Swift Sterling User Manual

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Regulations
1. The AKS 3004 stabiliser must be used in
conjunction with 50mm dia. towballs which
conform to EC Directive 94/20 (DIN 74058
or local equivalent).
2. Suitable for attachment to drawbars or
approved overrun braking equipment for
single (and tandem axle) caravan/trailers,
with a minimum weight of 200kg and a
maximum permissible weight of 3000kg.
3. EC design approval has been given to the
AL-KO AKS 3004 coupling under permit
No. e1*94/20*0930*00.
Fig 20 Clearances for Stabiliser lever
A B D
C
MIN. 60mm
MIN. 67mm
Figure 1 - Necessary clearances
Restrictions of use
1. The trailer coupling may only be connected
to towing vehicles where the clearances
for the stabiliser can be observed, in
accordance with EC Directive 94/20
(DIN74058). If these clearances are infringed
by special attachments, then the use must
be checked separately.
The area above the towball of the vehicle
must be free from vehicle components
or attachments (A) (e.g. spare wheels,
platforms etc.)
The clearance for the stabiliser lever
must be at least 330mm (B) + the
stroke movement (D) (85mm-100mm),
which equates to 440mm when used in
conjunction with an AL-KO overrun.
Max. 50mm (C) clearance between the
centre of the towball and top of the overrun
assembly or fairing, to ensure both coupling
handle and stabiliser lever do not foul on
operation.
Maintain the same clearances for other
manufacturers’ overrun assemblies.
2. May not be suitable for use with overrun
devices which can revolve above 25° (Fig
2) or BPW overruns fitted with gas strut
handbrakes from 2001 model year onwards.
(If in any doubt about usage consult your
manufacturer).
3. Swan Neck towbars (fixed or detachable)
are suitable for use with the AKS 3004
providing they comply to EC Directive 94/20
and have the required minimum 60mm
clearance, measured from the centre of the
towball (Fig 2).
Safety warnings
1. In accordance with EC Directive 94/20,
couplings of type A 50-1 cannot be used
(see Fig 3), your warranty will be invalid if
this type of towball is used.
2. For UK use, use the extended neck towball
(type A50-X).
3. A bolted-in type ball coupling (Fig 4) is only
permissible if the thread is locked or welded.
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Swift Sterling Specifications

General

Brand	Swift
Model	Sterling
Category	Caravans
Language	English