Wabash National Dry and Refrigerated Van Trailers Operator's Manual

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Part Number: 25001308 Rev. A

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Page 1 OperatOr’s Manual Dry and refrigerated Van trailers This manual contains important safety information. Read manual carefully. Keep manual with trailer at all times. Part Number: 25001308 Rev. A...
Page 2 Purchase Agreement and its detailed Terms and ® Conditions. If you believe you have a valid warranty claim, please contact your sales representative or Wabash National customer service for assistance. Wabash National Warranty Department: (765) 771-5404 Normal Trailer Use Statement...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Landing Gear ........14 CONCLUSION ........37 Operating Instructions ......15 For More Information ......37 Electrical System ........17 Air Systems .......... 18 ©2011 Wabash National, L.P. All rights reserved Wabash , Wabash ® Brake System ........19 National , and DuraPlate are marks owned by Wabash National, L.P.
Page 5: Introduction
Wabash National Trailer Center location for maintenance, your Wabash National trailer will give answers. you years of safe, dependable service. Thank you for choosing Wabash National for your This manual will acquaint you with the operation trailer needs. and maintenance of your Wabash National trailer and highlight important safety information.
Page 6 INTRoDUCTIoN example VIN Tag...
Page 7: How To Use This Operator's Manual
If this manual is lost or destroyed, provided by the manufacturer of the accessory contact your sales representative or the nearest items for maintenance, inspection, and care Wabash National Trailer Center location for a instructions relating to those accessories. replacement.
Page 8: Safety
SafeTy Safety Instructions • Repair and/or replace components with the same type of approved parts. • Follow applicable federal, state, provincial, and • It is the responsibility of the driver to back up the local laws, rules and regulations. vehicle in a safe manner, ensuring the area is •...
Page 9: Notice
Wabash National serious injury. reserves the right to discontinue models at any...
Page 10: Systems And Features
Contact your sales representative or the nearest • Ensure all replacement fasteners are of the same Wabash National Trailer Center to verify the load diameter, design, and strength rating as the rating capacity of this trailer.
Page 11 Only Wabash National’s High-Capacity Floor loading and unloading. System is rated at 35,000 pounds. All other Wabash National flooring systems are rated at Prior to loading or unloading, verify there are: lower load rating capacities. – No delaminated and/or broken wood boards Any trailer with a High-Capacity Floor System is –...
Page 12 SySTeMS aND feaTUReS CAUTION: CAUTION: Loading Load Distribution • Improper loading, load distribution, and cargo • Cargo should be properly loaded, blocked, and securement can damage the floor system. braced to prevent load shifts and to comply with the following sections of Title 49 of the •...
Page 13: Roof System
• During winter use, remove heavy snow and ice Regular roof inspections are important to ensure buildup. Parking next to buildings during winter safe operation of the vehicle. Wabash National’s may increase the chances of heavy snow loads. standard roof material is an aluminum sheet or •...
Page 14: Doors
SySTeMS aND feaTUReS Doors WaRNING: follow the guidelines below to avoid potentially WaRNING: hazardous situations, that may result in death be aware that interior cargo may shift or fall or serious injury. when opening the doors. • Always open one door at a time. Swing Doors •...
Page 15: Overhead Doors
SySTeMS aND feaTUReS • Check doors, hinges, lock rods, and holdback Be sure to read, understand, and comply with all devices for damage or distortion from impact. instructions noted on all labels affixed to the door. • Door seals are subject to wear and damage. WaRNING: They must be routinely checked and repaired or High-tension springs can cause serious injury...
Page 16 SySTeMS aND feaTUReS overhead Doors (cont.) • Check door movement. If the door is hard to move, lubricate the rollers, counterbalance spring and bearings. Have damaged or worn rollers and hinges replaced. Do not operate the door if it becomes extremely difficult to move. Have a trained mechanic inspect it.
Page 17: Rear-Impact Guard
The guard works as a are not buckled or bent. Wabash National system in conjunction with the trailer’s rear frame fabricates new OEM replacement parts and repair and understructure.
Page 18: Landing Gear
SySTeMS aND feaTUReS landing Gear • Always ensure the trailer parking brakes are applied or use chock blocks for safety when The trailer landing gear assembly includes coupling or uncoupling the trailer. mounting plates, support braces, legs, a cross- • After gear selection, ensure full engagement of the shaft, a crank handle, and hardware attaching input shaft into the crank handle.
Page 19: Operating Instructions
SySTeMS aND feaTUReS NOTE: Both inside and outside mounts crank the landing Gear operating Instructions same. • Push crank handle in for high gear. Additional information related to specific landing gear • Pull crank handle out for low gear. systems can be reviewed at the appropriate web •...
Page 20 SySTeMS aND feaTUReS Standard Wabash Wiring Schematic...
Page 21: Electrical System
SySTeMS aND feaTUReS electrical System Wiring for most Wabash National trailers is shown in the illustration on Page 16. The electrical system includes mounting 7-way To achieve the best performance and extend the receptacle, wiring, lamps, and various other life of the trailer lighting: accessories.
Page 22: Air Systems
SySTeMS aND feaTUReS CAUTION: air Systems Follow the guidelines below to avoid potentially The air systems consist of service and emergency hazardous situations. gladhands, plumbing, reservoirs, and brake and suspension valves. Regular inspection of the • Constantly monitor tractor air gauges for indications of unusual air consumption.
Page 23: Brake System
SySTeMS aND feaTUReS brake System brake air System The brake system consists of an air system Trailer brakes are controlled by the tractor brake (reservoir, service valve, emergency valve, and air system. The trailer brake system has two functional systems: supply (emergency) and service. lines), anti-lock brake system (ABS) (wheel speed sensors, tone rings, warning lamp, electronic and The supply system connects with the tractor...
Page 24 SySTeMS aND feaTUReS brake air System (cont.) WaRNING: Do not operate the trailer with any brake defects The trailer is equipped with spring-applied or with the brakes out of adjustment. emergency/parking brakes. The brake air chambers have two sections, one of which contains •...
Page 25: Anti-Lock Brake System
SySTeMS aND feaTUReS anti-lock brake System WaRNING: The abS indicator light located at the trailer’s The trailer’s anti-lock brake system (ABS) includes left rear corner should turn on and off when wheel speed sensors, tone rings, warning lamp, electrical power is initially applied to the anti- and electronic and pneumatic control modules.
Page 26 SySTeMS aND feaTUReS Detailed technical resources for your specific ABS system can be reviewed at the appropriate web sites accessible through www.wabashnational.com. abS electrical System Diagram...
Page 27: Foundation Brake System
SySTeMS aND feaTUReS foundation brake System The foundation brake system consists of brake chambers, slack adjusters, S-cams, and shoes or pads. During a service brake application, the brake chambers convert air pressure to mechanical force through the slack adjusters and camshafts to apply the brakes.
Page 28 SySTeMS aND feaTUReS WaRNING: foundation brake System (cont.) If the spring brakes are caged or deactivated, To cage the spring: the vehicle will not have emergency or parking a) Remove the plastic end cap. brakes. The vehicle must not be driven in traffic b) Insert the special release bolt in the center-hole or not parked without blocking the wheels.
Page 29 SySTeMS aND feaTUReS foundation brake System (cont.) WaRNING: Service brakes and parking brakes must WaRNING: be inspected by the driver before and after Never attempt to disassemble or repair a spring operation. NeVeR operate a trailer with brake chamber. Serious personal injury could defective brakes.
Page 30: Air-Ride Suspension
SySTeMS aND feaTUReS air-Ride Suspension In compliance with DOT requirements, the suspension system should be inspected before and The air-ride suspension system consists of frame after operation: brackets, suspension links, axle connections, air • Check each air spring to verify sufficient inflation. springs, shock absorbers, and a height control Fill each spring to equal firmness and verify there valve.
Page 31: Leaf Spring Suspension
SySTeMS aND feaTUReS leaf Spring Suspension that spring U-bolts be checked for proper tightness regularly. Leaf spring suspension inspection and The leaf spring suspension consists of spring maintenance requirements are available at the hangers, spring seats, equalizer bushings, leaf component manufacturer web sites accessible spring assemblies, torque arms, and U-bolts.
Page 32: Hubs
SySTeMS aND feaTUReS Hubs WaRNING: Cracked wheels, loose nuts, or missing studs are extremely hazardous and may cause accidents or breakdowns. Check hub gaskets and seals for lubrication leaks before each trip. leaking seals can cause damaged wheel bearings and possible failure of the wheel-end assembly.
Page 33: Maintenance And Lubrication
Additional operation and maintenance Wabash National recommends compliance with information for your specific door system can be TMC Recommended Practice No. 631A with reviewed at the appropriate web sites accessible respect to wheel-end-lubrication inspection, through www.wabashnational.com.
Page 34: Tire Care
MaINTeNaNCe aND lUbRICaTIoN Tire Care WaRNING: follow the guidelines below to avoid potentially limiting factors and load limits hazardous situations that may result in death or serious injury. Always maintain proper tire pressure and stay within tire load limits. Tire pressure should •...
Page 35: Operation
opeRaTIoN Hookup/Coupling and Uncoupling trailer to ensure proper engagement of the kingpin to the fifth wheel. Never operate a tractor/trailer combination that is not properly coupled. Inspect the trailer coupler and kingpin for damage, cracking, excessive corrosion, and wear. Position the tractor directly in front of the trailer, never back under the trailer at an angle.
Page 36: Sliding The Tandem
Sliding the Tandem ease forward or backward in the lowest gear range available (walking speed) to the desired Most Wabash National trailers have sliding suspension location. If the bogie lock pins are tandems to allow for bridge law compliance, in a bind and the tandem fails to slide, it may be...
Page 37: Refrigerated-Trailer Cooling Unit
Sliding the Tandem (cont.) Refrigerated-Trailer Cooling Unit 5. Once the tandems have been repositioned and If your Wabash National trailer is a refrigerated van, the tractor’s parking brakes are set, the driver it is essential that you inspect and maintain your must visually inspect and verify all locking pins refrigeration unit according to the manufacturer’s...
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Page 39: Inspection
INSpeCTIoN operator’s pre-Trip Inspection • When applicable, inspect the sliding tandem lock pins to ensure full engagement. Check that The following pre-trip inspection checklist provides the hold-down brackets are in place and not a guide to owners and operators of Wabash damaged.
Page 40 INSpeCTIoN operator’s pre-Trip Inspection (cont.) • When driving away, apply the trailer brakes and gently rock the trailer backward and forward. Make sure the sliding undercarriage is properly locked. Exit the truck cab and again visually check to verify proper pin engagement. •...
Page 41: Conclusion
Department of Transportation (DOT) safety requirements. If you detect a defect that could cause an accident or injury, or if you wish to report an accident or injury, please contact Wabash National Warranty at (765) 771-5404. Thank you for selecting a Wabash National trailer.
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