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Decal Requirements

2.  Standard Decal Requirements

The following five (5) decals MUST be properly installed on 
the trailer prior to putting it in service:

 Tire Clearance Warning Decal: XL-AR356-01 

(Figure 1)

.

 Air Release Warning Decal: XL-AR429 

(Figure 2)

.

 Manual QWIK RELEASE

®

 Warning Decal: XL-MS184 

(Figure 3)

.

Figure 1 

Figure 2 

Figure 3 

WARNING

Minimum tire clearance 

MUST

 be maintained between tires and 

nearest point of contact on the suspension or vehicle. Premature 

tire wear, fire or loss of vehicle control could result from  contact 

with the tires if clearances are not maintained.

XL-AR356-01

TIRE CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

•   

1 INCH (25.4 mm) MINIMUM VERTICAL

 tire clearance is required between the top of the tire 

and the nearest point of  contact above the tire when the air pressure is completely exhausted 

from the air suspension or when the axle is fully lifted if equipped with a suspension lift feature.

 •   

2 INCH (50.8 mm) MINIMUM LATERAL

 tire clearance is required between the sides of the 

tire and the nearest point of  contact through total travel of the air suspension. This includes 

when the wheels are fully turned in either direction if equipped with an SAF Self Steer Axle.

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WARNING

Failure to properly engage the lock pins could result in loss of vehicle control 

which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury or property damage.

IMPORTANT: TRAILER EMERGENCY BRAKES MUST BE APPLIED BEFORE MANUAL 

AIR RELEASE SWITCH WILL OPERATE.

TO REPOSITION  SLIDER:

 

1. Remove stop bar and move to desired location.
2.  Pull manual switch to 

“disengaged”

 position. (If lock pins do not 

retract after manual switch is in 

“disengaged”

 position, gently rock 

trailer and pins will automatically retract.)

3. Carefully move trailer until contacting stop bar.
4.  Push manual switch to 

“engaged”

 position and visually check all lock 

pins for proper engagement. 

5. Locate stop bar directly behind slider.
6.  Before using trailer, the manual air release lock switch must be in 

“engaged”

 

position, and all lock pins must extend through the rails or beams.

AIR RELEASE SWITCH

PUSH TO 

“ENGAGE” 

LOCK PINS

PULL TO 

“DISENGAGE” 

LOCK PINS 

XL-AR429

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TO REPOSITION SLIDER:

1. Remove stop bar and move to desired location.
2.  Lift pull arm and pull until locked in the 

“OUT”

 position. (If lock pins do not retract 

after pull arm is locked in the 

“OUT”

 position, gently rock trailer with brakes 

applied and pins will automatically retract.) 

3.  Apply trailer brakes and carefully move trailer until contacting stop bar.  
4.  Release pull arm to the 

“IN”

 position and visually check all lock 

pins for proper engagement.

5.  Locate stop bar directly behind slider.
6.  Before moving the trailer, the pull arm must be locked in the 

“IN”

 

position, and all lock pins must extend through the rails or beams.

“IN” 

POSITION

“OUT” 

POSITION

XB-SL0255

XL-MS184

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WARNING

Failure to properly engage the lock pins could result in loss of vehicle 

control which, if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury or 

property damage.

It is the responsibility of the end user to periodically inspect 
all decals and ensure that they are clean and completely legible.  
If any decals are missing, loose, damaged or difficult to read, 
contact SAF-HOLLAND

®

 Customer Service at 888-396-6501 to 

order replacements immediately.

Summary of Contents for CBXA 40

Page 1: ...XL AS20053BM en US Installation and Operation Manual CBXA 40 Slider Suspension Systems For Disc and Drum Brake Applications ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...on that if not followed could lead to hindered product performance Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in property damage Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or ser...

Page 4: ... cause tire failure fire or loss of vehicle control which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury 1 Safety Instructions General and Servicing Safety Instructions Read and observe all Warning and Caution hazard alert messages The alerts provide information that can help prevent serious personal injury damage to components or both Failure to follow the instructions and safety precauti...

Page 5: ...E TO REPOSITION SLIDER 1 Remove stop bar and move to desired location 2 Pull manual switch to disengaged position If lock pins do not retract after manual switch is in disengaged position gently rock trailer and pins will automatically retract 3 Carefully move trailer until contacting stop bar 4 Push manual switch to engaged position and visually check all lock pins for proper engagement 5 Locate ...

Page 6: ...lacements immediately Figure 4 Figure 5 ALIGNMENT BOLT IS ON THE FRONT OF THE ROADSIDE FRAME BRACKET XL AR372 01 STEP 1 Before aligning axle pull trailer forward in a straight line for a sufficient distance to insure there are no binds in the suspension and then lock the brakes so the slider lock pins rest against the rear of the body rail holes STEP 2 Check to verify trailer is empty and emergenc...

Page 7: ...als and ensure that they are clean and completely legible If any labels are missing loose damaged or difficult to read contact SAF HOLLAND Customer Service at 888 396 6501 to order replacements immediately CAUTION Failure to check for proper PosiLok position could result in vehicle suspension damage XL AR437 WHEN TRAILER PARKED Check that the PosiLok is in the DOWN position PosiLok DOWN BEFORE MOV...

Page 8: ... mounting plate welded to the beam Figure 8 NOTE This manual applies to the suspension models listed on the front cover However we urge you to determine your specific model number write that information below and refer to it when obtaining information or replacement parts Figure 9 5 CBXA 40 Model Nomenclature The sample tag illustrated will help you interpret the information on the SAF HOLLAND Inc...

Page 9: ...ied on the installation drawing NOTE Any substitution for filler material from the above standard must comply as a minimum with the following mechanical properties Tensile Strength 72k psi 496 MPa Yield Strength 60k psi 414 MPa Charpy V Notch 20 ft lbs 27 N m at 0o F 17 7o C Elongation 22 The recommended welding gas for gas metal arc welding GMAW is 90 Argon 10 CO2 If a different gas is used welds...

Page 10: ...T Make certain that all air lines and valves are free from obstruction through the full operational range of the suspension IMPORTANT A pressure protection valve PPV must be attached to the air reservoir in order to maintain proper air pressure in the air reservoir Figure 11 IMPORTANT The pressure protection valve maintains safe brake pressure Approximately 85 psig 5 9 bars opens the valve and 65 ...

Page 11: ...L VALVE HCV POSILOK ACTUATOR TO PPV AND AIR RESERVOIR TO GLAD HAND OR EMERGENCY BRAKE STANDARD AIR CONTROL SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE PPV HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE HCV TO HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE HCV TO GLAD HAND OR EMERGENCY BRAKE AIR SPRING AIR SPRING AIR SPRING AIR SPRING TO AIR SUPPLY TO AIR SPRINGS TO AIR SPRINGS CONTROL ARM NEUTRAL POSITION AIR RELEASE CONTROL VALVE SLIDER PULL PI...

Page 12: ...esult in damage to trailer components 5 Install service and emergency lines to the slider and allow the suspension to air up 6 Measure the ride height of the suspension Figure 13 with a tape measure 7 Compare the measured suspension ride height value to the appropriate value Table 1 Ensure your measured ride height value is within 1 4 6 mm IMPORTANT If your measured ride height value is NOT within...

Page 13: ...indle extensions be utilized Dimensions A and B Figure 15 MUST be equal to within 1 8 3 mm b For proper alignment measure the distance from the centerline of the front axle spindles to the centerline of the rear axle spindles Dimensions C and D Figure 15 MUST be equal to within 1 16 1 mm 9 2 Alignment Instructions 1 Using the measurements from Step 4 align each axle Align by rotating the alignment...

Page 14: ...lignment plates are NOT welded to the frame bracket but are free to rotate 2 Relocate the slider to the forward position and recheck the king pin alignment Variance in dimensions A and B Figure 18 indicates there are discrepancies in lock pin hole location 10 Brake Adjustment Instructions Brakes should be adjusted per axle and brake manufacturer s specifications A KINGPIN B D C Figure 18 A B 1 8 3...

Page 15: ... should be within 1 4 6 mm of the recommended design height For proper height refer to Ride Height Adjustment Section 7 7 Verify that the 1 1 8 pivot nut are torqued to 550 600 ft lbs 746 813 N m Figure 23 IMPORTANT The SwingAlign design maintains proper alignment under correct torque without welding DO NOT weld Figure 19 NOTE SwingAlign pivot connections are on roadside and fixed alignment pivot ...

Page 16: ...e air release control valve knob to disengage the lock pins 4 Visually check to ensure the lock pins are in the disengaged position and that the QWIK RELEASE pull arm handle is locked Notch 2 Figure 22 When lock pins have properly disengaged proceed to Step 6 If lock pins fail to disengage proceed to Step 5 5 If the QWIK RELEASE pull handle is in the notch 2 position but the lock pins fail to retr...

Page 17: ...bar Figure 20 7 a Set the tractor brakes NOTE Trailer parking brakes should still be engaged b Lift and push the pull arm handle from the disengaged position Notch 2 Figure 23 to the engaged position Notch 1 Figure 24 NOTE If your slider is equipped with an air release pin mechanism push the air release control valve knob to engage the lock pins 8 Visually check that the lock pins are fully engage...

Page 18: ...e when subjected to overloading or other operational issues to protect the trailer sub frame The PosiLok is engaged when the flipper plates are in the down position 1 Release air pressure from the trailer brake system or disconnect the glad hand This engages the parking brakes and causes the PosiLok actuator to engage which rotates the rod so the flipper plates swing down into an engaged position ...

Page 19: ...icle on a level surface and air pressure above 85 psig 5 9 bars verify that all air springs are of sufficient and equal firmness NOTE Check all air control system fittings for air leaks by applying a soapy water solution and checking for bubbles at all air connections and fittings 14 2 Routine Physical Inspections Every 100 000 Miles 160 000 km or one 1 year whichever comes first Check all other s...

Page 20: ...y brake re lining NOTE Torque specifications listed above are with clean lubricated coated threads Table 3 All new SAF HOLLAND fasteners come precoated from the factory For bolt and lock nut grade markings refer to Figure 29 IMPORTANT The use of special lubricants with friction modifiers such as Anti Seize or Never Seez without written approval from SAF HOLLAND Engineering will void warranty and c...

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Page 24: ...ginal component assembly SAF HOLLAND Original Parts are tested and designed to provide maximum performance and durability Will fits look alikes or worse yet counterfeit parts will only limit the performance potential and could possibly void SAF HOLLAND s warranty Always be sure to spec SAF HOLLAND Original Parts when servicing your SAF HOLLAND product SAF HOLLAND USA INC 1950 Industrial Blvd Muske...

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