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Contents
Important Informations ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
General Informations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Warranty Conditions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Symbols Used in the Manual -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Suggestions for your Safety --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Electric System ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Technical Facts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5
List of Parts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Wiring ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Brake System ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7
Brake Diagram------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Control Box ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
List of Parts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Axles and Suspensıon System -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Periodic Maintanance And Controls - Torque Control ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Control of The Brake Lining Thickness ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Lubricating Hub and Bearing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Greasing Axle ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12
Greasing Steering Axle ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Hub Bearing Maintenance --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Air Suspension ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Shock Absorbers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Steering Axle ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Periodical Maintenance Table ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Hydraulic System ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Controller ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Manual Pump ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19
Landing Gears -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Service Intervals --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Lubrications -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
King Ping -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Tire Information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 22
Lashing Points and Equipments ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Cleaning Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 24

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Important Informations
General Informations
Before using the new Lowbed, please read this “Instructions for Use’’ and “Maintenance
Manual” carefully.

Before leaving the factory, Lowbed was subjected to rigorous quality checks and tests to ensure
that all parts were working correctly.

The instructions and descriptions in this manual are provided to assist you in operating the new
Lowbed.

It is in your best interest to keep the Lowbed always in top condition.

For this reason, you should use Lowbed for its intended use and perform periodic maintenance.
If, however, you have a problem, please contact our After-Sales Service.

In accordance with our continuous product development policy, we reserve the right to change
equipment or parts at any time without prior notice.
Damage caused by improper use is not covered by our warranty.
If you have any doubts after reading this manual, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Contact information:

DONAT TRAILER
F.CAKMAK MH 10648 SK. NO:2
KONYA - TURKEY
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info@donattrailer.de

Warranty Conditions
As a memorandum for the user, DONAT TRAILER guarantees the technical specifications, part
quality and good supplied product operations according to the stated parameters. The
manufacturer's warranty does not cover all parts whose repair or replacement is due to natural
part wear or defects due to incorrect product use by the customer such as, for example but not
limited to:

• unauthorised alterations;
• use other than that indicated by DONAT TRAILER;
• product overloads beyond that indicated by DONAT TRAILER;
• negligent or poor product part maintenance;
• work on products inconsistent with DONAT TRAILER instructions;
• failure to replace parts subject to wear, etc. Please remember that every alteration to the vehicle
voids original approval and requires new approval or forfeit the vehicle registration card until
standardised. In the event product defects are found, the customer must communicate them in
writing.

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Symbols Used in the Manual

Indicates instructions that only if correctly followed avoid personal hazard
situations, provides information on hazards and how to avoid them,suggests
performance procedures.

Indicates the tightening torque values to be applied to certain products to

avoid personal hazard situations, potential inefficiencies and product break
downs.

Indicates ordinary and scheduled greasing procedures (Lubrication with

grease) to be performed in safe conditions. These must be performed by an
authorized individual trained for this purpose.

Suggestions for your Safety

In addition to the safety precautions provided in the Instructions for Use and
Maintenance Manual, normal accident precautions are also observed.

First of all, the following should be considered;

1) Do not overload the lowbed; always observe the maximum loads permitted by law.
2) To unload the load, first make sure that there are no people around the Lowbed.
3) For safety reasons, Lowbed should be used in accordance with the design and
construction purpose.
Note: The warning plates on the vehicle must be kept clean and legible. Consider the warning
labels.
A. Vehicle Design Purpose:
Designed for the transport of boat-building machinery and transformer materials and materials.
Not for animal and human transport.

B. Use of the Vehicle in Traffic:

Make sure that the ramps is closed/fixed before moving.

C. Lowbed Safety Arm:

In case of maintenance, always use the safety switch in the upright position.

D. Loading the Lowbed:

When loading the vehicle, make sure that there is no risk that the load will fall.
Do not move the truck without coupling the load.

E. Discharge:
Make sure there is enough space around the vehicle.
Follow the unloading process from start to finish.

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Electric System
Trailer is equipped with ASPÖCK EUROPOINT III FULL LED, with 7 pin ASS2.1 connection
+ LCG direction indicator.

Technical Facts

VOLTAGE RANGE: 24 V (REVERSE, FOG, DIRECTION INDICATOR)

9-32 V (TAIL LIGHT, STOP LIGHT)
CONNECTOR 7 pol. ASS2.1 / optional 4 x 2 pol. ASS2
7 pin ASS2.1 / optional 4 x 2 pin ASS2
TEMPERATURE RANGE: -30°C~ +50°C
Table 1

List Of Parts

 FLATPOINT II 102 x 46mm

LED

 Total 5 x 2 pcs

 Order No – 312309017

 SIDEPOINT 95 x 31mm LED

 Total 2 pcs

 Order No – 315014087

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 EUROPOINT III FULL LED

 TOTAL 2 PCS

 Order No Left 25-7000-747

 Order No Right25-7400-747

 ASS3 N+S 15-pôl. prise, 1x 7N,

1x 7S, 1x 15, 1x ASS3

 Order No 586647007

Wiring

Figure 1 : Aspöck Wiring

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Brake System
Trailer is equipped with WABCO Trailer Electronic Brake System.

Product Number 480 102 03. 0

Power Supply 24 V
Max ABS System 2S2M +SLV
Stoplight Power (24N) YES
EBS / ABS Relay Valve
Number of GIO-plug-ports GIO 1-4
Number of GIO Power Amplifier 4
Rollover Stability Support YES
Lift Axle Control Valve YES
Integrated Speed Switch 1 (e.g. Return-to-Ride YES
Function)
Integrated Speed Switch 2 (e.g. Steering Axle YES
Function)
5V CAN (Telematics, SmartBoard, OptiTire) 1

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Brake Diagram

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Control Box
Control Box is located on the left side of the semi-trailer. PREV (Park Release
Emergency Valve) and Lifting/lowering valve (e.g. TASC) are located in the control box.

 Red button for actuating the parking brake system (on PREV)
 Black button for releasing the automatic brake (on PREV)

The park release emergency valve (PREV) is used to conduct the control pressure to the TEBS E
Modulator. The PREV is equipped with a red actuating button for actuating the parking brake, as
well as a further black actuating button for releasing the brake which is automatically actuated
when the trailer vehicle is unhitched.

List of Parts
COMPONENT FUNCTION

 RED COUPLING HEAD

Supply Line
Order No: 952 201 002

 YELLOW COUPLIN HEAD

Brake Line
Order No: 952 201 001

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 Socket ISO 7638 7-pin

 24 V socket with CAN signal,

 Order No: 449 173 000

 Lifting and Lowering Valve

 ECAS valve with manual

actuation for lifting and
lowering

 Select Low valve

 Vehicles with 2S/2M+ SLV,

e.g. with steering axle.

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Axles and Suspension System

Semi-Trailer is designed with 3 axles, rear axle is self-steering.

Periodic Maintenance and Controls - Torque Control

Connection nuts should be controlled according

to torque values specified in the picture on the
right. In case of determination of different
torque values, they must be retightened properly.
The nuts and pins which are not retightened
properly can cause problems such as deforming,
tearing and rupture while using the vehicle. It is
important to follow the torque values for long
usage of parts. These controls are responsibility
of user. Faults that occurs because of disruption
of controls are accepted unwarrantable.

Bolts and nuts must be tightened in order that is

mentioned in the mounting rim picture. Bolts
must be torqued and after first loading, torque
control must be made when the vehicle is
unloaded.
Faults that occurs because of loose nuts are
accepted as unwarrantable. Rim centering ring
must be used in mounting double tires and
single tires. The rims must be mounted by using
centering ring regardless of how many bolts rims
have.
The mounting without centering ring may cause
disproportionate load on hub center. In double
tire mounting double ring must be used and
both rims must be centered.

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Control of The Brake Lining Thickness

The brake linings can be consumed up to 5 mm

thickness. (up to dusky colored area that shown
in picture

Thinner brake lining damages brake drum.

If the thickness of the linings becomes less than
5 mm, the linings must be changed without
waiting the time of periodic maintenance.

Lubricating Hub and Bearing

Grease must be impregnated inside and outside

of bearings and Grease must be put inner bowls
of hub. Oil seal must be greased and also extra
Grease must be added to the gap between
bearings.

Greasing Axle

Grease nipple of s-cam shaft and slack adjuster.

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Greasing Steering Axle

 Axle steering body

 bushing and bearings,
 additing mechanism bushing .

Hub Bearing Maintenance

Hub bearing maintenance and adjustment must

be made in each maintenance and if needed it
should be changed with a new one. The
oil/lubrication condition must be checked in
each maintenance. Bearing must not be used
without oil and must not be exposed to
overheating.
Hub cap mounting is made toothed and
pronged. Metal caps are mounted by screwing
and plastic caps are mounted by bead seats.
In case of any crash of any prong or
deformation of o-ring they must be replaced
immediately.
Plastic caps must be checked daily in case of any
oil leakage or crack. Driving must not be made if
the cap is cracked or has any deformation. The
faults that occurs because of not changing the
cap on time are accepted unwarrantable.

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Air Suspension

Check the air bags for external damage (surface

cracking, abrasion, crease formation, trapped
foreign bodies)
-Replace air bags when any damage is
determined.
No welding should be carried out on steel parts
of air bags and pressure vessel. The air
suspension should only be filled with
compressed air. Danger for injury!
Check air bag fastenings bolts and/or nuts
tightness.
-Tightening torque
M12 M:66Nm
M16 M:230Nm

Shock Absorbers

 Every 12 months
 Check upper and lower fastenings
tightness
 Check the upper and lower shock
absorber bushings for clearance.

Checking Pivot Bolts

Every 12 months
M24: 650 Nm
M30:900 Nm
Check Bushes, move vehicle back and forth
slightly with the brake applied or move rolled
spring ends with the aid of a lever. While doing
these, there should be no gap in the spring
connection. If the fastening is loose, the spring
pivot bolt may be damaged.
Check the lateral wear washers in the hanger
bracket.
Check the tightness of the M24 or M30 lock nut
on the spring pivot bolts.
Checking Spring Mounting
M22: 550 NmM24: 650 Nm
Check lock nuts of spring U-bolts for tightness.
If loose, tighten nuts slowly in opposite
positions.

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Steering Axle

Self-steering axles must have a fail-safe means of locking the wheels in a straight-ahead position
whenever the vehicle is being reversed. System locks and unlocks the self-steering axles when
reversing.
Before reversing, the driver moves the semi-trailer forwards to align the trailer wheels. Then, by
selecting reverse, the solenoid-powered locking pin drops in place thereby preventing the self-
steer axle from moving out of alignment with the foremost trailer axles. After completing the
reversing maneuver and selecting a forward gear, the locking pin is withdrawn allowing the self-
steering axle free movement.

STEERING AXLE FUNCTIONALITY;

 On forward direction – It is limited after 35 km/h.
 On reverse direction – It is automatically blocked.
 Maximum steering angle is 17 ͦ

 Locking system of steering axle works

with air. In order to fix the axle, it is
needed to give the air to steering bellow
and locking piston.
 The air given to piston must be less than
the air given to steering bellow.
Locking piston:1 bar
Steering bellow: 5 bars (are suitable values)
Axle rot adjustments are made by left and right
collars on the axle. While making this adjustment
axle must be at locked position. Turning
(steering angle) is adjusted by stop bolts.
If the rot adjustment is not corrected and the
angle of steering is spoilt, it causes faults on axle.
In maintenance, these controls must be made
without interruption. The faults because of these
reasons are accepted as unwarrantable.
The axle turns with the movement of the vehicle
according to driving direction. While driving the
air of locking piston must be release.
Before back movement the axle must be fixed by
giving air to locking piston.
Certainly, back movement must not be made
before locking the axle. The faults while back
movement without locking are accepted as
unwarrantable.

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Periodical Maintenance Table

First Week First Every 3 Every 6 Every 12
Mounth Mounth Mounths Mounths
First 50-
150 km First 5000 Every Every 900000 Every 150000
km 300000 km km km

1 Checking Wheel Nuts for

Tightness

2 Checking Other Nuts & Bolts

3 Checking Lubrication Hub

Bearing System

4 Checking Wheel Hub Bearing

Play

5 Checking S Cam Shaft

6 Checking Automatic Slack

Adjuster

7 Checking Brake Lining Thickness

8 Checking Brake Drum

9 Checking Brake pad Thickness

10 Checking Air Bags & Nuts

11 Checking Air Suspension Valve

12 Checking Spring Mounting &

Pivot Bolts

13 Checking Axle Lift Mechanism

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Hydraulic System
Semi-Trailer Hydraulic System contains power-pack, hydraulic directional valves, hydraulic
cylinder and control box.

 Hydraulic Power pack – 10 Liter Oil Tank, Electric Motor, 3 pcs Directional Valve,
 Hydraulic Cylinders – 3 Pair (Main Cylinder for Main Ramp, Cylinders for side
moving ability and Cylinders for Small Ramp)
 Controller – Electric controller for directional valves.

The hydraulic oil used in the low-bed hydraulic system is Shell Tellus 32 Hydraulic Oil

Figure: Hydraulic System

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Controller

 Press button to open main ramp.

 Press button to close main ramp.

 Press button to move left side

 Press button to move right side

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Manual Pump
Lowbed is equipped with manual pump for hydraulic ramp in case of power-pack disability. It is
located on the left side of the semi-trailer. Manual pump controls main ramp and small ramp in
emergency situation.

1 – Manual Pump for Small Ramp 2 – Manual Pump for Main Ramp

Operation of Main Ramp (2)

 Open the Valves (A)

 Push and Pull Pump. When the operator is pushed, the valve delivers a nominal flow of
8.8 cc to the port. When the operator is pulled, the valve suctions oil fluid from the port.
 To close Main ramp swing directional valve (B) and push & pull pump.

Operation for Small Ramp (1)

 Open the Valves (A)

 Push and Pull Pump. When the operator is pushed, the valve delivers a nominal flow of
8.8 cc to the port. When the operatör is pulled, the valve draws oil fluid from the port.
 To close Main ramp swing directional valve (B) and push & pull pump.

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Landing Gears
High Gear (2): To extend and retract
the landing gear quickly and to bridge
ground clearance. It must not be used
for raising and lowering the laden and
unladen trailer.
Low Gear (3): For raising and lowering
the laden and unladen trailer.
Gear Change:
High gear (2): Remove the crank (1)
from the parking hook and pull out
until the gear engages. A slight turning
motions (5,4) will make gear change
easier. The gear must engage.
Low gear (3): Remove the crank (1)
from the parking hook and push in until
the gear engages. A slight turning
motions (5,4) will make gear change
easier. The gear must engage.

1 – Crank, 2 – High Gear, 3 – Low Gear, 4 – Lift

5 – Down, 6 – Landing Gear T foot

Disconnecting the Semi-trailer

 Park the trailer on firm, flat and level ground. Put a suitable base underneath the landing
gear if necessary
 Check the landing gear for damage and have any damage repaired before use.
 Engage high or low gear and wind down landing gear.
 Change over from high gear to low gear before the foot makes contact with the ground.
 When you have finished turning the crank handle, slowly relieve the strain on the crank.
There is the risk of recoil by the crank.
 Disconnect the tractor vehicle making required adjustment to the fifth wheel.
 Hook the crank into the crank holder.
 The disconnected trailer must not be moved, even with the ‘’T-foot’’.

Connecting the Semi-Trailer

 Engage low gear and adjust the coupling height
 Completely retract the landing gear after hitching up.
 Hook the crank into the crank holder with a gear engaged.

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Service Intervals
Service Service interval Note

Grease spindle and nut After 3 years 1st service interval

Grease spindle and spindle nut Annually After the 1st service interval

Check for wear on the spindle Annually After the 1st service interval
and spindle nut

Visual check of the landing Whenever the landing gear is Repair damaged landing gear
gear for cracks and used immediately
deformation

Lubrications

To lubricate the gears:

→Lubricating grease, standard type.
To lubricate the spindle and spindle
nut:
→BP JS 14-2/Renolit LZR 2H special
grease (provide them from the person
and shop that authorized by OMS.)
→Wind the winch out as far as possible
on the shaft.
→Remove the plug to open the
lubrication hole.
→Fill the Grease trough in the spindle
nut with approx. 200 g pf special
grease.
→Wind the spindle in to the stop, then
out again and back in.
→Seal the lubrication hole again with
the plug.

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King Ping

Semi-Trailer has two King Pin

Place in order to mount
desired King Pin dimension.

Mounted King Pin dimension

on semi-trailer is 2”. When
need to change King Pin
Plate:
 Clean grease residue
 Unbolt and Remove
King Pin
 Replace King Pin
 Bolt King Pin Safely

Tire Information
BRAND DIMENSION LOAD SPEED INDEX CAPACITY SEASON QTY
INDEX

PIRELLI 235 / 75 R 17,5 143 – 141 J – 100 KM/H 2725 KG M+S 12 + 1

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Lashing Points and Equipments

1 – Ratchet Type Load Binder / 2 pcs /

Dimension Working Test Min. Weight Handle A B C E E1 F F1 G

(Inch) (mm) Load Load Breaking Length (inch) (inch) (inch) (inch) (inch) (inch) (inch) (inch)
(Ibs) (Ibs) Load
(Ibs)
3/8- 10- 9200 18400 33000 12,90 13,92 13,92 1,30 2,60 24,13 32,13 27,04 35,04 0,59
/2 12

2 – Lashing Points

6 pair / Each has 16 Ton Capacity

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Cleaning Instructions

- The car should only be washed with cold water for the first 3 months. High pressure water and
spray gun should not be used in the first 3 months.

- After 3 months, the water temperature should not exceed 60 °.

- Do not use heavy chemical detergents.

- There must be a distance of at least 50 cm between the high-pressure water gun and the vehicle.

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