SAF-HOLLAND DB-1400 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Rigid Mount Weld-on Drawbars
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Procedures
For on/off-road applications
Weight: DB-1400 (approx.) 14 lbs. (6.35 kg)
DB-1422 (approx.) 11 lbs. (4.98 kg)
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DB-1422
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Contents
Contents Page
Introduction..............................................2
Warranty...................................................2
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..................2
Section 1 –General Safety Instructions ..... 3
Section 2 – Welding Standards..................4
Section 3 –Drawbar Eye Dimensions ........ 6
Section 4 –Load Ratings ........................... 8
Section 5 –Towing Applications ................ 8
Contents Page
Section 6 –General Information ................8
Section 7 –General Safety Information .... 8
Section 8 –DB-1400
Mounting Instructions.............9
Section 9 –DB-1400
Mounting Instructions...........10
Section 10 – Operating Instruction..........11
Section 11 – Maintenance....................... 12
Introduction
This manual provides information necessary
for the proper operation, maintenance, and
inspection of the SAF-HOLLAND®drawbar.
NOTE: For HOLLAND®replacement
components contact
SAF-HOLLAND®Customer
Service: 1-888-396-6501.
Warranty
Refer to the complete warranty for the
country in which the product will be used.
A copy of the written warranty can be
downloaded from our SAF-HOLLAND®
website (www.safholland.com).
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Read and understand all of the procedures
presented in this manual before starting
any work on the pintle hook.
NOTE: In the United States, work shop
safety requirements are defined by
federal and/or state Occupational
Safety and Health Act. Equivalent
laws could 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
mounting and maintenance procedures
described in this manual.
This manual contains the terms “NOTE”,
“IMPORTANT”, “CAUTION”, and “WARNING”
followed by important product information.
These terms are defined 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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General Safety Instructions
1. General Safety Instructions
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
can result in equipment
failure which, if not
avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Read and observe all warning and caution
hazard alert messages in this publication.
The information provided can help prevent
death, serious injury and/or damage
to components.
NOTE: In this manual, all descriptions
of orientation are relative to
the vehicle.
FRONT
REAR
Orientation

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Welding Instructions
2. Welding Standards
2.1 Scope
When welding please observe the
requirements below. Customers may NOT
weld on SAF-HOLLAND®drawbars without
prior approval, including the application of
the American Welding Society standards by
SAF-HOLLAND®unless required for
installation. This specification applies to all
components supplied by SAF-HOLLAND®,
and its products. The customer assumes
all responsibility for weld integrity if weld
material and procedure differ from those
listed below.
2.2 Material
The SAF-HOLLAND®drawbar has been
manufactured from a modified AISI
weldable grade steel, and is intended for
welded installation with AWS filler metal
specification AWS A5.18, filler metal
classification ER-70S-3, ER-70S-6
or equivalent unless otherwise specified.
NOTE: Any substitution for filler material
from the above standard MUST
comply, as a minimum, with the
following mechanical properties:
Tensile Strength - 72k psi (496 MPa)
Yield Strength - 60k psi (414 MPa)
Charpy V Notch - 20 ft.-lbs. (27 N•m)
at 0o F (-17.7o C)
% Elongation - 22%
The recommended welding gas for gas
metal arc welding (GMAW) is 90%
Argon/10% CO2. If a different gas is used,
welds MUST comply with penetration
requirements as illustrated below. Where
the installation directions specify different
than above, the directions shall prevail.
2.3 Procedures
Tack welds used for positioning components
are to be located in the center of the final
weld, where practical. Tack weld should
be completely fused to the finish weld.
DO NOT break arc at the end of the weld.
Back up all finish welds at least 1/2" (12 mm)
of a sufficient amount to prevent craters at
the end of the weld. Where weld is shown
to go around corners, it is assumed the
corner represents a stress concentration
area. DO NOT start or stop weld within
1" (25 mm) of the corner. Particular care
should be taken to prevent undercutting
in this area.
Take precautions and ensure NOT to damage
the vehicle electrical system during welding
by disconnecting any power sources, properly
grounding the vehicle, and shielding and
exposed wiring.
2.4 Workmanship
It is the responsibility of the customer to
provide good workmanship when attaching
components with welds.
2.5 Weld Size
If weld size is NOT specified, the effective
throat of the weld MUST be no smaller
than the thinnest material being welded
(Figure 1).

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Welding Instructions
Figure 1
LACK OF FUSHION
OF ANY KIND IN
THIS AREA IS NOT
ACCEPTABLE AT ANY
TIME
PENETRATION AS MEASURED
THROUGH SEAM
TARGET PENETRATION
TO BE 10% OF THINNEST
MATERIAL FROM
INTERSECTION OF FILLET
AS ILLUSTRATED
TARGET PENETRATION

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Dimensions
5.62"
(142.7 mm)
Ø2.38"
(60.3 mm)
2.25"
(57.2 mm)
3.50"
(88.9 mm)
26.0"
(660.4 mm)
LINEAR INCHES
OF .38" (9.65 mm)
WELD
Ø1.63"
(41.3 mm)
45°
WILL ACCEPT 20°- 60°
CHANNEL SPREAD
4.00"
(101.6 mm)
2.75"
(69.9 mm)
1.56"
(39.7 mm)
3. Drawbar Eye Dimensions
3.1 DB-1400
2.38" (60.3 mm) I.D. with 1.63"
(41.3 mm) diameter cross section.

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Dimensions
7.50"
(190.5 mm)
2.38"
(60.5 mm)
2.06"
(52.3 mm)
32.0" (812.8 mm)
LINEAR INCHES
OF .38" (9.65 mm)
WELD
30°
1.69"
(42.9 mm)
5.63"
(143.0 mm)
2.88"
(73.1 mm)
1.69"
(42.9 mm)
1.63"
(41.3 mm)
1.63"
(41.3 mm)
3.2 DB-1422
2.38" (60.3 mm) I.D. with 1.63" (41.3 mm) x
1.69" (42.9 mm) diameter cross section.

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Ratings, SAE and General Information
4. Load Ratings
4.1 DB-1400
Maximum GTW: 90,000 lb. (40,823 kg)
Maximum Vert. Load: 18,000 lb. (8,165 kg)
NOTE:When used for hinged
tongue trailer applications
Max Vertical: 500 lb. (227 kg)
Max GTW: 120,000 lb. (54,431 kg)
4.2 DB-1422
Maximum GTW: 90,000 lb. (40,823 kg)
Maximum Vert. Load: 18,000 lb. (8,165 kg)
NOTE:When used for hinged
tongue trailer applications
Max Vertical: 500 lb. (227 kg)
Max GTW: 120,000 lb. (54,431 kg)
5. Towing Applications
For general on/off road towing. For severe
off-road applications, reduce the above
capacities by 25%.
IMPORTANT: Off-road refers to terrain
on which a tow/towed
vehicle will operate
that is ungraded, rough
or undulating, with no
maintained travel surface,
generally considered to
not be part of the public
road system. Examples
include agricultural fields,
construction sites, utility
right-of-way, temporary
logging roads, and what
is commonly referred to
as 'two-track' roads.
6. General Information
1. DO NOT modify or add to the product.
2. This product is covered by
SAF-HOLLAND’S®Commercial
Warranty. SAF-HOLLAND®reserves
the right, without giving prior notice,
to change specifications and dimensions
as are altered or improved.
3. Inspect the coupling device on the tow
vehicle and trailer for proper operation.
DO NOT use any coupling device that
does not operate properly.
4. It is the responsibility of the user to
become familiar with coupling and
uncoupling procedures that are provided
by various governments, industry
associations and mating component
manufacturers instructions.
7. General Safety Information
This equipment MUST NOT be used in a
careless manner.
During Operation:
1. Maintain adequate vertical (tongue)
load to properly control the towed unit
(generally 10% of maximum GTW) but
do not exceed the rated capacities.
2. DO NOT damage the coupling
components. Be particularly careful
during coupling and uncoupling.
3. NEVER strike any part of the item with
a steel hammer.

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DB-1400 Mounting Instructions
8. DB-1400
Mounting Instructions
1. The mounting structure MUST be made
from channel, rectangular or square
tubing with angle spread of 20° to 60°
and have sufficient strength to support
the rated capacity of the drawbar in
accordance with SAE J849 and SAE
J847 respectively.
Failure to install in
accordance with these
instructions (using a
certified welder) can result
in trailer separation which,
if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
2. Install the drawbar in compliance
with all federal, state, or local agency
regulations or laws governing the
installation and use of the product,
so consult with these agencies prior
to installation or use.
3. This drawbar is manufactured from
modified AISI weldable grade steel,
and is intended for welded installation.
4. Take precautions to ensure NOT to
damage the vehicle electrical system
during welding by disconnecting any
power sources, properly grounding
the vehicle, and shielding and
exposed wiring.
5. Bend the flanges of the drawbar to
make the angle spread conform to the
mounting structure's mounting angle.
This is done by placing the drawbar
into a press and bending the flanges to
the desired angle.
NOTE:The bending operation should be
done in such a manner that will
assure safety to the operator.
6. Weld the drawbar onto the mounting
structure using a .38" (9.7 mm) weld
at the prescribed locations and a
minimum weld length of 26.0"
(660.4 mm) linear inches (Refer
to Dimensions on Page 4).

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9. DB-1422 Mounting
Instructions
1. The mounting structure MUST be made
from channel, rectangular or square
tubing with angle spread of 30° and
have sufficient strength to support
the rated capacity of the drawbar in
accordance with SAE J849 and SAE
J847 respectively.
NOTE: Welding to other structures may
change the ratings of the drawbar.
Failure to install in
accordance with these
instructions (using a
certified welder) can result
in trailer separation which,
if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
2. Install the drawbar in compliance
with all federal, state, or local agency
regulations or laws governing the
installation and use of the product.
Consult with these agencies prior
to installation or use.
3. This drawbar is manufactured from
modified AISI weldable grade steel,
and is intended for welded installation.
4. Take precautions to ensure NOT to
damage the vehicle electrical system
during welding by disconnecting any
power sources, properly grounding
the vehicle, and shielding and
exposed wiring.
5. Weld the drawbar onto the mounting
structure using a .38" (9.7 mm) weld at
the prescribed locations and a minimum
weld length of 32.0" (812.8 mm) linear
inches (Refer Dimensions on Page 5).
Failure to correctly secure
the drawbar can result in
separation of the pintle
hook and drawbar, which,
if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
DB-1422 Mounting Instructions
10. Operating Instructions
1. Before operating, inspect for wear,
damaged, or missing parts, and a
secure mount. Correct as required
before use.
2. Position the drawbar eye over the
horn of the pintle and lower into place
(Figure 2 and 3).
3. Engage the drawbar with the coupling
device per the manufacturers instructions.
Figure 3
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Operating Instructions
11. Maintenance
For proper performance, the following
maintenance steps should be performed
every 30,000 miles (48,280 km) or three
(3) months, whichever comes first.
Failure to inspect and
maintain the drawbar may
result in separation of the
pintle hook and drawbar,
which, if not avoided,
could result in death or
serious injury.
1. Clean and check for wear, damaged,
or missing parts, and a secure mount.
Inspect for worn, damaged or missing
parts. Replace as required using only
Genuine SAF-HOLLAND®parts.
2. Inspect, in particular, the coupling
contact area of the drawbar. Inspect
for any nicks, gouges and deformation,
which may interfere with or affect the
safe use of the drawbar. If cracks are
visible, replace.
3. Using calipers or the SAF-HOLLAND®
drawbar gauges TF-11887, measure
the cross section of the drawbar eye.
Replace the complete product when
wear exceeds 0.125" (3.18 mm) from
the original surface profile. For original
profile dimension (Refer to Section 3,
page 6 Dimensions).
4. Inspect the drawbar fasteners. For
welded connections, inspect welds
for soundness, refer to Section 2. In
addition to being a safety hazard, a
loose drawbar will cause excessive
"chucking" and rapid wear. Reinstall
or replace any drawbar which is NOT
securely mounted.

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