Installation instructions, General safety information, Safety signal words – SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW503 FleetMaster LowLube Series Fifth Wheels with Manual Sliding Secondary Lock XA-201-S10217, XA-201-S10579 & XA-231-S10217 User Manual

Page 2: Fifth wheel design and intended use

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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XL-FW503 Rev B

General Safety Information

It is important to read, understand, and follow the important information contained in

these installation instructions. Failure to do so may result in a hazardous condition or

cause a hazardous condition to develop.

All welding should be performed by an AWS certified welder using a low hydrogen

process and AWS E70XX filler metal. Failure to weld correctly may cause distortion,

damage, and/or result in insufficient strength and subsequent joint failure which,

if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Prior to welding take precautions to ensure that the tractor electrical system is not

damaged due to the welding process.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

1.

Keep Work Area Clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

2.

Keep fingers away from all potential pinch points in the fifth wheel.

3.

All fifth wheel maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician

using proper tools and safe procedures.

4.

Use only SAF-HOLLAND original parts.

5.

Use Safety Goggles. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA can
cause serious injury when damaged or broken.

6.

Wear Proper Apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, jewelry (rings,
wristwatches, etc.) that can get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is

recommended.

Fifth Wheel Design and Intended Use:

1.

For pulling trailers with standard SAE kingpins which are in good condition

and securely mounted or locked in position in the trailer.

2.

For on-highway hauling applications.

3.

Within the capacities stated in SAF-HOLLAND literature.

4.

As recommended in SAF-HOLLAND literature (available from www.safholland.us).

Holland Fifth Wheels are NOT Designed or Intended For:

1.

Use with non-SAE kingpins, such as kingpins which are bent, improper size or

dimensions, not secured to maintain SAE configuration, or which are installed in

warped trailer bolster plates.

2.

Tow-away operations which damage or interfere with the proper operation of

the fifth wheel.

3.

The attachment of lifting devices.

4.

The transport of loads in excess of rated capacity.

5.

Off-highway applications and use.

6.

Applications other than recommended.

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