SAF XL-FW389-01 User Manual
FIFTH
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
WHEELS
Electronic Lock Indicator
12-volt system
The electronic lock indicator is a tractor/trailer fifth wheel coupling aid and is intended as an additional
safety check to assure the driver of a safe and complete coupling. It does not eliminate the requirement for a
visual inspection of the fifth wheel.
ALWAYS GET OUT OF THE TRACTOR
CAB AND VISUALLY INSPECT THE
FIFTH WHEEL COUPLING!
OPERATION
Failure to properly install, operate or maintain a fifth
wheel may result in tractor and trailer separation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Power:.........................................The Electronic Lock Indicator (ELI) automatically turns on when the tractor
is started and remains on until the vehicle is turned/shut off.
Start-up Displays:........................When the tractor is started, the display first performs a short system check,
indicated by the brief illumination of all three display icons. After the
system check, one of three displays will appear:
1. Ready to Couple..................This display indicates that the fifth wheel is in the proper position for
coupling. There is not a kingpin in the fifth wheel lock and the fifth wheel
Icon is yellow
2. Proper Couple .....................
Icons are green
3. Improper Couple.................This display indicates that the fifth wheel is not properly coupled to a
Icons are flashing red
lock mechanism is in the unlocked position. Follow the coupling procedure
in the “Fifth Wheel Operating Instructions” that came with your fifth
wheel.
Also, if you will be traveling without a trailer, this display will remain lit for
oximately 17 minutes before turning off. The display will turn back on
appr
during the next coupling process, or the next time it is turned on.
This display indicates that the fifth wheel is pr
kingpin. The kingpin is in the lock at the proper height and the lock
mechanism is fully closed in the locked position. Pr
inspection. The display will remain lit for approximately 81/2 minutes
before turning off.
NOTE: Although the display turns off, the ELI is still functioning normally
and monitoring the fifth wheel coupling. The display will activate if an
or occurs or the coupling condition changes.
err
trailer kingpin. This display indicates one of nine (9) er
descriptions can be found on page 2. The unlock icon is flashing in this
mode.
operly coupled to a trailer
oceed with a visual
or code
or codes. Er
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* U.S. Patent #5861802, D442971, 6285278, and other patents pending.
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See below for Error
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HOLLAND HITCH FIFTH WHEEL ELECTRONIC LOCK INDICATOR DISPLAYS
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rror Code Instructions to DRIVER Instructions to TECHNICIAN
* If the fifth wheel is properly coupled and an error code still appears, contact a technician.
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If the fifth wheel is properly coupled and an error code still appears, consult Holland publication XL-FW509 — “ELI Troubleshooting Guide”.
For displays without error codes, download of data to laptop will indicate codes occurring.
ERROR CODE DIAGNOSTICS
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0
Improper couple. Review
coupling procedures and repeat
coupling attempt.*
Error appears on tractor
startup. ELI senses that the
locks are closed, but does not
s
ense a kingpin.*
Check kingpin sensor and/or lock sensor
and fifth wheel throat. Kingpin sensor
may be bad, or too far from the kingpin.
L
ock sensor may be sensing something
other than the lock. Check for presence
of metal near the lock sensor.**
Error appears on tractor startup.
ELI senses the kingpin, but
does not sense that the locks
are locked.*
Check lock sensor and/or kingpin
sensor and fifth wheel throat. Locks
may not be engaging properly, or are
out of adjustment. Kingpin sensor
may be sensing something else. Lock
sensor may not be sensing properly.**
Check the kingpin sensor and for
improper couple.**
Error appears after two or more
coupling attempts. ELI did not
sense the kingpin before the
locks closed.*
Check the lock sensor and for
binding in the lock mechanism.**
Check the kingpin sensor and for
presence of the kingpin.**
Check the lock sensor.
The handle is pulled as part of
normal uncoupling procedure.**
ELI sensed the kingpin, but did not
sense the locks closing within 1
second of the kingpin engaging the
locks. Service fifth wheel.*
ELI senses that the kingpin has been
missing for more than five seconds.
Check kingpin position.*
ELI senses that the lock is open
and the kingpin is still present.
This appears when the handle is
pulled as part of a normal
uncoupling procedure.*
Error appears on tractor startup.
ELI senses a proper couple, but
remembers it wasn’t properly
coupled the last time it was
s
hut down.*
Check the kingpin and/or the lock
sensor. Check for binding in the
lock mechanism.**
Check the kingpin sensor and for
presence of the kingpin.**
Error appears after two or more
coupling attempts. ELI sensed the
kingpin come in, but lost the
kingpin when the locks closed.*
IMPORTANT: Follow the steps in the procedure below if an error code
and/or redlight appears while operating the vehicle.
PROCEDURE
1. Pull over as soon as possible following normal safe driving procedures.
2. Perform a visual inspection referring to the Operating Instructions
included with your fifth wheel.
3. If the visual inspection indicates that the fifth wheel is properly coupled.
A. Report the incident per your company’s procedures.
B. Continue driving.
4. If the visual inspection indicates an improper couple.
A. Report the incident per your company’s procedures.
B. Recouple referring to the coupling procedures in the
could result in death or serious injury.
Holland USA, Inc. Facilities:
Dumas, AR Muskegon, MI
Holland, MI Warrenton, MO
Monroe, NC Wylie, TX
Ph: 888-396-6501 Fax: 800-356-3929
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ating Instructions included with your fifth wheel.
Oper
An improperly coupled tractor and trailer
may separate while in use which, if not avoided,
Holland International, Inc.
Holland, MI
Phone:
Fax:
Copyright © January 2007 • The Holland Group, Inc.
616-396-6501
616-396-151
Holland Hitch of Canada, Ltd.
oodstock, Ontario • Canada
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Phone:
1
Fax:
519-537-3494
800-565-7753
Holland Equipment, Ltd.
Norwich, Ontario • Canada
Phone:
Fax:
519-863-3414
519-863-2398
Holland Hitch Western, Ltd.
, British Columbia • Canada
Surrey
Phone:
Fax:
604-574-7491
604-574-0244
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