Towing Instructions
- Perform pre/post trip inspections
- Close Ramp and Secure Pins
- Check Tire Pressure – Fill to recommended pressure
- Secure all items on trailer to ensure no loose items are on trailer
- Empty Water Tank
- Hook up wiring harness from trailer to towing vehicle
- Attach trailer chains
- Go slower than normal around curves
- Avoid backing trailer if at all possible
- If backing is necessary, we recommend always utilizing a spotter
- Know the height of your trailer, 9’6”
Note: If something seems to be wrong with the trailer, STOP and check it out. Do
not continue with the trip until you are satisfied it is safe to do so. Do not tow a
faulty trailer!
Set Up Instructions
- Position trailer on level surface at Jobsite
- Chock Tires to prevent rolling
- Remove locking pins from Rear Entry Ramp
- Slowly lower Rear Entry Ramp
- Recommended two people lower ramp with knees bent
- Replace locking pins in slots
- Fill fresh water tank with fresh water ONLY. Do not over fill.
- Plug in 30AMP Power Source shore power cord into the power source; i.e.
- Generator, Light Plant, etc.
- Plug in 50AMP Power Source shore power cord only when below 32° F
- Use only 120/240 Volt Single Phase power for all connections
Note: Be sure to use the correct cord for each shore power connection. The cord
with the largest end is used with the 50 AMP shower power. Failure to use the 50
AMP cord may cause over heating of the cord or equipment.
Operating First Aid Trailer
- Fill fresh water tank. Do not over fill.
- Plug the supplied cord into the power source I.E. Generator or Light Tower
- Plug into the shore power on trailer.
- Be sure to use the correct cord for each shore power connection.
- The cord with the largest end is used with the 50 AMP shore power.
- Note: Failing to use the 50 AMP cord may cause over heating of equipment.
- In breaker box #1 turn on the following:
- shower pump
- Note: If system has been drained, the pump will need to be primed. This can be accomplished by removing the small plug on top of the pump head and adding approximately 60 OZ. of water to the blue pump.
- lights
- discharge pump,
- front receptacle
- AC/heat
- Heat tape only if needed.
- Do not turn on alarm breaker until after the system is in the standby mode.
- As the shower pump builds pressure, the air in the system needs to be removed.
- This can be accomplished by gently turning the shower on by pulling
- Actuator Handle approximately 1/3 until only water comes out
- If the Shower Pump cycles or chirps, then there is still air in the system. Simply turn the shower on and off quickly a couple times to remove excess air.
- After all air is removed, the pump will shut off and be in standby mode.
- Note: The pump may cycle or chirp at times after it is in the standby mode and this is normal, but excessive cycling or chirping of the pump will damage it.
- With the system in standby mode the alarm breaker can now be turned on.
- System will now sound an alarm when the shower or eyewash is used.
- The alarm should be tested at this time.
- Breaker Box #2 is only used in cold conditions. Please see Cold Weather Ready below.
- 50 AMP shore power
- Keep Heat turned on at all times on A/C Unit with Heat Strip in First Aid side of Trailer.
- Water Heater and recirculation pump breaker can be turned on.
- Recirculation pump circulates the fresh water into the heater.
- Water Heater will warm the water at a tepid temperature of 60 to 100 degrees.
- The heater has its own:
- On/Off Toggle Switch
- Indicator Light
- Pressure switch - allows the heater to only work when water is present.
- Thermostat - for winter temperatures, is set from the factory at approximately 80 degrees but can be adjusted to the desired temperature.
Note: This heating unit will warm the water approximately 10 degrees per hour of
run time until the desired temperature is reached, it will then maintain that
temperature until water is needed.
Draining System
- Use Fresh Water ONLY
- With the unit in standby mode, open the blue lever valve.
- Attach the Green Drain Water Hose (optional) to the Fresh Water Drain
- Valve on the passenger side of the unit.
- Place open end of Green Drain Water Hose in an acceptable drain or
- disposal.
- Open the Fresh Water Drain Valve on the passenger side of the unit.
- The Pump will start and will remove most of the fresh water.
- When the water stops running from the Fresh Water Valve, turn off Shower Pump breaker in Breaker Box #1.
- Turn Shower and Eyewash on, this allows air into the system and will remove most of the remaining excess water.
- Remove large Plug on Blue Shower Pump until all water is removed. The Plug is located on the Pump head close to the floor.
- Close the 1 ½“Ball Valve that connects the Blue Shower Pump to the Fresh Water Tank.
- Remove the 1 ½“Water Pipe at the two unions and empty, leaving the pipe off.
- Using the Water Blowout Valve (it looks like a Tire Valve), connect to the Fresh Water Drain and use Compressed Air to remove the remaining water in the system.
- Replace the 1 ½” Water Pipe.
- Close all Valves.
- Replace Plug on Blue Shower Pump.
- All water in the Discharge Line is required to be removed.
- Remove Plug from bottom of Discharge Pump Cover under the Trailer.
- Discharge Pump is located under the passenger side near the Rear Axle.
- The Plug is covered by tape and insulation.
- The Plug should be re-taped after draining.
Contaminated Water
- No electric power is needed to drain the contaminated water.
- Open yellow lever valve.
- Open contaminated water gate valve on the passenger side of the unit.
Cold Weather Ready
- In order to prevent freezing.
- Keep Heat turned on at all times on A/C Unit with Heat Strip in First Aid side of Trailer.
- The First Aid Trailer is equipped with a heating element called Heat Tape.
- The Heat Tape automatically warms the water line to the shower head.
- The Heat Tape is controlled by a breaker in Breaker Box #1.
- In standby mode, a light is on inside of gray box under breaker box #1.
- This light indicates that heat tape is working.
- There is a Wall Heating Unit in Control Room of Trailer, right next to the
- Breaker Boxes, and this unit should be on at all times during freezing temperatures.
- The Wall Heating Unit is controlled by a breaker in Breaker Box #2.
Maintenance
- Check tires, lights, and reflectors before each use
- Emergency Eyewash and Shower should be tested weekly according to ANSI Standards.
Storage
- Drain all water from all tanks.
- Roll up electrical power cord and secure it inside Mechanical Room to ensure that it will not be rolled over, tripped over, or caught in equipment.
- Close the ramp to the trailer.
Wattage
Major Components
- Discharge Pump 600 Watts
- AC/Heat 1116-1872 Watts
- Shower Pump 1400 + 625 Startup Watts
- Alarm 600 Watts
- Lights 112 Watts
- Spa Heater 5520 Watts
- Recirculation Pump 96 Watts
- Wall Heater 1600 Watts
Startup/Run/High/Low
- Summer Startup 4453 Watts
- Summer Run 3828 Watts
- Winter Startup 5209 Watts
- Winter Run 4585 Watts
- Max Wattage Needed 12,425 Watts
Trouble Shooting
Blue Shower Pump
Pump not running:
- Check power source
- Check shower pump breaker
- Pump may be overheated, let pump cool with power off
- Pump may be damaged
Pump running but no water pressure:
- Check water in Tank
- May need to fill Water Tank with Water
- Check Water Valve
- Water Valve may be closed
- Pump may be not be primed
Excessive cycling of pump:
- Remove air in system by
- Gently turn shower on by pulling Actuator Handle approximately 1/3 until only water comes out
- Or the Pressure Switch on pump needs adjusted, by Qualified Technician ONLY, please contact Care Trailers for assistance.
Discharge Pump
Not removing water from Shower Pan:
- Check power source
- Check discharge pump breaker
- Green gate valve shut
- Pump may be damaged
Pump runs but overflows Shower Pan:
- Discharge Pump is tuned with Green Gate Valve that is adjusted to the water flow in Shower Pan.
- The Green Gate Valve is closed just enough that the pump runs and will not cycle on and off.
- The Blue Shower Pump can supply more water if needed; it has a White Gate Valve that can be adjusted to limit the amount of water flow to the Shower Head.
Water Heater
- Must have water in the system for it to work
- Check power source
- Check Breaker in Breaker Box #2
- Check Toggle Switch
- Make sure the Gate Valve is open at the Fresh Water Tank in line with the Recirculation Pump
- Make sure the Ball Valve on Return Line is partially closed; this valve is tuned to the Heater Pressure Switch and needs to restrict the water flow.
Electric
If there is no power to the Trailer:
- Check power source I.E. Generator, Light Tower
- Check power cord (most problems are traced to the cord)
- Make sure Breakers are on at the power source and inside the trailer
Recirculation Pump
- Check power source
- Check Recirculation Pump Breaker
- Pump may be damaged
Interesting Facts
- This unit is self-contained, which means that it captures its own waste water in a tank within the trailer. All you have to do is dispose of it in an acceptable location.
- The trailer itself and all of the plumbing is insulated in order to prevent water from freezing.
- The water is circulated through a water heater in order to prevent water from freezing.
- The trailer is Emergency Eyewash, Shower and First Aid Unit, which meets OSHA Regulations and ANSI Standards.
