Operators Manual

Special Tool PF-WAL – Item number: 8005084

Special tool PF-WAL for testing the degree of wear of:

  • Walterscheid Piton-Fix pins
  • Towing eyes according to DIN 9678, ISO 5692-1 und ISO 20019

Wear limits:

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Figure 2

Figure 2

  • Push the corresponding measuring range of the gauge (marked „piton-fix“) above the Piton-Fix. While doing this the Piton-Fix must be measured 15 mm above the Piton bracket plate. Normally this is the area, which touches the towing eye.
  • The coupling pin has reached the wear limit when it completely immerses itself in the gauge or when it is smaller than the minimum diameter of 41,5 mm.
Figure 3

Figure 3

  • Insert the corresponding measuring range of the gauge (marked „ring 50“) into the towing eye. The checkup must be conduct in at least four different positions at the extent.
  • The towing eye has reached the wear limit when it is completely immersed in the gauge.
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Fig. 4

With daily use, it is recommended to check the individual test areas of special tool PF-WAL once a year according to the dimensions in Figure 5 with appropriate measuring equipment. Depending on the actual number of uses, this period can be extended to 60 months. If the deviations are more than 0.1 mm, the PF-WAL test gauge must be replaced

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Fig. 5

The gauge must be cleaned with commercially available cleaning agents after use. Use only in clean and undamaged condition. Unauthorized modifications to the test special tool are not permitted

Safety instructions

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Important:

To avoid injury, protective gloves, safety glasses and safety shoes must be worn during all dismantling/ assembly actions described in this chapter.

Important / Environmental protection

Environment:

Lubricants can enter the environment. Environmental pollution: Collect, store and correctly dispose of lubricants in suitable containers.

Warning:

The pertinent safety regulations must be observed when coupling and uncoupling. No one may stand between the vehicles. The coupling may only be operated in locked condition. When coupling and uncoupling, the drawbar must be as horizontal as possible relative to the coupling.

The user is obliged to always operate the Connecting device in perfect condition and to forbid its use by unauthorised persons. The loads indicated on the type plate may not be exceeded. Unauthorised conversion or modification of the coupling head is not permitted.

Caution:

Never uncouple when the trailer is pulling or pushing. Use of force on the hand lever can destroy the mechanism.

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Important:

Use only original Walterscheid spares when replacing parts. If the vehicle owner does not have the appropriate skilled workers and the necessary technical equipment, the replacement may only be performed by a specialist workshop.

The checks must be carried out at the appropriate intervals in order to prevent damage to the coupling.

Note:

The pertinent regulations (e.g. Accident Prevention Regulations for Vehicles) and the attachment guidelines of the vehicle manufacturers must be observed when installing the coupling! The coupling must be attached to the vehicle in accordance with the requirements in Appendix VII of Directive 94/20 / EC (see Appendix I, Section 5.10).

To the product Further documents
  • Document Name:
  • ba-tasc-80920-en
  • Test gauge PF-WAL
  • Document type:
  • Assembly and Instruction Guide
  • Language versions:
  • German
  • Manual for Walterscheid item numbers:
  • 8005084
  • As of:
  • 17.04.2024

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