Installation Guide

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Installation Instructions
PH15 15-Ton Pintle Hook
Towing Applications
Trailers and equipment designed for over-the-road
towing within the stated capacities. For off-road appli-
cations, reduce the capacities listed above by 25%
and use in conjunction with a swivel-type drawbar.
Drawbar Eye Dimension
2" to 3" I.D. with 1-1/4" to 1-5/8" diameter section
Mounting
1. Use a secure mounting structure of sufficient
strength to support the rated capacity of the pintle
hook in accordance with S.A.E. J849 and J847.
2. Use the hole pattern template supplied with the
pintle hook.
3. Use four 1/2" grade 8 bolts torque to 100 lb.-ft.
Operating Instructions
1. Before operating, inspect for proper operation,
worn, damaged or missing parts and secure mount-
ing. Correct as required before use.
2. Open latch by removing safety pin and lifting lock.
3. Position drawbar eye over the horn of the pintle
and lower into place.
4. Push latch closed and insert safety pin, secure pin
with spring retainer.
Capacity
6,000 lbs. Maximum vertical load
30,000 lbs. Maximum gross trailer weight
WARNING
Maintain adequate vertical (tongue) load to properly
control the trailer (generally 10%) but do not exceed
the above rated capacities.
WARNING
Do not damage the latch. Be particularly careful with
the drawbar when coupling and uncoupling
WARNING
Other steps and inspections are also required.
Consult DOT regulations and American Trucking
Association for complete coupling and uncoupling
procedures.
Maintenance
For proper performance, perform the following every
3,000 miles or 3 months, whichever comes first:
1. Clean and inspect for proper operation.
2. Inspect, in particular, the coupling area. Replace
when wear exceeds 1/8" (.125") from the original sur-
face profile.
3. Inspect for worn, damaged or missing parts.
Replace as required.
4. Regularly lubricate latch and lock pivots with
a light oil lubricant.
5. Check mounting bolts for proper torque.
General Information
1. Do not modify or add to the product.
2. Do not weld on this product
WARNING
It is the user’s responsibility to be sure that the pintle
hook mounting surface is capable of 6,000 lbs. verti-
cal load and 30,000 lbs. gross trailer weight.
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