Holland TL4048 Series User manual

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Mounting Brackets for Frameless Trailers
Installation Manual
TL4048/4052/4061 and TL5061 Series Liftgates
Introduction
This manual provides you with the information necessary
to properly install the trailer mounting brackets with the
SAF-HOLLAND TL Series Liftgate on frameless trailers.
NOTE: For liftgate components replacement, contact
SAF-HOLLAND Customer Service at:
U.S. 888-396-6501
Canada 800-503-9847
Warranty
Refer to the complete warranty for the country in which
the product will be used. A copy of the warranty certificate
is included with the product as well as on the SAF-HOLLAND
website (www.safholland.us and www.safholland.ca). It may
also be ordered directly from SAF-HOLLAND; the address is
shown on the back cover.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
You must read and understand all of the safety procedures
presented in this manual before operating or starting any
work on the liftgate.
NOTE: In the United States, workshop safety requirements
are defined by federal and/or state Occupational
Safety and Health Act. Equivalent laws may exist
in other countries. This manual is written based
on the assumption that OSHA or other applicable
employee safety regulations are followed by the
location where work is performed.
Proper tools must be used to perform the procedures
described in this manual. Many of these procedures may
require special tools.
IMPORTANT: Read this manual before using this
product. Keep this manual in a safe
location for future reference.
Failure to follow the instructions and
safety precautions in this manual could
result in death or serious injury.
Throughout this manual, you will notice the terms “NOTE,”
“IMPORTANT,” “CAUTION,” and “WARNING” followed
by useful product information. So that you may better
understand the manual, those terms are as follows:
NOTE: Includes additional information to enable accurate
and easy performance of procedures.
IMPORTANT: Includes additional information that if
not followed could lead to hindered
product performance.
Used without the safety alert symbol,
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
property damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.

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Safety Instructions
Figure 1
1. Safety Instructions
General Safety Instructions
1. To reduce the risk and ensure safety at all times, this
section of the manual details a number of safety rules
which should always be followed.
2. Read and observe all Warning and Caution hazard alert
messages in this manual and on the equipment
3. Always use the proper tool for the job. Repair or replace
worn or damaged tools before starting any installation.
NOTE: Proper tools must be used to perform the
installation procedures in this manual. Many
of these procedures require special tools.
Installation Safety Precautions
1. Never strike any part of the brackets with a steel hammer.
2. Safety protection should always be worn as protection
from flying debris, and other airborne matter when
working with tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
Failure to turn off vehicle motor before
commencing work could allow vehicle to
move which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
3. When welding is required, ensure that the battery ground
cable is disconnected and that all electrical equipment is
completely isolated before welding is initiated (Figure 1).
4. Before starting any welding, ensure that the area worked on is
cleaned of debris and combustible material. Have a charged
fire extinguisher readily available and know how to use it.
2. Kit Contents (Figure 2)
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1 Trailer Mount, Curbside 1
2Trailer Mount, Roadside 1
Figure 2
IMPORTANT: When welding use a procedure and filler
metal with sound, good quality weld while
protecting the welding operator and others.
An AWS E70XX filler metal, used in conjunction
with either GMW (gas shield solid wire,
FCAW (gas shield flux core wire), or SMAW
(AC or DC stick) is recommended.
Over welding may cause distortion or
damage and under welding may not develop
sufficient strength. Failure to follow proper
weld procedures could cause failure or
fracture which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
ROADSIDE MOUNT
CURBSIDE MOUNT

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Figure 5
Figure 3
Figure 4
Kit Contents and Installation
21"(FOR 48"AND 52"PLATFORM)
26"(FOR 61"PLATFORM)
8" 5.38"
12"
14"(FOR 61"PLATFORMS)
FLUSH
FLUSH
CROSSMEMBER
MOUNTING BRACKET
SLIDE RAIL
3. Installation
1. Refer to the Installation Manual XL-TG10153BM-en-US
for frame preparation instructions and deck extension
installation (if applicable).
2. Position the curbside mounting bracket against the trailer
slider rail and cross members (Figures 3 and 4).
NOTE: If the outside face of the mounting bracket is not
flush against the slide rail and the top face of the
mounting bracket is not flush with the bottom
of the I-beams, a 1/4" shim may be required.
(Figure 5).
IMPORTANT: Trailer mounts should span across at least
three (3) cross members.
3. When properly positioned against the slide rail and flush
with the bottom I-beams, prepare the trailer slider rail,
crossmember and mounting bracket by grinding off any
paint or galvanizing to within 1" to 4" (25 to 101 mm)
of the weld zone.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the roadside mounting bracket.
MOUNTING BRACKET
CROSS MEMBER
SLIDE RAIL

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SAF-HOLLAND USA, Inc. · 888.396.6501 · Fax [phone]
SAF-HOLLAND Canada Limited · 519.537.3494 · Fax [phone]
Western Canada · 604.574.7491 · Fax [phone]
SAF-HOLLAND Mexico · 52.55.5362.8743 · Fax [phone]
www.safholland.us
Figure 8
Figure 7
Figure 6
Installation
5. Weld the curbside mounting bracket as illustrated
(Figures 6, 7 and 8.)
NOTE: When welding is required, ensure that the battery
ground cable is disconnected and that all electrical
equipment is completely isolated before welding
is initiated.
Failure to isolate electrical equipment
from ground prior to welding could result
in overload which, if not avoided, could
result in property damage.
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 4 for the roadside mounting bracket.
7. Refer to the Installation Manual XL-TG10153BM-en-US
for the remainder of the Liftgate Installation.
BOTTOM FACE OF
CROSSMEMBER
3-7.5
TOP FACE OF
CROSSMEMBER
SLIDE RAIL
MOUNTING BRACKET
SLIDE RAIL
1/4"
MOUNTING BRACKET
1/4"
ALL HOLES
MOUNTING BRACKET 1/4"
1/4"