2. Safety Instructions
18. Top tailgate For safe tipping: See Operating Instructions. If top hinged tailgate is fitted to this dump truck, particular attention should be paid to the material handled in the interest of both safety and efficiency. The top tailgate is suitable for materials which are both well fragmented and free floating, such as dry earth, gravel, sand, coal, etc. In such instances, discharge should be continuous during the whole cycle of tipping. However, if the material is poorly fragmented or adhesive, such as clay, bulky boulders etc., it is imperative that a top tailgate is NOT fitted. Such materials do not have an even discharge and problems could arise during the tipping cycle when the material comes in contact with the top tailgate. Cases have been reported where the tailgate restriction has caused the front wheels of the dump truck to leave the ground. Such a situation creates instability of the front of the dump truck, and results in reduction of operator safety.
WARNING Moxy Engineering AS cannot be held responsible for any damage that may occur through improper use of the top hinged tailgate.
DANGER It is hazardous to work/stand underneath the tailgate while the body is raised! The tailgate must be removed if any work is to be done inside the body while the body is raised.
Removal of the top tailgate: 1. Attach wire or chain to the lifting points. The tailgate shall be disassembled in three parts, tailgate arms (left and right) and the rear tailgate plate. Be sure that wire or chain are attached to all three tailgate parts before disassembling. 2. Remove all screws (see arrows) on the tailgate (both sides) and lift off the tailgate parts. Approx. weight: 1500 kg.
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