SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW486 FW2080 Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 4)

4 SAF-HOLLAND, Inc. XL-FW486 Rev C
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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 genuine Holland 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 Holland literature.
4. As recommended in Holland literature (available from Holland or Holland
distributors).
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. Applications other than recommended.