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- Page 1 Installation and operation instructions LANDING GEARS Landing leg S and Landing leg H Document code: M_2080-01_EN Date: February 2020...
- Page 2 De Amert 700C, 5462 GH Veghel The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0)88-40 58 800 (general) Tel: +31 (0)88-40 58 899 (breakdown number) Fax: +31 (0)88-40 58 820 E-mail: info@valx.eu (general) E-mail: support@valx.eu (technical support) www.valx.eu Document code: M_2080-01_EN Copyright © 2020 Revision summary Date...
- Page 3 This document and all information herein is and remains at all times the exclusive property of VALX B.V. and shall not - in whole nor in part - without the prior written permission of VALX B.V. be disclosed to any other person, published in any form of publicity or news story, copied, photographed, reproduced or stored in any retrieval system of any nature.
- Page 4 This Manual is intended for trained and for qualified persons to enable them to perform design, installation and repair tasks on VALX products in an efficient, safe and environmentally sound way. TAKE THE TIME TO READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING WORK ON THE TRAILER, LANDING LEG AND/OR ON OTHER VALX COMPONENTS.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
General safety instructions and regulations General This manual Decals and instructions on the trailer landing legs Warranty and original VALX parts Maintenance and repair A contribution to the protection of our environment Explanation of the landing gears type code Location of the identification plate... -
Page 6: Pictograms In This Manual
Pictograms in this manual Pictograms for general alerts In this manual the following pictograms and symbols may be used for general alerts: NOTE Important instruction, recommendation or tip that you must always observe. If the safety instruction is not observed, a potential hazardous situation can occur, causing personal injury or damage to the landing leg, the workshop or the environment. - Page 7 Symbols Sometimes, a picture or a pictogram tells more than text can. For that reason, the maintenance, assembly and disassembly procedures in the chapters 5 through 10 mainly consist of graphical instructions. In these graphical instructions the following pictograms may be used: Tools Use an appropriate torque wrench Tighten the fastener to the torque (in Nm) given in the left-hand corner.
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Page 8: General Safety Instructions And Regulations
The “VALX Warranty Conditions” can also be downloaded from our website www.valx. - Modification and / or conversion of the product without the written consent of VALX is not allowed at the risk of forfeiting all warranty rights. -
Page 9: A Contribution To The Protection Of Our Environment
- Only use tools, parts, materials, lubricants and service techniques that were approved by VALX. Do not use contaminated or used lubricants. Used lubricants, cleansing agents and expended landing gears parts must be disposed of in an environmentally safe way. -
Page 10: Explanation Of The Landing Gears Type Code
Type number (see table next page) Serial number Lift capacity per set Load capacity per set Ordering of parts See www.valx.eu or contact at +31 (0)88-40 58 800. Exclusively use genuine spare parts! Otherwise, warranty regulations might be violated and product liability risks incurred. M_2080-01_EN... - Page 11 Landing leg type code The landing leg type code is built up as shown in the table below. Description Type Stroke Mounting Gear Shoe Connection Crank plate shaft Heavy duty (80.000 kg) / e-coating Standard (60.000 kg) / e-coating Standard (60.000 kg) / e-coating + powder coating Stroke 350 mm Stroke 400 mm Stroke 430 mm...
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Page 12: Landing Gears Complete
Operating the vehicle with damaged landing gear is prohibited. Operating safe functioning can only be guaranteed if all the instructions, settings and performance limits for the product will not be exceeded. Any other usage requires the written approval of Valx B.V. M_2080-01_EN... -
Page 13: Installation
Installation Place the wheel chocks Position the trailer on an even surface and use wheel chocks to secure the trailer against rolling away. Support trailer Support the trailer so it cannot fall down. M_2080-01_EN... -
Page 14: Retract Both Landing Legs
Retract both landing legs Length Min L1 = Min L2 Loading the legs unevenly will lead to damage. Set minimum ground clearance M_2080-01_EN... -
Page 15: Measure And Adjust The Connection Shaft
Measure and adjust the connection shaft Length connection shaft = chassis dimension - 25mm Check/measure the length of the connection shaft and adapt if necessary. A sliding gap of 3-5mm must be maintained. M_2080-01_EN... -
Page 16: Mounting And Bolting The Landing Legs
Mounting and bolting the landing legs >25 kg Bolt amount: 2x10 Bolt amount: 18 Use at least 10 bolts per landing leg. All bolts, nuts and washers must be class 10. Torques Item Size Amount Width across flats Torque (Nm) Landing legs M16 x 1.5 2x10... -
Page 17: Weld Stop Blocks (Only For H Landing Legs)
Weld stop blocks (only for H landing legs) For H landing legs with a static capacity of 80 [t] per set, weld 2 stop blocks on the mounting bracket of the trailer. M_2080-01_EN... -
Page 18: Operation
Operation Safety instructions Carry out the following safety instructions before taking the landing gears into operation. - The landing gear must only be operated by authorized personnel. - Before operating the landing gear, the vehicle has been secured to prevent it rolling away. - Make sure no person is under the trailer vehicle when coupling and uncoupling. -
Page 19: General Operations
General operations High gear - Function: To lower and retract the landing gear quickly and to bridge ground clearance. - Gear change: Pull out the crank fully until the gear engages, a slightly turning motion facilitates the gear change. Low gear - Function: To raise and lower the laden and unladen trailer vehicle. -
Page 20: Loading The Supported Vehicle
Loading the supported vehicle The supported trailer vehicle may only be loaded using a crane or forklift. Do not exceed the centre of gravity of the vehicle during the loading procedure. M_2080-01_EN... -
Page 21: Maintenance
Maintenance Periodic maintenance and inspection NOTE As road conditions may vary from one country to another, and specific use of the trailer landing leg may differ per haulier, the maintenance intervals given below are only indicative. The maintenance tables differentiate between normal use (X) and frequent- or off road use (0). On-road use is when a vehicle drives on roads with sealed and metalled surfaces (like concrete or asphalt). -
Page 22: Lubricants
Lubricants Greasing the transmission. Initially after 3 years, then annually. - Remove the grease nipple cover (1 and 2). - Fill the lubrication point (1 and 2). - Re-attach the grease nipple cover (1 and 2). Greasing the spindle and spindle nut. Initially after 3 years, then annually. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution Defect spindle or nut Replace the landing leg The landing legs cannot be Defect gearbox Replace the landing leg extended or retracted Bent landing leg or outer tube Replace the landing leg Too much friction between spindle Lubricate the spindle and nut Dirty support device... -
Page 24: Technical Data
Technical data Landing leg S M_2080-01_EN... -
Page 25: Landing Leg H
Landing leg H M_2080-01_EN... -
Page 26: Valx Bv Warranty Commitment
- All subsequent damage resulting from failure of the product is explicitly excluded. Procedural conventions: - In case of a warranty claim, the customer has to notify either VALX or the vehicle builder in accordance with the guidelines stipulated by the vehicle builder. -
Page 27: Repair Work Time Allowances
Repair work time allowances Operation discription Allowed time (minutes) Preperation Remove and replace crank Remove and replace foot Remove and replace connection shaft Remove and replace 1 landing leg Remove and replace 2 landing legs M_2080-01_EN... - Page 28 +31 (0)88 405 8820 email info@valx.eu web www.valx.eu technical support email support@valx.eu sales support email sales@valx.eu VALX is subsidized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs / SenterNovem, Brabant Province, SRE and Limburg Province, The Netherlands Valx axles. The smart alternative.