Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00223:body:0:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00223
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towing attachment shall be in accordance with Australian Standard document referred to in Clause 44.2.3.2.4.4.
44.2.3.2.7.              Marking of tow 'Couplings' and towing eyes.

         All tow 'Couplings' and towing eyes used on 'Road Trains' shall be clearly and permanently marked, stamped, moulded or branded with:

44.2.3.2.7.1.       the name or trademark of the manufacturer,
44.2.3.2.7.2.       the maximum vertical load for which the tow 'Coupling' or towing eye is
designed; and
44.2.3.2.7.3.       the maximum rating of the tow 'Coupling' or towing eye in accordance with Australian Standard document in Clause 44.2.3.2.4.4.
44.2.3.2.8.              Strength of 'Wheel' and 'Turntable' assemblies
44.2.3.2.8.1.       All 'Fifth Wheel' and 'Turntable'  assemblies shall:

          44.2.3.2.8.1.1.  comply with the strength requirements of Australian Standard 1773 - 1975 "Test Requirements and Criteria for Fifth Wheel and Turntable Assemblies" relevant to 50 mm king pins to Australian Standard 2175 - 1978 Part 1; "Kingpins for Semi-trailers and Lowloaders" [#] and

          44.2.3.2.8.1.2.  where the 'Gross Combination Mass' exceeds 75 tonnes, be certified by its manufacturer as being of adequate design and capacity to operate in 'Road Train' service at the 'Gross Combination Mass' nominated; and

          44.2.3.2.8.1.3.  be marked with the manufacturer's name and trade mark and maximum 'Gross Combination Mass' for which it is suitable.

44.2.3.2.9.              Mounting of 'Fifth Wheel' and 'Turntable' Assemblies
44.2.3.2.9.1.       'Fifth Wheel' and 'Turntable' assemblies shall be mounted on 'Prime Movers' and 'Converter Dollies' in conformity with the requirements of Australian Standard 1771 - 1975 "Recommendations for Installation of Fifth Wheel and Turntable Assemblies on Truck Chassis" #
44.2.3.2.9.2.       The types of `Fifth Wheel' and 'Turntable' assemblies used shall be as recommended in Australian Standard 1772 - 1975 "Recommended Applications for Common Types of Fifth Wheel and Turntable Assemblies".#
44.2.3.2.9.3.       The 'Point of Articulation' on a 'Prime Mover' shall be located ahead of the centre of the rear 'Axle Group' in conformity with Australian Standard 2174 1978 "Recommendations for Positions and Heights of Fifth Wheels for Articulated Vehicles".#
44.2.3.2.10.          Types of 'Turntable' assemblies
44.2.3.2.10.1.   Where a 'Turntable' assembly is used it shall be either a plate type 'Turntable' (hollow centre) or a ball bearing 'Turntable' as illustrated in the Australian Standard document referred to in Clause 44.2.3.2.9.1.
44.2.3.2.10.2.   A plate type 'Turntable' (centre boss) assembly shall not be used (see Australian Standard document referred to in Clause 44.2.3.2.9.1).
44.2.3.2.11.          Marking of 'Fifth Wheel' and 'Turntable' assemblies

         All 'Fifth Wheel' and 'Turntable' assemblies shall have clearly and permanently marked, stamped, moulded or branded on them an identifying mark indicating their strength rating; such mark may be either a "type" mark enabling the rating to be obtained from the manufacturer's literature, or a "strength" mark stating the actual rating.

44.2.3.2.12.          Strength of 'Fifth Wheel' king pins
44.2.3.2.12.1.   The strength of 'Fifth Wheel' king