Comments on: Photo of the day: Bottom loading instructions

By: Whitney Hess

Whitney Hess — Sun, 10 May 2009 01:15:29 +0000

I like it! But I'd put the caution message at the top :)

By: Whitney Hess

Whitney Hess — Sun, 10 May 2009 01:15:28 +0000

Genius! That's pretty damn clear to me, but of course I totally don't
understand the original sign so no idea if what you wrote is what they
meant!

By: Christopher Fahey

Christopher Fahey — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:53:48 +0000

This reminds me, of course, of the Zero-Gravity Toilet Instructions from <1>2001: A Space Odyssey.

By: Dave Friedel

Dave Friedel — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:57:28 +0000

My rationale to this potential usability disaster:

1- Fluff that's too basic — There's no need to explain how to stop the truck or put it in park… assume the person driving the truck is licensed to do so.

2- Fluff that's too complex — If the user needs to learn how each part works in great detail, no text or pictures can replace training.

By: Dave Friedel

Dave Friedel — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:54:57 +0000

My take:

1. Stop truck and turn off engine.

2. Connect wires and air hoses according to this diagram [insert diagram].

3. Turn on the loading mechanism. This will lock the brakes.

4. Open the main valve. Check to make sure the pressure in the air pressure isn't higher than XX psi or damage will occur.

5. Close the main valve after use. This will unlock the brakes.

CAUTION: Consult an experienced operator if you are unfamiliar with this procedure. Damage to the loading system can result from misuse.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:49:10 +0000

Ugh, forget the bad grammar and jargon. I can't get past the yellow text on red background! My eyes are hurting just trying to focus on that. And what's up with using all caps?

By: jasonrobb

jasonrobb — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:46:35 +0000

1. Stop your truck. Put your parking brake on while in neutral gear. Turn your engine off.
2. Connect static wires to the truck. The opening lever sets the brakes.
3. Load the fuel.
4. Open main valve. Close test valve. Fuel flow must stop, pressure must increase at the test valve.
5. Close main valve. Disconnect the hose, static wires, and close the lever to release the brakes.

CAUTION
Check air pressure while loading.

Eh, how's that? Probably not great, but that's one crazy sign. Good find!