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ofa type ofmechanical coupling device or component pursuant to Regulation number 55.

Approval number: E4-55R-010037 Extension number: 01

Approval mark:E4 55R-Ol 0037

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Trade name or mark of the device or

component : STEELPRESS

Manufacturer' s name for the type ofdevice or component : BC-1700

Manufacturer' s name and address : STEELPRESS Sp. z 0.0.u1.PowstancowWielkopolskich 48PL-62-031 Lubon - Poznan

Ifapplicable, name and address ofthemanufacturer's representative

Altemative supplier's name or trademarks applied to the device orcomponent

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Name and address of company or bodytaking responsibility for the conformityof production : STEELPRESS Sp. z 0.0.

u1.PowstancowWielkopolskich 48PL-62-031 Lubon - Poznan

Submitted for approval on

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P.O. Box 777

2700 AT Zoetenneer

The Netherlands

Tej. + 31 (0)793458143

Fax + 31 (0)79 345 8043www.rdw.nl

Vehicle Approval and Information

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Approval number: E4-55R-010037 Extension number: 01

8. responsible forconducting approval tests

«: DEKRA Automobil GmbH

Automobil Test Center

Senftenberger StraBe30D-01998 Klettwitz

9. Brief description

9.1. Type and class of device or component : Coupling head, Class B50-X

9.2. Characteristic values

Vehicle manufacturer' s maximum

permissible vehicle mass : .,. kg

Distribution of maximum permissiblevehicle mass between the axles

Vehicle manufacturer' s maximum

permissible towable trailer mass : ... kg

Vehicle manufacturer' s maximumpermissible static mass on couplingbaH : ... kg

Maximum mass of the vehicle, withbodywork, in running order, includingcoolant, oils, fue!, tools and sparewheel (if supplied) but not includingdriver : ... kg

Loading condition under which thetow balI height of a mechanicalcoupling device fitted to category MIvehiclesis to be measured- seeparagraph 2 of annex 7, appendix 1: : not applicable

10. Instructions for the attachment of the coupling device or component type to the vehicle andphotographs or drawings of the mounting points given by the vehicle manufacturer:see instructions for attachment and use

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9.2.1. Primary values:

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9.3. For classA mechanicalcouplingdevicesor components,includingtowingbrackets:

Approval number: E4-55R-010037 Extension number: 01

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Infonnation on the fitting of any specia1reinforcing brackets or p1atesor spacingcomponents necessary for the attachment of the coupling device or component:not applicable

Additional information where the use of the coupling device or component is restricted tospecial types ofvehicles - see annex 5, paragraph 3.4.:not applicable

For Class K hook type couplings, details ofthe drawbar eyes suitable for use with theparticular hook type:not applicable .Date of test report : 12-6-2007

Number of test report : 200411342 Extension Ol

Approval mark position : on housing

Reason( s) for extension of approval . constructive modifications

Approval . _A..t el/extended/ldu5cd/withd1awH (1)

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The list of documents deposited with the Administration Service which has grantedapproval is annexed to this communication and may be obtained on requesL

-Test report as mentioned in item 15-Instruction for attachment and use

-Drawings

(1)Strike out what does not apply.

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