DCA-45USI — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Towing Safety Precautions
CAUTION:
Conform to Department of Transportation (DOT) Safety Towing Regulations before towing generator.
To reduce the possibility of an accident while transporting the generator on public roads, always make sure the trailer that supports the generator and the towing vehicle are in good operating condition and both units are mechanically sound.
The following list of suggestions should be used when towing your generator:
■Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer "gross vehicle weight rating" (GVWR) of 6,000 lbs.
■ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains etc.
■Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and trailer. Trailer tires should be inflated to 50 psi cold. Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.
■ALWAYS make sure the trailer is equipped with a "Safety Chain".
■ALWAYS attach trailer’s safety chains to towing vehicle properly.
■ALWAYS make sure the vehicle and trailer directional, backup, brake, and trailer lights are connected and working properly.
■The maximum speed for highway towing is 55 MPH unless posted otherwise. Recommended
■Place chock blocks underneath wheel to prevent rolling, while parked.
■Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to a level position while parked.
■Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding, or
■Avoid sharp turns.
■Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times when towing.
■Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in up position when transporting.
■DOT Requirements include the following:
zConnect and test electric brake operation.
zSecure portable power cables in cable tray with tie wraps.
Emergencies
■ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher.
■ALWAYS know the location of the nearest and first aid kit.
■In emergencies always know the location of the nearest phone or keep a phone on the job site. Also know the phone numbers of the nearest ambulance, doctor and fire department. This information will be invaluable in the case of an emergency.