I. Purpose & Scope

To safely and effectively provide instruction on the inspection and proper use of pole trailers.

II. Definitions

Standard PPE – High Viz Garment, Hard Hat, Z-87.1 Safety Glasses, Gloves, Pants, Work Boots

III. Process

NOTE: Work instruction does not supplement the manual. For specific instructions for the exact model please refer to the owner’s manual.

A. Potential Hazards

• Rollover Hazard
• Shifting Load Hazard

B. PPE

• Standard PPE

C. Inspection

1. Check Trailer Lighting
2. Check Battery Condition
3. Check Trailer Breakaway
4. Check Tire Condition
5. Check Lug nuts are tight

D. Use

1. When the trailer is used near energized conductors the trailer must be grounded.
2. Set the chocks at each rear wheel in the direction of the expected load or grade.

Pole Binders

1. Pole binders are provided at each bolster position.
2. Where pole hubs are present, wrap the strap under the first binder hub, around the pole or poles, under the second binder hub and secure the hook provided at the opposite end of the trailer.
3. Tighten the binder strap at the EZ Torque winch with the winch handle provided.
4. The EZ Torque winch does not lose strap tension when used with 2-4 wraps of strap on the winch shaft.
5. Too many wraps on the winch shaft can cause a situation where the strap can lose tension depending on the level of tension in the strap.

Pole Carrying

1. A pole muzzle is secured to the bottom pole which extends farther forward than any poles strapped to it.
2. Load the poles with the “butt” end toward the rear. The bottom pole serves as the trailer tongue.
3. Multiple poles should be strapped together near the pole muzzle with a detached binder assembly.
4. Care should be taken in locating the lead pole to provide between ten and twenty percent tongue weight.
5. The pintle eye provided on the dinkey is used for towing the dinkey empty.
6. A trailer socket is provided in front for hook-up to the towing vehicle.

Rear Light Bar Use

1. The integral rear light bar can be removed and fastened to the rearmost pole.
2. By connecting the extension coil cord provided, approved lighting can be used regardless of overhang present.
3. Remove the retaining clips form the light bar in the rear channel.
4. Fasten the light bar at the top of the rearmost pole and tighten the strap until the light bar is seated securely into the pole.
5. Wrap the coil cord around the pole or poles and connect it into the rear socket provided.

E. Maintenance

No maintenance required for this tool.

IV. Reference Documents

Trailer Manuals

Pole Trailer Manual