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Fifth Wheel ARMOR ARMORLAK Instructions Manual

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Lock Assembly Kit
Part #
ARMORLAK
Standard Repair Time:
1 Hour
Item Description
Stationary jaw
1
Locking jaw
2
Torsion spring
3
Trigger
4
Secondary lock
5
Operating handle
6
Main spring
7
Spring tensioner
8
Cover plate
9
See video at fifthwheel.com/maintenance/
Choose "Lock Assembly Replacement"
Spring Tensioner
Stationary Jaw
For instructional video scan or go to
fifthwheel.com/maintenance/
Lock Assembly Kit Replacement Instructions
Lock Assembly Kit (ARMORLAK)
Quantity
1
1
1
All parts are
1
pre-assembled
in trigger
1
assembly kit.
1
1
1
1
Cover Plate
Secondary
Main Spring
Lock
Torsion
Spring
Trigger
Locking Jaw
Operating Handle
fifthwheel.com • 800.874.9780
Lock Assembly Kit Video available at:
fifthwheel.com/armor
Choose "Training" then "Lock Assembly
Replacement"
Tools Required
Crowbar
Pliers
3/4" deep well socket
• Keep hands away from throat
with 2" extension
of operating fifth wheel
9/16" socket
• Wear Personal Protective
11/16" socket
Equipment (PPE)
1/4" allen wrench
• Make sure the wheel is
Kingpin tool
disarmed before maintenance
• Follow all instructions
Personal Protective
Equipment
• Read operating manual
before use
Safety glasses
Work gloves
• Use proper procedures
Steel toe boots
• Use proper tools
Warning!
All kits include hardware
1

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Summary of Contents for Fifth Wheel ARMOR ARMORLAK

  • Page 1 Torsion spring All parts are 3/4" deep well socket • Keep hands away from throat Trigger pre-assembled with 2" extension of operating fifth wheel Secondary lock in trigger 9/16" socket assembly kit. Operating handle • Wear Personal Protective 11/16" socket...
  • Page 2 (see video). Locking Jaw in Closed Position Hint: A fifth wheel is closed when the locking jaw is completely across the throat of the fifth wheel. This deactivates the fifth wheel and allows the user to perform maintenance.
  • Page 3 Secondary Lock Push up cover plate to access the two cover plate nuts. Tilt wheel down in rear to access secondary lock. Pull the secondary lock to open the fifth wheel. Remove cover plate from below. Locking Jaw Notice locking jaw is now visible because wear plate is off and fifth wheel is in open position.
  • Page 4 Disassembly Start with these two Stationary Jaw Unfasten the four stationary jaw nuts starting with the two Remove operating handle nut and bolt. rear nuts toward the toes. Helpful hint: Keep the bolt from turning using a 1/4" allen Remove air cylinder/secondary lock bolt. wrench from below.
  • Page 5 Assembly Insert new trigger assembly into top plate. Install operating handle bolt. Air Cylinder bolt Stationary Jaw Install stationary jaw. Fasten air cylinder bolt and tighten nut. Start with these two Proper secondary lock bolt hole Do not use this outside bolt hole Fasten the four stationary jaw nuts starting with the two rear nuts toward the toes.
  • Page 6 Assembly Cover Plate Knockout rod bolt Cover Plate Turn in the knockout rod all the way until it bottoms out. Fasten the two cover plate nuts and bolts. Locking Jaw Pin Operating Handle Cover Plate Slot Install lock washers before installing new cover plate. Position the jaw pin into the slot of the operating handle.
  • Page 7 Main Spring Tensioner Nuts (2) Close the fifth wheel by pulling the main spring. Insert the spring tensioner through the hole. Install the TWO spring tensioner nuts. Hint: You can place a screwdriver in the main spring loop to prevent spring from rotating when bolting on nuts (see video).
  • Page 8 Part # ARMORKPK Test Kingpin Tool Tilt the fifth wheel down and lower the yard truck boom. Test the wheel using the Fontaine kingpin tool (ARMORKPK) by frequently opening and closing the fifth wheel (see video). All kits include hardware See video at fifthwheel.com/maintenance/...

  • Page 9: Part Identification

    Part Identification Item Description Quantity Included in kit Wear plate ARMORWPK Knockout rod ARMORKRK Knockout rod clip ARMORKRK Knockout rod spring ARMORKRK Knockout rod nut ARMORKRK Stationary jaw ARMORSJK, ARMORLAK Locking jaw ARMORJRK, ARMORLAK Torsion spring ARMORTAK, ARMORLAK, ARMORSRK Trigger ARMORTAK, ARMORLAK Secondary lock ARMORTAK, ARMORLAK...
  • Page 10 Serial Number Knockout rod Knockout rod nut Cover Plate Locking Jaw Torsion Spring Operating Handle Wear Plate (Behind air cylinder) Month Year 28th fifth wheel manufactured in September, 2014 Sequence of Month Above Example serial number fifthwheel.com • 800.874.9780 09140028...
  • Page 11 Part Identification – Top View Wear Plates (removable Air cylinder bolt access for easy maintenance) (under wear plate) Locking jaw access (under Stationary Locking Jaw Knockout rod access (under wear plate). Locking jaw slides wear plate). Slot for easy in for easy maintenance. knockout rod maintenance.