V.ORLANDI EH524 PACIFIC Instruction Manual

EH524 COUPLING
are
Programme
INSPECTION &
MAINTENANCE
V . ORLANDI AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
ABN 39 607 246 864
PO BOX 478 – South Yarra 3141 – VIC Melbourne 
Ph . + 61 ( 0 ) 3 9043 4332 info @ orlandi . com . au | www . orlandi . com . au

V . ORLANDI AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
ABN 39 607 246 864
PO BOX 478 – South Yarra 3141 – VIC Melbourne 
Ph . + 61 ( 0 ) 3 9043 4332 info @ orlandi . com . au | www . orlandi . com . au
Wear protection gloves
Before carrying out the operations remember to :
Operate with appropriate tools
Wear steel cap boots
Read fully the manual
SAFETY FIRST
Pay attention to limb crashing
Position the drawbar coupling on a
very solid and steady surface

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
The components used to connect a vehicle and trailer are exposed ,
even during normal use , to very high tensions . Regular services and
maintenance are essential for the products to function perfectly
during the entire lifespan . Clean and lubricate the coupling every
week . Retighten at 5 , 000 km after installation .
1 .
Visually inspect the coupling equipment regularly at least once a
week or in case where the vehicle has experienced over loading or
unusual stress to ensure this has not had an effect on the
equipment . Ensure no deformation , cracks or corrosion are visible .
Deformation or cracks can arise in situations like jack - knifing ,
hitting or other forces from outside . If signs or damage is found the
trailer must be disconnected and the deformed parts be replaced .
No welding or straightening of the components is allowed .
The length of the service intervals depend on the type of trailer , the
loads and climatic conditions etc . Servicing can be ideally carried
out in conjunction with other inspection of the vehicle . We
recommend to follow cycles of maintenance ( page 19 ) and
inspection ( page 3 ) as shown in section " INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE ".
2 .
At least once every year the coupling should be dismantled and
examined for wear , corrosion , cracks or deformation . Damaged or
worn parts must be replaced .
3 .
If daily inspection or safety checks show that any of the wear limits
have been exceeded , or that the function of the product has been
impaired , servicing must be carried out immediately .
4 .
If any of the product ' s wear limits have been exceeded , this is an
indication that other parts also require servicing .
5 .
Check that all warning and information labels are legible and have
not been painted over , washed off , or otherwise damaged . Illegible
labels must be replaced and can be ordered from V . ORLANDI
AUSTRALIA .
6 .

Check the below data before carrying out the operations
TECHNICAL REFERENCES
1 .
Torque ( M ) for the 4 bolts ( 2 )
Bolts size Bolts strenghts Torque ( M )
M 20 8
. 8
330 - 370 Nm
2 .
Torque ( M ) for the castellated nut ( 1 )
Torque ( M )
500 - 611 Nm
200 Nm
4 .
Minimum force to open the coupling 
3 .
Torque ( M ) for the 4 screws ( 4 ) of the mechanism unit
Torque ( M )
50 Nm
9
7
8
800 Nm MAX

Check the below data before carrying out the operations
WEAR REFERENCES

PRODUCT 
TRAINING
INDEX
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE : E550 COUPLING 
1 . ASSEMBLY DECLARATION
2 . ASSEMBLY DECLARATION " A " - First Check
3 . ASSEMBLY DECLARATION " B " - inspection Loop
4 . ASSEMBLY DECLARATION " C " - Yearly Maintenance
Inspection after the first 5 , 000 Km
Inspection every 25 , 000 Km
Every Year Maintenance
1
2
3
16
To be filled by the body builder

MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION &
1
A ) FLEET CUSTOMER DETAILS
B ) TRUCK AND TRAILER DETAILS
C ) DRAWBAR COUPLING
Name
Address
City Postal Code
Phone
Truck Make
Truck VIN N
Max Truck Weight Max Trailer Weight
Trailer Make
Model and Version
Serial Number
Date
Date , Name and Signature ( print )
Starting Km
D ) ASSEMBLY DETAILS
Option one : located on the small tag
Option two : located on the big tag
OPTION TWO
OPTION ONE
Trailer VIN N
1 . ASSEMBLY DECLARATION
TO BE FILLED BY THE BODY BUILDER

MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION &
INSPECTION AFTER THE FIRST 5 , 000 Km
Name and signature of the company which carries out the inspection
Date
Date Truck Km
Check tightness of coupling flange bolts ( 2 )
Check tightness of castellated nut ( 1 )
2
2 . MAINTENANCE DECLARATION " A "
FIRST CHECK
9
7
8
10

MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION &
INSPECTION EVERY 25 , 000 Km
Date Truck Km
Check tightness of coupling flange bolts ( 2 )
Check tightness of castellated nut ( 1 )
Lubrication of the mechanism unit ( 9 ) 
Lubrication of the horizontal pin ( 3 )
8
9
7
10
Check functionality of mechanism unit ( 9 ) 
Check functionality of the gas struts ( 10 )
Name and signature of the company which carries out the inspection
Date
CHECKED REPLACED
3
3 . MAINTENANCE DECLARATION " B "
INSPECTION LOOP
10
Check wear limits of components ( 5 - 6 - 3 )

MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION &
INSPECTION EVERY 25 , 000 Km
Date Truck Km
Check tightness of coupling flange bolts ( 2 )
Check tightness of castellated nut ( 1 )
Lubrication of the mechanism unit ( 9 ) 
Lubrication of the horizontal pin ( 3 )
8
9
7
10
Check functionality of mechanism unit ( 9 ) 
Check functionality of the gas struts ( 10 )
Name and signature of the company which carries out the inspection
Date
CHECKED REPLACED
4
3 . MAINTENANCE DECLARATION " B "
INSPECTION LOOP
10
Check wear limits of components ( 5 - 6 - 3 )