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Appendix 14

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Model information document relating to EU type-approval of a mechanical coupling as a component/STU

A.

GENERAL INFORMATION

2.

GENERAL INFORMATION CONCERNING SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS OR SEPARATE TECHNICAL UNITS

2.1.

Make(s) (trade name(s) of manufacturer): …

F12.2.

Type ( 6 ): …

2.2.1.

Commercial name(s) (if available): …

2.2.2.

Type-approval number(s) (49) (if available): …

2.2.3.

Type-approval(s) issued on (date, if available): …

F22.2.4.

For components and separate technical units, location and method of attachment of the type-approval mark(s) (if available) ( 19 ): …

2.3.

Company name and address of manufacturer: …

2.3.1.

Name(s) and address(es) of assembly/manufacture plants: …

2.3.2.

Name and address of manufacturer's authorised representative (if any): …

2.4.

For systems and separate technical units, vehicle(s) for which they are intended for (21):

2.4.1.

Type (17): …

2.4.2.

Variant(s) (17): …

2.4.3.

Version(s) (17): …

2.4.4.

Commercial name(s) (if available): …

2.4.5.

Category, subcategory and speed index of the vehicle (2): …

38.

MECHANICAL COUPLINGS

F338.1.

Photographs and dimensional drawings of the mechanical coupling, its installation on the vehicle and its coupling with the device installed on the towed vehicle: …

38.1.1.

Rear mechanical coupling: yes/no (4)

38.1.2.

Front coupling device (for R- and S-category vehicles): yes/no (4)

38.2.

Short technical description of the mechanical coupling specifying the type of construction and the material used

38.5.

Description of the mechanical coupling:

Type (according to Appendix 1 of Annex XXXIV to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208): …
Make: …
Manufacturer’s type designation: …
Maximum horizontal load/D-Value ( 4 ) ( 44 ): … kg/kN ( 4 )
Towable mass (T) ( 4 ) ( 44 ): … tonnes
Maximum permissible vertical load on the coupling point (S) ( 44 ): … kg
Photographs and scale drawings of the coupling device. These drawings shall in particular show the required dimensions in detail as well as the measurements for mounting the device.
Short technical description of the coupling device specifying the type of construction and the material used.
Type of Test Static/Dynamic ( 4 )

(EU) type-approval mark or -number of

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drawbar eyes, coupling heads or similar coupling devices that shall be attached to the mechanical coupling (in the case of hinged or rigid drawbars)

—

type-approval mark or –number of mechanical couplings that shall be attached to the ladder frame /trailer hitch support (if restricted to certain types):’;

…

38.6.

Component type-approval for a mechanical coupling granted under UNECE Regulation No 55 (OJ L 227, 28.8.2010, p. 1), with relevant documentation included in the information document: yes/no/not applicable (4)

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/986 of 3 April 2018 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 as regards the adaptation of the administrative provisions for the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles to Stage V emission limits (Text with EEA relevance).

F2

Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1789 of 7 September 2016 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 with regard to the administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles (Text with EEA relevance).

F3

Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1789 of 7 September 2016 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/504 with regard to the administrative requirements for the approval and market surveillance of agricultural and forestry vehicles (Text with EEA relevance).