D Value/Kingpin - SAF 50S15 Manuel D'utilisation

5 Installation
Danger!
• Before installing the kingpin, all accompanying parts and
• All tightening torques must be observed Page 26.
• Observe the legal clauses and approved technical safety
Note:
• National rules of approval apply for the construction of the
• In Germany, the construction of fifth wheel kingpins
• Furthermore, the requirements of §13 FZV (German

5.2 D Value/kingpin

Danger!
Risk of serious accidents due to the loss of traffic and
operational safety, which may lead to serious or fatal
injuries!
• For safe operation, the calculated D-value must not exceed
• For operation on construction sites or uneven highways,
• In order to reach the maximum load of the maximum D-
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the kingpin itself must be checked for damage.
rules for the installation of fifth wheel kingpins in the
respective country of operation.
kingpin.
requires approval (STVZO §19 - 21).
Vehicle Registration Ordinance) regarding data in the
vehicle papers referring to the permitted trailer load must
be fulfilled.
the specified D-value or maximum vertical load of the fifth
wheel.
do not use the full D-value or fifth wheel vertical load.
Higher forces may exist.
value, the installation must be performed according to the
SAF-HOLLAND installation instructions.