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Conceming (1):

- appro'/al grallted- approval extended

appro'/al refusedappro'/al Y/ithdra'.vnprodl:1ctioll defillitely discontinl:1ed

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

Approval num ber: E4-55R-010036 Extension num ber: 01

Approval mark:E4 55R-Ol 0036

1. Trade name or mark of the device or

component . STEELPRESS

2. Manufacturer' s name for the type ofdevice or component : BC-1200

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

4. If applicable, name and address ofthemanufacturer's representative

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

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

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

7. Submitted for approval on

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P.o. Box 777

2700 AT Zoetermeer

The Netherlands

Vehicle Approval and InformationTeL + 31 (0)793458143

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

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Approval number: E4-55R-010036 Extension number: 01

8. Technical service responsible forcondueting approval tests : DEKRA Automobil GmbH

Automobil Test Center

Senftenberger StraBe30D-01998 Klettwitz

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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 maximumpermissible towable trailer mass : ... kg

Vehicle manufacturer' s maximum

permissible static mass on couplingbaH : ... kg

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

Loading condition under which thetow baHheight of a mechanicalcoupling device fitted to category MIvehicles is to be measured - seeparagraph 2 of annex 7, appendix l: : 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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9.3. For classA mechanicalcouplingdevicesor components,includingtowingbrackets:

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Information on the fitting of any special reinforcing brackets or plates or spacingcomponents necessary for the attachment of the coupling device or component:not applicable

Additiona1information where the use of the coupling device or component is restricted tospecialtypesofvehicles - seeannex5, paragraph3.4.:not applicable

For Class K hook type couplings, details of the drawbar eyes suitable for use with theparticular hook type:not applicable.

Date of test report : 31-5-2007

Number of test report : 200411340 Extension Ol

Approval mark position : on housing

Reason( s) for extension of approval : constructive modifications

Approval : grantedl extended/refused/withdrawn (I)

Place--/

Date

Signature

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

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

(1) Strike out what does not apply.

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