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THE FIRST NAME IN QUALITY COUPLINGS
Installation, Inspection, Operation
& Maintenance Guide
Model 330 / 330A
Hinge Assembly
IMPORTANT
Read these instructions completely before installing, using or
attempting to repair this product. If you have any questions,
call Premier at (800) 255-5387 or (503) 234-9202.
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Summary of Contents for Premier 330
- Page 1 THE FIRST NAME IN QUALITY COUPLINGS Installation, Inspection, Operation & Maintenance Guide Model 330 / 330A Hinge Assembly IMPORTANT Read these instructions completely before installing, using or attempting to repair this product. If you have any questions, call Premier at (800) 255-5387 or (503) 234-9202.
- Page 2 Below are general guidelines for selecting Premier Couplings and Drawbar Eyes� If you feel that your application is unique, please give Premier a call so that we may help you through the selection process� Follow these four steps to ensure proper selection of Premier Couplings and Drawbar Eyes�...
- Page 3 Wear Gages: In accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, we created Wear Gages to assist you in determining the wear limits of Premier couplings and drawbar eyes� See details on catalog pages 7 & 75� Additional Product Resources at Your Fingertips Customer Service: We are always here to support you�...
- Page 4 • • • • • • 2880 † Saf-Tite Product * Industrial Application CAUTION: Verify that both the coupling’s and drawbar eye’s rated capacities meet your application(s) requirements� Page 4 PREMIER MANUFACTURING COMPANY PREMIER MANUFACTURING COMPANY 1-800-255-5387 • www.premier-mfg.com 1-800-255-5387 • www.premier-mfg.com...
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Page 5: Specifications
Model 330 / 330A Hinge Assembly SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY WARNING This product is designed for towing under Max. Gross Trailer Weight (pair): 100,000 lbs. (45,359 kg) normal conditions within the stated gross Bushing O.D.: 3 1/2 in. (89 mm) trailer weight capacity of the hinge assembly Bushing Length: 4 1/2 in. -
Page 6: Installation
Figure 1. sure the bores of the housings align with the 3. All welds used to install the 330 and 330A bores of the brackets and the 3/8” gap exists Hinge Assemblies must follow one of the three between each housing and bracket as shown in attached Welding Procedure Specifications;... - Page 7 Model 330 / 330A Hinge Assembly INSTALLATION bore from the opposite end of the 359 Flange DO NOT EXCEED 200 ft-lbs of TORQUE. (see Figure 4). Using a rubber mallet only, tap 17. Tighten the 351 Bolts to 80 ft-lbs of torque.
- Page 8 Model 330 / 330A Hinge Assembly INSTALLATION Figure 2 (INCORRECT) FIG. 2A 12° 2 1/2" FRONT END TUBE Figure 3 SLIT 350 BRACKET Page 8 PREMIER MANUFACTURING COMPANY 1-800-255-5387 • www.premier-mfg.com...
- Page 9 Apply pressure to the bar and properly connected. visually test for free-play between either the 6. Never weld on any Premier part in order to bushing & the housing or the bushing & the repair damaged or worn areas. Field and/or taper pin.
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Page 10: Welding Procedures
Model 330 / 330A Hinge Assembly WELDING PROCEDURES GMAW FCAW SMAW Page 10 PREMIER MANUFACTURING COMPANY 1-800-255-5387 • www.premier-mfg.com... - Page 11 (6) PRIOR TO USE, ALWAYS CONNECT SAFETY CHAINS OF ADEQUATE STRENGTH FOR (13) NEVER REPLACE ANY PART IN ANY OF LOAD(S) BEING TOWED. PREMIER’S ASSEMBLIES WITH NON-PREMIER COMPONENTS. DOING SO WILL VOID ALL (7) DO NOT BIND-UP (JACKKNIFE) ANY WARRANTY AND POTENTIALLY COMPROMISE APPLICATION AS STRESSES CAN CAUSE THE UNIT’S INTEGRITY, WHICH COULD RESULT...
- Page 12 Installation, etc. Revised: 09/14 WARRANTY: We warrant all Premier products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year. We will repair or replace, at our option, any Premier product which our examination reveals to be defective, provided that the product is returned to our factory, at Tualatin, Oregon transportation prepaid, within one year of purchase by the first retail purchaser.
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