Buyers BP150A - Manual

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Installation Instructions
BP100A 15-Ton Pintle Hook
Description
Swivel type pintle hook with spring cushion. Swivel
provides torsional relief and spring provides some
shock absorption at coupling.
Towing Applications
Use with trailers and equipment designed for over the
road towing within the stated capacities.
Use only
with non-swivel type drawbar. This pintle hook is
ideal for use in the utility and construction industries.
For off road applications reduce the stated capacities
by 25%.
Drawbar Eye Dimension
2-3/8" to 3" I.D. with 1-1/4" to 1-5/8" diameter section.
Mounting
1. Use a mounting structure of sufficient strength
to support the rated capacity of the pintle hook in
accordance with SAE J849B.
2. Use the hole pattern shown on the reverse.
3. Remove the cotter pin, nut, washer, spring, and both
flanges.
4. Install flanges using six - 1/2" grade 8 bolts properly
tightened.
5. Install pintle, spring, washer(s) and nut. Use
one washer for 3/4" mounting thickness and two
washers for 5/8" mounting thickness. Tighten nut to
slightly compress spring and install cotter key in nut
castellation. Spread cotter pin.
Operating Instructions
1. Before operating, check for proper operation, worn,
damaged or missing parts and secure mounting.
Correct flaws before use.
2. Move pintle to correct coupling position as shown
above. (Latch on top)
3. Open latch by removing safety pin, pulling plunger,
and rotating latch open.
4. Position drawbar eye over the horn of the pintle and
lower into place.
WARNING: Do not damage the latch. Be careful with
the drawbar when coupling or uncoupling.
5. To close latch, pull plunger, rotate latch closed and
release plunger. Plunger must be fully engaged to lock
the latch. Assemble safety
lock pin.
Capacity
6,000 lbs. Maximum Vertical Load
30,000 lbs. Maximum Gross Trailer Weight
WARNING
Maintain adequate vertical (tongue) load to
properly control the trailer (generally 10%) but do
not exceed the above rated capacities.
WARNING
Other steps and inspections are also required.
Consult D.O.T. regulations and American Trucking
Association for complete coupling and uncoupling
prodedures.
Maintenance Checklist
1. Clean and check for proper operation.
2. Inspect for worn damaged or missing parts. Replace
when needed.
3. Lubricate latch with light oil. Grease zerks
in flanges.
4. Check mounting bolts for proper torque.