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Transporta User Handbook
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If you sell your trailer, please pass this book on to the new owner
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  • Page 1 Transporta User Handbook ________________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT If you sell your trailer, please pass this book on to the new owner ________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 2 Blank Page V1.1...
  • Page 3 The Transporta CCT 5221 is fitted with brakes and has a MGW (Maximum Gross weight) of 3500Kg. Used correctly and maintained to this handbook, your trailer should give many years of safe and reliable service. If you are in doubt about any of the instructions, please contact your distributor or our customer care department.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 - Introduction ................................ 1 1.1 - Customer Care ............................. 1 1.2 - Accompanying Literature ..........................1 1.3 - Security ................................ 2 1.3 - Terminology ..............................2 2 - Trailer Plating ..............................3 2.1 – VIN Plate ..............................3 2.2–...
  • Page 5 6.6 - Reversing ..............................13 7 - 12v Electrics ..............................14 7.1 - Towing Vehicle Power..........................14 7.2 - Battery Power ............................14 7.2.1 - Battery Charging ..........................14 7.2.2 - Removing and Replacing the Battery....................15 7.3 Modifications ............................... 15 8 -The Rear Ramp ..............................
  • Page 6 13.1 - Transporta General Maintenance ......................27 13.1.1 - Exterior Bodywork ..........................27 13.1.2 - Galvanized Finish ..........................27 13.1.3 - High Pressure Power Washing ......................27 13.1.4 - Interior Walls ............................ 27 13.1.5 - Hinges and Catches ........................... 27 13.2 - Hydraulic System Maintenance .......................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1 - Introduction Please take the time to read the contents of this manual before using the trailer. It is a good idea when reading this manual, to take a tour of the trailer with any other people who will be using it. Make sure the appropriate people understand the procedures for coupling, towing, loading and maintaining the trailer.

  • Page 8: Security

    1.3 - Security Your trailer is security marked, but as an added means of assisting the police in making a positive identification we recommend that you mark the trailer with your postcode or another unique mark. Transporta trailers are also fitted with Datatag electronic tags for use with Police scanner systems. If you wish to protect your trailer with a coupling lock or other security device your distributor will be pleased to advise you of the various devices which are available.

  • Page 9: Trailer Plating

    2 - Trailer Plating Your trailer will have two identification plates which are typically attached to the right hand side of the drawbar, along with a third plate on the coupling head. The main drawbar plate (the VIN plate) contain important information including the trailers serial number and its max gross weight.

  • Page 10: Safety

    3 – Safety THE FOLLOWING POINTS ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO ENSURE SAFE USE OF THE TRAILER • Ensure the trailer and equipment are serviced and maintained as detailed in this manual • Never attempt to lift the front of the trailer by hand when coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle or at any other time.

  • Page 11: Towing Vehicle Compatibility

    4 – Towing Vehicle Compatibility Before towing, the first consideration should be whether the towing vehicle is suitable for this trailer. The following factors should be considered before attempting to tow the Transporta. 4.1 – Gross Train Weight (GTW) The Selected towing vehicle should have a maximum GTW/GCW (consult the towing vehicle VIN plate) which exceeds the trailer MGW plus the actual laden weight of the towing vehicle.

  • Page 12: Coupling

    5 – Coupling 5.1 – Coupling components Coupling Drawbar & Jockey Wheel: 1. Drawbar 2. Overrun unit (Coupling body) 3. Coupling head/Eye 4. Handbrake lever 5. Breakaway cable & clip 6. Lighting cable & Plug 7. Jockey wheel operating handle 8.

  • Page 13: Pre-Coupling Up Checks

    5.2 - Pre-Coupling up Checks Before coupling up always check the following: 1. Check wheel bolts after first 25 miles of service and subsequently before every journey. Torque to: 81 lb ft, 110 Nm, 11 kgm 2. Check tyre pressures before every journey. 95p.s.i. (6.5bar) 3.
  • Page 14 Reverse the towing vehicle up to the trailer so that the coupling head is directly over the towing ball. Fully apply the towing vehicle handbrake and stop the engine. When reversing your vehicle towards the trailer use an assistant to direct you and take great care to avoid striking the coupling head which could cause damage to towing vehicle and trailer coupling.
  • Page 15 19. Release the trailer handbrake. 20. Check the breakaway cable cannot drag along the ground and cannot become taut during normal use. V1.1...

  • Page 16: Mirrors

    5.3.2 - Mirrors You are required to be able to see the rear corners of the trailer in your rear view mirrors. If you cannot, use add on mirror extensions. 5.3.3 - Final checks before moving off Check that you are displaying the correct registration plate for the towing vehicle you are using, if the trailer is being used on public roads.

  • Page 17: Detaching The Trailer

    5.4.2 - Detaching the Trailer Except in an emergency, you should never unhitch a laden trailer! If you have reversed the trailer into a parking position, pull forward a small amount so that the trailer brakes come out of auto-reverse mode, apply the towing vehicle and then the trailer handbrake. 1.

  • Page 18: Driving

    6 - Driving 6.1 - Driving Licence Only drivers with a full driving licence with B+E categories are allowed to tow this trailer. 6.2 - Towing Speed The maximum speed limit under UK regulations is 60mph. NOTE: The 60mph limit is allowed on motorways and unrestricted dual carriageways only. On other unrestricted roads the limit is 50mph.

  • Page 19: Reversing

    A stabiliser should never be used to try to improve a trailer/towing vehicle combination that has poor stability as instability may occur at higher speed. However, a good stabiliser can make an acceptable trailer/towing vehicle combination more comfortable and easier to handle. 6.6 - Reversing All trailers are fitted with auto-reverse braking systems.

  • Page 20: 12V Electrics

    7 - 12v Electrics The 12v electrical system is powered by either an auxiliary battery located in the front of the trailer or through the permanent feed from the towing vehicle. These feed power to the 12v distribution box located in the front compartment, which then distributes power via circuit breaker trip switches to the lighting and the aux power socket.

  • Page 21: Removing And Replacing The Battery

    Do not use a standard car battery charger as many are not suitable for charging a leisure battery and may damage the battery. Some modern car battery chargers with monitoring electronics are suitable, check the charger states it is suitable for leisure batteries before using it. If there is a risk of rain falling on the battery charger and circuit, or any other safety risk, remove the battery from the trailer and charge it indoors/undercover in a well ventilated area.

  • Page 22: -The Rear Ramp

    8 -The Rear Ramp 8.1 - Rear Ramp Operation DANGER. To avoid the possibility of being injured in the event that the ramp drops down, always stand to the side of the ramp when operating the latches and when lowering or raising the ramp. 8.1.1 - Understanding your Ramp.

  • Page 23: Opening The Ramp

    8.1.2 - Opening the ramp 1. Position the trailer on firm level ground and apply the vehicle and trailer handbrake. 2. Lower the rear prop stands if fitted. Caution. If the trailer is facing up hill, nose up, when opening the rear ramp, the ramp may start to drop as soon as the catches are released.

  • Page 24: Closing The Ramp

    v) Allow the latch arm to drop down. vi) Continue to unlatch the other side. 5. Standing to the side of the ramp, lower the ramp down slowly. 8.1.3 - Closing the ramp 1. Check the ramp gates are closed and secure, and nothing is protruding to block ramp closing. 2.

  • Page 25: -Tilting The Body

    9 -Tilting the body Before Tilting the body, ensure that both body clamps on either side of the drawbar have been Released. 9.1 - Operation of the Manual Hand Pump Check that the release valve is closed. After checking that the rear of the trailer is clear, operate the manual pump lever to tilt the trailer body.
  • Page 26 The pump is operated from a remote control switch pad on a detachable lead. An isolator switch with removable key is also fitted on the battery housing inside the trailer. Ensuring the isolator switch inside the trailer has been turned clockwise through 90 degrees to switch on, connect the remote control lead to the socket.

  • Page 27: Manual Operation (Back-Up System To The Electrical Pump)

    9.2.1 - Manual Operation (back-up system to the electrical pump) Check that the manual release valve is closed (Fig.9). After checking that the rear of the trailer is clear, operate the manual pump lever to tilt the trailer body. To lower the body, check that the area between the body and chassis is clear of obstructions then open the manual release valve.

  • Page 28: Loading And Unloading The Transporta

    10 - Loading and Unloading the Transporta Ensure you have read and understood the above instructions on the use of the trailer ramp and practiced the use of it before doing any loading. 10.1 - Petrol/Diesel Fumes Ensure that the trailer is sufficiently ventilated when loading and unloading the trailer It is not advisable to leave a vehicle’s engine running beside the trailer as fumes from the vehicle could enter the trailer.

  • Page 29: Transporta Equipment

    11 - Transporta Equipment 11.1 - 12v electric winch If your trailer is supplied with an electric winch, an operating instruction manual and winch user guide is supplied with your trailer. Read the winch operating instruction manual and winch user guide thoroughly before use.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Wheel Stop

    11.3.1 - Adjusting the wheel stop The Wheel Stop can be used on either side and has two locating pins that engage into the chassis track restraints. Note that the tyre facing side To engage the wheel stop into the side tracks, tilt the end of the stop to an angle of around 20degrees, as shown below.

  • Page 31: Positioning The Wheel Stop

    11.3.2 - Positioning the wheel stop. The use of a nose-weight indicator is recommended when initially determining the optimum position your vehicle and wheel stop. Before undertaking any positioning, it is vital that the maximum allowable nose weight for your towing vehicle is determined, if in doubt consult your local distributor.

  • Page 32: General Hygiene

    12 – General Cleaning It should be noted that some disinfectants are highly corrosive and could damage your trailer if used incorrectly, ideally a neutral pH disinfectant should be used. Always refer to the label or product data sheet when using any chemicals, and follow any safety advice given. If in doubt seek advice from the chemical manufacturer.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    13 - Maintenance 13.1 - Transporta General Maintenance 13.1.1 - Exterior Bodywork To maintain a showroom finish, one needs to hand wash regularly with a car or caravan shampoo, rinse with cold water and chamois leather off. A protective coating applied after cleaning like Fenwick’s Bobby Dazzler will help to keep the trailer cleaner for longer and makes cleaning next time easier.

  • Page 34: Hydraulic System Maintenance

    - Hydraulic System Maintenance 13.2 1. Wipe all external surfaces of the pump and reservoir tank to remove dirt, dust and oil residue. 2. Inspect unit for leaks and rectify as necessary. 3. Clean reservoir filler cap, remove and renew if cap and / or seal is damaged. Check oil level and replenish with clean hydraulic oil.

  • Page 35: Hydraulic Oil Recommendations

    13.2.3 - Hydraulic Oil Recommendations Mineral oil with a viscosity range from 6 to 450 centistokes at normal working temperature. The following oils are recommended for use at temperatures between -20ºC and +60ºC. Supplier Grade Pour Point Viscosity in Centistokes ºC @0ºC @40ºC...
  • Page 36 13.2.3.1 - Oil viscosity Temperature limits are based on maximum viscosity of 1000 centistokes (5000 SSU) and Minimum viscosity of 15 centistokes (80 SSU) V1.1...

  • Page 37: Trailer Running Gear Maintenance

    13.3 - Trailer Running Gear Maintenance These procedures must be carried out by competent persons. If you have any doubts about your ability to complete any of the procedures we recommend these tasks are performed by your local distributor. 13.3.1 - Tyres Tyres must be maintained at a pressure of 95PSI (6.5bar).The pressure is also indicated on the inspection door sticker.

  • Page 38: Brakes And Coupling

    13.3.2.2 - Jacking Points 1. Outer ends of the axles beside the springs. 2. Outer ends of the chassis cross members beside the chassis rails. 3. The rear most suspension mounting bracket. 13.3.2.3 - Fitting Wheels • Ensure wheel bolt threads and wheel seating surfaces are clean and dry.
  • Page 39 Your trailer is fitted with Knott brakes and coupling. The Knott brakes are fitted to IWT axles and within IWT own brake drums. Supplied within the user manual pack is a Knott Maintenance & Servicing information leaflet which covers the following maintenance procedures: Replacing brake assembly complete •...

  • Page 40: Leaf Springs

    13.3.3.2 - Coupling Unit Service Intervals The general condition of the overrun coupling unit should be checked monthly. • Service as follows every 3000 miles or 6 months, whichever is the sooner: – Thoroughly examine all moving parts for wear and correct functioning. •...

  • Page 41: Electrical Diagrams

    14 - Electrical Diagrams 14.1 - 13Pin ISO 11446 Wiring Diagram V1.1...

  • Page 42: 12V Distribution Box

    14.2 - 12v Distribution Box V1.1...

  • Page 43: Transporta External Wiring Diagram

    14.3 - Transporta External Wiring Diagram V1.1...

  • Page 44: Transporta Internal Wiring Diagram

    14.4 - Transporta Internal Wiring Diagram V1.1...

  • Page 45: Warranty

    15 - Warranty Your new Ifor Williams trailer is warranted against defects in material and workmanship. For full terms & conditions refer to IWT web page: http://www.iwt.co.uk/terms-conditions/consumer-terms- conditions 15.1 - Warranty Claims Warranty claims should first be directed to the distributor, who will in many cases be able to rectify the fault quickly on their premises, or assist in presenting the problem to IWT for appraisal.

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