282 Tipper platform Installing the tipper platform When fitting the tipper platform, you must get the assistance of a second person. Quick-change system for the tipper platform Important safety notes X Remove both M12 x 50 mm screws on the underside of the platform floor. G DANGER If unsuitable lifting gear is used to fit/remove the tipper platform, it can come loose. The tipper platform could drop and you or others that are in the area of danger of the tipper platform could be seriously or even fatally injured. There is a risk of fatal injury. Always use lifting gear that is suitable for the load. X Remove magnet I on switch J . X Screw magnet I onto the tipper platform.
X Attach lifting gear ; to front lashing points : on the platform floor. X Attach the D lifting gear to rear lashing points E on the platform floor. X Carefully position the tipper platform hori- zontally using the crane. All 4 ball sockets G of the tipper platform must rest completely on the balls. Working mode G WARNING When raising or lowering a tipper platform with a crane, it could swing uncontrollably, for example, due to the changed centre of grav- ity. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that when raising and lowering with a crane that nobody is in the area of dan- ger. X Insert pins F into the left and right sides of the rear ball sockets G and turn the handle downwards.
X Open the rear platform dropside ( Y page 274). X Place locking pins H onto pins F . X Detach the D lifting gear from both rear lashing points E on the platform floor. G WARNING If you drive with the quick-change platform uncoupled, it may fall off if you brake suddenly or change direction. There is a risk of an acci- dent and injury. Always make sure the quick-change platform is locked and secured before driving. X Close the rear platform dropside ( Y page 274). X Raise the tipper platform using the crane at front lashing points : and secure it with safety props C ( Y page 274). X Start the engine.
X Carefully extend lifting cylinder B of the tipper platform with the control lever/ switch until it reaches the platform floor ( Y page 277). X Make sure that the tipper platform is unloa- ded. Do not shift the catch lever on the quick- change platform when the quick-change plat- form is raised. X Attach lifting cylinder B using 4 screws ? , A to the platform floor. X Lower the tipper platform and remove the lifting gear. Removing the quick-change platform X Check that the tipper platform and the Y indicator lamp in the status area of the on-board computer are operating cor- rectly. A second person is required to remove the quick-change platform. X Park the vehicle on a level surface.
X Apply the parking brake.