OPERATING MANUAL

FLEXMAX

• Flex-S-2L-20-6.21-19.5-2.54-Dolly

YAFNL2002P0033139

HEADQUARTER & DISTRIBUTION SERVICE

FAYMONVILLE AG FAYMONVILLE DISTRIBUTION AG FAYMONVILLE SERVICE AG

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Contents
1 Foreword ........................................................................................................................ 3
2 Operation ....................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Unloaded drive..................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Loading a vehicle .................................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Lashing of the load ............................................................................................................................. 10
2.4 Steering .............................................................................................................................................. 11
2.5 Steering in automatic mode ............................................................................................................... 12
2.6 Adjustment of the steering response ................................................................................................ 13
2.7 Preload pressure ................................................................................................................................ 15
2.8 Alignment of the loading bridge to the axles ..................................................................................... 16
2.9 Use of the steering with the electro-hydraulic powerpack ............................................................... 18
2.10 Power steering and alignment ........................................................................................................... 19
2.11 Brakes................................................................................................................................................. 20
2.12 Option: pendulum axles with hydraulic suspension .......................................................................... 21
3 Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 31
3.1 General Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 31
3.2 Hydraulic system ................................................................................................................................ 33
3.3 Cleaning the vehicle ........................................................................................................................... 34
3.4 Information of PPG, our supplier for the painting products .............................................................. 35
3.5 Bleeding the semi-trailer.................................................................................................................... 40
3.6 Tracking the semi-trailer in case of defective hydraulic supply ......................................................... 41
3.7 Tightening torque for screws ............................................................................................................. 42
4 Contact ......................................................................................................................... 47
5 Annex............................................................................................................................ 49
5.1 Lashing rings and lifting rings ............................................................................................................. 50
5.2 Stakes ................................................................................................................................................. 54
5.3 Telescopic supports ........................................................................................................................... 56
5.4 List of special greasing points which are not connected to the central greasing .............................. 59

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1 Foreword
FAYMONVILLE semi-trailers have been designed to guarantee outstanding use in all possible
fields of application.
The most advanced technical development and the very best production methods are
combined with the most demanding stability criteria and characteristic design.
The present brochure provides our customers with all the necessary information and
maintenance instructions, together with instructions on the installation of various component
parts. Please comply with these instructions to ensure that the semi-trailer is always in the
very best operating condition.
To guarantee this, only original spare parts are to be used in the event of repair.
This brochure has been elaborated with the most care. Nevertheless, FAYMONVILLE doesn’t
accept liability for eventual mistakes or consequences of them.
We hope that you will have much enjoyment with your vehicle and wish you a good trip!

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IMPORTANT REMARKS
The following operating instructions must have been read and understood by all those
working in whatsoever manner (operation, maintenance) with or on the vehicle. No work shall
be carried out if this, in any way, involves danger to the vehicle or the technician. The operator
shall ensure that no unauthorized personnel work on the vehicle.
During loading or unloading a vehicle it is FORBIDDEN for the operators or other persons to
remain near the vehicle and its accessories.
During loading or unloading a vehicle it is FORBIDDEN for the operators or other
persons to remain near the vehicle and its accessories.

1. Hydraulic connections/hydraulic couplings

Before starting out on a journey, all hydraulic leads, more especially pressure and return
hoses, are to be inspected for proper connection and perfect fit.
Inappropriately connected, and/or imperfectly coupled hydraulic leads can cause damage to
the hydraulic system.
Should a new vehicle be involved, all hydraulic connections are to be checked after the initial
load-carrying journeys for tightness and are if necessary to be tightened.

2. Conserving of the electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic connections

In case of removable goosenecks or bolt couplings the EPH connections must be disconnected
minimum each 5000 km and be conserved.
This is also guilty for the electrical plugs of the warning boards and for each kind of semi-
trailer.

3. Special instructions for the hydraulics

All our vehicles are equipped with a filter of the trademark UFI in the
pressure line. If the filter is nearly full, you can hear an acoustic signal while
using the pump. When you are ready, the signal disappears. You have to
change the cartridge of the filter as soon as possible.

To assure an optimal function of the hydraulics, please respect following advices:

• After two months you have to make the first oil-change. This oil can be used again, if
it is carefully filtered. You have to change the oil every two years (more often, if very
dirty).
• The first oil-filter-change has to occur for the first time after two months. After it,
every 6 months. Even if you clean the filters, you cannot use them again: you have to
install new ones.
• After 50 hours driving, you have to clean the oil tank.

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• Al the piston rods, that are not retracted by inactivity, have to be treated as such :
a) Rub them off with hydraulic oil
b) Conserve them with non-acid grease, if they have to remain a long time without
activity.
Cleaning or rubbing off chromium-plated piston rods with a steam jet cleaner or a soda
containing detergent can damage the chromium plate of the piston rods or destroy the
anticorrosive paint. The vehicle has to be drained, if it has to remain a long time without
activity.

4. PTO-hydraulics
If the trailer is working with the PTO-hydraulics, we beg you to check if the PTO- hydraulics is
equipped with an over-pressure valve, because in the other case, with not completely fixed
hydraulic couplings, it may damage your hydraulic pomp.

5. Suspension
As we visited several building sites, we remarked that the semi-trailers were lift completely to
get a maximum ground clearance due to the unevenness of the building site. The situation is
the same if the trailers have to pass under a bridge: that for they have to be completely
lowered.
We would like to advise you that by 100% use of the suspension (pneumatic or hydraulic), the
axle compensation is not yet guaranteed: by passing unevenness the whole load is distributed
on one axle that is overloaded. This can lead to distortion of the concerned axle.
This information is not depending on a special brand and has to be applied for each product.

6. Wheel nuts/Brake
After approx. 50 km, check the vehicle’s wheel nuts and all other nuts and bolts and if
necessary, tighten.

7. Adjustment of the tractor’s brake system

After a running-in time about 1000 km, the service brake system and the tractors must both
be adjusted, since otherwise the brake linings may prematurely wear. This adjustment has to
be carried out by an independent brake specialist.
Maximum pressure :
• 0,4 bar (drum brakes)
• 0 bar (disk brakes)
The company shall not, therefore, be held liable for any wear and tear.

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8. Paintwork
The paintwork on your FAMONVILLE semi-trailer complies with very stringent quality control.
New paintwork requires at least 6 weeks drying completely. Thus, any additional paintwork,
the application of company logos and other related work (decals) must only be carried out
after the paintwork has hardened off completely.
Furthermore, do not clean the semi-trailer with a steam jet cleaner during the first 3 months.
After this, keep a minimum distance of 50 cm between the steam jet nozzle and the semi-
trailer.
Non-compliance with the above-mentioned remark may result in the removal of paint,
especially on the aluminium side walls.

Faymonville will not accept liability for any damage caused due to non-
observance of the above-mentioned points.

9. Fifth wheel
Please check to see that the fifth wheel on your tractor units are suitable for taking over the
(steering) forces generated by the semi-trailer. Older models are especially to be checked, or
enquire from the manufacturer and possibly replace.

Faymonville will not accept liability for any damage caused due to non-
observance of the above-mentioned points.

10. Hydraulic servo-pressure in the gooseneck’s steering system:

!! Before each journey, check the hydraulic servo-pressure (35 bar) in the steering system on
the rear (see manometer on the rear) !!

11. Inspecting the servo-pressure:

• switch on the hydraulic supply;

• the servo-pressure builds up automatically when steering and/or tracking.

Should the servo-pressure fall after a short time, check the steering system for
leaks.

In case of fairly major temperature fluctuations, the servo-pressure may fall, e.g. the servo-
pressure was adjusted in a heated facility. The vehicle is parked outside in low temperatures
and/or is operated and cools off. This may result in a drop in servo-pressure. In this case, the
servo-pressure will have to be built up again.
Should the opposite occur, a rise in pressure is of no consequence.

Faymonville will not accept liability for any damage caused due to non-
observance of the above-mentioned points.

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12. EU Reflectors
If your trailer has a detachable yellow/orange EU reflector, we would like to advise you that
in case you will have to remove it, because of a load that reaches out of your trailer behind,
you are obliged to fix it on the load. Otherwise you risk getting problems in some EU countries,
because these reflectors are requested in the traffic laws.

13. Attention low temperatures

All the Faymonville vehicles may be used without restrictions until a temperature of – 20°C.
If you want to use a Faymonville trailer by temperatures under -20°C, you have to contact
Faymonville, that will send you a written authorization with some restrictions particularly
about the payload and the using speed ( a reduction of 50% is possible).
Generally, if the trailers have to be used by temperatures under 0°C, we advise using low
temperature oils.

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2 Operation
2.1 Unloaded drive
The vehicle can be pulled with the drawbar.
That for you must hydraulically disconnect the loading bridge from the axles.
• Put on the parking brakes;
• Put the hydraulic on-off valve on ‘unloaded drive’

Unloaded drive

Automatic (Loaded drive)

• Turn the loading bridge with the electric hydraulic power unit until it aligns with the
chassis (check the position helps)
• Stop the loading bridge with the mechanical locking (not obligatory)
During an unloaded drive all the pneumatic and electric lines must be connected.
The truck must be correctly coupled.
During the unloaded drive the loading bridge may not be loaded.

The drawbar is only meant to haul an unloaded vehicle !!!

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2.2 Loading a vehicle

FlexMAX is a vehicle for the transport of self-supporting loads on 2 points.
The load is the connection between the truck and the trailer. To assure a correct stability and
a good road performance the load must be rigid enough.
The load must be equally distributed on both supporting points.
The height of the centre of gravity upon the vehicle influences fundamentally the drive
stability.
In case of dynamic forces o in tilted position a high centre of gravity can provoke an oscillating
or a tilting of the vehicle.
The adjustable stakes help to guide and support laterally the load.
They may not be used for the tightening.
Permissible load on the stake see chapter 5.2

The adjustable supports (option) are meant for the laterally support of the load.
They may not be used for the tightening.
Before using the adjustable supports (option) contact the manufacturer of the load, to assure
that the load can support the forces of the adjustable supports.
Permissible load on the adjustable supports see chapter 5.3

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2.3 Lashing of the load

The load represents the connection between the vehicles and must be secured correctly and
in accordance with the standards.
The secured load may not slip on the loading bridges.
The loading bridge has four pairs of lashing rings LC10,000 daN on each side.

There are also lashing rings on the loading bridge; however, these are for
raising the vehicle and not for securing the load!

Poor lashing of the load can have serious consequences.

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2.4 Steering
The hydraulic steering of the vehicles works fully automatically when driving both forwards
and in reverse. It guarantees the best possible tracking of the vehicle.
The response of the steering can be adjusted with a hydraulic device, as a result of which the
steering behaviour of the vehicle can be adjusted to suit the length of the load.
Under certain circumstances it may be necessary to change the tracking of the vehicle with
the help of the electro-hydraulic power pack.
The electro-hydraulic power pack, which is controlled by a control unit, can steer the axles
independently of the slewing movements between tractor and trailer.
Following the use of the electro-hydraulic power pack, the axles must be aligned once again
with the loading bridge.
The electro-hydraulic 24 V unit of the steering system can be powered by batteries, whose
charge level must be checked before each journey.

The electro-hydraulic power pack may be used only at low speeds up to 5

km/h. At higher speeds only the automatic steering may be used.

When using the steering in automatic mode or with the electro-hydraulic

power pack, the hydraulic on-off valve must be in the "automatic" position.

Failure to comply with these instructions can lead to severe damage to the
vehicle.

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2.5 Steering in automatic mode

The hydraulic steering of the vehicles works fully automatically when driving both forwards
and in reverse. It guarantees the best possible tracking of the vehicle.
The vehicle's steering system is completely independent of the tractor.
The response of the steering can be adjusted with a hydraulic device, as a result of which the
steering behaviour of the vehicle can be adjusted to suit the length of the load.
There are fastenings on the steel rope between the front and rear bolster with which the
length of the steel rope can be adjusted.
The supply cable is also fastened to this steel rope.

Before loading the vehicle:

➢ The hydraulic on-off valve must be in the "automatic" position.

➢ The loading bridge must be aligned with the steering axles (see: "Re-alignment of the
axles")

➢ The mechanical lock of the loading bridge must be unlocked.

Failure to comply with these instructions can lead to severe damage to the
vehicle.
After the vehicle has been loaded and the load has been secured, the steering response must
be adjusted according to the length of the load.

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2.6 Adjustment of the steering response

This setting enables the infinite adjustment of the steering behaviour of the vehicle to suit the
length of the load
The adjustment is made hydraulically by actuating a cylinder via the control lever on the rear
side of the vehicle.

Recommended setting:
Indicator Steering angle Load
Max. inside Small Long (distance between bolsters ≥ 35 m)
Middle Medium Medium (25 m < distance between bolsters < 35 m)
Max. outside Large Short (distance between bolsters ≤ 25m)

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Option: mechanical adjustment of the steering response

In case of very long loads (distance between the bolsters > 45m) it is recommended to reduce
more the steering response
For this purpose the two steering cylinders are moved to a smaller radius on the steering lever
of the steering system.

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2.7 Preload pressure

So that the steering movement between the tractor and the vehicle is transmitted as directly
as possible, the dual-circuit hydraulic forced steering is given a preload pressure of approx. 35
bar.

Check the preload pressure before each journey!

Driving with too low a preload pressure will lead to a delay in the steering reaction and a shift
of the tracking.

Risk of accident!

Check the preload pressure on the manometers!

The preload pressure is always built up whenever the hydraulic steering correction is actuated.

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2.8 Alignment of the loading bridge to the axles

2.8.1 Alignment without load
The vehicle must be aligned before loading.

➢ Release the brakes.

➢ Uncouple the drawbar.

➢ Set the hydraulic on-off valve to "automatic".

➢ Turn the loading bridge with the electro-hydraulic power pack to the extent that it
aligns with the chassis.

➢ Lock the loading bridge with the mechanical lock.

➢ Turn the axles with the electro-hydraulic power pack until they align with the chassis.

➢ Unlock the mechanical lock of the loading bridge.

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2.8.2 Alignment with load

The alignment of the axles with the loading bridge must be checked and corrected if necessary
after using the electro-hydraulic power pack.

➢ Set the tractor-trailer convoy in motion in order to align the loading bridge with the
chassis (see LED lights on the radio remote control).

➢ Stop the convoy as soon as the alignment is complete.

➢ Align the axles and the chassis using the electro-hydraulic power pack (see markings
between steering axles and trailer chassis and alignment indicator on the steering box).

2.8.3 Alignment when driving slowly

The convoy can also be aligned on a straight section at a slow driving speed (5 km/h). The axles
are steered with the steering controller so that the trailer has the same travel axle as the
tractor unit.
The trailer drives so long in an offset position until the convoy is aligned again.

After re-aligning, the electrical power supply MUST be switched off by the
circuit breaker.

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2.9 Use of the steering with the electro-hydraulic powerpack

Under certain circumstances it may be necessary when manoeuvring to change the tracking
of the vehicle with the help of the electro-hydraulic power pack.
This electro-hydraulic power pack, which is controlled by a control unit, can steer the axles
independently of the slewing movements between tractor and trailer.
However, the axles must be re-aligned to the loading bridge after use of the electro-hydraulic
power pack in order to be able to drive in automatic mode.

The electro-hydraulic power pack may be used only at low speeds up to 5

km/h. Only automatic mode may be used when driving at speeds exceeding
5 km/h.

After using the electro-hydraulic power pack, the electrical power supply
MUST be switched off by the circuit breaker.

When using the steering in automatic mode or with the electro-hydraulic

power pack, the hydraulic on-off valve must be in the "Automatic" position.

Do not steer the axles with the vehicle parking brake applied.

Failure to comply with these instructions can lead to severe damage to the
vehicle.

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2.10 Power steering and alignment

➢ In the case of the electro-hydraulic power pack: turn on the battery switch for the
power supply to the trailer and plug the connecting cable into the trailer;

➢ In case of truck hydraulics: switch on the truck pump, the trailer light and the electrical
switch on the trailer;

From now on the vehicle may only be moved with a maximum speed of
5 km/h!

➢ Plug the remote control into the socket provided on the trailer, either at the front or
the rear;

➢ Steer the axles to the right or left as required;

➢ Re-align the trailer: drive straight ahead at walking speed and check in the mirror that
the trailer remains on course; if not, correct the tracking again using the remote
control or by aligning the markings located in the axle area.

This manoeuvre must be carried out at a speed of less than 5 km/h!

➢ Unplug the remote control from the trailer:

➢ Switch off the hydraulic supply (in the case of truck hydraulics) or disconnect the
steering power cable.

➢ From now on the vehicle may be moved at speeds higher than 5 km/h again.

It is also possible to steer and align the axles using an optional radio remote control. Naturally
the steering manoeuvre must be carried out at a speed of less than 5 km/h in this case, too.
In addition, note that the presence of other radio remote controls on trailers in the vicinity
can lead to interference and operating errors.

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2.11 Brakes
The vehicle has a pneumatic dual-circuit brake system.
If the FlexMAX is to be moved without a tractor with a corresponding brake system being
coupled to it, the brakes can be actuated with the trailer brake valve.

Actuation of the brakes using the trailer brake valve (requirement: brake compressed air tanks
are full):
Actuation of the service brake (black button)

➢ Black button pressed: Service brake released (no braking effect). After connecting the
supply lines from the tractor unit, the valve automatically switches to the driving
position.

➢ Black button not pressed: Service brake is in the driving position.

Actuation of the parking brake (red button)

➢ Red button pressed: Parking brake released (no braking).

➢ Red button not pressed: Parking brake set

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2.12 Option: pendulum axles with hydraulic suspension

2.12.1 Wheel-set

WWP_SWD-151593

1. Pivot bearing with roller bearings 2. Steering lever

3. Bogie 4. Axle balancer

5. Pendulum axle 6. Hydraulic suspension cylinder

7. Axle balancer bearing 8. Pendulum bearing

9. Pin for fastening the axle balancer (only for
tyre change / maintenance)
Function:
The wheel-set is attached through the pivot bearing with roller bearings (1), so that it can turn
on the pivot pin of the vehicle chassis. The steering lever (2) allows steering movements to be
transmitted to the wheel-set.
The bogie (3) has a rigid connection to the pivot bearing outer tube (1), and with the axle
balancer bearing (7) forms the connection point to the axle balancer (4). The axle balancer (4)
is installed in the bogie (3) in such a way that it can be turned, and at the other side holds the
axle (5), which can turn around the pendulum bearing (8). The axle balancer (4) is supported
at the bogie (3) by the hydraulic suspension cylinder (6).
For maintenance purposes, once pressure has been removed from the wheel-set, the axle
balancer (4) can be fastened in a raised position by using the pin (9).

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2.12.2 Hydraulic suspension

a) Structure
The wheel-sets (see chapter 2.12.1) support the load via built-in hydraulic cylinders. Each
wheel-set has its own hydraulic cylinder.
On the FlexMAX-PA the hydraulic cylinders are interconnected in 3 groups, the so-called
"support circuits". That means that the FlexMAX-PA stands on a hydraulic 3-point support.

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b) Hose burst safety valve

A hose burst safety valve is fitted immediately behind the connecting hose of every hydraulic
suspension cylinder. This valve operates according to the differential pressure method, and
detects the hydraulic pressure in the connection hose and in the pipeline in the direction of
valve no. 6.

Fluid can flow through the valve as long as the hydraulic pressure on both sides of the valve is
the same.
If, as a result of a burst hose, the hydraulic pressure in the direction of the hydraulic
suspension cylinder becomes smaller, then the safety valve closes automatically, and in that
way disconnects the hydraulic cylinder concerned from the rest of the hydraulic suspension
circuit. This avoids the possibility that a burst hose will cause the entire suspension circuit to
drop, and possibly tip the vehicle over.
The hose burst safety valve only detects a sudden drop in pressure (bursting of a hydraulic
hose).
If there are only small pressure differences in front of behind the safety valve (e.g. resulting
from a leak), then the safety valve will not operate!
If the safety valve has triggered, the remaining hydraulic suspension cylinders of the
suspension circuit must take up the load from the wheel-set that has been switched off. The
tilting and overload limits change at the same time. Use of the vehicle must be halted
immediately, the vehicle must be secured, and the hydraulic hose replaced without delay.

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c) Hydraulic nitrogen accumulator

According to statutory regulations, vehicles that are used on public roads must have a spring
suspension.
In order to satisfy the requirements for a spring suspension, a hydraulic nitrogen accumulator,
capable of being switched on and off, is fitted to the vehicles in the hydraulic suspension lines.

1. Gas filling
2. Test connector
3. Hydraulic suspension line
4. Hydraulic oil
5. Accumulator body
6. Diaphragm
7. On-off valve no. 7 (yellow)

Figure 1: Hydraulic nitrogen accumulator

The hydraulic oil in the connected suspension circuit flows through the connecting line I° / II°
(3) and the on-off valve no. 7 (yellow) into the accumulator body (5) or its oil chamber (4).
The upper part of the accumulator contains a closed volume of compressed gas (1), which is
separated from the oil in the oil chamber (4) by an elastic diaphragm.
When the pressure in the suspension circuit, and therefore in the oil chamber (4) rises, the
diaphragm (6) bulges upwards, compressing the gas (1).
By connecting in the nitrogen accumulator, the hydraulic suspension circuit,
which otherwise is effectively rigid, acquires a certain stroke flexibility. This will
cause the vehicle to roll more, particularly if the centre of gravity is high.

If loads with a high centre of gravity have to be transported on routes that are
not public roads, it may be better to switch the nitrogen accumulator off. This
increases the vehicle's resistance to rolling.

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d) Control units of the hydraulic suspension

Shut-off valve of the 3 suspension circuits

Control valves of the 3 suspension circuits

Valve Nr. 6 (blue)

Shut-off valve for suspension cylinder

Valve Nr. 7 (yellow)

Shut-off valve for nitrogen accumulator

1 : push button for electric hydraulic pump

2 : push button to open the parking brake
2 1

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e) Lifting and lowering of the hydraulic suspension

• Open the shut-off valve of the suspension circuits

• Actuate the electric hydraulic pump (push button 1)

• Regulate the height of the 3 suspension circuits

PUSHING : Lifting
PULLING : Lowering

• If necessary release the parking brake, while stationary to make lifting and lowering
easier. Press push button 2 continuously.

• Finally, the shut-off valves of the support circuits must be closed again.

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f) Lifting a wheel-set
Travel with lifted wheel-sets is only permitted when unloaded.

Axles with ABS sensors may not be lifted. These axles are marked with an ABS
symbol.

Lifting a wheel-set

• Open the shut-off valve of the suspension circuits

• Completely lower the vehicle

• Carefully close shut-off valve no. 6 of the wheel-set to be lifted.

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• Insert the pin through the balancer

• Bring vehicle to desired driving height

• Close the shut-off valve of the suspension circuits

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Lower the wheel-set

• Open the shut-off valve of the suspension circuits

• Completely lower the vehicle

• Pull the pin out of the balancer and stow it on the side of the pendulum axle unit.

• Carefully open shut-off valve no. 6 to connect the suspension cylinder again with the
suspension circuit

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• Bring vehicle to desired driving height

• Close the shut-off valve of the suspension circuits

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3 Maintenance
Regular and appropriate maintenance helps to ensure that your vehicle is operational, safe
and prevents early wear and tear. A correct maintenance is condition for potential
interventions under warranty.

3.1 General Maintenance

When new :
After the initial 50 km, wheel nuts must be tightened. The tightening torque for bolt alignment
is 510 Nm and 630 Nm for spigot alignment.
After 100 km, inspect wheel nuts again.
Daily visual inspection :
• Check lighting system;
• Check tyre pressure : tyres (when cold) : 9.00 till 9.50 bar
• Check the brake system
• Bleed all air tanks (N/A in the case of truck with drier, but this ought also to be
checked frequently).
After the initial 500 - 1000 km
• Check suspension and axles;
• Tighten wheel nuts once again (510 Nm/630 Nm);
• Check wheel bearing and tighten also if required;
• Check all air lines and hydraulic lines;
• Tighten fastening screws on air tanks;
• Tighten fastening screws on the brake cylinder (tightening torque: 210 Nm).
Regular maintenance schedules :

3.1.1 Weekly:
• Tighten wheel nuts (510/630 Nm)
• Check oil level of the hydraulic supply.
• Lubricate vehicle
• In the event of a central greasing system, regularly inspect level of lubricant;
Type of grease: NLGI-2 (EP-2)
Remarks about the central greasing

Since November 2013 all our vehicles are fitted with a red control lamp. If it is on,
the pump of the central greasing is damaged or there is no oil any more.
(Function description in appendix)

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The brake’s automatic slack adjusters are connected to the central greasing.
Exception: the brake’s automatic slack adjusters of vehicles with SAF pendulum axles
17.5’’ are NOT connected to the central greasing.

The landing gears are not connected to the central greasing and must if
necessary be greased by hand.

In chapter 5.4 there is a list with the special greasing points which are NOT
connected to the central greasing.

In case of a hydraulic widening loading surface the greasing points of the

cylinders of the outriggers are NOT connected to the central greasing and
must be greased by hand quarterly.

If the protection of the pump has to be removed, it MUST be mounted again !

All guarantee rights become void if this instruction is not followed.

3.1.2 Monthly:
• Check brake linings;
• Check all movable parts for wear.
• Check track;

3.1.3 Twice yearly:

• Check wheel bearing;
• Check air fittings for leaks.
• Tighten the heads of the steering rods

3.1.4 Yearly:
• Check suspension and axles;
• Check brake cylinders and supports;
• Lubricate (using manufacturer’s original lubricant) the brake’s automatic slack
adjuster.

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3.2 Hydraulic system

3.2.1 Weekly:
• check oil level, if necessary top up with commercially available oil of HVI 46 ISO or
HVI 32 ISO quality.

3.2.2 Twice monthly:

• lubricate all movable parts on the steering system, steering cylinder, etc.

3.2.3 Toping up the oil tank:

• open tank;
• top up to indicated level, using oil of HVI 46 or 32 ISO quality;
• replace original stopper on tank.

3.2.4 Some commonly used types of oil :

BP Bartran HV 32 or 46 FINA Hydran HW 32 or 45
ELF Hydrelf DS 32 or 46 SHELL Tellus SX 32 or 46
ESSO Univis N 32 or 46 UNIL HVB 32 or 46
FINA Hydran HV 32 or 46
N.B. :
All the hydraulics are filled with normal hydraulic oil that thickens by temperatures
under - 25°C .
If you have to drive the vehicle by extreme low temperatures, we advise you to use an
appropriate oil that doesn’t thicken by coldness.
It is absolutely useful to empty all the system correctly before filling with the other oil.
Notice that you probably will have to change it again in springtime.

3.2.5 Here a list of some low temperature oils:

UNIL FLUID BT CASTROL HYSPIN AWH-M32
UNIL HVB 32 FINA HYDRAN HV 32 SUPER
SUNOCO SUNVIS UHV 15 ESSO UNIVIS HVI 13
Q8 HINDEMITH 15 ESSO UNIVIS HVI 26

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3.3 Cleaning the vehicle

The regular cleaning of the vehicle is a precondition for proper maintenance and facilitates
operation of the stop valves and/or operating parts.
!!! When cleaning the vehicle with a steam jet cleaner, please pay attention to the following:
• do not clean any electrical parts (plugs, sockets, distributor,...) with a steam jet
cleaner;
• do not clean any chromium-plated piston rods;
• do not direct jet directly on bearings or grease nipples.

Faymonville will not accept liability for any damage caused due to non-
observance of the above-mentioned points.

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3.4 Information of PPG, our supplier for the painting products

When you have a vehicle painted with a PPG paint system, you can be sure that the quality of
the paint film is excellent and fit for purpose.
Turbo Plus EHS from Nexa Autocolor is a two component acrylic polyurethane paint system.
After it is completely cured, it gives excellent chemical resistance. Note: Commercial washes,
high pressure washes, and use of strong detergents, should not be used during the first 30
days after application of the paint film.
To keep the paint film and bodywork in a good condition it is necessary to regularly clean the
paintwork. The use of aqueous detergents for this cleaning is possible. Any deposits of road
tar should be removed with a soap solution.
Automatic cleaning machines can be used, but attention must be paid to the detergent
solutions used. The cleaning solutions for these machines can be strongly concentrated in the
dilution of 500 : 1. The pH value of these solutions should not exceed 8 or 9, and clean water
must be used for a very thorough final rinse.
High pressure cleaning can be carried out as long as the temperature is maintained below
50°C. The lance must be used at a minimum of 60 cm from the paint surface (180 bars
maximum).
Always carry out cleaning processes in a shaded area, never in direct sunlight.
To prevent corrosion problems, any stone chips / damage must be rapidly repaired with the
correct Nexa Autocolor paint system: Use the P498 Turbo Plus EHS mixed with hardener 3:2,
without thinner and apply a small quantity to a chipped area using a brush.
Larger areas of damage, should be sanded and repaired using the correct Nexa Autocolor paint
system, including primer and topcoat.

Cleaning of vehicles
The table below lists the different types of dirt and the recommended methods of removal.
Read carefully the recommendations supplied with the different cleaning agents and ensure
that they are used correctly. Do not use any abrasive products. Rinse carefully with clean
water, before use of any detergents and always thoroughly rinse after using detergent
cleaners.
Contamination Causes Method of Cleaning

Pollution coming from
the road or atmosphere
General dirt
Sand, oil, carbon, exhaust
gases, road tar, dust, resin
from trees, bird lime, acid
rain, etc.
Mud, earth, etc.
Clean with a suitable aqueous
detergent, rinse thoroughly
and dry.
General cleaning with a
pressure washer.

Pollution coming from Cement, Lime, Ashes, Wash with diluted acid
Loads carried (ensure correct dilution)

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Oils and Greases Steam clean or use a cleaner

with an alkaline base (ensure
correct dilution)
Flour Clean using a hypochlorite
solution (properly diluted) in a
pressure washer.
Other substances Specific agents depending
upon the contamination.

Methods and tools used for cleaning vehicles

Rinse the vehicle thoroughly using clean water, before using a solution containing a cleaner.
After cleaning, rinse thoroughly again using clean water..
Type Conseils
Detergent Detergents with additives must be correctly diluted and
products should not be strongly alkaline - Dilution > 100 : 1 pH 8 –
9(maximum)
Brushes With long, soft bristles, and must be properly maintained
and replaced regularly
Sponges Clean and soft
Buckets Washed and cleaned regularly. Replace with fresh clean
water and detergent after each use.
Pressure The lance must be kept at a minimum distance of 60 cm
washing from the paint film, with a maximum pressure of 180 bars.
Always use the correct dilution.
Temperature Maximum 50°C for cleaning. Ambient temperature for
of water rinsing.
Rinsing A large volume of cold clear water should be used, so that
no detergent/ Cleaner is left on the surface of the paint
film.

Problems caused by a deficient cleaning

Problem Cause
Vehicle remains dirty after the cleaning Greasy dirt, bad choice of detergent. Temperature
too low. Inadequate rinsing
Solid residues on the paint surface when Inadequate rinsing allowing the cleaning solution to
the vehicle is dried dry on the paint surface.
Matt Appearance when dry, gloss can only Caustic attack from the cleaner. Usually due to
be returned by polishing incorrect dilution of the cleaner or inadequate
rinsing.

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Residues of Cement / Lime not removed Incorrect type of cleaner.

Change of colour, reduction of gloss, Pigments attacked by very strong acids or alkalis
marbled appearance.

Detergents and their modes of use

Type Description Function
Detergent Great variety available: the Easily wet on the surface of paint films
simplest versions are soap based. and emulsify organic deposits.
Phosphate Generally Sodium Phosphate Removes the Calcium / Magnesium
salts in Hard water.
Organic Solvent In general Alcohols and Ketones Helps to soften and remove grease
deposits
Free Alkali agents Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Dissolves oils and waxes. Can attack
paint resins and pigments if
incorrectly used. Always use at the
correct dilution and temperature.
Limit the time of contact and rinse
very thoroughly after use.

Soaps and detergents

The molecules of soap possess a hydrophilic nature (soluble in water) and also a hydrophobic
nature (soluble in greases).
They are capable of mixing with some greases which are not soluble in water and dispersing
these greases in an emulsion solution.
Also they reduce the surface tension of insoluble particles allowing them to be removed more
easily from a paint surface.

Acids, alkaline and the ph scale

The pH scale is a numeric graduation going from 0 to 14.
The neutral aqueous solutions have a pH of 7, Acids have a pH < 7, and Alkalis have a pH > 7.
The graduation is logarithmic, and one unit of pH has a factor equivalent to 10 in the
concentration of acids or alkalis.
The pH Scale

Acidity increasing Alkalinity increasing

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Acid Acid Neutral Alkaline Alkaline

Strong Weak Weak Strong
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For the dilution of Alkalis by a factor of 10, the pH is reduced by one unit.
For the dilution of Acids by a factor of 10 the pH is raised by one unit.
Factor of dilution Change of pH
x 10 1 Unit
x 100 2 Units
x 1000 3 Units

On the following photos you can see dirt on the painting and die exposure on humidity(a), salt
spray(b) and salt spray with road stone(c).

a)

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c)

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3.5 Bleeding the semi-trailer

After prolonged use of the semi-trailer, or in the event of oil leakage due to a ruptured slang
or replacement of a hydraulic part, air may enter the hydraulic system. This occurs when the
semi-trailer’s axles break open after a left or right-hand bend and require some time before
travelling straight again. Should this be the case, proceed as follows to bleed the semi-trailer:

➢ Check to see that there is sufficient oil in the oil tank

➢ Set the hydraulic on-off valve on ‘unloaded drive’

➢ Remove the rubber cap on the steering cylinder’s bleed nipple;

➢ Connect the (bleeder) hose;

➢ Open bleed nipple by turning through 45 ° (1/4 rotation);

➢ Use back up steering to turn the axles left and right;

➢ Repeat until no air bubbles are visible in the bleeder hose;

➢ Check the oil level again, if necessary top up;

➢ Disconnect bleeder hose;

➢ Close bleed nipple and replace rubber cap;

➢ Close off oil tank using the original cap;

This description only concerns the bleeding of the steering cylinders of a coupled FlexMAX.
To bleed the steering cylinders on the turntable, you have to proceed on the same way, but
you have to put the hydraulic on-off valve on ‘loaded drive’.
Please be careful: don’t steer the front steering too far, it could jump over its dead point.

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3.6 Tracking the semi-trailer in case of defective hydraulic supply

When the axles have been remotely operated and can no longer be brought back to the initial
position using the remote control, the following option can be used to track the semi-trailer
manually:

➢ Put on-off valve to position ‘automatic’

➢ Drive the tractor forwards, steering until the axles are straight; (that also the yellow
marks are corresponding on the axles)

➢ Put on-off valve to position ‘unloaded drive’

➢ Drive the tractor forwards, steering until the entire assembly (tractor and semi-trailer)
is straight; (that also the yellow marks are corresponding on the 5th wheel)

➢ Put on-off valve to position ‘automatic’

The semi-trailer can be driven in this state to the nearest repair station.

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3.7 Tightening torque for screws

General
The following tightening torques MA apply for :
 A 90 per cent capacity to each yield point
 Headless screws with standard metric thread or metric fine thread to DIN ISO 262
 Head sizes of hexagonal screws to DIN EN ISO 4014 till 4018
 Cylinder screws to DIN EN ISO 4762
 Because of the bottom thickness 80 per cent of the tightening torques of the set
screws must be used in case of hexagonal screws.
All the tightening torques are rounded up or off.
VDI 2230-2003, A, table A1 is the base.
Friction value for bolted connections µges=0.09
 Corrosion protection: Geomet® 321 A Plus® VL
Geomet 321 is a cover of sink and aluminium. A is for a coat thickness of 6-8μm.
With the extra coat Plus® VL you get a minimum friction value of µges=0.09
Standard descriptions : GE3A/VL / GEO321A/VL / GEO321A+VL / GEO321A-PLUS-VL / Geomet
321A+VL
State of the screws : without oil, without grease.
 Corrosion protection: none (slightly oiled)
Screws without corrosion protection are black and are delivered slightly oiled. Minimum
friction value : µges=0.09.
Standard description : black
State of the screws : slightly oiled (corrosion protection)

Friction value for bolted connections µges=0.12

 Corrosion protection: galvanized
Minimum friction value for galvanized screws : µges=0.12.
Standard descriptions (to ISO 4042): A2K / A3K / A2C
State of the screws : without oil, without grease

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Tightening torques for hexagonal-head and cylinder-head screws: fine thread

Montagevorspannkraft F M [kN] / Anziehdrehmoment MA [Nm]
Reibwert µges
Abmessungen Festigkeitsklasse 0.09 0.12
FM [kN] MA [Nm] FM [kN] MA [Nm]
8.8 21 21 20 26
M8 x 1 10.9 31 31 30 38
12.9 36 36 35 45
8.8 27 31 27 38
M9 x 1 10.9 40 45 39 56
12.9 47 53 46 65
8.8 35 43 34 53
M10 x 1 10.9 51 63 50 78
12.9 60 74 58 91
8.8 33 41 32 51
M10 x 1.25 10.9 48 60 46 75
12.9 56 71 54 87
8.8 50 73 48 90
M12 x 1.25 10.9 73 107 71 133
12.9 85 125 83 155
8.8 47 70 46 87
M12 x 1.5 10.9 69 104 67 128
12.9 81 121 78 150
8.8 67 114 65 142
M14 x 1.5 10.9 99 168 95 209
12.9 115 196 111 244
8.8 91 174 88 218
M16 x 1.5 10.9 133 256 129 320
12.9 156 299 151 374
8.8 121 260 117 327
M18 x 1.5 10.9 173 370 167 465
12.9 202 433 196 544
8.8 113 250 109 311
M18 x 2 10.9 162 356 156 443
12.9 189 417 182 519
8.8 153 360 148 454
M20 x 1.5 10.9 217 512 211 646
12.9 255 599 246 756
8.8 188 485 182 613
M22 x 1.5 10.9 267 691 259 873
12.9 312 808 303 1 022
8.8 226 628 219 796
M24 x 1.5 10.9 322 894 312 1 133
12.9 377 1 046 366 1 326
8.8 215 612 209 769
M24 x 2 10.9 307 871 297 1 095
12.9 359 1 019 348 1 282
8.8 291 907 282 1 153
M27 x 1.5 10.9 414 1 292 402 1 643
12.9 485 1 512 470 1 922
8.8 279 887 270 1 119
M27 x 2 10.9 397 1 264 384 1 594
12.9 464 1 478 450 1 866
8.8 350 1 230 339 1 556
M30 x 2 10.9 499 1 751 483 2 216
12.9 583 2 050 565 1 594
8.8 429 1 642 416 2 082
M33 x 2 10.9 612 2 338 593 2 965
12.9 716 2 735 694 3 470
8.8 517 2 144 502 2 725
M36 x 2 10.9 736 3 054 714 3 882
12.9 861 3 573 836 4 542
8.8 613 2 743 595 3 493
M39 x 2 10.9 872 3 907 847 4 974
12.9 1 021 4 571 991 5 821

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Montagevorspannkraft F M [kN] / Anziehdrehmoment MA [Nm]
Reibwert µges
Abmessungen Festigkeitsklasse 0.09 0.12
FM [kN] MA [Nm] FM [kN] MA [Nm]
8.8 5 2 4 3
M4 x 0.7 10.9 7 4 7 5
12.9 8 4 8 5
8.8 8 5 7 6
M5 x 0.8 10.9 11 7 11 9
12.9 13 8 12 10
8.8 11 8 10 10
M6 x 1 10.9 16 12 15 15
12.9 18 14 18 17
8.8 19 20 19 25
M8 x 1.25 10.9 28 30 27 36
12.9 33 35 32 42
8.8 31 40 30 48
M10 x 1.5 10.9 45 58 43 71
12.9 53 68 51 83
8.8 45 68 43 84
M12 x 1.75 10.9 66 100 63 123
12.9 77 117 74 144
8.8 61 109 59 133
M14 x 2 10.9 90 159 87 195
12.9 105 186 102 229
8.8 84 167 81 206
M16 x 2 10.9 123 244 119 302
12.9 144 286 139 354
8.8 106 240 102 295
M18 x 2.5 10.9 151 342 145 421
12.9 176 400 170 492
8.8 135 336 130 415
M20 x 2.5 10.9 192 478 186 592
12.9 225 559 217 692
8.8 168 456 162 567
M22 x 2.5 10.9 240 650 231 807
12.9 280 760 271 945
8.8 194 577 188 714
M24 x 3 10.9 277 822 267 1 017
12.9 324 962 313 1 190
8.8 255 844 246 1 050
M27 x 3 10.9 363 1 202 351 1 496
12.9 425 1 407 410 1 750
8.8 310 1 150 300 1 428
M30 x 3.5 10.9 442 1 638 427 2 033
12.9 517 1 916 499 2 380
8.8 385 1 547 373 1 928
M33 x 3.5 10.9 549 2 204 531 2 747
12.9 642 2 579 621 3 214
8.8 453 1 995 438 2 482
M36 x 4 10.9 645 2 841 623 3 535
12.9 755 3 325 729 4 136
8.8 543 2 570 525 3 208
M39 x 4 10.9 773 3 660 748 4 569
12.9 905 4 283 875 5 346

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Montagevorspannkraft F M [kN] / Anziehdrehmoment MA [Nm]
Reibwert µges
Abmessungen Festigkeitsklasse 0.09 0.12
FM [kN] MA [Nm] FM [kN] MA [Nm]
8.8 17 17 16 21
M8 x 1 10.9 25 25 24 31
12.9 29 29 28 36
8.8 22 24 21 30
M9 x 1 10.9 32 36 31 45
12.9 38 42 36 52
8.8 28 34 27 42
M10 x 1 10.9 41 50 40 62
12.9 48 59 46 73
8.8 26 33 25 41
M10 x 1.25 10.9 38 48 37 60
12.9 45 56 43 70
8.8 40 58 38 72
M12 x 1.25 10.9 58 85 56 106
12.9 68 100 66 124
8.8 38 56 36 70
M12 x 1.5 10.9 55 83 53 102
12.9 65 97 63 120
8.8 54 91 52 114
M14 x 1.5 10.9 79 134 76 167
12.9 92 157 89 195
8.8 72 139 70 174
M16 x 1.5 10.9 106 204 103 256
12.9 124 239 120 299
8.8 97 208 94 262
M18 x 1.5 10.9 138 296 134 372
12.9 162 346 157 435
8.8 90 200 87 249
M18 x 2 10.9 129 285 125 354
12.9 151 333 146 415
8.8 122 288 118 363
M20 x 1.5 10.9 174 410 169 517
12.9 204 479 197 605
8.8 150 388 146 490
M22 x 1.5 10.9 213 552 207 698
12.9 250 646 242 818
8.8 181 502 175 637
M24 x 1.5 10.9 258 715 250 906
12.9 301 837 293 1 061
8.8 172 489 167 615
M24 x 2 10.9 246 697 238 876
12.9 287 815 278 1 026
8.8 232 726 226 922
M27 x 1.5 10.9 331 1 034 322 1 314
12.9 388 1 210 376 1 538
8.8 223 709 216 895
M27 x 2 10.9 317 1 011 307 1 275
12.9 371 1 182 360 1 493
8.8 280 984 271 1 245
M30 x 2 10.9 399 1 401 386 1 773
12.9 466 1 640 452 1 275
8.8 343 1 313 333 1 666
M33 x 2 10.9 489 1 870 474 2 372
12.9 572 2 188 555 2 776
8.8 413 1 715 402 2 180
M36 x 2 10.9 588 2 443 571 3 106
12.9 689 2 858 669 3 634
8.8 490 2 194 476 2 794
M39 x 2 10.9 698 3 125 678 3 979
12.9 816 3 657 793 4 657

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Montagevorspannkraft F M [kN] / Anziehdrehmoment MA [Nm]
Reibwert µges
Abmessungen Festigkeitsklasse 0.09 0.12
FM [kN] MA [Nm] FM [kN] MA [Nm]
8.8 4 2 4 2
M4 x 0.7 10.9 5 3 5 4
12.9 6 3 6 4
8.8 6 4 6 5
M5 x 0.8 10.9 9 6 8 7
12.9 10 7 10 8
8.8 8 7 8 8
M6 x 1 10.9 12 10 12 12
12.9 15 11 14 14
8.8 15 16 15 20
M8 x 1.25 10.9 23 24 22 29
12.9 27 28 26 34
8.8 25 32 24 38
M10 x 1.5 10.9 36 46 35 57
12.9 42 54 41 66
8.8 36 54 34 67
M12 x 1.75 10.9 52 80 51 98
12.9 61 94 59 115
8.8 49 87 47 106
M14 x 2 10.9 72 127 69 156
12.9 84 149 81 183
8.8 67 133 65 165
M16 x 2 10.9 98 195 95 242
12.9 115 228 111 283
8.8 84 192 82 236
M18 x 2.5 10.9 120 273 116 337
12.9 141 320 136 394
8.8 108 268 104 332
M20 x 2.5 10.9 154 382 149 474
12.9 180 447 174 554
8.8 134 365 130 454
M22 x 2.5 10.9 192 520 185 646
12.9 224 608 217 756
8.8 155 462 150 571
M24 x 3 10.9 222 658 214 814
12.9 259 769 250 952
8.8 204 675 197 840
M27 x 3 10.9 290 962 281 1 197
12.9 340 1 125 328 1 400
8.8 248 920 240 1 142
M30 x 3.5 10.9 353 1 310 342 1 626
12.9 413 1 533 399 1 904
8.8 308 1 238 298 1 542
M33 x 3.5 10.9 439 1 763 425 2 198
12.9 514 2 063 497 2 571
8.8 362 1 596 350 1 986
M36 x 4 10.9 516 2 273 498 2 828
12.9 604 2 660 583 3 309
8.8 434 2 056 420 2 566
M39 x 4 10.9 618 2 928 598 3 655
12.9 724 3 426 700 4 277

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4 Contact
Helpdesk for all questions regarding the FAYMONVILLE product:

FAYMONVILLE SERVICE AG

Zur Domäne 51

BE - 4750 – BÜTGENBACH / BELGIUM

Freddy Lux : +352 2690 043 77

Freddy.lux@faymonville.com
Paul Dhur : +352 2690 043 76
Paul.dhur@faymonville.com

Spare parts:

FAYMONVILLE LOGISTICS AG
Z.A.E.R. Op der Sang
16, Op der Bréimicht
LU – 9779 Lentzweiler
+352 2690 041 11
Spare.parts@faymonville.com

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Faymonville in the UK
Sales
Traffco Limited
Shelton Court, Shelton Road
Willowbrook Ind. Estate, Corby
GB - NN17 5YU Northamptonshire
 : (44)- 1536-206915
 : (44)- 1536-206980
www.traffco.co.uk
Dougan Mike
mike.dougan@traffco.co.uk
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Rydam Universal Ltd
Europa House, John O’Gaunts Trading
Estate
Leeds Road, Rothwell, Leeds
West Yorkshire, LS26 0JB
 +44 (0) 113 282 0249
 +44 (0) 113 288 7766
www.faymonville.co.uk
Adam Green (Service Dept.)
 +44 (0) 7802 330 660
service@faymonville.co.uk
Ryan Green (Parts Dept.)
 +44 (0) 7836 337 677
parts@faymonville.co.uk
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5.1 Lashing rings and lifting rings

5.1.1 Flex-2L-Dolly + Flex-N-3L-Dolly
2 lifting points
Lifting : 5000 kg
Lashing : not allowed 4 till 6 lashing rings
Lifting : not allowed
2 lifting points
Lashing : 10000 daN
Lifting : 5000 kg
Lashing : not allowed

4 till 6 lashing rings

Lifting : not allowed
Lashing : 10000 daN

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5.1.2 Flex-N-4L-Dolly

4 lifting points
Lifting : 5000 kg 4 till 6 lashing rings
Lashing : not allowed Lifting : not allowed
Lashing : 10000 daN

4 lifting points
Lifting : 5000 kg
Lashing : not allowed

4 till 6 lashing rings

Lifting : not allowed
Lashing : 10000 daN

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5.1.3 Flex-Z-3L + Flex-Z-4L + Flex-Z-5L

2 lifting points
Lifting : 3000 kg 4 till 6 lashing rings
Lashing : not allowed Lifting : not allowed
Lashing : 10000 daN
2 Lifting points
Lifting : 3000 kg
Lashing : not allowed

4 till 6 lashing rings

Lifting: not allowed
Lashing : 10000 daN

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5.1.4 Flex-Z-5H-PA

2 lifting points 4 till 6 lashing rings

Lifting : 8000 kg Lifting : not allowed
Lashing : not allowed Lashing : 10000 daN

2 lifting points
Lifting : 8000 kg
Lashing : not allowed

4 till 6 lashing rings

Lifting : not allowed
Lashing : 10000 daN

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5.2 Stakes
5.2.1 Permissible load per stake
Cross-section stake : 120 x 60 x 8 mm
Material: St52-3

80

70

60

50
F (kN)

40

30

20

10

0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
H (mm)

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5.2.2 Permissible wing loading per stake

Cross-section stake : 120 x 60 x 8 mm
Material: St52-3

160

140

120

100
F (kN)

80

60

40

20

0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
H (mm)

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5.3 Telescopic supports

5.3.1 Technical data

Faymonville reference number: 555004

Cross-section external tube: ø 100 x 10 mm
Cross-section internal tube: ø 78.5 x 17 mm
Length without extension: 1124 – 1712 mm
Length with extension: 1724 – 2312 mm

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5.3.2 Minimum and maximum insertion lengths

Without extension with extension

5.3.3 Permissible pressure load

permissible pressure load (kN) per telescopic support
300

250

200
F = permissible pressure load (kN)

150

100

50

0
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400
L = Length telescopic support (mm)

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5.3.4 Calculation of the pressure force with 0.5 G lateral acceleration

𝑎
𝐹 = 0.5 ∙ 𝑃 ∙ 𝑖𝑛 𝑘𝑁
𝑏 ∙ cos 𝛼

F = Pressure force per telescopic support (kN)

P = Payload share per loading bolster (kN)
a = Height of the centre of gravity of the payload component (mm)
b = Height of the support point of the telescopic support (mm)
 = Angle between support and horizontal (°)
L = Length of telescopic supports (mm)

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5.4 List of special greasing points which are not connected to the
central greasing
5.4.1 Loading bolster
Position Description Number

Stake shift loading 8 per loading

bolster bolster

Telescopic supports 1 per support

5.4.2 Flex-H-PA (Version with pendulum axles)

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Position Description Number

Bearing pulling device 4

External steering cylinder Total 2

Internal steering cylinder Total 2

External steering rod Total 2

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Position Description Number

Internal steering rod Total 2

Locking pulling device 1

Drawbar Total 2

Bearing balancer pendulum

3 per balancer
axle

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