranty.
DO NOT use the traction tracks as a bridge.
DO NOT use the traction tracks for purposes other than those they
were designed for.
DO NOT exceed the maximum vehicle weight of the traction
tracks.
use caution when folding and unfolding your traction tracks.
Beware of pinch points.
clean traction tracks with water and mild detergent after use.
In heavy snow only undertake journeys that are absolutely essential.
WARNING! The warnings, cautions and instructions referred to in
this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but
must be applied by the operator.
4.1. Before commencing journey, check the traction tracks for any
damage.
4.2. clean the traction traps with water and mild detergent. Allow to
dry before storing away.