Danger!
• Before installing the fifth wheel kingpin, all accompanying
parts and the kingpin itself must be checked for damage.
• All tightening torques must always be followed Page 29.
• Observe the legal clauses and approved technical safety
rules for the installation of fifth wheel kingpins in the
respective country of operation.
Note:
• National rules of approval apply for the construction of the
fifth wheel kingpin.
• In Germany, the mounting of fifth wheel kingpins requires
registration (§19
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21 of the Road Traffic Registration
Regulation [StVZO]).
• Furthermore, the requirements of §13 FZV (German
Vehicle Registration Ordinance) regarding data in the
vehicle papers referring to the permitted trailer load must
be fulfilled.
5.2 D Value/fifth wheel kingpin
Danger!
Risk of serious accidents due to the loss of traffic and
operational safety, which may lead to serious or fatal
injuries!
• For safe operation, the calculated D-value must not exceed
the specified D-value or maximum vertical load of the fifth
wheel.
• For operation on construction sites or uneven highways,
do not use the full D-value or fifth wheel vertical load.
Higher forces may exist.
• In order to be able reach the load limits of the maximum
D-value, the installation must be carried out according to
the SAF-HOLLAND installation instructions.
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