Retarder Identification
by the Retarder Part Number and Serial Numbers
» Retarders are identified by their Part Number and Serial Number
» Numbers are stamped into the top or bottom of retarder, also on a white barcode tag
» Part Number also labeled "Ref" is 2 letters followed by 6 numbers (Example: XX######)
» Serial Number also labeled "no" will contain 6 or 9 numbers
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Example stamping and barcode tag |
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FOCAL MODEL (axle mounted)
Retarder Serial Numbers and Part Numbers are stamped into the TOP of the retarder, 90 degrees from the electrical connecting block.
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Location of part number and serial number on Focal model retarders |
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AD / AF MODEL (chassis mounted)
Retarder Serial Numbers and Part Numbers are stamped into the TOP of the retarder,
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Location of part number and serial number on AD / AF model retarders. |
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AC / CC MODEL (chassis mounted)
Retarder Serial Numbers and Part Numbers are stamped into the BOTTOM of the retarder.
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Location of part number and serial number on AC and CC model retarders. |