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INSTALLATION GUIDE
QUICKSWAP
Model(s): Standard and With Tag Axle
April 7, 2022
Document number: 8920078_EN — Revision 1
Original Instructions
NRC-INDUSTRIES.COM

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE QUICKSWAP Model(s): Standard and With Tag Axle April 7, 2022 Document number: 8920078_EN — Revision 1 Original Instructions NRC-INDUSTRIES.COM...
  • Page 2 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...
  • Page 3 NRC Industries Inc. NRC Industries Inc. reserves the right to modify the information provided herein at any time without notice.
  • Page 4 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...
  • Page 5 REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Description 2022-04-07 Added Figure 5 - Chassis dimensions - Quickswap with jack legs and receivers to Section 3.2 - Tractor chassis. Added Section 5.7 - Welding the back receiver (Quickswap with jack legs only). 2022-03-09 Initial release REV.
  • Page 6 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    5.4 Fixing the front receiver onto the tractor 5.5 Verifying the position of the Quickswap assembly 5.6 Removing the Quickswap assembly 5.7 Welding the back adaptor (Quickswap with jack legs only) 5.8 Welding the frame plates 5.9 Welding permanent shims onto the rear support...
  • Page 8 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...

  • Page 9: Limited Warranty

    WITH THE OPERATOR’S MANUALS DELIVERED WITH THE EQUIPMENT. C. WHAT IS NOT WARRANTED - PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY, INDUSTRIES NRC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING: (1) USED EQUIPMENT (UNLESS IT IS SPECIFICALLY COVERED BY SEPARATE WARRANTY DOCUMENTS); (2) ANY EQUIPMENT THAT HAS BEEN ALTERED OR MODIFIED IN WAYS NOT APPROVED BY INDUSTRIES NRC, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SETTINGS ABOVE INDUSTRIES NRC SPECIFICATIONS;...
  • Page 10 G. NO DEALER WARRANTY - EXCEPT FOR CONDITIONS OR WARRANTIES WHICH MAY NOT BE EXCLUDED BY LAW, THE SELLING DEALER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ITS OWN ON ANY ITEM WARRANTED BY INDUSTRIES NRC, AND MAKES NO WARRANTY ON OTHER ITEMS UNLESS IT DELIVERS TO THE PURCHASER A SEPARATE WRITTEN WARRANTY DOCUMENT SPECIFICALLY WARRANTING THE ITEM.

  • Page 11: Watch It On Youtube

    I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e WATCH IT ON YOUTUBE Watch the Quickswap installation video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dueikP1VXlY REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle...
  • Page 12 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...

  • Page 13: About This Manual

    I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual will teach you how to safely install a Quickswap towing assembly onto a tractor. The Quickswap assembly is for tractor models with single, tandem and triaxles.
  • Page 14 Applicable models and serial numbers This manual is intended for use with the following models with serial numbers within the following ranges only: QS-001 to ... QT-001 to ... REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...

  • Page 15: Warning Messages

    Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. A caution may or may not involve a property damage hazard. Indicates information that should be read to avoid equipment damage. REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...
  • Page 16 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...

  • Page 17: Safety Information

    I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e SAFETY INFORMATION You must first receive proper training before you install the Quickswap assembly: installation should be performed only by properly trained personnel.
  • Page 18 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...

  • Page 19: Identifying The Main Parts

    I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e IDENTIFYING THE MAIN PARTS See the section that corresponds to your Quickswap model. REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle...

  • Page 20: Quickswap Standard Model

    I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e Quickswap standard model Figure 1 shows the parts of the Quickswap standard model (without a tag axle). This assembly is to be installed on the tractor frame. The only component that remains permanently attached to the tractor frame is the Quickswap front receiver, shown in orange in Figure 1 (3).
  • Page 21 King pin: Figure 1 (2). When Quickswap assembly is installed, this pin slides into the fifth wheel to secure the assembly in place. Front receiver: Figure 1 (3).

  • Page 22: Quickswap Model With Tag Axle

    Quickswap model with tag axle Figure 2 shows the parts of the Quickswap model with the tag axle. Apart from the tag axle, the only difference for this model is that it has a rear receiver Figure 2 (3), instead of a rear support.

  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical specifications of the components of both Quickswap models, and technical specifications and requirements of the tractor chassis are listed in the following sections.

  • Page 24: General Specifications

    Hub bore diameter: 221.2 mm [8.709"] Bolt hole diameter: 24.8 mm [0.975"] Installation of larger tires will not increase axle capacity, but will reduce brake performance. REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...

  • Page 25: Tractor Chassis

    I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e Tractor chassis The tractor onto which you mount a Quickswap assembly must meet the specifications described in Table 2, Figure 3, Figure 4, Figure 5, Figure 6, and Table 3.
  • Page 26 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e FIGURE 3 - TRACTOR CHASSIS ADAPTER’S REQUIREMENTS FIGURE 4 - TRACTOR CHASSIS ADAPTER’S REQUIREMENTS - QUICKSWAP WITH JACK LEGS AND RECEIVERS REV. 1 Quickswap –...
  • Page 27 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e FIGURE 5 - CHASSIS DIMENSIONS - NO TAG AXLE FIGURE 6 - CHASSIS DIMENSIONS - WITH TAG AXLE REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...
  • Page 28 2,558 [101] The CA and OH values for the Quickswap with jack legs model will vary based on the rear adaptor position. The ideal rear adaptor position for weight distribution and handling of the towing vehicle is 1,568 mm [61 3/4"] from the centre of the tractors' fifth wheel (see Figure 4).

  • Page 29: Hydraulic System

    TABLE 4 — SPECIFICATIONS OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (IN METRIC [IMPERIAL]) Element Value for All Models 207 bar [3,000 psi] Operating pressure 64 L/min [17 USG/min] Pump flow 53 L[14 USG] Tank volume REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...
  • Page 30 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...

  • Page 31: Preparing For Installation

    Preparing the tractor You must install the Quickswap assembly as far as possible toward the front of the tractor frame so that more weight is carried at the front. Remove any accessories or other hardware that would prevent you from installing the assembly.

  • Page 32: Positioning The Fifth Wheel

    If you are planning on driving the tractor without the Quickswap, leave the rear tractor lights on the tractor frame and make sure that they will not interfere with the Quickswap once it is installed. NOTE: You may have to move the rear lights to a location where they will not interfere with the Quickswap.
  • Page 33 3. End of tractor frame A. Distance between end of tractor frame and centre of fifth wheel (62”) FIGURE 7 - POSITIONING THE QUICKSWAP ASSEMBLY ON THE TRACTOR FRAME REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle...

  • Page 34: Cutting The Tractor Frame

    62 inches will leave 1/2" of play. NOTE: If you are keeping the rear tractor lights installed on the tractor frame (because you are planning to also drive the tractor without the Quickswap installed), measure from the rear end of the lights when positioning the fifth wheel.

  • Page 35: Installing The Frame

    I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e INSTALLING THE FRAME Before placing the Quickswap assembly on the tractor, ensure that the front and rear receivers are already attached. If they are not, slide the front and rear receivers over the guide pins and secure them in place.

  • Page 36: Placing The Quickswap Assembly On The Tractor

    I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e Placing the Quickswap assembly on the tractor Use heavy lifting equipment to slide the Quickswap assembly over the tractor frame until the king pin is locked into the fifth wheel as shown in Figure 8.

  • Page 37: Levelling The Quickswap Assembly On The Tractor

    5.2.1 First leveling The Quickswap frame must be level and can be checked in the position shown in Figure 9 (1). 1. Put a level at the bottom of the Quickswap frame and verify that it is level. 2. If the frame is not level, use the lifting equipment controller to correct the level.
  • Page 38 5.2.2 Installing temporary shims Insert shims under the rear support, on both sides, as shown in Figure 10. Do not permanently secure the shims before the Quickswap frame has been leveled, since further adjustment might be needed. REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 FIGURE 10 - TEMPORARY SHIMS UNDER THE REAR SUPPORT 5.2.3 Final levelling Once the shims have been placed, the full weight of the Quickswap assembly should rest on the rear support and shims, and you must again verify the level of the assembly, as described in5.2.1 First leveling.

  • Page 40: Centring The Quickswap Assembly On The Tractor

    Centring the Quickswap assembly on the tractor The Quickswap assembly must be in centred in relation to the front of the tractor frame, where the front receiver must be fixed. To verify that it is centred, take a measurement on each side of the tractor: 1.

  • Page 41: Fixing The Front Receiver Onto The Tractor

    Once the Quickswap assembly has been centred, there should be a gap between the side of the front receiver and the tractor frame as shown in Figure 12 (3). Shims must be inserted to fill the gap and then bolted with the front receiver to the tractor frame.
  • Page 42 This is where the shim will be inserted, as shown in Figure (3). Check both at the top and the bottom of the gap to see if there is a difference. REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...
  • Page 43 3. When the shims are ready, insert them and clamp the tractor frame and front receiver together, with the shims in place, as shown in Figure 14 (1). REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...
  • Page 44 2. Enlarge the holes to their final size (5/8”) and install the bolts, but do not tighten them. The result is shown in Figure 15 (1). REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...
  • Page 45 7. Install all other bolts. 8. Tighten the bolts. 1. First bolts installed 2. Locations planned for remaining bolts FIGURE 15 - FINAL STEP IN PLANNING AND INSTALLING BOLTS REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...

  • Page 46: Verifying The Position Of The Quickswap Assembly

    For a Quickswap with jack legs, precisely mark the rear adaptor position onto the frame to weld it at the correct height (see 5.7).

  • Page 47: Removing The Quickswap Assembly

    I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e Removing the Quickswap assembly You will need to remove the Quickswap frame from the front receiver to be able to weld the shims under the rear support. However, before removing the Quickswap frame, you must first measure the thickness required for these shims so the permanent ones can be prepared.
  • Page 48 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e FIGURE 17 - THE FRONT RECEIVER FASTENED TO THE TRACTOR REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...

  • Page 49: Welding The Back Adaptor (Quickswap With Jack Legs Only)

    1. Measure the length of the frame inside rail and cut the back receiver 1/8’’shorter. 2. Adjust the height of the tube using the marks you previously did and weld it in place. FIGURE 18 - WELDING THE BACK RECEIVER (QUICKSWAP WITH JACK LEGS ONLY) REV. 1 Quickswap –...

  • Page 50: Welding The Frame Plates

    A plate needs to be welded onto the back of the tractor frame, where it was cut, as shown in Figure 19. 1. Tractor frame 2. Frame plate FIGURE 19 - WELDING THE FRAME PLATE REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...

  • Page 51: Welding Permanent Shims Onto The Rear Support

    Welding permanent shims onto the rear support You must weld permanent shims onto the Quickswap rear support, as indicated in Figure 20. If the thickness of the shims differs for each side, make sure you weld the correct shim onto the correct side.
  • Page 52 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...

  • Page 53: Installing Accessories

    I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e INSTALLING ACCESSORIES Pre-drilled holes and attachments have been provided on both sides of the Quickswap frame (see Figure 21) for the toolbox and the fenders.
  • Page 54 2. If the toolbox has been installed, the bracket is not necessary since you will bolt the fender to the toolbox and to the support (No. 1 in Figure REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...
  • Page 55 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e 1. Fender support 2. Fender 3. Fender bracket FIGURE 23 - FENDER INSTALLED WITHOUT THE TOOLBOX REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...
  • Page 56 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...

  • Page 57: Installing The Hydraulic And Electrical Systems

    I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e INSTALLING THE HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Your Quickswap model has a built-in panel for making hydraulic and electrical connections as shown in Figure 24. 1. Hydraulic pressure 2.
  • Page 58 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e FIGURE 25 - PIN IDENTIFICATION FOR THE ELECTRICAL BACK-UP LIGHT CONNECTOR FIGURE 26 - PIN IDENTIFICATION FOR THE SEVEN-PIN CONNECTOR REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...

  • Page 59: Re-Installing Items Removed From The Tractor

    RE-INSTALLING ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE TRACTOR The items you removed before the installation of the Quickswap assembly should be re-installed at this time. Every tractor is different, so here we are only giving an example of the tractor that was used to write this procedure.

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Hydraulic Pressure

    I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e Adjusting the hydraulic pressure The Quickswap towing assembly has a single hydraulic system. The maximum pressure needs to be verified and adjusted to 2500 psi (210 bar).
  • Page 61 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e 1. Cap 2. Adjusting device 3. Locking device FIGURE 28 — ADJUSTING THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...

  • Page 62: Connecting Hydraulic Lines - General Guidelines

    This section provides some general guidelines to follow when working with a hydraulic system. All illustrations are from Gates Hydraulics. 1. Make sure work is carried out in a clean environment to avoid contamination of the hydraulic lines. REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...
  • Page 63 Tighten until the marks are misaligned by the specified values. This example is two flats. The backup hex mark should stay aligned with the adapter mark. REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...
  • Page 64 Prevent twisting and distortion by bending the hose in the same plane as the motion of the port to which the hose is connected. Wrong Right REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...
  • Page 65 High ambient temperatures shorten hose life, so make sure the hose is kept away from hot parts. If this is not possible, insulate the hose. REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...
  • Page 66 When installing a hose, make sure it is not twisted. Pressure applied to a twisted hose can break the hose or loosen the connections. Wrong Right REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...
  • Page 67 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS Please visit our website for the list of authorized distributors and service providers, or scan the QR code below. https://nrc-industries.com/nrc-dealer/ REV. 1 Quickswap – Installation Guide Models: Standard and With Tag Axle APRIL 7, 2022...
  • Page 68 NRC-INDUSTRIES.COM 2430 Principale, St-Paul-d'Abbotsford, QC, J0E 1A0 T.450 379.5796 F.450 379.5796...

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