GATE OPERATION
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GATE LOCK-OUT PROCEDURE
It is strongly recommended that any maintenance that requires an individual to be exposed to the pinch and crush zones of the trailer, including those associated with the gates, be performed by a qualified facility.
SHOULD IT BE DECIDED NOT TO USE A QUALIFIED FACILITY, IT IS THAT INDIVIDUAL’S RESPONSIBILITY TO FOLLOW EFFECTIVE LOCKOUT AND SAFETY PROCEDURES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: 1. ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONS ARE CLEAR AND AWAY FROM THE TRAILER BEFORE PREPARING IT FOR MAINTENANCE AND WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE TO GATES. 2. DISCONNECT the AIR and ELECTRICAL from the power unit or lead semi setting the park brakes. 3. BLOCK the tires to prevent the trailer from moving during service operation. 4. SUPPORT the trailer at the king pin (if it is a semi trailer). Often the landing gear is located on the gates so the unit must be adequately supported at the king pin. In all cases, ensure that the TRAILER BRAKES ARE SET. 5. INSPECT Gate Stops, the GATE STOP ATTACHMENT PLATES and FASTENERS, and LOCK PINS for CRACKS, WEAR, DEFORMATION, or MISSING PIECES. If ANY DEFORMITIES are found, DO NOT PROCEED. Contact MAC Trailer Enterprises, Inc. for replacement parts.
Gates move rapidly. Stay clear and follow all safety procedures.
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