
Safe-Stop®180 TMA
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Installation InstructionsInstallation Instructions
Installation InstructionsInstallation Instructions
Installation Instructions
Read and understand all instructions before beginning
installation.
The truck rating (GVW) should be 7300 kg [16,090 lbs.]
min. The weight of the vehicle should be between 7300
and 9000 kg [16,090 and 19,845 lbs.] for optimum im-
pact performance.
The system must be attached to the truck by welding
parts to the frame. Do not weld forward of the rear leaf
spring hangers to ensure structural integrity of frame.
Use AWS qualified welders to ensure durable attachment
of the TMA system.
The truck frame must be suitable and accessible for
mounting a TMA system. If there are any questions re-
garding the suitability, contact the Customer Service De-
partment for assistance.
1) Shipping list
Check the shipping list against the actual parts to make
sure all items were received. Review the drawing pack-
age and familiarize yourself with the assembly and part
numbers.
2) Assemble Necessary tools:
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1. Welding equipment (for 1/2" plate) GMAW or SMAW
2. Cutting torch
3. Hammer
4. Drift pin or alignment pin (12” long)
5. Tape measure
6. 1/2" drive socket wrench w/6” extension
7. 1/2" drive sockets (9/16", 1-1/8", 1-1/2", 9/16” deep well)
8. Open end wrenches (9/16", 1-1/8", 1-1/2")
9. 12" crescent wrenches - (2)
10. Marking implement (pencil, soap stone)
11. Floor jack
12. Drill motor for 13/16" diameter bit
13. 13/16" diameter bit and pilot drill for same
14. Center punch
15. Torque wrench - 120 Nm [90 ft-lbs.]
16. Hydraulic fluid (use Dexron® III fluid only)*
*Shipped with system
17. Forklift
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3A) Installation Must Be Performed On A
Level Surface
The system’s framework is very heavy and pivots in sev-
eral areas. Until the framework is secured with the cables,
it can swing out in an approximate 4 m [13’] radius from
either side of the truck. A level surface is required to
maintain control of the framework when it is being ex-
tended to its full length.
3B) Truck ballast
Use a bubble level to verify that the truck is parked on a
level surface. The truck should be as close to the final
driving weight as possible. If ballast must be added to
achieve the 7300 kg [16,090 lbs] minimum weight, add
it at this time. Ballast must be properly anchored to the
truck to keep it in place during an impact. Ideally, an
adequately sized truck, that requires no ballast, should
be used. Because the 953 kg [2100 lb] weight of the
rearward protruding TMA is supported by the back of the
shadow vehicle, care must be taken not to exceed the
manufacturer's published maximum axle loads. To en-
sure that the driving characteristics of the vehicle are
maintained, the manufacturer's recommended center-of-
gravity zone should also be adhered to.
4) Check for interference
Before attempting to install the underride, check for in-
terference problems.
The System folds such that the impact face is very close
to the mounting location. See Figure 32 page 28. If you
are using something other than a standard socket re-
ceiver hitch underride refer to special instructions sup-
plied with your assembly then skip to step 8.
Temporarily position the underride socket receiver under
truck frame as shown (refer to Figure 12) and check for
interference problems. Interference problems with tail
lights, springs, dump bodies (in the up or down posi-
tions), etc., should be corrected before proceeding.