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IMPORTANT

Read these instructions completely before installing, using or 

attempting to repair this product. If you have any questions, 

call Premier at (800) 255-5387 or (503) 234-9202.

Installation, Inspection, Operation 

& Maintenance Guide

THE FIRST NAME IN QUALITY COUPLINGS

Model 160HD Coupling

Summary of Contents for 160HD

Page 1: ...ly before installing using or attempting to repair this product If you have any questions call Premier at 800 255 5387 or 503 234 9202 Installation Inspection Operation Maintenance Guide THE FIRST NAME IN QUALITY COUPLINGS Model 160HD Coupling ...

Page 2: ...ailer Weight rating of 80 000 lbs 36 287 kg would be the minimum acceptable for normal over the road applications see Tongue Weight section below Double Trailer Configuration Triple Trailer Configuration Example only each application may vary and should be considered unique Example only each application may vary and should be considered unique 40 000 LBS 40 000 LBS 40 000 LBS Environments such as ...

Page 3: ...e all safe and efficient operation To determine wear limits Premier created Wear Gages that help judge the useful life of couplings and drawbar eyes details in catalog In accordance with Premier and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations these were designed to identify wear at the critical percentages of 18 and 20 by measuring the cross section of coupling hooks horn and drawbar eye loops 18...

Page 4: ...03 205 207 238DB 245DB 245DB 3 300 304 305 306 307 309 405 407SE 410 16 24 40 100 100 4 130 135NT 140 150 160 235NT 240 240K 270 290 360 370 370B 470 470H 480 570 580 580J 590 690 690T 770 780 790 880 890 890C 2200 2300 2300B 2400 2400H Couplings Drawbar Eyes Saf Tite Product Industrial Application CAUTION Verify that both the coupling s and drawbar eye s rated capacities meet your application s r...

Page 5: ...g SPECIFICATIONS AND LOAD CAPACITIES REPLACEMENT PART INFORMATION Gross Trailer Weight Maximum Tongue Weight Ultimate Latch Capacity 40 000 lbs 18 144 kg 6 500 lbs 2 948 kg 5 000 lbs 2 267 kg 151 152 152B 153A 153B 154 274 274A Trigger Latch Bushing Spring Roll Pin Latch Pin Bolt Locknut Model 160 Parts available 153A 151 154 274A 152 152B 153B 274 Minimum Eye Opening Unit Weight 2 in 51 mm 12 lbs...

Page 6: ...e operation of the latch components is sticky lubricate all rotation points with a light penetrating oil Work the latch assembly several times to distribute the lubricant evenly and remove any excess with a rag Do not apply lubricant to the pintle hook or saddle area of the 160HD Coupling 6 An IMPORTANT WARNINGS sticker was enclosed This must be attached to the coupling or cross member and be visi...

Page 7: ...ed out of service and must NOT be used There may be unrepairable damage to either the latch assembly or coupling body 7 Once verified that the coupling is securely closed lock the 152 Latch in the closed position with the 154 Latch Pin Slide the pin all the way through the bottom hole in the latch NOT the 153B Roll Pin hole until the ringlet on the pin prevents it from passing through further If t...

Page 8: ...ents at a minimum of 90 day intervals Do not bind up Jackknife any application as stresses can cause damage to products or components resulting in failure and detachment of the trailer while in use IMPORTANT GUIDELINES that apply to all Premier Non Air Couplings of the vehicle designer end user to ensure that these limits are not exceeded do not bind up jackknife 10 WARNING Prior to towing make ce...

Page 9: ...N USE 8 DO NOT APPLY LUBRICANTS TO THE COUPLING HOOK OR DRAWBAR EYE LOOP AS THEY CAN COVER UP POSSIBLE DAMAGE AND ACCELERATE WEAR 9 ALWAYS ABIDE BY ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING SAFE AND PROPER TRANSPORTATION 10 NEVER STRIKE ANY OF THESE COMPONENTS WITH A HAMMER OR ANY OTHER DEVICE 11 ALWAYS VERIFY PROPER OPERATION OF LATCHING SYSTEM AND COUPLING COMPONENTS PRIOR TO DRIVE ...

Page 10: ...CLAIMER Although great care has been taken to ensure accurate information throughout this document Premier Manufacturing Company must reserve the right to alter any information contained within These changes include but are not limited to Dimensional changes load capacity and availability of any part or assembly 2009 Premier Manufacturing Company All rights reserved Any reproduction of the photogr...

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