SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW152-03 FW67 Series Air Lift Fifth wheel - Manual

XL-FW152-03
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Verify that you have sufficient cab-to-axle
(C.A.) clearance on the tractor for the elevating
fifth wheel ( see Figure 1). A minimum of 60˝
is required. The 60˝ C.A. dimension is the
recommended minimum and is based on a 96˝
wide square-nosed trailer with a 36˝ kingpin
setting. More or less C.A. may be required for
other nose configurations, kingpin settings,
refrigeration units, etc.
Note that the pivot centerline of the fifth wheel
top plate should be located as near as possible
to the OEM’s recommended location and a
minimum of 1˝ ahead of the suspension
centerline, when in the down position. ( see
Figure 1.)
2. The FW67 and FW69 Series lift wheels require
certain air components for operation. If these
air components are not obtained from Holland
Hitch Company, they should have the
following characteristics:
A. Air Tank – 9 cu. ft. capacity
(150 p.s.i. minimum working pressure).
B. Air Compressor – Minimum 14 cu. ft.,
24 cu. ft. recommended (150 p.s.i.
minimum working pressure).
C. Hose and fittings – Multipurpose hose –
medium and low pressure (see Figure 4 on
page 3, and parts list on page 5 for sizes).
C.A.
FIGURE 1
C. Mark the “T”style mounting angles for
required clearances. The mounting angles
may require cut outs to clear the bolts,
rivets, spring hangers, etc. on the frame.
A riser to elevate the fifth wheel assembly
and mounting angles may be required to
obtain clearance for the transmission or
crossmembers.
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Failure to read, understand and
follow the important information
contained herein, may result in a
hazardous condition or cause a
hazardous condition to develop.
WARNING
3. Check to see that all components and parts
are on hand.
INSTALLATION:
1. Installation of the Fifth Wheel:
A. Position the “T”style mounting angles along
the mounting base of the elevating fifth
wheel unit. Make sure the mounting angle
is flush with each end of the fifth wheel
base, then mark the fifth wheel top plate
pivot location on the mounting angle.
B. Position the mounting angles on the tractor
frame with the fifth wheel pivot location
ahead of the suspension pivot centerline
as noted above in General Information.
1˝minimum
from suspension
centerline to
fifth wheel
pivot center.
Use OEM
recommendations
Mark the fifth wheel pivot
on the mounting angle.
FIFTH
WHEELS
INSTALLATION &
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
FW67 & FW69 Series
Air Lift Fifth wheels
When welding, use a procedure
which assures a sound, good
quality weld and which protects
the operator and others.
Overwelding may cause distortion
and damage, and underwelding
may not develop sufficient strength. A low hydrogen
process and AWS E70XX filler metal are recommended.
Take precautions to insure that the tractor electrical
system is not damaged by the welding.
WARNING