All Traffic Solutions ATS 3 Manual de usuario

ATS 3 Trailer Quick Start Guide

Thank you for purchasing an ATS 3 Trailer. This quick start guide will show you how to set up

your new trailer. The trailer can be outfitted with an ATS SpeedAlert18 Radar Message Sign,

InstAlert 18 Variable Message Sign, or Shield 12 or Shield 15 Radar Speed Sign. Power comes

from an integrated system of lithium batteries and solar charging. The compact trailer has a low

tongue weight, making one-person deployment very manageable.

[Figure 1] ATS 3 Trailer with a SpeedAlert 18 Radar Message Sign and solar panel

Check over the trailer

Upon receiving a new ATS 3 trailer, check to ensure that you have all of the items ordered. If you notice any damage or

missing items, contact ATS Technical Customer Support immediately.

What's included What you'll need

The ATS 3 trailer, includes the following:

lThe mast and solar panel, including the joint bolt and shear nut, with washer

and lock washer, and a bottle of Vibra-Tite threadlocker,

lAn ATS SpeedAlert18 Radar Message Sign, InstAlert 18 Variable Message Sign,

or Shield 12 or Shield 15 Radar Speed Sign (sold separately).

lAn axle lock bar (padlock not included),

lThis ATS 3 Trailer Quick Start Guide, and the Integrated Solar Option Quick Start

Guide - Trailer mounted, Quick Start Guide for your sign, and TraffiCloud Start-Up

Instructions. Those guides are also posted to the ATS Technical Customer

Support page.

For complete details, consult the latest specification.

lA vehicle equipped

with a trailer hitch for

towing. See Towing

checklist on the next

page.

lA 15/16" (24 mm)

wrench,

lA 1-1/8" (29 mm)

wrench,

lA partner for trailer

hookup and to unfold

the mast.

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Step 1: Safe trailering guidelines

IMPORTANT:Carefully read and follow all instructions marked with warnings and read and follow

all of the instructions in this guide BEFORE you take your trailer on the road.

Warning symbols

WARNING: Warning symbols draw your attention to serious safety hazards, which can lead to injury, death, or

damage to equipment.

Swaying

WARNING: Swaying is a moderate back and forth movement of a trailer behind a tow vehicle and can lead to

dangerous whipping unless you slow down.

Whipping

WARNING: Whipping is the violent back and forth movement of a trailer behind a tow vehicle. Whipping can be

caused by excessive speed for the driving conditions, turbulence, over-steering, passing vehicles,

uneven roadways, or other issues. There is very little time to recover should whipping occur.

Combination disturbance

WARNING: A combination disturbance is swaying or whipping of a trailer AND the tow vehicle (the

combination), caused by issues such as excessive speed for the driving conditions or load, turbulence,

over-steering, passing vehicles, uneven roadways, or other issues.

Flat tire

WARNING: In the event of a flat tire, DO NOT BRAKE. Take your foot off the gas pedal, slow down below 25

mph (40 kph), and drive to a safe location, where you can stop and change the tire. If necessary, you may

need to drive on the flat until you can stop safely.

Towing checklist

Before you go on the road, ensure the following:

Checklist

item Ensure that

Your tow

vehicle

The tow vehicle is equipped with a suitable trailer hitch and the vehicle is properly maintained.

Consult your vehicle manufacturer, an authorized repair facility, or hitch installation company.

The vehicle has adequate towing capacity for the trailer, with a minimum load capacity of 500lbs

(227kg).

You consult the vehicle owner's manual about vehicle capacity and towing instructions particular to

the vehicle.

Any modifications to the vehicle are approved for towing by an authorized dealer or inspector.

Trailer

hitch

The trailer hitch includes

la standard hitch mount with bracket for the safety chains,

la 2-inch (5-cm) ball,

la 12 VDC wiring socket.

The trailer hitch and ball are securely installed and suited to the tow vehicle.

The coupler and ball are fastened together securely.

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Checklist

item Ensure that

Safety

chains

The safety chains are (a)crossed over under the tongue and hitch, (b)securely hooked to the tow

vehicle, and (c)not dragging on the pavement. See Lower the trailer onto the hitch on page6.

Electrical

harnesses

The electrical harnesses are properly connected and the signal, tail, and brake lights are working.

Tires All tires on the tow vehicle and trailer are properly inflated. Consult the information on the tire

sidewalls and your vehicle's door decal for inflation pressures.

Sign The mast, sign, and solar panel assembly are in the travel position, parallel to the road. See Rotate

the sign on page5.

Safe driving practices

Use the following checklist for safe driving with a trailer:

Condition Recommendation

Loading Never load cargo on the bed of the trailer.

Speed Slow down to avoid accidents. Drive slower than you would without a trailer. The maximum

recommended speed with a trailer is 55 mph (90 kph).

Anticipate stops and brake early.

Slow down for curves, road hazards, roadwork, and difficult weather conditions.

Don't assume you can speed with the trailer. Driving at high speeds can result in sway and

whipping if hazards are present.

Your towing vehicle and trailer combination is heavier than your vehicle alone. Allow extra distance

between your vehicle and vehicles ahead and allow extra distance for braking.

Assisted

driving

Avoid using cruise control or overdrive while towing a trailer.

Best

practices

Drive defensively.

Never drink or consume drugs and drive.

Never text and drive.

Passing and

turning

Remember, your car and trailer combination is longer than your vehicle alone. Allow adequate

extra space when passing vehicles or making sharp turns, such as in parking lots or gas stations.

Passing or being passed by another vehicle can cause a combination disturbance. Be vigilant in

such circumstances.

For longer

trips

Inspect the vehicle and trailer connections at each stop.

Difficult

weather

conditions

In difficult weather conditions, adjust your driving for the conditions, allowing additional time and

space between vehicles.

Backing up Backing up with a trailer is a skill that can take time to learn. If you need to back the trailer into

position, practice beforehand, and have a partner assist you. See Choose a location on page7.

Reference: U-Haul Trailer User Instructions.

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Step 2: First-time setup (if necessary)

Use the steps in this section for first-time setup if the trailer has been shipped to you. If the trailer has been delivered

with the mast set upright, you can skip to Step 3:Deploy the trailer and message or speed sign on the next page.

WARNING: RISK OF INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT To avoid the possible capsizing of the trailer,

do not attempt to raise the trailer mast until all three jacks are down and supporting the trailer.

[Figure 2] Trailer folded view [Figure 3] Unfolding the trailer mast

Unfold the mast

A. Deploy all three jacks into position, supporting the trailer. The back jacks have spring-loaded latch pins you pull

to release them from the stowed position, and then they rotate into the vertical position. All of the jacks spin up

and down with hand cranks.

WARNING: RISK OF CAPSIZING Before you unfold the mast, stabilize the trailer by rotating the jacks

to vertical and lowering them to the ground. Correct deployment of the jacks prevents the trailer from

flipping backwards, which could cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment.

B. Unfold the mast into the upright position, as shown in [Figure 3] above. Unfolding the mast is best done with

two people.

C. Insert the bolt (shown in [Figure 4] below)into the channel on the mast joint to hold the mast upright. Once

unfolded and assembled, the hinge will be locked in that position.

[Figure 4] Breakaway nut and bolt set [Figure 5] Vibra-Tite

threadlocker

CAUTION: Vibra-Tite threadlocker contains ethyl 2-cyanoacrylate, ethylene di(acetate), and Methoxy

Polyethylene Glycol 1000 Methacrylate, which pose slight to moderate risks to health or can cause fire.

Wear appropriate safety gear and avoid contact with the skin and eyes, inhalation, or exposure to open

flames or sparks (no smoking). Dispose of contents and the container in accordance with local, regional,

national, and international regulations. For details, see the Vibra-Tite website here.

D. Put the large washer and then the lock washer (shown above) on the end of the bolt.

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E. Apply a few drops of the supplied Vibra-Tite threadlocker (shown in [Figure 5] on the previous page) to the bolt

where the breakaway nut will be tightened on.At 72 degrees F (22 C), initial curing time is 10-20 minutes and

full curing time is 24 hours.

F. Tighten the 5/8" breakaway nut onto the bolt using a 15/16" (24 mm) bolt wrench until the nut shears off.

WARNING: Do not remove the nuts and bolts in the hinge after assembly. Doing so will void the

warranty.

[Figure 6] Mast joint, unfolded [Figure 7] Mast joint, folded [Figure 8] Speed limit sign

Install the static speed limit sign (if applicable)

If you have the optional static speed limit sign (see [Figure 8] above), use the supplied bolts to install it on the mast

below the digital speed sign, and set the speed limit using the inter-changeable digits. The digits range from 5 through

65 for customers within the United States.

Step 3: Deploy the trailer and message or speed sign

WARNING: RISK OF INJURY OR ACCIDENT Before you transport the trailer and sign after erecting the mast,

rotate the mast and sign into the "Travel Position", parallel to the direction of travel to avoid the risk of

accident and injury due to wind drag, whipping, or vehicle-trailer combination disturbance. See

To rotate

the sign:

on the next page.

WARNING: RISK OF INJURY OR VEHICULAR DAMAGE Follow these instructions carefully, and always

ensure correct and safe trailer hookup and driving with your trailer. See Step 1: Safe trailering guidelines.

Rotate the sign

You'll need to rotate the sign in either of two circumstances:

lTo place the mast and sign assembly in the travel position (see [Figure 9] below), so that you can transport it

safely between locations after the mast and sign have been raised.

lTo angle the trailer correctly toward the traffic lane (see [Figure 10] below). In the case of hills, you can also use

the jacks to angle the sign up or down slightly.

[Figure 9] Travel position [Figure 10] Setting the sign angle

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To rotate the sign:

A. Pull the spring-loaded latch pin (A)to

unlock the mast base.

B. Keeping the latch pin retracted, grasp

the mast rotation handle (B),rotate the

mast and sign as required. Do either of

the following:

lRotate the sign for transport:

To reduce wind resistance,

rotate the mast, sign, and solar

panel assembly sideways, into

Travel Position, parallel to the

roadway(see [Figure 9] on the

previous page). The holes around

the mast base are 30 degrees

apart.

lRotate the sign to set the display angle: Use the same procedure to rotate the sign for optimum

display towards traffic (see [Figure 10] on the previous page).

C. Release the latch pin into the new hole to lock the mast in

position.

Move the trailer and vehicle into position for hookup

A. Move the trailer into position on a flat surface so that you can

back your vehicle up to it. Using leverage, the trailer is easy to

move around by hand on flat surfaces.

B. On the front jack (A),as shown at right, turn the handle to lift

the trailer until the coupler (B) is above the height of the hitch

ball (C).

C. Back the vehicle up to the trailer so that the hitch ball (C)is just

in front of the coupler (B). Use a backup camera or have a

partner guide you. When your vehicle is in position, turn off

the engine.

Lower the trailer onto the hitch

A. Spin the front jack (A)down to lower the coupler (B) onto the

hitch ball, as shown in this section.

B. Close the tongue latch (D)over the ball.

C. Important:Ensure that the ball clamp (E) is securely wrapped

around the ball. If necessary, release the tongue latch and

reposition the tongue on the hitch ball, or adjust the ball clamp

with a wrench.

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D. Optionally, lock the latch with a lynchpin and padlock (not

included).

E. Crank the jack (A) back up all the way before towing.

F. Attach the trailer safety chains (F) to the hitch frame, crossing

them under the tongue, and looping the S-hooks back onto the

chain. Leave enough slack in the chains to allow for cornering, but

make sure they don't drag on the pavement.

WARNING: Pay close attention to safety chain

hookup and do not tow the trailer without the

safety chains attached.

If the trailer tongue becomes detached from the

hitch ball while you are driving, the safety chains

can support the tongue and keep the trailer

attached to your vehicle temporarily until you can

come to an emergency stop.

G. Connect the wiring harnesses (G).

H. Working with a partner, check to ensure that the signal, taillights, and brake lights are functioning properly.

I. Inspect the hitch connections to ensure that the hookup is complete, and then proceed to the next step. Once

all preparations are completed, you are ready to take to the road.

Choose a location

WARNING: RISK OF ACCIDENT, INJURY OR DEATH. Do not obstruct the roadway: Always choose a

location for the trailer that is far enough away from moving vehicles so as not to interfere with or distract

passing traffic. When possible, the trailer should be placed off the shoulder, behind barriers or behind

traffic cones.

A. Tow the trailer to the desired location, ensuring the surface is stable.

B. If you need to back up:Hold one hand on the bottom of the steering wheel, and to turn the trailer left, move

your hand to the left. To turn the trailer right, move your hand to the right. If the trailer turns the wrong way,

pull ahead until the vehicle and trailer are in a straight line and start again.

C. Once the trailer is in the desired position, you're ready to disconnect the trailer from the tow vehicle.

Disconnect the trailer

Use these instructions to disconnect the trailer, so that you can safely leave it at the roadside.

To disconnect the trailer:

A. Disconnect the wiring harness.

B. Disconnect the safety chains and hook them back onto the trailer.

C. Open the tongue latch (D), as shown on the previous page.

D. Using the front jack or by hand, lift the trailer off the hitch ball.

E. Move the tow vehicle away from the trailer.

F. Let the front jack back down to the desired position and fold down the handle again.

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Position the trailer and turn on the sign

A. To enhance accuracy and visibility, position the trailer so that the sign will be visible to

motorists, yet the trailer is off the shoulder (see Choose a location on the previous page).

You can also adjust the angle of the mast and sign separately (see Rotate the sign on

page5).

B. Lower all three jacks until the trailer is stable and level on the ground. You can raise the

tires off the ground. Use a level if necessary.

i. For the jacks on the rear of the trailer, pull the spring pins to release them.

ii. Rotate the back jacks to vertical. You'll hear a click as they lock into place.

iii. For each jack, rotate the handle to lower the foot until it's supporting the trailer

securely. Fold the jack handles back down for storage.

C. Use the key switch on the back of the sign to turn it on. Lift up the cover and turn the

barrel-style key to the ON position. See the Integrated Solar Option Quick Start Guide,

included with your trailer.

Secure the trailer

Use the axle lock bar and a padlock (not included)to prevent theft as well as rolling out of position.

[Figure 11] The axle lock bar installed

To secure the trailer:

A. Remove the axle lock bar from the back of the trailer.

B. Thread the axle lock bar through the trailer wheels (as shown in [Figure 11] above).

C. Thread the padlockthrough the holes at the end of the axle lock bar (as shown in [Figure 13] below) and lock it.

[Figure 12] The axle lock bar - T-bar end [Figure 13] The axle lock bar - locking end

Getting help

For documentation for your ATS Trailer and signs, go to All Traffic Solutions Technical Customer Support, or if you

have a TraffiCloud subscription, go to the ATS Start-Up Guides page. And we're here to help!To speak with a customer

success specialist, call us at 1(866)366-6602, option 2, or email us at [email protected].

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