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Contents

Section I

– Installation Instructions

General Mounting Instructions .....................................4-6

Air & Manual Slide Bracket (ASB/MSB) ........................... 7

Stationary and Adjustable Mounting Bracket
(SMB/APB) ...................................................................... 8

Section II

– Pre-Service Procedures

Fasteners ....................................................................... 9

Lubrication ................................................................... 10

Operation ..................................................................... 11

Adjustment Procedure .................................................. 11

Section III

– Operating Instructions

Coupling Procedures ...............................................12-15

Uncoupling Procedures ................................................. 16

Section IV –

Inspection and Maintenance

Procedures ..............................................................17-18

Section V

– Limited Warranty .......................................19-20

Fontaine

Fifth Wheel Handbook

Summary of Contents for 3000 series

Page 1: ...these instructions could cause a hazardous operating condition 3000 Series Installation Instructions Pre Service Procedures Operating Instructions Inspection Maintenance Procedures Warranty Gives You the No Slack Advantage October 2007 FOR YOUR SAFETY USE ONLY GENUINE FONTAINE SERVICE PARTS USING NON GENUINE PARTS VOIDS WARRANTY C O N N E C T Y O U R B U S I N E S S W I T H F O N T A I N E ...

Page 2: ...Series fifth wheel Included are Installation Instructions Pre Service Procedures Operating Instructions Inspection and Maintenance Procedures and Warranty Information Keep this hand book in the tractor glove box after your fifth wheel has been installed If you have any questions concerning your new fifth wheel our Customer Service Department is available to help you 800 874 9780 For sales and serv...

Page 3: ...table Mounting Bracket SMB APB 8 Section II Pre Service Procedures Fasteners 9 Lubrication 10 Operation 11 Adjustment Procedure 11 Section III Operating Instructions Coupling Procedures 12 15 Uncoupling Procedures 16 Section IV Inspection and Maintenance Procedures 17 18 Section V Limited Warranty 19 20 Fontaine Fifth Wheel Handbook 3 ...

Page 4: ...ay be necessary to block out forward slide positions 4 All mounting fasteners must be a minimum of 5 8 16 0mm diameter Grade 8 bolts 5 8 16 0mm diameter Grade C lock nuts 5 8 16 0mm diameter Hardened flat washers 5 Outboard mounting angles shall be ASTM A 36 or equal with a minimum thickness of 5 16 7 9mm 6 Inboard mounting angles must have a 4 101 5mm minimum vertical and horizontal leg and shall...

Page 5: ...to prevent this it is recommended that a stop be used The stop should be positioned so that contact is made with the fifth wheel mounting plate 12 Do not restrict normal rock of fifth wheel This could create a hazardous operating condition 13 All fifth wheels subjected to weather abuse must be thoroughly cleaned inspected and lubricated prior to installation 14 Fifth Wheels should be mounted in th...

Page 6: ... is 10 of the gross trailer weight 16 Do not center load the fifth wheel The vertical load should be distributed over the entire surface of the fifth wheel 17 Fixed angle mounts inboard angles shall be flush with the top of the truck frame No gap between the truck frame and the angle See Figure A on page 5 18 Do not attempt to block 3000 series fifth wheels A production blocked fifth wheel specifi...

Page 7: ...ths available The full length of the horizon tal flange of the outboard mounting angles must be at the same elevation as the truck frame The vertical leg of the angle must fit flush with the truck frame See Figure A on page 5 Mounting Angle Do not weld to truck frame All mounting hardware must be a minimum of 5 8 16 0mm Grade 8 bolts Grade C locknuts with hardened steel washers tightened to 90 122...

Page 8: ...e same elevation as the truck frame The vertical leg of the angle must fit flush with the truck frame See Figure A on page 5 Mounting Angle Do not weld to truck frame Mounting Angle Do not weld to truck frame Truck frame 37 939 1mm 2 2 Bolt Spacing Maximum 8 203 0mm Minimum 4 101 5mm Fontaine Fifth Wheel Handbook All mounting hardware must be a minimum of 5 8 16 0mm Grade 8 bolts Grade C locknuts ...

Page 9: ... nuts and bolts are in place and properly tightened Check all welds for cracks breaks or separation Check to see if both bracket pins are in place and secured by retainer pins and cotter pins See Figure C and D 9 Retainer Pin Bracket Pin Cotter Pin Figure C Figure D Handle Clip Handle Clip ...

Page 10: ...is material can prevent the proper opera tion of the fifth wheel and can cause a dangerous condition 2 Lubricate the fifth wheel lock prior to opening and closing Referring to Figure E grease the jaw and lockbar wedge on top and bottom Separate the jaw and lockbar wedge with a large screwdriver and distribute the grease along the full length of the jaw and lockbar wedge mating surfaces Open and cl...

Page 11: ...m grip causing the handle to slip and possibly resulting in injury D Adjustment Procedure 1 With the wheel in the closed position loosen the adjuster jam nut and turn the adjuster stud counter clockwise outward until it is free from touching the end of the lockbar wedge 2 Insert a test kingpin or 2 50 8mm diameter shaft to ensure the locking mechanism is completely closed 3 Turn the adjuster stud ...

Page 12: ...rease If the tractor is equipped with an air sliding fifth wheel actuate the air cylinder and check for air leaks WARNING Air cylinder should not be disassembled as contents are under pressure The fifth wheel should be in an unlocked posi tion See Figure G When unlocked the handle should be extended and the tips of the jaw and lockbar wedge visible DO NOT TRY TO COUPLE TO A CLOSED FIFTH WHEEL 2 Th...

Page 13: ...d enough to cause any of the conditions listed above it is recommended that a new plate be installed The trailer kingpin plate must be properly greased Fontaine Fifth Wheels are designed and manufactured for use with all trailer kingpins that conform to SAE specifications SAE J700 February 1993 and subject to the wear limits of SAE J2228 June 1993 These specifications cover SAE 2 50 8mm kingpins o...

Page 14: ...ck frame 4 To couple the fifth wheel to the kingpin be sure the fifth wheel is positioned so that it tilts down at the rear and is resting on the stops Align the kingpin with the throat of the fifth wheel and ease the tractor toward the trailer The trailer should strike the fifth wheel just at the top of the approach ramps The fifth wheel will level with the kingpin plate and the kingpin should sl...

Page 15: ...g slide positions After the fifth wheel is properly positioned inspect the locking wedges to ensure that they are fully engaged in the slide rail pockets Under no circumstances should a sliding fifth wheel be repositioned while the tractor and trailer are in motion Do not attempt to slide the fifth wheel until all persons are clear of the vehicle Fontaine Fifth Wheel Handbook 15 Note Pull handle m...

Page 16: ...for the trailer landing gear Spring Suspension lower landing gear until it contacts the ground Give a few extra turns in low gear DO NOT lift the trailer off of the fifth wheel Air Ride Suspension lower landing gear until it contacts the ground Add one addi tional turn DO NOT raise the trailer off of the fifth wheel 3 Disconnect the air and electrical lines 4 Remove the handle clip and open the fi...

Page 17: ...ng mechanism making sure that the moving parts operate freely This should be followed by an application of 90 weight oil to all moving parts This procedure may also be necessary in operations where excessive road grime or grit is encountered Inspections and Adjustments Perform every 90 days or 30 000 miles Using a suitable solvent degrease the fifth wheel and mounting brackets and inspect for 1 Cr...

Page 18: ...g jaw If dimension A is less than 0 8 20 25mm replacement of the jaw and lockbar wedge is required See Figure J Check the fifth wheel operation and adjustment Using a test kingpin or 2 50 88mm diameter pipe follow the instructions provided in the Pre Service Procedure section C and D on page 11 of this handbook Fontaine Fifth Wheel Handbook 18 Dimension A Figure J 125 3 18 mm Minimum Figure I ...

Page 19: ...roper 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 t...

Page 20: ...ntaine Instruction Handbook and the locking mechanism rotating locking jaw and locking wedge will wear properly on the trailer kingpin when the fifth wheel is adjusted in accordance with the manufacturers specifications see LT 103 Handbook Fontaine wheels are designed and manufactured for use with SAE 2 50 8mm trailer kingpins that conform to SAE specification SAE J700 February 1993 and are subjec...

Page 21: ... and or fitness for a particular purpose are hereby disclaimed by Fontaine and excluded This Limited Warranty may not be changed except in writing by an authorized officer of Fontaine Any action for any alleged breach of this Limited Warranty must be commenced within one year after such alleged breach occurred or shall be forever barred The remedies stated above shall be exclusive for any and all ...

Page 22: ...Fontaine Fifth Wheel Handbook 22 For sales and service locations or for additional copies of this handbook go to our web site at www fifthwheel com or contact Customer Services at 1 800 874 9780 ...

Page 23: ...Fontaine Fifth Wheel Handbook 23 ...

Page 24: ... 2010 Fontaine Fifth Wheel LT 103 Revised January 12 2010 All specifications are subject to change without notice Fontaine Fifth Wheel www fifthwheel com ...

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