Allmand ECLIPSE AB2400 Manual Del Operador página 9

3. Check the arrow board trailer for proper operation:
a. Check that the outriggers operate properly, and that
each one is locked with the correct snapper pin. See
"Setting the Outriggers".
b. Check the winch and cable system for proper opera-
tion. Make sure the cable is not frayed or damaged.
c. Check that the sign board can be positioned properly,
and that it can be locked in both the transport and
operating positions. Check that the correct snapper
pins for locking the sign board in position are with the
trailer. See "Raising and Lowering the Sign Board".
d. Check that the trailer coupler operates properly, and
that the combination trailer coupler / lunette eye is
securely fastened to the arrow board trailer tongue.
See "Connecting the Trailer to the Tow Vehicle" for
detailed information on operating the trailer coupler /
lunette eye.
e. Check that the safety chains are properly secured to
the arrow board trailer tongue, and check the safety
chains and hooks for damage. Replace damaged
safety chains and hooks.
f. Check the condition and inflation pressure of the tires.
See "Checking the Tire Pressure" in the Maintenance
section.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
• Towing a trailer with worn, damaged or underinflated
tires could result in death or serious injury. Always
replace worn or damaged tires promptly. Always keep
tires inflated to proper cold tire inflation pressure.
4. Check the battery for adequate charge. Charge if need-
ed. See "Maintaining the Battery" in the Maintenance
section.
5. If the trailer was stored with the battery disconnected,
reconnect the battery. See "Maintaining the Battery" in
the Maintenance section.
6. Make sure that the solar panel is clean and free of dirt
and debris that could hamper adequate charging of the
battery. See "Cleaning" in the Maintenance section.
7. Check that all modes of the sign board lighting system
are working properly. See "Operating the Sign Board".
Preparing The Arrow Board For Towing
To prepare the Eclipse 2400 Series arrow board trailer for
towing:
1. Check the tow vehicle's owner / operator manual for the
maximum towing capacity. Make sure the tow vehicle
and trailer hitch are rated to tow the arrow board trailer.
See "Specifications" for detailed information on trailer
weight and tongue weight.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
• Towing a trailer with an underrated tow vehicle, or an
underrated or undersized hitch could result in death
or serious injury. Always use a tow vehicle that has a
rated towing capacity that exceeds the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer, and is equipped
with the appropriate size tow hitch rated for the GVWR
of the trailer.
2. Check the tow vehicle's lighting connector and make
sure it will mate with the trailer lighting connector on the
arrow board trailer.
3. The arrow board trailer is equipped with both a SAE
J684 Class 2 trailer coupler (for use with a 2 inch (50
mm) diameter ball), and a SAE J847 lunette eye (3 inch
(75 mm) diameter) for a pintle hook. Determine which
is to be used for towing the trailer. See "Trailer Coupler
And Lunette Eye" for detailed information on changing
between the trailer coupler and the lunette eye.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
• Failure to secure the combination trailer coupler and
lunette eye to the trailer tongue could cause the trailer
to separate from the tow vehicle, resulting in death or
serious injury. Always check and securely tighten the
hardware securing the combination trailer coupler and
lunette eye to the tongue.
4. Check that the safety chains are properly secured to the
arrow board trailer tongue, and check the safety chains
and hooks for damage. Replace damaged safety chains
and hooks.
5. Check the condition and inflation pressure of the tires.
See "Checking the Tire Pressure".
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
• Towing a trailer with worn, damaged or underinflated
tires could result in death or serious injury. Always
replace worn or damaged tires promptly. Always keep
tires inflated to proper cold tire inflation pressure.
6. If the sign board is not already lowered to the transport
(horizontal) position, lower the sign board. See "Raising
and Lowering the Sign Board".
7. Make sure that the sign board is locked in the transport
position. See "Raising and Lowering the Sign Board".
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