Stationary fifth wheel installation, Installation instructions, Bracket only mount (see figures 2a, 2b and 2c) – SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW492 FW83 and XA-231 FleetMaster LowLube Series Fifth Wheel User Manual

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XL-FW492 Rev D

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Stationary Fifth Wheel Installation

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Bracket Only Mount
(See Figures 2A, 2B and 2C):

Holland Bracket Only Mount fifth wheels are a weld on product that can be mounted

in a variety of configurations. The following is the recommended procedure for welding

the variations of standard over the road bracket applications.

1.

Review FIGURES 2A, 2B, and 2C for the specific bracket used in your application.
Follow the recommended welding procedure shown.

2.

For angle fabrication the mounting angle should extend a minimum of 18˝ forward

and not less than 12˝ to the rear of the pivot point. Minimum angle length is 36˝.

3.

Brackets need to be positioned so that the fifth wheel can be properly mounted on

the brackets when secured to the tractor frame.

4.

For angle thickness see

General Recommendations” on page 3 (TABLE 1).

5.

For installation after welding follow the stationary fifth wheel mounting instruction

for the mounting style that applies.

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Figure_1C

FIGURE 2A

CONTINUOUS

5/16˝

FIGURE 2B

1/4˝

1/2˝

BOTH SIDES

DOUBLE PASS MIN.
BOTH ENDS

FIGURE 2C

Both sides of
center bracket

5/16˝

Gap 1/4˝ - 1/2˝,
4 places

3

Both ends
continuous 5/16˝

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