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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

MANUFACTURING CO.

THE FIRST NAME IN QUALITY COUPLINGS

Model 430 / 430A

Hinge Assembly

Summary of Contents for 430

Page 1: ...talling 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 MANUFACTURING CO THE FIRST NAME IN QUALITY COUPLINGS Model 430 430A Hinge Assembly ...

Page 2: ...ng and Drawbar Eye with a Gross Trailer 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 LB...

Page 3: ...r want to place an order you can speak directly with one of our experienced and knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives Sales Representatives Would you like on site training or assistance Contact one of our veteran Premier Sales Reps for more information about product training for your staff Or be sure to visit with them at a Trade Show see website for schedule www premier mfg com Our websi...

Page 4: ...07 108 110 123 127 200 200L 203 205 207 238DB 245DB 245DB 3 300 304 305 307 309 405 407SE 410 16 24 100 100 3 100 4 100 4H 130 135NT 140 150 160 235NT 240 240K 270 360 370 370B 470 470H 480 570 580 580J 590 690 690T 770 780 790 880 890 890C 2200 2300 2300B 2400 2400H 2880 Couplings Drawbar Eyes Saf Tite Product Industrial Application CAUTION Verify that both the coupling s and drawbar eye s rated ...

Page 5: ... Gross Trailer Weight pair Bushing O D Bushing Length Unit Weight pair 150 000 lbs 68 038 kg 4 1 4 in 108 mm 5 in 127 mm 85 lbs 38 6 kg Model 430 430A Hinge Assembly SPECIFICATIONS 4 1 32 431 431 433 8 1 16 4 9 16 5 7 32 7 3 32 12 1 8 7 3 16 10 1 2 10 0 15 1 15 16 150 PARTS ACCESSORIES Bushing Replacements Use ONLY Premier s Bushings 434 Rubber or 434B Poly Accepts 2 in x 4 in 51 mm x 102mm rectan...

Page 6: ...of front end angles Note that these small weld tabs on both housings must be bent equally and when the install is complete the two housings are to be equidistant from the trailer centerline and their bores aligned 6 Fit up between the rectangular tube or channel front end and the mounting surface of the 433 Housing must be flush as shown in Figure 3 Failure to have a flush fit prior to welding wil...

Page 7: ...d of the taper pin is flush against the bracket 17 Place one 321D Washer onto the 321B Bolt and slide it through the 432 Taper pin Place the second 321D washer and 321C Locknut onto the end of the 321B bolt Prior to tightening check to make sure the 5 16 gap between the 433 Housing and 431 Bracket exists see Figure 1 18 Torque the 321C Locknut to 60 ft lbs Test the hinge assemblies for desired rot...

Page 8: ...1 800 255 5387 www premier mfg com PREMIER MANUFACTURING COMPANY Page 8 INSTALLATION Figure 4 FIG 3A FIG 3B Figure 3 Model 430 430A Hinge Assembly Figure 2 ...

Page 9: ...tion It is the responsibility of the vehicle designer end user to ensure that these limits are not exceeded do not bind up jackknife 5 WARNING Prior to towing make certain that adequately rated safety chains have been properly connected 6 Never weld on any Premier part in order to repair damaged or worn areas Field and or shop weld repairs are inadequate and may further weaken the hinge assembly I...

Page 10: ...1 800 255 5387 www premier mfg com PREMIER MANUFACTURING COMPANY Page 10 Model 430 430A Hinge Assembly WELDING PROCEDURES GMAW SMAW FCAW ...

Page 11: ... 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 O...

Page 12: ... 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 photographic i...

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