Operators Manual

Test Calotte PK80 – Item number: 8005483

Test Calotte PK80

  • for checking the wear on Ball80 hold-down devices
  • for determining function of ball80 chain guides
  • for convenient simulation of coupling configurations

Wear limits:

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  • Position test calotte PK80 on a closed and locked chain guide by tilting sideways (grab handle of test calotte must not face towards driving direction). Set clearance between top edge of test calotte and bottom edge of the chain guide to 0,5mm using the adjustment device on your machine (depending on product and type, the adjustment screw is located on top or at the bottom of the chain guide). (see Figure 2)
Figure 2

Figure 2

  • Move chain guide vertically to check whether clearance of 0,5mm changes, readjust if necessary. (See Fig. 3)
  • Chain guide has reached its wear limit, when readjustment is no longer possible due to lacking range of the adjustment screw. Ball coupling must be completely replaced when adjustment to 0,5mm clearance is no longer possible even when employing a new chain guide. This might be the case when the mounting of the adjusting pins is worn.

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Figure 3

For daily use, it is recommended to check the individual test areas of Walterscheid calotte PK80 once a year according to the dimensions in Fig. 4 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 PK80 test cap must be replaced.

Fig. 4

Fig. 4

The PK80 test cap must be cleaned after use with standard cleaning agents. Use only in clean and undamaged condition. Unauthorized modifications to the test calotte PK80 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.

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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-80940-en
  • Test cap PK80
  • Document type:
  • Assembly and Instruction Guide
  • Language versions:
  • German
  • Manual for Walterscheid item numbers:
  • 8005483
  • As of:
  • 17.04.2024

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