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Safety information
2.3
Safety information for installation
The installation area defined by the manufacturer of the tractor
unit may not be changed.
The installation work may only be conducted by authorised
specialists.
Refer to the instructions issued by the vehicle manufacturer,
for example the method of fastening, fifth wheel position, fifth
wheel height, axle load, cavity, mounting plate, slider, etc.
Follow the installation instructions supplied by the mounting
plate and slider manufacturers.
An earth connection must be provided between the fifth wheel
coupling and the vehicle chassis in vehicles that are used for
transporting hazardous substances.
In general, bolt connections are to be tightened to the tightening
torque specified as a setpoint for torque wrenches as per DIN ISO
6789 in classes A or B.
The fifth wheel coupling must be installed on the vehicle in accor-
dance with the requirements of Annex 7 of Regulation ECE R55-01.
It may also be necessary to comply with the licensing regulations of
the appropriate country.
All welding on fifth wheel couplings and their parts is strictly prohib-
ited and will render the type approval void.
EN
JSK 36 & JSK 37
MUB 002 004 M01
(REV-C)
04-2019
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JOST IND (REV-A) 06-2019
JSK 39
AIS- 091
Summary of Contents for JSK 39
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