HAPERT COBALT HB User manual

IDENTIFICATION

About this documentation:

This documentation was originally produced in Dutch by:

Wagenbouw HAPERT

Version name : User documentation/CE/warranty conditions

Fifth edition : January 2019

No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without the

permission of Wagenbouw HAPERT, except for those chapters that are intended to be

reproduced for use with this documentation, such as summarised instructions and

markings placed on trailers.

About the trailer:

This user documentation is intended for all HAPERT trailers.

For further information, see the type plate on the trailer.

About the manufacturer:

The trailer was manufactured by:

Wagenbouw HAPERT BV (in short: HAPERT)

Handelsweg 13

5527 AL Hapert

The Netherlands

Tel: +31 (0) 497 38 68 68

Fax: +31 (0) 497 38 68 82

Internet: www.hapert.com

E-mail: info@hapert.com

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CONTENTS:

IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................... 1

FOREWORD ......................................................................................................... 5

USING THIS DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................... 6

TEXT CONVENTIONS ............................................................................................. 7

WARRANTY AND LIABILITY .................................................................................... 8

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 10

1.1 Purpose and function of the trailer…………………………………….10

1.2 Models and accessories………………………………………………..10

2. SAFETY ...................................................................................................... 11

2.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………11

2.2 Safety regulations……………………………………………………….12

2.3 Unauthorised use………………………………………………………..12

2.4 Users……………………………………………………………………...13

2.4.1 Operators ................................................................................ 13

2.4.2 Service personnel ................................................................... 13

2.5 Work area………………………………………………………………..13

2.6 Warnings on the trailer…………………………………………………13

2.7 Substances that are hazardous to humans and the environment…13

2.7.1 General information ................................................................ 13

2.7.2 Storage ................................................................................... 14

2.7.3 Protection of the environment ................................................. 14

2.7.4 Disposal of the trailer .............................................................. 14

3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................... 15

3.1 Construction and operating devices…………………………………..15

3.1.1 Remote control system/Hapert remote control (optional) ........ 18

3.1.2 Using the remote control system ............................................. 18

3.1.3 Car2trailer automatic recharging system (optional) ................. 21

3.2 Using the trailer………………………………………………………….22

3.2.1 Connecting and disconnecting the trailer ................................ 22

3.2.2 Loading the trailer ................................................................... 22

3.2.3 Before pulling away ................................................................. 26

3.2.4 Tipping the trailer .................................................................... 27

3.3 Maintenance……………………………………………………………..29

3.4 Cleaning………………………………………………………………….31

4. OTHER MAINTENANCE WORK ........................................................................ 32

4.1 Repair and maintenance……………………………………………….32

4.1.1 Maintenance instructions ........................................................ 32

4.1.2 Repairing/replacing parts ........................................................ 32

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5. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 33

5.1 Trailer and weights………………………………………………………33

5.1.1 Wheels and tyres .................................................................... 33

5.1.1.1 Mounting brake system, axles and drawbar ............................ 33

5.1.2 Electrical system ..................................................................... 34

5.2 Tipping system…………………………………………………………..35

5.2.1 Tipping range .......................................................................... 35

5.2.2 Hydraulic pump ....................................................................... 35

5.3 Physical conditions of use………………………………………………35

5.4 Applicable directives and standards…………………………………...36

6. MARKINGS ON THE TRAILER ......................................................................... 37

6.1 Type/construction plate…………………………………………………37

6.2 Warnings………………………………………………………………….39

6.3 Vehicle details……………………………………………………………40

7. SERVICES ................................................................................................... 41

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .................................................................... 45

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FOREWORD

This user documentation describes how to use a trailer delivered by HAPERT and how

to perform periodic maintenance. It is applicable to all HAPERT trailers.

It does not include details of work carried out on the trailer by the personnel of HAPERT

or an official HAPERT dealer.

This documentation should be considered an integral part of the trailer!

You should, therefore, store it in a safe place. It contains information that will be

useful or necessary in the future, for example for repairs and maintenance. This

documentation is included as part of the delivery of the trailer.

Besides the provisions stated in this documentation, statutory regulations for the use of

trailers, for example, number plate registration, maximum driving speed, etc. must also

be observed. The statutory regulations may differ per country and may change over

time. Make sure you observe the latest regulations!

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USING THIS DOCUMENTATION

This documentation describes various trailer models. The descriptions of parts only

apply to the respective types or models on which they are actually fitted.

The instructions in this documentation are categorised according to the type of user.

Chapter 2 contains details of the requirements that different users have to meet.

The following definitions are used in this documentation:

User: The collective name for anyone who works with or on the trailer.

Operator: The daily user of the trailer.

Chapter: Introduction, Safety and Operating Instructions.

Service personnel: People with the training, experience and tools required to carry out

the described work.

Chapter: All

Safety officer: The person who is responsible for safety in the company that

owns the trailer. If nobody is appointed as such, it will be the

employer.

Chapter: Safety and Specifications

Work that is not included in this documentation must be carried out by the personnel of

or in consultation with HAPERT or the official HAPERT dealer.

The figures included in the text of this documentation are purely illustrative.

They are only intended to clarify the respective text sections, for example, to indicate

the location and function of operating mechanisms or components. The actual design

and dimensions may differ.

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TEXT CONVENTIONS

Except for the text in the “Safety” chapter, text segments that are important for personal

health and safety are printed in bold.

The following warnings may be placed on the trailer:



Warning!

This pictogram is a warning for the risk of personal injury.

Attention!

This pictogram warns of possible damage to the load

or the trailer.

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WARRANTY AND LIABILITY

WARRANTY

Unless agreed otherwise in writing, the manufacturer issues a warranty to the first user

for a period of 24 months after delivery.

The warranty conditions given below are applicable.

Warranty conditions:

 The warranty exclusively applies to faults that occur under normal use of the trailer

and that occur due to defective construction, or due to the use of poor materials or

poor workmanship on the part of the manufacturer.

 Any defects or imperfections of the delivered goods must be reported to an official

HAPERT dealer in writing as soon as possible, but no later than eight days after

they have been discovered or could have been discovered.

 In order to enable the official HAPERT dealer and the manufacturer to respond

adequately, the report must contain a description of the defect that is as detailed

as possible.

 In the event that a defect is reported later, the owner/user will no longer be entitled

to repair, replacement or compensation, unless a longer period ensues from the

nature of the problem or the circumstances of the case.

 The warranty comprises of the replacement or repair of the faulty product or parts

free of charge by the manufacturer or the official HAPERT dealer.

 The warranty conditions of the respective third parties shall apply to any built-in

components supplied by them. The length of the warranty period may differ from

the period specified above.

No claim can be made under the warranty if:

 The warranty certificate is not registered via WWW.HAPERT.COM/REGISTER.

 The fault is the result of normal wear, improper use, improper treatment, use of

other consumer items than specified or improper or incorrect maintenance.

 The fault occurs after changes or repairs made by the buyer/user or by third

parties on behalf of the buyer/user and if it concerns a fault to the trailer's

support wheel.

 The owner/user fails to fulfil all of its obligations towards the manufacturer or the

official HAPERT dealer arising from any agreement whatsoever.

 The condition of the trailer on handover cannot be proved (by means of a

handover inspection by the dealer).

 It cannot be proved that the trailer has undergone the periodic services (after 6

months, after 1 year, etc.).

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Liability:

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unsafe situations, accidents or damage

that are caused by ignoring warnings or regulations placed on the trailer or included in

this documentation, such as:

 Incompetent or incorrect use, or poor maintenance.

 Using the trailer for purposes or under conditions other than those given in the

documentation.

 Using components other than those prescribed in this documentation.

 Performing repairs without permission from the manufacturer.

 Making changes to the trailer, such as:

 Changes to the control system.

 Welding, mechanical treatment, etc.

 Adding items to the trailer or its control system.

 If the buyer of the trailer has not fulfilled all his obligations (financial or otherwise)

to the manufacturer.

 For consequential damage caused by defects or the malfunctioning of the trailer

(for example damage to products (to be processed), interruption of work in

progress, delays, etc.).

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE TRAILER

The trailer is intended to be used to transport both bulk goods and individual items. The

trailer consists of a chassis with a single axle, tandem axle or tridem axle on which a

cargo bed is fitted. For types COBALT HB and the INDIGO HT and LT the cargo bed

can be tipped backwards by means of a hydraulic pump and cylinder. For type

COBALT HM and COBALT+, the cargo bed can be tipped to the left, right or

backwards, as desired by the user, by means of a hydraulic pump and cylinder.

1.2 MODELS AND ACCESSORIES

The (technical) specifications of all the HAPERT models and types are available in the

Media section of WWW.HAPERT.COM.

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