Fontaine International International complete assembly part numbers. Example: SL7ATB675012 SL = Side...
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Patented No-Slack® lock is self-adjusting to give you a snug, secure connection every time you couple
Clean Connect™ reduces friction between the top plate and the trailer plate which improves steering and increases tire life (available on 7000CC series)
Patented safety trigger eliminates high-hitching to reduce tractor, trailer and tire damage
Steel construction with 28% larger surface contact area for greater strength and stability
StraightShot™ pull handle is the easiest to operate in the industry–no complicated opening sequence to remember
Patented secondary lock provides added safety and security
Optional in-cab air release only opens when the parking brake is set
C o n n e C t Y o u r B u s i n e s s W i t h F o n t a i n e ®
7000CC SeriesClean Connect
Cast Steel
Fontaine International:•Agloballeaderinthemanufactureoffifthwheelcouplingdevice•Recognizedtechnologyleaderinthefifthwheelindustry•Morethan60yearsofexperience•Broadestproductline:caststeel,castironandstampedsteeltopplates
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Market share
•PatentedNo-Slack® design automatically resets the lock to accommodate wear – Switchfromtrailertotrailerhassle-free – Reducesshockinputsintotheframewhen brakingandaccelerating – Improvesdrivercomfort – Reducesdrivercomplaints – Extendsservicelifeofothercomponents
•Patented safety trigger eliminates high-hitching – Reducesdriverfrustration – Reducestractor,trailerandtiredamage – Savesexpensivewreckerandcleanupbills
•Easy coupling force–only 30 lbs! – Lesswearandtearonthekingpin – Extendsservicelifeofdrivetraincomponents
•StraightShot™ pull handle is the easiest to operate in the industry – Openseasilywithasimple,straightpullofthe handle
– Nocomplicatedopeningsequenceto remember – Reducesworkercompensationexposure
•Rugged steel construction for added strength and durability – 28%largersurfaceareaforgreaterstability
•Performanceoptions – In-cabairrelease:Thefifthwheelwillnotopen unlesstheparkingbrakeisset – CleanConnect™:Improvessteering,increases tirelife,reducesmaintenanceandhelps protecttheenvironment – NEWTechLocksensorfifthwheel:Electronic sensorsletthedriverknowthatthekingpinis correctlypositionedinsidethelockandthefifth wheelisclosed – NEWSmartLock™visuallockindicator:Gives thedriverimprovedvisualindicationthatthe fifthwheelisproperlyclosed
No-Slack®
6000 SeriesStamped Steel
No-Slack®
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7000 SeriesCast SteelNo-Slack
7000CC SeriesClean Connect
Cast SteelNo-Slack
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Identify your fifth wheel
No-Slack® 6000 No-Slack® 5092
SL 7 ATB 6750 12Release Top plate model Mounting bracket model Mounting height Slide travel
1. Top plate 2. Mounting bracket 3. Slide rail
Fontaine International complete assembly part numbers. Example: SL7ATB675012
SL = Side Left SR = Side RightAA = Air ActuatedBL = Blocked Left
7 = 7000 No-Slack®
C = 7000CC No-Slack® (left release only)H = 5092 No-Slack®
X = X5092 No-Slack®
Note: 6000 series top plate discontinued to the aftermarket
Actual height from truck frame to top of fifth wheel.Examples: 7125 = 7-1/8" 7250 = 7-1/4" 8375 = 8-3/8" 9750 = 9-3/4"
For sliding fifth wheels only. Example: 12 = 12" slide 24 = 24" slide 36 = 36" slide 48 = 48" slide
ATB = Air slide bracketMTB = Manual slide bracketPMA = Plate mount adjustablePSA = Short plate mountFMA = Frame mountBSM = Bracket stationary mountAWX = Xtra® heavy duty air wedge slide
Shape
Shape
Note 5092 two piece pull handle
No-Slack® 7000
6000secondary lock
7000 secondary lock
5092secondary lock
One piece StraightShot™ pull handle
Two piece pull handle
Shape
One piece StraightShot™ pull handle
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Identify your fifth wheel
How do I find my serial number? How do I identify knock out vs wedge stop rod?
New style serial number (after 11/27/00). Serial number engraved directly into the right side of fifth wheel skirt. Note: position 5 and 6 of the serial number indicates the year built.
XXXXXXXXX
No-Slack® right side view
Old style serial number (before 11/27/00). Serial number located on small rectangular tag on front of top plate. Note: position 3 and 4 of the serial number indicates the year built.
XXXXXXXXX
No-Slack® front view
Knock out rod
Wedge stop rodLockthewheelona2”kingpinthewedgestoprodshouldbeset¼”fromthetipofthewedge.
1/4"
15-1/4”
14-3/4”
5/8” threads
Oval head
Hex head
15-1/4”
14-3/4”
5/8” threads
Oval head
Hex head
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Locking system
No-Slack
Thesecondarylock(showninorange)automaticallyengageswhenthepullhandleis1”orlessfromtheskirtofthewheel.
Thejawandwedge(showninred)closearoundthekingpin.
Thebottomflangeofthekingpinmakescontactwiththebumper(showninblue)closingthefifthWheel.
Secondary lock
Kingpin
Bumper
Jaw
Wedge
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Troubleshooting
Slack1.Checkyourpullhandle.• Ifitisbentreplaceit.2.Checkyouradjustment.•Thestoprodshouldbesetat¼”
fromtheendofthewedgewhenthefifthwheelisclosedona2”kingpin.
•Theknockoutroddoesnotrequireanyadjustment.Theknockoutrodshouldbelubricatedandfreetotravelinandout.
3.Checktheserrationsbetweenthejawandwedge.
•Closethewheelbyusingalongprybar.Separatethejawandwedge
Hard to close1.Checkthebumper.•Withthefifthwheelintheopenpositionchecktheupper
tipofthebumper.Ifthebumperisdamagedreplaceit.2.Checkthebumperandsecondarylocksprings.3.Closethefifthwheelusingyourtestkingpin.Ifthefifth
wheelclosesreferthedrivertothepropercouplingprocedureguide.
4.Checkthebottomflangeofthekingpinfordamage.
Hard to open(Ifthefifthwheelreleaseswhencoupledtoyourtestkingpinitwillreleasewhenhookedtoatrailer).1.Allpressuremustberemovedfromthe
lockbeforeitwillopen.2.Checkthepullhandle.• Ifthepullhandleisbentreplaceit.3.Checkforproperlubrication(seepage8).4.Checkadjustmentonwheelswithwedge
stoprod.•Thestoprodshouldbesetat¼”fromthe
endofthewedgewhenthefifthwheelisclosedona2”kingpin.
•Theknockoutroddoesnotrequireanyadjustment.Theknockoutrodshouldbelubricatedandfreetotravelinandout.
5.Checktheserrationsbetweenthejawandwedge.
•Closethewheelbyusingalongprybar.Separatethejawandwedgeusingaflatheadscrewdriver.Runthescrewdriverbetweenthejawandwedgetofeelser-rations.Iftheserrationsaresmooththefifthwheelneedstoberebuilt(seerebuildinstructions)Ifserrationsexistgreasetheserrationsandfifthwheelasoutlinedinmaintenancesection(page8).
6.CheckthetrailerskingpinusingFontainekingpingaugeMSC-GAUGE.
usingaflatheadscrewdriver.Runthescrewdriverbetweenthejawandwedgetofeelserrations.Iftheserrationsaresmooththefifthwheelneedstoberebuilt(seerebuildinstructions).Ifserrationsexistgreasethefifthwheelasoutlinedinmaintenancesection(page8).
4.CheckyourtrailerkingpinusingaFontainekingpingaugeMSC-GAUGE(see6below).
• Ifthekingpiniswornoutreplaceit(seeSAEJ2228).
2. 1/4" clearance wedge stop rod
4. 1/4" clearance wedge stop rod
2. Secondary lock spring Bumper spring
3. Serrations between jaw and wedge
1. Bumper
1. Bumper
2. Pull handle
6. Kingpin gaugeMSC-GAUGE
5. Serrations between jaw and wedge
Separate jaw and wedge with screw driver and grease full length.
Wedge
Jaw
Jaw and wedge
Grease fittings
Kingpin contact areaKingpin contact areaKingpin contact area
1. Pull handle
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Hard to close 6000/7000/7000CC
Excessive slack6000/7000/7000CC
Hitthewedge-stoprod
Adjustthewedge-stoprod
Hard to open 6000/7000/7000CC
Arefrontrockerlimitblocks
installed?
Whencoupledisthegap
betweenthewedge-stoprodandthelockingwedge1/4"?
Willthepullhandlemove
morethan1inch?
Haveyouhitthewedge-stoprod
toloosenit?
Arefrontrockerlimitblocks
installed?
Engagetrailerbrakesandbackuptractortorelievepressure.
Makesureairsuspensionisnotdumpedbeforeuncoupling.
Makesurebushingsarenotover-tightened.
Checkforbentordamagedhandleguide,pullhandle,operatinghandle,coverplate.
Checkserrationsforproperfit,paintruns,orproperlubrication.
Ifwheelisairactuated,checkforbentaircylindershaft.
Checkforobstructionhittingunderneath.
Checkfordamagetowedge(burrs,bentfromhittingkingpin,etc.)
Checkforproperwedge-stoprodadjustment.
Checkforinstallationofcorrectbracketpins.
Checkforproperinstallationofbushings.
Checkfordamagetolockingmechanism,operatinghandle,pullhandle,handleguide,coverplate,etc.
Checkfordamagetolockingmechanism,operatinghandle,
pullhandle,handleguide,coverplate,etc.
Checkforinterferencebetweentopplateand
basemount.
Adjustwedge-stoprod.Adjustwedgestoprod.
Checkforkingpinwear.
Checklockingjawandwedgeserrationsforwear.
Checkstationaryjawforexcessivewearordamage.
Checkforbentoperatinghandleand/orpullhandle.
Checkforbenthandleguideand/orcoverplate.
Checkforbentorbrokenbumperguide.
Checkforbentordamagedbumperand/orsecondary
locksprings.
Checkformissingpivotpointbushings.
Checkthetipofthebumpertomakesureitisn'tworn,brokenorbent.
Checkthebottomflangeofkingpintomakesureitisn'tworn,brokenorbent.
Checktomakesurethebumperspringandpullhandlespringarenot
missingordamaged.
Checkthestationaryjawtomakesurethatitispositionedproperlyandthatit
isn'tworn,brokenorbent.
Checkthecoverplatetomakesureitispositionedproperlyandthatitisn't
worn,brokenorbent.
Whilecoupling,doesthe
handleretractatall?
Isthefifthwheellock
completelyclosed?
Checkfordamagetolockingmechanism,operatinghandle,
pullhandle,handleguide,coverplate,etc.
Ifwheelisairactuated,checkforbentaircylindershaft.
Checkfordamagedcomponentssuch
aspullhandle,operatinghandle,
handleguide.Installrockerlimitblocks.
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Troubleshooting flow charts
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1. Inspect the top plate and degrease if necessary. Lubricate the top surface of the fifth wheel with thin layer of grease. Leave area around the jaw and wedge free of grease.
2. Grease the mount brackets (4 zerks). Lift the top plate up with a pry bar to ensure grease gets to the top of the brackets.
Hint: If the zerks will not take grease, remove top plate and clear the grease channels.
3. Trip the locking mechanism with a pry bar by pushing the bumper off its seat. Keep your hands and arms out of the fifth wheel throat.
4. Separate the jaw and wedge with a screwdriver and press a moly based lubricant between the serrated surfaces (moly-based lubricant such as Mobil grease moly 50 or equivalent). Also press the lubricant in the kingpin contact area on both the stationary jaw and the moveable jaw. Work the action of the pull handle back and forth to spread the lube over all the surfaces.
JawJaw
WedgeWedgeWedge
BumperBumperBumper
Maintenance
Place nozzle of grease gun into all zerks (both sides).
Place nozzle of grease gun into all zerks (both sides).
Place nozzle of grease gun into all zerks (both sides).
Place nozzle of grease gun into all zerks (both sides).
Place nozzle of grease gun into all zerks (both sides).
Place nozzle of grease gun into all zerks (both sides).
Pry up top plate for best results.Pry up top plate for best results.Pry up top plate for best results.Pry up top plate for best results.Pry up top plate for best results.Pry up top plate for best results.
Kingpin contact areaKingpin contact areaKingpin contact area
•PMserviceprocedureevery90daysor30,000miles.•Thoroughlycleandebrisfromthethroatofthefifthwheel(Thisisbestachievedbypressurewashing).•Closethefifthwheelandusedieselfueltothingrease.•Lubricatethefifthwheelsurface.•Lubricatethestationaryjawandmovablejaw.•Separatethejawandwedgeandlubricatetheserrations.•Lubricatefifthwheelpivotpoints.
•Lubricatesaddlebearingarea.•Forlubricationuseamoly-based lubricant such as Mobil grease moly 50
or equivalent.•Checkfasteners.•Stationarymountrepositioning–Usenewfasteners.•Whentoseekapproval,standardpositioning(8”ahc).•Checksliderlocksandcylinder.
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What about bracket liner replacement on the 7000?
Inspection criteria:
1. Initial inspection of bracket liners should be made at 180,000 miles on standard application and at 120,000 miles with heavy-duty application and every 30,000 miles there after.
2. Bracket liners should be replaced when liner thickness measures 0.125" or less. Measurement should be made at the thinnest point of the bracket liner. This is typically at the top portion of the liner.
Installation Instructions
Removal of a bracket liner:
1. Remove fifth wheel from the mounting bracket. Fifth wheel removal includes:
a. Removing cotter pins from the retainer pins b. Removing the retainer pins c. Removing the bracket pins
from the fifth wheel d. Remove fifth wheel from
mounting bracket2. Using a flat head screwdriver, pry –
in an upward force – on the end of the bracket liner. Bracket liner should release from the mounting bracket.
Installation of a new bracket liner:
1. Place the new bracket liner directly over the mounting bracket.2. Using a rubber mallet, strike the top of the bracket liner. The new
bracket liner should lock into place.3. Once both new liners are installed, reinstall the fifth wheel onto the
mounting bracket.4. Insert the bracket pins back into the fifth wheel (note: placing some
grease on the end of each bracket pin is recommended). Reinstall the retainer pin and cotter pins.
5. Tilt the fifth wheel to the front and back of the mounting bracket to ensure that the bracket liners are properly installed.
Maintenance
.0125" MinimumPart Number
LNR-BKT-107
Hit with rubber mallet herePlace bracket liner over mounting bracket
Place flat head screwdriver here
What about cold weather?
Separate jaw and wedge with screw driver and grease full length.
Clean, oil and grease all moving parts (see arrows).
Wedge
Jaw
No-Slack® (6000/7000/7000CC)
Jaw and wedge
Grease fittings
When the temperature drops below freezing, Fontaine recommends a thorough cleaning of the latching mechanism using a suitable cleaner or degreaser. Lubricate the fifth wheel prior to opening and closing. Refer to figures below. Open and close the fifth wheel several times to distribute the grease. Fontaine suggests the use of a moly-based lubricant such as Mobil grease moly 50 or equivalent. Areas or regions that experience extreme and/or prolonged freezing temperatures should consider using a less viscous substance such as: 90-weight oil, diesel fuel, kerosene, motor oil, etc. Fontaine recommends contacting your specific lubricant manufacturer for guidelines on mixing compatibility of any lubricant.
Kingpin contact areaKingpin contact areaKingpin contact area
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Rebuild
Note: Rebuild only after checking the serrations for wear.Inspect fifth wheel and cover plate for damage.1.Checkstationaryjawfordamage(seeillustrationatright).2.Checkcoverplatefordamage(seeillustrationbelow).3.Checkthethroatofthewheelforexcessivewear(seeillustrationbelow).4.IfanydamageisfoundthewheelshouldbereturnedtothePDC.
Cover plate damage Stationary jaw damage
Items needed for rebuild (follow rebuild instructions included in the KIT-RPR-6000L)•¾”wrench•¾”socketwrench(noimpact)•11/16”wrench•Pliers•Flatheadscrewdriver•Longprybar•Correctoperationhandle•Correctpullhandle•TestkingpinMSC-712•KingpingaugeMSC-GAUGE•Moly-based lubricant such as Mobil grease moly 50
or equivalent•Sprayerofdieselfuel
Rebuild the fifth wheel using only genuine Fontaine partsWearparts(genuineFontaineparts)•KIT-RPR-6000L(Rebuildkit6000and7000)•KIT-PUL-6000L(Pullhandle6000and7000)•KIT-ROD-1108(Wedgestoprod5092,6000and
7000)•MSC-GAUGE(Kingpingauge)•KLTPL7000(Replacementtopplate)•KIT-PIN-LLB(Replacementbracketpinswithliners)•LOC-669(Sliderlockwedge)•KIT-ROD-6000(Knockoutrod)•CYL-COMP
Serrations between jaw and wedge
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For 6000 & 7000 series fifth wheels (procedures are the same for both series).
Caution: Always wear safety glasses and do not stand directly over parts while disassembling or assembling wheel.
Unboltandremovebumperfromoperatinghandle.Discardlocknutandbushing.
Removesecondarylockspringandbumperspring.Removepullhandlecotterpinandwasherthenslideoutpullhandle.
Unboltoperatinghandlefrompivotmountandremove.Discardlocknut.
Unboltandremovesecondarylockfromoperatinghandle.Discardlocknutandbushing.
No-Slack® dissassembly
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ThepurposeofthisnoticeistoalertFontainecustomersofthepotentialhazardsfromusingnon-genuinecomponents,specificallythemovablelockingjawandwedge.Recentreportshaverevealedthesale,useandfailureofthesecomponents.Failuresareoccurringasaresultofthelockingwedgestudfallingout(seephotoinred)atanearlycycletimewhichaffectstheproperopeningandclosingofthemechanism,
andcouldcreateadangerouscondition.Thenon-genuinecomponentsareeasytoidentifybythephysicalcharacteristicslistedbelow.Theuseofanynon-genuinecomponentsnotonlycreatesapotentialdangerouscondition,italsovoidsthemanufacture’swarranty.Thesellerandenduserassumeany/allresponsibilityforwarranty,propertyandbodilydamageasaresultofusingnon-genuineparts.
Fontaine No-Slack® non-genuine parts advisory
Removetimerspringandtimer. Removejawandwedge.
No-Slack® dissassembly
Genuine Fontaine No-Slack® partsNon-genuine parts
• GenuineFontainepartscomeinasmallbrownboxwithFontainepartnumberKIT-RPR-6000Lclearlyprintedonawhitelabel(photoofboxabove).
• GenuineFontainepartshavethemodelnumberforgedintothejawandwedgeforging.
• OnlyGenuineFontainepartshave“GenuineFontaineParts”printedonthebox.
• Thenon-genuinepartscomeinawhitebox.• Thenon-genuinepartshavejawandwedgestuds
thatarepressed/gluedintotheforging.Apictureofthefailedpartisshownabove.
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No-Slack® assembly
Insertoperatinghandleandbolttopivotmount.Useexistingbolt,washer,hairpincotterandbushing(inspectforwearbeforeusingandreplaceifnecessary).Usethenewlocknutthatissuppliedintherepairkit.
Installbumperandbolttooperatinghandle.useexistingboltandwashers(inspectforwearbeforeusingandreplaceifnecessary).Usenewlocknutandbushingthatissuppliedintherepairkit.Noteorientationofbolt.Afterinstallingthebumperchecktomakesurethatitcanpivotfreely.
Alwaysassemblypartsarounda2"kingpinora2"diametershaft.Insertjawfirstandthenthewedgebelowit.Greasethejawandwedgeontopandbottom.Seenotebelowformoreinformation.
Inserttimerandtimerspring.
Beforerebuildingtheassembly,checktomakesurethattherearenocracksinthecrossmembersorothercomponents.Alsocheckbracketpinholestoensuretheyarenotwornoversize(pinsshouldfitsnugly).Undernocircumstancesshouldafifthwheelberepairedorusedifanycomponent(crossmember,saddlebearing,etc.)iscracked.
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No-Slack® assembly
Insertsecondarylockandbolttooperatinghandle.Useexistingboltandwashers(inspectforwearbeforeusingandreplaceifnecessary).Usenewlocknutandbushingthatissuppliedintherepairkit.Noteorientationofbolt.
Closethefifthwheelseveraltimeswithastandard2"kingpintool.Withthelockclosed,adjustthewedgestoprodsothattheendis1/4"fromthewedge.
Installpullhandle.Useexistingwasherandcotterpin(inspectforwearbeforeusingandreplaceifnecessary).Attachnewsecondarylockandbumperspringthatissuppliedintherepairkit.Nowopenandclosethewheeltoensurethatitworksproperly.Fifthwheelmustbeproperlylubricatedbeforeopeningandclosingthewheel.
Your6000or7000Seriesfifthwheelcaneasilybeconvertedtoanairactuatedreleasemodel.OrderPartNo.“KIT-AA-6000*”andinstallperTechnicalBulletinTB-004included.*Specifyleftside(driver’sside)orrightside(curbside)releasebyaddingan“L”or“R”afterPart#.
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Warranty Form
Warranty request form
Customer:
Fax: 205-421-4458
Vin number: In service date: Repair order date: Vehicle make/model: Unit number:
Work performed:
Description of claim:
Failed part number: Component’s replaced:
Total amount requested:
Parts amount requested:
Labor amount requested:
Miscellaneous amount requested:
$ $ $ $
Time to perform repair: Labor rate: Explain:
$
Part number’s replaced:
Irondale, AL. 35210
Telephone: 205-421-4300
Manufacturer’s claim number:
Warranty form
Send all correspondence to:
Attention Warranty Department
5000 Grantswood Rd, Suite 200
Repair site:Mileage/odometer: Fifth wheel serial no. Application: Terminal site:
How do I find my serial number?
New style serial number (after 11/27/00). Serial number engraved directly into the right side of fifth wheel skirt. Note: position 5 and 6 of the serial number indicates the year built.
XXXXXXXXX
3000 series serial number engraved directly into the left side of fifth wheel skirt. Note: position 5 and 6 of the serial number indicates the year built.
XXXXXXXXX
Old style serial number (before 11/27/00). Serial number located on small rectangular tag on front of top plate. Note: position 3 and 4 of the serial number indicates the year built.
XXXXXXXXX
Samplewarrantyform:Allpertinentinformationmustbecompleted.Seewarrantyinformationonpage16.
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Training/Warranty
•HandsOnTraining–Calltoschedule!Includerebuild,adjustmentandgeneraloperationoffifthwheel.Alsoincludesmaintenance,safetyanddriverclasses.
•TrainingCD’s–Coveringallaspectsoffifthwheelpluspropercoupling/uncouplinginstructions.
•WebSiteTraining–AbilitytologontoFontainewebsiteandaccessQ&Atestsdesignedtomeasureproductknowledgelevel.Feedbackfromtestshelpcreateamorefocusedtrainingprogram.
•GenesisTraining–Abilitytousevirtualinternettrainingtointerfacewithmultiplelocations.
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theoriginalsuggestedretailprice.Further,FontainewillcoverlaborcostinrepairingthefifthwheelaslongasthelaborrateisreasonableandtherepairtimedoesnotexceedFontaine’sStandardRateTimechart.FontainemayrequiretheunitorparttobereturnedtoFontaine’sfactoryoraFontaineauthorizedrepresentativeforevaluation.AllfreighttoandfromFontaineoraFontaineauthorizedrepresentativemustbeprepaid.
This is Fontaine’s only warranty. Fontaine makes no other warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. All implied warranties or merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose are hereby disclaimed by Fontaine and excluded. ThisLimitedWarrantymaynotbechangedexceptinwritingbyanauthorizedofficerofFontaine.AnyactionforanyallegedbreachofthisLimitedWarrantymustbecommencedwithinoneyearaftersuchallegedbreachoccurredorshallbeforeverbarred.
Theremediesstatedaboveshallbeexclusiveforanyandallclaimsbytheoriginaluser,oranybodyclaimingthroughtheoriginaluser,againstFontaine,whetherbasedoncontract,negligence,tort,oranyothertheory.In no event shall Fontaine be liable for any incidental or consequential damages, losses, or expenses.
Thislimitedwarrantygivesthebuyerspecificlegalrights,andbuyermayalsohaveotherrights,whichmayvarydependingonthestate,provinceorcountrywherethetruckisregistered.
No-Slack® Limited Warranty
Basic Limited Warranty
FontaineInternational,Inc.(Fontaine)warrantseachNo-Slack®(5092,6000,7000and7000CleanConnectseries)fifthwheelsoldinNorthAmericanonorafterJanuary1,2004tobefreefromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipforfiveyearsfromdateofsale,butdoesnotcoverfailuresdueto:
1.Useinloadsthatarebeyondfederal,stateandprovincialhighwaylimitsorinspecialoverweightloadpermits.
2.Improperinstallationoffifthwheel.3.Normalwear.4.Accident.5.Improperapplication.6.Misuse,alterationornegligence.7.Failuretoproperlymaintainthefifthwheel.8.Inadequaterepairsoralterationsthat,in
Fontaine’sjudgment,adverselyaffectthefifthwheel’sperformanceorreliability.
Fontainecannotguaranteetheservicelifeofanyfifthwheelsinceservicelifecanvarywithapplication,usage,maintenance,environment,andotherfactorsbeyondFontaine’scontrol.
Limited Performance Warranty
FontainewarrantstheperformanceofeachNo-Slack®(5092,6000,7000and7000CleanConnectseries)fifthwheelsoldinNorthAmericaonorafterJanuary1,2004thatisusedina“standarddutyapplication”forfiveyearsfromthedateofsale.A“standarddutyapplication”requiresthat(i)thevehicleisused100%onhighwayswithmore
than30milesbetweeneachstop,(ii)thevehicledoesnotexceedagrosscombinedvehicleweightof95,000lbs.(43,000kilograms),(iii)thetotalnumberoftowedaxlesdoesnotexceedtwoand(iv)theroadtypeismaintainedconcreteorasphalt.
FontainewarrantsthateachfifthwheelcoveredhereundershalloperateasdescribedintheFontaineInstructionHandbook,andthelockingmechanism(jaw&wedge)willwearproperlyonthetrailerkingpinwhenthefifthwheelisadjustedinaccordancewiththemanufacturesspecifications.
FontainefifthwheelsaredesignedandmanufacturedforusewithSAE2"trailerkingpinsthatconformtoSAEspecification(SAEL700,February1993)andaresubjecttothewearlimitsofSAEspecification(SAEL2228,June1993).
Low Lube Specific Warranty
Fifthwheellubefreecomponentsarewarrantedfortwoyearsunlimitedmileageper"standarddutyapplication"requirementsaslisted.
Replacement of Parts and Repairs
AuthorizationfromFontainemustbeobtainedbeforereplacingorreturninganypartunderthisLimitedWarranty.
IfthefifthwheeldoesnotperformaswarrantedinthisLimitedWarranty,orifthereisanydefectinthematerialorworkmanshipcoveredbythisLimitedWarranty,Fontainewill,atitsoption,providebuyerwithpartsorreimbursethebuyerforpartsatitsreasonableacquisitioncost,uptotheamountof