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General Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT:
These instructions apply
to the proper operation of
FW31/XA-311 (NoLube)
and FW33/XA-331 (Low
Lube) Series Fifth Wheel
top plates ONLY. There
are other important
checks, inspections, and
procedures not listed
here that are necessary,
prudent, and/or required
by law.
For proper installation procedures, refer to
Installation Manual XL-FW10008BM-en-US
available on the internet at www.safholland.us.
Failure to follow all the
operating procedures
contained in these
instructions could result
in a hazardous condition
or cause a hazardous
condition to develop
which, if not avoided,
could result in death or
serious injury.
1. General 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
precautions in this manual
could result in improper
servicing or operation
leading to component
failure which, if not avoided,
could result in death or
serious injury.
All fifth wheel installation and maintenance
MUST be performed by a properly trained
technician using proper/special tools,
and safety procedures.
NOTE:
In the United States, workshop
safety requirements are
defined by federal and/or state
Occupational Safety and Health
Act (OSHA). Equivalent laws
could exist in other countries.
This manual is written based
on the assumption that OSHA
or other applicable employee
safety regulations are followed
by the location where work
is performed.
IMPORTANT:
Prior to operation of
the fifth wheel, verify
that the fifth wheel has
been properly installed
on the vehicle.
Failure to properly install
the fifth wheel could result
in tractor-trailer separation
which, if not avoided,
could result in death or
serious injury.
