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00 00... Raising BMW multi-trailer: Notes

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CAUTION: Twin-strut underfloor platforms and twin-pillar lifting platforms are suitable for raising the BMW multi -trailer.
Lifing platforms with drive-on-surfaces are not suitable for raising in order to carry out maintenance and repair work.

The lifting platform must comply with the relevant statutory accident prevention regulations and be serviced according to the manufacturer's instructions. It is essential to follow the lifting platform operating instructions, in particular the safety instructions and carrying capacity!

Before raising the BMW multi-trailer, please observe the following points:

CAUTION: You will need special additional supports for the lifting platform in order to bridge the difference in height between longitudinal member and lower edge of front guard of the BMW multi-trailer. The minimum height of the additional supports is 145 mm. Use only the additional supports approved by the platform manufacturer or specified in these repair instructions.
CAUTION: The BMW multi -trailer may only be raised by its longitudinal members. Do not under any circumstances raise the BMW multi -trailer by the GFK aprons. Make sure the additional supports bear the longitudinal members over their entire width and no attachments or wiring harnesses are touched or jammed. Check the securing equipment of the additional supports for correct seating.

The areas (2) on the longitudinal members (1) marked in the adjacent diagram are the best areas for attaching the additional supports.

Fig 1: Identifying Areas On Longitudinal Members For Attaching Additional Supports
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