Holland FW0070 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual page 7

2. Refer to "Installation: General
Recommendations" on page 4, for angle
thickness and material (use 4" minimum
horizontal and 3-1/2" minimum vertical
leg size). The recommended length of each
mounting angle is 36". it is recommended
that each angle extend at minimum length
of 18" forward of the fifth wheel pivot
point, and not less than 12' to the rear
(Figure 2). If angles shorter than 36"
are required, the special recommendations
of the tractor manufacturer should be
obtained.
3. In addition to the information given in
"Installation: General Recommendations,"
follow the recommendations given in
Figures 1, 2, and 3. The following
sequence is suggested for both fabricated
and cast brackets:
a. Securely position the mounting angle
to the tractor frame.
b. Bolt the angles to the tractor as
illustrated (Figure 1 and 2).
c. Position the brackets on the angles
and verify the correct spacing to
mount the fifth wheel.
d. For fabricated brackets (welded
assembly), weld the bracket to the
mounting angle with 1/4" fillet
welds on both sides, and 1/2"
groove welds on both ends, as
illustrated (Figure 1 and 2).
The welds should be continuous
around the bracket and joined at
the corners.
e. For cast brackets (single piece), weld
with 5/16" fillet weld as illustrated
(Figure 3). The welds MUST be
continuous around the bracket ends.
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Installation Procedures
Figure 3
WELDING DETAILS
(CAST BRACKETS ONLY)
GAP 1/4" - 1/2" IN
FOUR (4) PLACES
5/16"
BOTH ENDS
CONTINUOUS
BOTH SIDES
CENTER OF
5/16" 3"
BRACKET
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