Iveco Stralis MY 2016, Body Builder Instructions

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NEW STRALIS MY2016
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GUIDELINES FOR BODYBUILDERS
APPLICATIONS OF SUPERSTRUCTURES
3.5 TRACTOR FOR SEMI-TRAILER
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Printed 692.68.697
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5 Ed. - Base 03/2019
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Always check the distance between the trailer and the cab.
When required, check that the clearance area on bends respects the established limits.
Respect all other limits established by IVECO for defining fifth wheel heights.
Fifth wheel supporting structure
Follow the instructions below for making fifth wheel supporting structure for tractors supplied without one:
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the structure must be suitably dimensioned for vertical and horizontal loads which the fifth wheel transfers; refer to the in-
formation provided previously regarding its height.
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see the Paragraphs "Materials" (
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Page 5) and "Section dimensions" (
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Page 5) for the characteristics of the material of the
structure;
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the upper and lower surfaces of the structure must be level so as to ensure a good contact on the chassis and the base of the
fifth wheel;
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the structure components, when this is formed by several elements, must be welded and/or nailed to form a single assembly;
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fastening of the structure to the tractor (see Figures 25, 26, 27 and 28) must be carried out on the corner reinforcements,
where present, unless otherwise specified.
Use class 8.8 screws or higher for correct anchoring of the semi-trailer to the fifth wheel (number and diameter suitable for tight-
ening to a torque of no less than that for the fifth wheel fastening) with washers.
Do not weld or drill the side member wings when applying longitudinal stops.
Running guides maybe installed on to the frame; Consider the following for construction and application:
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adopt suitable dimensions for correct anchoring of the semi-trailer to the fifth wheel;
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securing to the chassis must be carried out without the use of welding and without drilling any holes into the side member
flaps.
Application of simple plate structure
As a general rule, for tractors destined for use on normal roads and unless otherwise envisaged by IVECO, the structure for fitting
the fifth wheel may be of the "ribbed plate" type, to be connected to the chassis via longitudinal sections and designated brackets or
by direct assembly.
The plate is supplied with the vehicle and installed temporarily for transport; the final assembly must be carried out before as-
sembly of the fifth wheel.
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The plate represents a safety device subject to specific type-approval; therefore, it must not be
modified and must be installed strictly following the indications provided by the manufacturer.
Table 3.6 - Application of fifth wheel and plates
Fifth wheel support
4x2 6x2C 6x2P 6x4
440 T/P 440 T/P SL
440 T/FP-LT
440 T/FP-CT
440 TX/P 440 TY/P 440 TZ/P-HM
Fifth wheel H = 128 mm + plate 12
mm
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