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Fifth Wheel Handbook
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Section V –
3000 Series
Limited Warranty
Basic Limited Warranty
Fontaine International, Inc. (Fontaine) warrants each
3000 series fifth wheel to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for five years from date
of sale, but does not cover failures due to:
1. Use with loads greater than the rated fifth wheel
capacity.
2. Use in loads that are beyond federal, state and
provincial highway limits, or in special over-
weight load permits.
3. Improper installation of fifth wheel (see the
Fontaine 3000 Series Instruction Handbook for
proper installation procedures – booklet LT-103).
4. Normal wear.
5. Accident.
6. Improper application.
7. Misuse, alteration or negligence.
8. Failure to properly maintain the fifth wheel (see
the Fontaine 3000 Series Instruction Handbook
for proper installation procedures – booklet
LT-103).
9. Inadequate repairs or alterations that, in
Fontaine’s judgment, adversely affects the fifth
wheel’s performance or reliability.
Fontaine cannot guarantee the service life of any
fifth wheel since service life can vary with applica-
tion, usage, maintenance, environment, and other
factors beyond Fontaine’s control.
