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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 04/36 INDEX INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 INDEX 0 INTRODUCTORY NOTES 0.1 WARRANTY 0.2 CARE OF THE MANUAL 0.3 HOW TO READ AND USE THE MANUAL 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 FIFTH WHEEL DESCRIPTION...
V.Orlandi Spa shall not be liable for any damage whatsoever and howsoever caused, including improper or incorrect use, modifications, alterations or abuse. Use of not original spare parts of V.Orlandi Spa cancels any warranty rights and invalidates any homologation. V.Orlandi Spa reserves the right to make modifications any time.
PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 06/36 CHAP . 0 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 0.3 HOW TO READ AND USE THE MANUAL As well as the descriptive title of each chapter, the following signs have been used to indicate which measures are required during the different procedures.
PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 07/36 CHAP . 1 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 FIFTH WHEEL DESCRIPTION The principal parts of the fifth wheel that are generally referred to herein...
(19c) is well lodged into its slot. Warning! Limb injury hazards! 1.3 INTENDED USE Our Fifth Wheel Rp10 is designed for use with semi-trailers fitted with 2” pins, in compliance with class H50 requirements, as per EC Directive no. 94/20/EC and with the ISO 337 standard.
PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 09/36 CHAP . 2 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 2 INSTALLATION This chapter refers to the figures on pages 09-13/36. Read the following instructions carefully before any operation: Installation has to be carried out by skilled personnel.
PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 10/36 CHAP . 2 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 2.1 INSTALLATION WITH CARRIER PLATE Fix the fifth wheel pedestal (15) to the trailer carrier plate using twelve M16x1.5 screws (property class 8.8) with relative self-locking washers and nuts unified to 8g class of fit;...
PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 11/36 CHAP . 2 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 2.2 DIRECT INSTALLATION Set the fifth wheel into its lead position as established by the truck manufacturer. Fix the fifth wheel pedestals (24) to the “L” profiles on the truck side chassis using twelve flanged M16x1.5-6g fit DIN 692 (property class 10.9) screws, special...
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 12/36 CHAP . 2 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 2.3 INSTALLATION WITH WELD-ON PEDESTALS All welding operations must strictly be performed only by qualified personnel. Position the fifth wheel onto the tractor unit's carrier plate;...
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 13/36 CHAP . 2 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 2.4 SETTING UP FOR OPERATION Once installation is complete, lubrication of the fifth wheel plate (8), (fifth wheel plates featuring self lubricating plate inserts do not require lubrication) the jaw lock mechanism (7, 11b, 2c) and the semi-trailer king pin, is strictly necessary;...
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 14/36 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CHAP . 3 REV. 00 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This chapter refers to the figures on pages 14-19/36. Read the following instructions carefully before any operation:...
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 15/36 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CHAP . 3 REV. 00 Caution! The fifth wheel mechanisms are spring-loaded. Warning! Limb injury hazards! Check to see that the semi-trailer wheels are locked;...
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 16/36 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CHAP . 3 REV. 00 Reverse until the fifth wheel plate (8) is positioned under the semi-trailer's front end at a distance of about 20-30 cm from the semi-trailer's king pin;...
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 17/36 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CHAP . 3 REV. 00 CAUTION: inspect to see that the coupling-up procedure has been conducted correctly; check that the operating handle (19c) has regularly returned back into position.
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 18/36 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CHAP . 3 REV. 00 3.2 UNCOUPLING Lock the semi-trailer wheels; Wind down the semi-trailer landing legs until they touch the ground; Release the fifth wheel lock mechanism as follows:...
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FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 PAG. 19/36 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CHAP . 3 REV. 00 SEMI-TRAILER COUNTER PLATE For tractor units having pneumatic suspensions, go on to points 5 and 6. Deflate the air from the tractor unit suspensions completely;...
PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 20/36 CHAP . 4 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 4 MAINTENANCE This chapter refers to the figures on pages 20-22/36. Read the following instructions carefully before any operation: Wear safety gloves! CAUTION: during maintenance operations the fifth wheel must be closed, i.e.
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 21/36 CAP . 4 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 After the first 500 km of use: 0 km Check that the torque wrench setting of the fifth wheel pedestal bolts (15-24-30) screwed onto the tractor unit carrier plate is comprised within the settings provided at page 10/36 - section 2.1 INSTALLATION WITH CARRIER PLATE...
PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 22/36 CHAP . 4 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 In the event that during inspections, wear and tear of deformed or worn components is found to be in excess of the wear levels as specified further on herein.
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 23/36 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CHAP . 5 REV. 00 If wear is found to be within limits given but inspection shows that there is some clearance in the fifth wheel mechanisms and semi-trailer king pin, proceed with...
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 24/36 CHAP . 5 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 Wear will lead to clearance forming between the jaw lock mechanism (2c, 7, 11b) and the semi-trailer king pin. The fifth wheel allows for clearance adjustments, by manually adjusting the jaw lock mechanism (2c, 7, 11b).
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 25/36 CHAP . 5 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 9) Tighten the adjustment screw counter nut (1b) back up, taking care not to rotate the adjustment screw (1a) whilst doing so;...
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 26/36 CHAP . 6 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 6 ASSEMBLY OF THE OPERATING HANDLE EXTENSION This chapter refers to the figure on page 26/36. Read the following instructions carefully before starting any operation: Wear safety gloves! Disassemble the operating handle by removing the three M8 bolts (21b 21c);...
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 27/36 CHAP . 7 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 7 REPAIRS This chapter refers to the figures on pages 27-32/36. Read the following instructions carefully before any operation: Wear safety shoes and safety gloves! 7.1 FIFTH WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACEMENT...
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 28/36 CHAP . 7 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 Lift the fifth wheel plate (8) using appropriate lifting devices for 150 kg weights; Warning! Limb injury hazards! Make sure that the fifth wheel plate (8) is safely anchored and secure for extraction of the upper rubber bearing (29) .
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 29/36 CHAP . 7 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 7.1.2 FIFTH WHEEL WITH PIVOT BEARINGS The following steps 1, 3 and 5 must also be repeated on the fifth wheel's opposite side.
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 30/36 CHAP . 7 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 7.2 REPLACEMENT OF THE JAW LOCK MECHANISM This chapter refers to the figures on pages 30-32/36. Read the following instructions carefully before any operation:...
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 31/36 CHAP . 7 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 Care with turning the fifth wheel upside down is recommended! Make sure that the new position will provide ready access to the coupling point for subsequent removal of the jaw (7).
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 32/36 CHAP . 7 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 Screw in nuts (11c) and (19a) pack-tight with relative screws (11a) and (19b), then turn them back out for one turn;...
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 33/36 CHAP . 8 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 8 CLEANING Fifth wheels featuring standard plates must be kept clean, oiled and a layer of grease spread on the semi-trailer counter plate. Consult section 2.4 SETTING UP FOR OPERATION at page 13/36.
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 34/36 CHAP . 9 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 9 DISPOSAL Read the following instructions carefully: Nessun elemento della ralla di traino deve essere disperso nell’ambiente. Ogni parte, componente o gruppo di componenti deve essere raggruppato secondo tipologia di materiale.
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PAG. FIFTH WHEEL Rp10 35/36 CHAP . 10 INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REV. 00 10 STRIPPING This chapter refers to the figure on page 24/36. CAUTION: before proceeding with any operation, check that the wedge (11b) and the jaw (7) are clearly visible and the operating handle (19c) is regularly back into position.