SAF-HOLLAND XL-FW485 FW6000 and FW6200 Series Fifth Wheel - Manual (Page 2)

XL-FW485 Rev A 11
WARRANTY
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COMMERCIAL
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WARRANTY
Holland warrants all Commercial Products (products
other than those normally used for personal, family, or
household purposes) manufactured by it, when
properly installed, to be free from defects in material
and workmanship under normal use and service for a
period of two (2) years from the date of manufacture,
with the exception of elevating fifth wheels for which
the warranty period is 180 days.
This warranty is void with respect to any product
which has been altered in any way from its
manufactured condition, such as intentional
modification, accident, corrosion, misuse, failure to
provide necessary and reasonable maintenance and is
exclusive of normal wear.
The sole responsibility of Holland under this warranty
is limited to repairing or replacing at the factory any
part or parts which are returned, with transportation
charges prepaid, and are found to be defective to the
satisfaction of Holland.Written authorization from
Holland must be obtained prior to returning any part
or parts. No charges for transportation or for labor
performed on Holland products by unauthorized
persons will be allowed under this warranty.
Holland shall not be liable, in any event, for proximate,
incidental, consequential or other damages, including
but not limited to damages for loss of production
or injury to persons or property arising out of any
breach of this warranty.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR A WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
EXTENDING BEYOND THAT SET FORTH ABOVE.
2 XL-FW485 Rev A
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to read, understand and follow the important information
contained herein may result in a hazardous condition or cause a
hazardous condition to develop.
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. Within the capacities stated in Holland literature.
3. 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
dimension, not secured to maintain SAE configuration, or which are installed in
warped trailer bolster plates.
2. Tow-away operation.
3. The attachment of lifting devices.
4. The transport of loads in excess of rated capacity.
5. Applications other than recommended.
Installation
General Recommendations
1. Every user and installer using Holland products either recommended or not
recommended by Holland, must thoroughly satisfy himself that the installation
procedure used is appropriate for the vehicle, product and application.
2. Consult the Holland literature for fifth wheel capacities and applications.
3. Consult the tractor manufacturer’s body builder’s book and the latest SAE and
D.O.T. standards for additional installation methods. Holland recommends the
T.M.C. Recommended Maintenance Practice 603B for installation procedures.
4. Determine the proper fifth wheel position. See SAE J701a for proper placement, as
well as the tractor manufacturer’s body builder’s book.
Note: The center of the kingpin locks must always be positioned on or ahead of the truck
rear axle.
5. Use Grade 8, 1/2˝ minimum diameter bolts and Grade “C” locknuts for mounting.
6. Bolt holes can be 1/32˝ larger in diameter than the bolt fastener. Bolts must be
adequately tightened using charted torque ranges in foot-pounds for the
recommended Grade 8, 1/2˝ diameter bolts. Larger diameter Grade 8 bolts and
coated fasteners may be used.
7. The bolts attaching the fifth wheel mounting angles to the truck frame require
hardened steel washers under both the bolt and under the locknut, unless flanged
head bolts or flanged head locknuts are employed.
8. Whenever a cutout is made on the mounting angle, such as required to bypass
suspension components, a 1˝ minimum radius should be used and bolts should be
placed within 1-1⁄2˝, but not closer than 1˝ of the cut, fore and aft.
Do not use U-bolts in fifth wheel installation.
9. Trailer pick-up ramps are recommended at the rear of the truck-tractor frame.
10. When mounting to aluminum frames, follow the truck manufacturer’s
recommendations. Holland has available a stationary mounting angle intended for
use on aluminum frames; contact Holland or Holland Distributors for availability.
11. Review, in addition, the specific information on the following pages for each type of
fifth wheel mounting, as well as “Inspection and Lubrication Prior to Use”.