Allmand ECLIPSE AB2400 Manual Del Operador página 12

300 pounds (136 kg). This coupler complies with SAE J684
and VESC V-5 standards.
To couple the trailer to the tow vehicle:
1. Pull the locking trigger (A, Figure 6) upward and lift the
locking lever (B, shown lifted).
2. Adjust the coupler to the hitch ball (F, Figure 6) by push-
ing the channel lock (D) up, away from the adjusting nut
(E).
3. Tighten the adjusting nut by turning the nut clockwise,
or loosen by turning counter-clockwise. Proper adjust-
ment is obtained when the coupler is as tight as possible
on the ball and the locking lever can still be opened and
closed.
NOTE: Check adjustment frequently and tighten the
adjusting nut as necessary.
4. Make sure the hitch ball is completely engaged in the
coupler socket (C, Figure 6).
5. Push the locking lever down into the locked position.
Insert the locking pin (G, Figure 6) into the hole in the
locking lever, or use a padlock for added security.
6. Check that the coupler is securely attached to the ball
hitch.
To uncouple the trailer from the tow vehicle:
1. Remove the locking pin (or padlock, if used) from the
hole in the locking lever.
2. Pull the locking trigger upward and lift the locking lever.
C
D
F
Figure 6
Using A Pintle Hook
The lunette eye meets the requirements of SAE J847, and
is 3 inches (75 mm) in diameter. Couple the lunette eye to a
pintle hook meeting the requirements of SAE J847.
When using the lunette eye with a pintle hook, follow the pin-
tle hook manufacturer's instructions for coupling and locking
the lunette eye to the pintle hook, and uncoupling the lunette
eye from the pintle hook.
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Figure 7 shows a typical pintle hook.
Figure 7
Towing The Arrow Board
The rated maximum highway towing speed for the Eclipse
2400 Series arrow board trailers is 55 MPH (90 km/h). Be
sure to check state or province laws regarding maximum
legal towing speeds for trailers.
Excessive Speed Hazard
• Excessive speed when towing the trailer could result in
When towing the arrow board trailer off-highway or on rough-
B
er terrain, the maximum towing speed is 20 MPH (30 km/h).
A
Eclipse 2400 Series arrow board trailers are designed to be
towed with the sign board in the transport position only. See
"Raising and Lowering the Sign Board".
E
Towing Hazard
• Failure to secure all trailer components in the transport
G
Eclipse 2400 Series arrow board trailers are SAE Class 1
trailers (gross trailer weights up to 2,000 pounds / 907 kg,
and maximum tongue weights of 200 pounds / 91 kg). They
are not required to be equipped with an axle brake system or
a break-away brake system.
If intending to tow the arrow board trailer to the work site with
added ballast or weight, do not exceed the maximum weight
limits for trailers without axle brake or break-away brake sys-
tems. Check state or province laws regarding maximum legal
weights for trailers without axle brake or break-away brake
systems.
WARNING
death or serious injury. Always maintain a safe towing
speed for road conditions. Never exceed 55 MPH (90
km/h) when towing the trailer.
WARNING
position before towng could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Always secure all trailer components in the
transport position before towing.
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