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Model 2200 / 2200L Coupling
INSPECTION / OPERATION / MAINTENANCE
Operation:
OPENING Coupling Latch: (See specific model of
coupling for proper opening instructions)
2200:
1. While facing the mounted 2200 Coupling, push
the 2073 Latch Lock toward the mounting plate
(away from you) until full rotational travel is
reached. While holding the latch lock in this
position, grasp the top of the 2072 Latch and
pull out toward the pintle, rotating the latch until
full rotational travel is reached.
2. Holding the 2072 Latch in place, slowly release
the 2073 Latch Lock until it has rotated into the
latch.
3. Release the 2072 Latch and the 2200 Coupling
is now open and ready to couple or uncouple.
2200L:
1. While facing the mounted 2200L Coupling,
grasp the knob on the 2075 Handle and pull
away from the mounting plate (toward you) until
full rotational travel of the 2073 Latch Lock is
reached (Fig. 2). While holding the handle in
this position, grasp the top of the 2072 Latch
and pull out toward the pintle, rotating the latch
until full rotational travel is reached (Fig. 3).
2. Holding the 2072 Latch in place, slowly release
the 2075 Handle allowing the 2073 Latch Lock
to rotate into the latch.
3. Release the 2072 Latch and the 2200L
Coupling is now open and ready to couple or
uncouple (Fig. 4).
CLOSING Coupling Latch: (See specific model of
coupling for proper closing instructions)
2200:
4. Rotate the top of the 2072 Latch toward the
pintle until full rotational travel is reached and
hold in place. Push the 2073 Latch Lock
toward the mounting plate as far as it will go.
5. While holding the 2073 Latch Lock in this
position, slowly release the 2072 Latch. Next,
release the latch lock making sure it seats fully
down in the slot on top of the latch. The 2200
Coupling is now closed.
6. To test for proper latching, apply a force toward
the coupling body to the front of the 2072
Latch (down near the top of the pintle). THE
LATCH SHOULD NOT OPEN! If the latch does
not stay closed, do not use until it has been
repaired or replaced.
7. This product is designed to be operated within
its free rotation limits. It is the responsibility of
the vehicle designer/end user to ensure that
these limits are not exceeded (do not bind-up/
jackknife).
8. WARNING: Prior to towing, make certain that
adequately rated safety chains have been
properly connected.
2200L:
4. WARNING: Keep fingers away from the top
of the pintle/hook during this operation as the
2072 Latch will automatically rotate into the
Inspection and Maintenance:
1. Visually inspect the coupling body and latch
components for cracks, impact damage and/
or deformation before each and every use. Do
NOT use if any of these conditions exist.
2. Check the gap between the 2072 Latch and
the top of the pintle/hook on the coupling body
before each and every use. A gap of 3/8” or
more means the coupling must be taken out of
service and repaired or replaced.
3. If the wear area on the pintle/hook has worn
20% or more from its original cross-section, the
coupling is considered out-of-service and must
NOT be used.
4. Lubrication of the latch components must
be performed at 90-day intervals or sooner
depending on the operating environment.
Lubricate the latch components with a spray-
type lubricant to evenly coat all rotation points.
Rotate each latch component several times to
evenly distribute the lubricant.
5. Remove any excess lubricant with a rag. Do
not apply lubricant to the pintle/hook or saddle
area of the coupling.
6. Never weld on any Premier part in order to
repair damaged or worn areas. Field and/or
shop welds are inadequate and may further
weaken the coupling.
7. WARNING: Other inspection and maintenance
procedures are also required prior to the
operation of combination vehicles. Consult
and follow all Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations as well as local, state and federal
guidelines.