Fontaine 3000 series Manuel utilisateur
Only
Read before mounting or
operating fifth wheel.
After fifth wheel is installed
these important instructions
must be permanently retained
in the tractor glove box.
WARNING: Failure to follow
these instructions could
cause a hazardous operating
condition.
3000 Series
• Installation Instructions
• Pre-Service Procedures
• Operating Instructions
• Inspection & Maintenance
Procedures
• Warranty
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For over 60 years, Fontaine has been passing customer
performance tests by building fifth wheels with innova-
tive technology, uncompromising quality, and features
designed to ensure cost-efficient performance.
This handbook provides instructions and recommended
procedures to ensure optimum performance from
your new Fontaine 3000 Series fifth wheel. Included
are: Installation Instructions, Pre-Service Procedures,
Operating Instructions, Inspection and Maintenance
Procedures, and Warranty Information. Keep this hand-
book in the tractor glove box after your fifth wheel
has been installed.
If you have any questions concerning your new fifth
wheel, our Customer Service Department is available to
help you. (800) 874-9780.
For sales and service locations or for additional copies of
this handbook go to our web site at www.fifthwheel.com.
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Contents
Section I – Installation Instructions
General Mounting Instructions.....................................4-6
Air & Manual Slide Bracket (ASB/MSB)........................... 7
Stationary and Adjustable Mounting Bracket
(SMB/APB)...................................................................... 8
Section II – Pre-Service Procedures
Fasteners ....................................................................... 9
Lubrication ................................................................... 10
Operation ..................................................................... 11
Adjustment Procedure .................................................. 11
Section III – Operating Instructions
Coupling Procedures ...............................................12-15
Uncoupling Procedures................................................. 16
Section IV – Inspection and Maintenance
Procedures..............................................................17-18
Section V –
Limited Warranty .......................................19-20
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Installation Instructions
General Mounting Instructions
1. Do not modify and/or customize any fifth wheel
or mounting assembly without prior approval from
Fontaine. Modifying or welding to the product
without approval will void product warranty. Only
Fontaine authorized procedures are acceptable.
Welding must be performed by an AWS certified
welder. Note: The 3000 Series top plate is made
of ductile iron.
2. Installation shall be in accordance with DOT
regulations, state and local ordinances, SAE and TMC
practices and standards, and tractor manufacturers’
recommendations.
3. All fifth wheels shall be located so that the tractor and
trailer will maintain clearance at all times. On sliding
fifth wheels, it may be necessary to “block out”
forward slide positions.
4. All mounting fasteners must be a minimum of:
5/8" (16.0mm) diameter - Grade 8 bolts
5/8" (16.0mm) diameter - Grade C lock nuts
5/8" (16.0mm) diameter - Hardened flat washers
5. Outboard mounting angles shall be ASTM-A-36 or
equal with a minimum thickness of 5/16" (7.9mm).
6. Inboard mounting angles must have a 4" (101.5mm)
minimum vertical and horizontal leg and shall not
be less than 36" (913.7mm) long. (Stationary angle
mounts only)
7. Outboard mounting angles must have a minimum
horizontal leg of 3" (76.2mm) and vertical leg of
3-1/2" (88.8mm).
8. The full length, horizontal flange of the outboard
mounting angles must be at the same elevation as
the truck frame. The vertical leg of the angles must
fit flush with the truck frame. Warning: Failure to
follow these specifications will void warranty and
could effect product performance. See Figure A.
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Front
Back
Top
Figure B
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9. All mounting holes shall be drilled, not burned. All
edges shall be ground smooth to prevent point loading.
10. When required to clear obstructions, cutouts in the
mounting angles shall be smooth and straight with a
minimum radius of 1" (25.4mm). No sharp corners
are permitted and all edges shall be ground smooth. A
minimum of two bolts is recommended beyond a
cutout.
11. Care must be taken to avoid interference or contact
between the fifth wheel and any other component
when rear of fifth wheel is depressed. In order to
prevent this, it is recommended that a stop be used.
The stop should be positioned so that contact is made
with the fifth wheel mounting plate.
12. Do not restrict normal rock of fifth wheel. This could
create a hazardous operating condition.
13. All fifth wheels subjected to weather abuse must be
thoroughly cleaned, inspected, and lubricated prior to
installation.
14. Fifth Wheels should be mounted in the proper
orientation relative to the tractor (See Figure B ).
Do not mount the fifth wheel upside down or
backwards.
Figure A
STRAIGHT EDGE STRAIGHT EDGE
OUTBOARD
ANGLE
OUTBOARD
ANGLE
OUTBOARD
ANGLE
GAP AT THE
MIDPOINT OF THE
TRUCK FRAME FLANGE
SHOULD BE LESS
THAN .030"
GAP AT THE MIDPOINT OF THE OUTBOARD ANGLE
SHOULD BE LESS THAN .030"
TYPICAL TRUCK
FRAME
TYPICAL TRUCK
FRAME
15. The trailer that is attached to the fifth wheel should
impose a consistent vertical load. Repeated nega-
tive loading (trying to pull the fifth wheel off of the
brackets with the kingpin) is not allowed. A minimum
vertical static load applied to the fifth wheel through
the trailer is 10% of the gross trailer weight.
16. Do not center load the fifth wheel. The vertical load
should be distributed over the entire surface of the
fifth wheel.
17. Fixed angle mounts (inboard angles) shall be flush
with the top of the truck frame. (No gap between the
truck frame and the angle). See Figure A on page 5.
18. Do not attempt to “block” 3000 series fifth wheels.
A production “blocked” fifth wheel specifically
designed for this application is available.
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Truck frame
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Air and Manual Slide Bracket (ASB/MSB)
(Air Slide shown)
Adjustment of 24" mounting slide shown. Assemblies
with greater adjustment require longer angle and addi-
tional mounting bolts. See suggested price list for angle
sizes and lengths available. The full length of the horizon-
tal flange of the outboard mounting angles must be at the
same elevation as the truck frame. The vertical leg of
the angle must fit flush with the truck frame.
See Figure A on page 5.
Mounting Angle
(Do not weld to
truck frame).
All mounting hardware must
be a minimum of: 5/8"
(16.0mm) Grade 8 bolts,
Grade C locknuts with
hardened steel washers,
tightened to 90-122 ft. lbs
55" (1395.9mm)
2"
2"
Bolt Spacing – Maximum 8" (203.0mm), Minimum 4"(101.5mm)
8
Stationary and Adjustable Mounting Bracket (SMB/APB)
Mounting of 18" Adjustable Mounting Bracket shown.
See suggested price list for angle sizes and lengths avail-
able. The full length of the horizontal flange of the out-
board mounting angles must be at the same elevation
as the truck frame. The vertical leg of the angle must fit
flush with the truck frame. See Figure A on page 5.
Mounting Angle
(Do not weld to
truck frame).
Mounting Angle
(Do not weld to
truck frame).
Truck frame
37" (939.1mm)
2"
2"
Bolt Spacing – Maximum 8" (203.0mm),
Minimum 4" (101.5mm)
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All mounting hardware must
be a minimum of: 5/8"
(16.0mm) Grade 8 bolts,
Grade C locknuts with
hardened steel washers,
tightened to 90-122 ft. lbs
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Section II –
Pre-Service Procedures
A. Fasteners
Make sure all nuts and bolts are in place and
properly tightened.
Check all welds for cracks, breaks or separation.
Check to see if both bracket pins are in place and
secured by retainer pins and cotter pins.
See Figure C and D.
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Retainer Pin
Bracket Pin
Cotter Pin
Figure C
Figure D
Handle
Clip
Handle
Clip
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B. Lubrication
1. Inspect the trailer kingpin plate and top surface
of the fifth wheel to make sure each is properly
greased. A liberal coating of grease should be
applied to the complete surfaces of both the trailer
kingpin plate and the top surface of the fifth wheel.
A paddle or brush will make this job easier.
Do not use a lube plate (high density
polyethylene) on top of the fifth wheel or
kingpin bolster plate in lieu of grease without
prior approval by Fontaine.
The additional thick-
ness of this material can prevent the proper opera-
tion of the fifth wheel and can cause a dangerous
condition.
2. Lubricate the fifth wheel lock prior to opening and
closing. Referring to Figure E, grease the jaw and
lockbar (wedge) on top and bottom. Separate the
jaw and lockbar (wedge) with a large screwdriver
and distribute the grease along the full length of the
jaw and lockbar (wedge) mating surfaces. Open and
close the fifth wheel several times to further distrib-
ute the grease.
See Figure E.
Lightly oil other moving parts in the fifth wheel.
3. For sliding fifth wheels, lightly oil the slide locking
mechanism. Operate the mechanism several times
to ensure it is functioning properly.
Jaw
Wedge
Separate Jaw
and Wedge.
Grease full
length.
Figure E
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