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1.   is hooked in the kidney shaped hole of the  lockout lever  The lockout lever  lt 40 gt  should want to rotate down by both the force of gravity and the lockout torsion spring  lt 41  gt    Using your hands  hold the lockout lever  lt 40 gt  to the side of the coupler case assembly  lt 3 gt  and slide the assembly into the outer  case  Lay the front roller  lt 24 gt  in the rear of the coupler case assembly  lt 3 gt  and allow it to roll forward into position  Locate the torsion  handle spring  lt 37 gt  as shown in Figure 7  and temporarily lock it into position using the 1 4 inch diameter handle groove pin  lt 35 gt   to  avoid later inconvenience  do not neglect this step   Do not attach the retaining ring to the pin at this time  Insert a 1 2 inch diameter  groove pin  lt 25 gt  through the front hole in the outer case  through the coupler case assembly  and through the front roller  Secure this  pin with a 1 2 inch washer  lt 27 gt  and a 1 2 inch retaining ring  lt 26 gt      FIG  6   LOCKOUT ASSEMBLY FIG 7   HANDLE SPRING AND TORSION HANDLE SPRING  LOCKOUT LEVER DIAGRAM BALL LATCH DETAILS Pe    1 4 PIVOT PIN                           p CASE    LOCKOUT TORSION SPRING TORSION SPRING    Rotate the actuator again so that it is laying up side down  Place a block  roughly the size of a 2 inch by 4 inch section  of lumber  under both ends of actuator to ease assembly  Slide the 1 2 inch groove pin  lt 25 gt  through the second side  hole from the front of the outer case  int
2.  chain loop below the coupler  The board should be 4 feet  or longer so it will extend several feet above the actuator  Keep the  end of the board a few inches off the ground  and position it to  press against the front end of the   actuator s coupler              Stand in front of the trailer and face the rear  Apply force to the top end of the board to use it as a lever  Press back  towards the rear of the trailer  The board will begin moving the coupler case  inner slide  into the actuator s outer housing     Keep pressing the top of the board to stroke the actuator and its internal master cylinder  If the trailer brake system is  operational  the brakes will apply and keep the trailer from rolling away from you  Properly adjusted uni servo or duo servo  type brakes will prevent you from moving the trailer back more than a few inches  Freebacking type brakes will initially  provide rolling resistance  but continued force on the board will switch them into free backing mode  and you ll be able to  move the trailer backwards     If you have uni servo or duo servo brakes  and stroking the actuator  as described above  causes the trailer to roll away  from you freely or with only minimal resistance  the brakes are NOT applying properly  If you have free   backing brakes  and stroking the actuator  as described above  causes the trailer to roll away without initial resistance  the  brakes are NOT applying properly  The brake system MUST be evaluated to determine the cause of th
3.  indicates only if the trailer brake system is functional  but  DOES NOT provide information on how efficiently it will operate  Regular inspection  maintenance  and  adjustment of all brake system components  including the surge actuator  tubing  hoses  brake clusters   drums  and associated hardware support structure  are still required to ensure maximum brake  performance and smooth  even brake operation     Hydraulic surge actuator systems provide automatic and smooth trailer braking without special application by the tow vehicle driver   While this is extremely convenient it can sometimes be difficult to determine if the surge setup is functioning properly  The following  steps provide a quick field test to confirm that the trailer brake system is operational      NOTE   lt   gt  Is the reference number shown in the assembly diagram of the actuator located at the end of this manual     Page 3 of 12    Move the trailer to flat  level ground  pulling FORWARD several  feet before parking  This forward motion will ensure trailers  equipped with free backing brakes are in their normal operating FIG 2   FIELD TEST SETUP  mode  Disconnect the  trailer from the tow vehicle and jack the  trailer s tongue until it is horizontal     Hook the trailer s safety chains  NOT the actuator s breakaway  cable chain  together to form a loop  which is centered below the  actuator s coupler as shown in Figure 2     Place    a sturdy board  such as a 2 inch by 4 inch piece of lumber   into the
4.  the  master cylinder        WARNING     DO NOT use the actuator s break away lever or cable to bleed the brake system              Install a bleeder hose on the bleeder screw of the farthest wheel cylinder from the actuator  If the trailer has tandem axles  bleed the  rear axle first  Submerse the other end of the hose in a glass container of brake fluid  so that air bubbles can be observed     Open the bleeder screw and have your helper stroke  gut not release  the push rod  lt 14 gt   Brake fluid and or air bubbles will flow into  the jar  Close the bleeder screw  Thehefpercan then allow the push rod to return   Repeat the process until no more bubbles are released with the stroke  Air trapped in the brake lines will greatly reduce your braking    efficiency  Be sure to close the bleeder screw securely when the cylinder is fully bled     Repeat the bleeding operation at each wheel cylinder  During the bleeding process  replenish the master cylinder reservoir s brake  fluid so that the level does not fall below half full  This will ensure that no air is drawn into the system     After all brakes have been bled  again make sure that the master cylinder reservoir is filled to three quarters full before  operating  Check that the filler cap gasket is not torn or damaged  Screw the filler cap and gasket into the master cylinder  cover  The filler cap only needs to be finger tight     TESTING TITAN SURGE BRAKE SYSTEMS    WARNING   It should be noted that the field test procedure
5.  the reference number shown in the assembly diagram of the actuator located at the end of this manual     Page 2 of 12    3     1     BRAKE FLUID FILLING AND BLEEDING       WARNING   Use only fresh brake fluid from a sealed container  DO NOT reuse fluid  After filling and bleeding   remember to refill the actuator  Failure to maintain an adequate fluid level may cause brake failure              After completing the  INSTAIIATION  instructions  remove the master cylinder s cap and fill the reservoir to three quarters full with DOT   3 brake fluid  DO NOT allow brake fluid to contact painted surfaces since it will damage the finish  Wipe up any spills immediately and  wash the area with water     Bleed the brake system either manually or with a pressure bleeder  Pressure bleeding equipment simplifies the process  and is    available at your local automotive supply store  Use the instructions provided with the pressure bleeder  If you chose to manually bleed  the system  an assistant makes the job easier  Use the following steps to manually bleed the brake system     A     Fill the master cylinder with fluid as described above  Repeatedly depress the push rod assembly  lt 13 gt  by applying force to the front  of the coupler case assembly  Or  use a flat bladed screwdriver to push against the spring guide washer  lt 18 gt  located in front of the  overload spring  lt 16 gt   in the push rod assembly   Using either of these methods  apply short strokes until bubbling stops inside
6.  trailer s tongue jack to the ground  Use  it to lift the trailer tongue and tow vehicle hitch two to four inches  The coupler and ball should    remain engaged  DO NOT tov  the trailer unless the coupler is latched onto the ball securely  Retract the trailer   tongue jack before towing      NOTE   lt   gt  Is the reference number shown in the assembly diagram of the actuator located at the end of this manual     Page 4 of 12    4  The coupler mechanism may be further secured by inserting either a standard padlock or spring pin through the handle s  side hole when it is in the down position  Do not use padlocks longer than three inches because these may interfere with the  telescoping action of the actuator and thereby compromise braking performance  To close the coupler without a ball in its  socket  or lock the coupler while the trailer is in storage  lift the handle and rotate the ball latch forward     5  To uncouple the trailer  first block the wheels to keep the trailer from rolling  Lift the actuator handle fully to allow the ball  latch to rotate  Lift the trailer tongue off the tow ball using a tongue jack if necessary  If your handle and jack are too far apart to  operate at the same time  use your jack to raise the tongue just enough to put a SLIGHT upwards pull on the tow ball  Then lift  the actuator handle and it will remain in the up position  allowing you to continue jacking your coupler off the ball     6  As shown in Figure 3  your tow vehicle s hitch provid
7.  weight applied downwards by the fully loaded trailer s coupler onto the tow  vehicle s hitch   Measure your trailer s Tongue Load with the tongue in the horizontal towing position  using either a  commercial scale or a bathroom scale if the load is small enough  Upwards tongue loads are not permissible     TITAN  The AERO 6000 actuator is intended for use on recreational  marine  and agricultural  occasional use trailers  which are towed by passenger cars or pickups  Use A Titan Wheel Company  ONLY with a two inch  2   diameter tow ball  The actual in service rating is limited to that 2345 East Market Street  of the ball and hitch being used or the trailer manufacturer s G V W R  shown on the Des Moines  IA 50317  certification label  whichever is lower  BOE BEA Or 800 9722327    FAX 515 265 9301     45030 11 01 Page 1 of 12       WARNING   DO NOT submerge the actuator  Internal corrosion may result and cause brake failure  Salt water  granular fertilizers   and other corrosive materials are destructive to metal  To minimize the damaging effect of corrosion on a braking  system used under corrosive conditions  we recommend that the actuator be externally flushed after use with a high  pressure water hose  Be sure to lubricate all moving parts after the unit has dried  Whenever the unit will be out of  service for an extended period of time  or after hard use  remove the brake drums and clean inside the brakes  Pack  wheel bearings with grease before the drum is installed  Fa
8. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION AND SERVICE MANUAL    Actuator Trailer Dealer     Pleas provide these instructions to the consumer   Consumer     Read and follow these instructions  Keep them with the trailer for future reference     TITAN AERO 6000TM ACTUATOR  FOR TRAILER BRAKES          INTRODUCTION TO SURGE BRAKING    Surge braking is accomplished by replacing a trailer s Standard tongue coupler with an actuator and adding hydraulic brake assemblies  The     surge    or    push    of the trailer toward the tow vehicle during deceleration automatically synchronizes these trailer brakes with the tow  vehicle brakes  As the trailer pushes against the vehicle  the actuator telescopes together and applies force to its master cylinder  supplying  hydraulic pressure to the trailer s brakes     Surge actuators of this type provide a service life of approximately five years with proper installation  usage  and  maintenance  However  a well cared for actuator can often exceed this estimate  To get the most benefit from your TITAN  surge actuator  follow the instructions given in this manual and use common sense in caring for the AERO6000 and your  entire trailer brake system        WARNING   Do not exceed these ratings     RATED CAPACITY AND USAGE    6 000 POUNDS MAXIMUM GROSS LOAD  weight of trailer fully loaded with all cargo and equipment   To find your trailer s  Gross Load  use a commercial vehicle scale at a truck weigh station  grain elevator  etc     600 POUNDS MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD 
9. Page 11 of 12    Recommended  Tools  7 16 inch wrench    Snap ring pliers  Torque wrench  Locking pliers       TITAN LIMITED WARRANTY    Limited Warranty Titan Wheel International  Titan  warrants its products to be free from defects in material and  workmanship for one year from date of delivery to the original purchaser when properly installed  used and maintained  by the purchaser   This warranty does not apply to damage or loss caused by any or all of the following circumstances or conditions     Freight damage     Parts  accessories  materials or components not obtained from or approved in writing by TITAN     Misapplication  misuse and failure to follow the directions or observe cautions and warnings on installation  operation   applies  cation  inspection or maintenance specified in any TITAN guotation  acknowledgement  sales literature  specification  sheet or installation instruction and service manual   applicable literature     If any TITAN products are found upon TITAN s examination to have been defective when supplied  TITAN will either   credit the purchaser s account for the purchase price of the TITAN product  replace the TITAN product  or repair the  product  TITAN has sole discretion in choosing which option to provide  For this LIMITED WARRANTY to apply  TITAN  must receive notice of the alleged defect within 30 days of either the discovery of the alleged defect or the expiration of  the warranty period  whichever is earlier  Any claim not made within this 
10. amage the actuator and trailer  causing brake failure  AVOID towing across severe bumps or dips  which may cause the tow hitch to lever against the actuator coupler and compromise the connection  between the tow vehicle and the trailer     11  Sway control devices that restrict operation of the actuator CANNOT be used  The actuator MUST be free to telescope    1     scope in response to braking requirements   BRAKE LOCKOUT MECHANISM    For most trailering conditions  your AERO 6000 will allow you to back up normally with free backing or uni servo trailer  brakes  However  for backing uphill  across irregular surfaces  or with duo servo brakes  setting the integral brake lockout  mechanism will to allow you to reverse freely     To use your lockout  check that no force is being applied to the actuator  To achieve this  position the towing vehicle and  trailer on a flat surface  or with the trailer downhill from the tow vehicle  Set the vehicle s parking brake  Make sure the  actuator s coupler case assembly  lt 3 gt  is pulled fully forward out of the outer case  lt 2 gt      Rotate the lockout assembly  lt 40 gt   as shown in Figure 5     forward and up  Then push it rearward  so the pin ends will FIG 4   BREAK AWAY LEVER AND   rest in the notches in the sides of the outer case  The CABLE POSITION   actuator is now locked out and will not apply noticeable speci  Sto   pressure to the trailer brakes as you back up  If you cannot cuir cosa   rotate the assembly forward enough t
11. assembly  etc   for damage  Replace any damaged items with genuine TITAN service parts                 Resetting is accomplished by first removing the two bolts at the front of the master cylinder  which hold down the break away catch  spring  lt 38 gt   With the two bolts removed  the break away spring can be set aside  If the lever is ratcheted forward  use locking pliers to  grip the lever and rotate it forward  The break away catch pin  lt 39 gt  can now be lifted from the outer case     WARNING   The hydraulic pressure held in the system may cause the lever to snap back guickly  Keep hands and  fingers clear as you reset the break away mechanism     Let the lever fully return to its rest position as shown in Figure 4  Place the break away catch pin in the space between the lever s upper  notch and the actuator case  Replace the break away catch spring in its original position and retighten the two master cylinder bolts  using a torque wrench to 108 132 inch pounds of torque     10  Weight distributing  equalizing  hitches may be used if necessary  When using weight distributing hitches with    TITAN actuators  observe the following rules   1  Allow six to eight inches of free chain length   2  The chains must be vertical  straight up and down  under pulling load   3  Tongue weight beyond the specified actuator rating WILL interfere with brake performance     WARNING   When towing  AVOID sharp turns which can cause the actuator to bind against the tow vehicle  This can  d
12. case  from the  inside out  Lower the master cylinder and bracket into the outer case  The front of the pushrod assembly passes  through the hole in the inner coupler     Slip the 1 4 inch lockwashers  lt 12 gt  over the 1 4 inch bolts  lt 11 gt   With the assembly still upside down  lift the rear of the  outer case slightly  and from the outside screw the bolts through the two rear most master cylinder holes in the outer  case  The 1 4 inch bolts will ensure the correct position of both the master cylinder cover and the gasket     Rotate the damper  lt 4 gt  back down towards the rear of the actuator  Secure it with the last 1 2 inch grooved pin  lt 25 gt    washer  and retaining ring  by passing the pin through the damper tube and outer case holes     Turn the assembly over  right side up  Check that the master cylinder gasket is still correctly aligned to the forward two  bolt holes  Place the break away catch pin  lt 39 gt  in the space between the break away lever s upper notch and the  actuator case  Position the break away catch spring  lt 38 gt  on top of the outer case over the bolt     NOTE   lt I gt  Is the reference number shown in the assembly diagram of the actuator located at the end of this    manual   Page 8 of 12    holes  with its tab pointing forwards  Make sure the spring s edges trap the break away catch pin  Set the cable as  described in the  HITCHING TRAILER  section of this manual  Secure the components with two 1 4 inch bolts and 1 4    inch lockwas
13. e problem  and  corrective action MUST be taken before the  trailer is used     Use this procedure each time ygu tow your trailer to check your surge brake system operation        WARNING   To ensure proper engagement of the actuator s coupler to the tow ball  DO NOT a  Multi piece ball  an incorrectly sized ball  or a worn damaged ball              HITCHING TRAILER    Confirm the towing hitch and ball have a rating equal to or greater than the trailer G V W R  and are properly and securely  attached to the tow vehicle  The hitch MUST be installed so the trailer tongue is level  horizontal  when coupled to the tow  vehicle  The AERO 6000 MUST be used ONLY with a two inch  2   diameter tow ball     To attach the coupler to the tow vehicle  lift the actuator handle fully  approximately thirty degrees  30     to allow the ball  latch to rotate to its open position  The handle will remain up to indicate that it is not yet attached to a ball  Lower the  coupler onto the tow ball until the handle snaps to its closed position  Confirm that the ball is located and held securely in  the coupler socket  and that the handle is fully down  horizontal   DO NOT force the handle to the closed position   otherwise damage may result  If the handle does not snap down  check that the ball is located fully in the coupler socket   and that the coupler components and spring move freely and are not damaged      Check that the actuator s coupler is securely latched onto the tow ball by extending the
14. es a safety G 3   SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT  chain hole or ring on each side  Attach your trailer s safety chains  TOP VIEW SHOWN   securely to these connection points  being sure to cross the chains TRAILER   UNDER the trailer tongue  Safety chains MUST be used  This will ACTUATOR   prevent the trailer tongue from dropping to the road if the coupler  separates from the tow vehicle s hitch  If your tow vehicle s hitch  does not provide safety chain connection points  have appropriate  ones added by a reputable hitch installer        WARNING              The trailer safety chains  length MUST be set short enough so the actuator s break away cable is NOT pulled if the  coupler separates from the tow vehicle s hitch but remains connected by the safety chains  The break away system  should only be activated after BOTH the trailer s coupler AND safety chains have failed and allowed the trailer to  completely separate from the tow vehicle  Provide just enough slack in the trailer safety chains to allow tight turns   The chains should not drag on the ground  Safety chains must be used           7  Attach the actuator s break away cable S hook securely to one of the tow vehicle hitch s safety chain connection points   Confirm that the trailers safety chains are adjusted relative to the actuator s break away cable as noted above  DO NOT  loop the break away cable around a bracket and hook it back onto itself     8  Before towing  check that the break away lever and cable are  properly p
15. hers  Tighten all four 1 4 inch master cylinder bolts to 108 132 inch pounds torque  to ensure a positive  master cylinder seal     10  For the handle  lt 31 gt  assembly  place the handle torsion spring under the strut of the inner coupler  See Figure 7  Lower  the handle into place being sure that the handle torsion spring legs are trapped above the permanently fixed pin in the  handle  Rotate the ball latch casting forward by pulling it on the under side of the actuator  This will allow the handle to    fall into its final position  Secure the handle with the 1 4 inch diameter groove pin and 1 4 inch retaining ring  Be sure that  the pin passes through both handle spring loops     11  Check that the filler cap gasket  lt 10 gt  is not torn or damaged  Screw the filler cap and gasket into the master cylinder  cover  The filler cap only needs to be finger tight     12  The actuator should now be fully assembled and ready for installation as described in this manual     S  S  2  4      a    ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM    RE    2  Te    M          M            AERO 6000 ACTUATOR PARTS LIST                                                                                                                                                 REF PART DRUM DISC    NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION BRAKE BRAKE  4500600 4606500  2 4500700 Outer Case  plated 1 1  3 4518100183  Coupler Case Assembly  plated 1 1  4 4520000 Damper 1 1  5 4511400 1 2  Damper Pin Ball Latch Pin 2 2  6A 2336100042  Master Cylinder  dr
16. ilure to properly and adequately grease and maintain the  actuator could weaken it and or cause it to fail and result in serious injury and or property damage                 INSTALLATION      The AERO 6000 Actuator is completely assembled and ready to bolt into place onto straight three inch wide trailer  tongues  WELDING IS NOT RECOMMENDED since it will make repair or replacement difficult  destroy the plated surface  finish  and could potentially cause internal damage resulting in decreased brake performance  If the actuator must be  painted for aesthetic reasons  TITAN recommends painting ONLY the outer case  and disassembling the unit prior to  painting  Application of heavy coats of paint may interfere with component operation  Confirm the coupler  lockout  and  break away mechanisms work properly before operation  Store actuators indoors and in their original shipping carton until  the time of installation        FIG 1   TRAILER AND TRAILER TONGUE BOLT PATTERN   SIDE VIEW SHOWN           Bolt the actuator to the tongue using 1 2 inch by 4 inch grade 5 bolts  nuts  and lockwashers  The top two holes match  standard coupler mounting holes on three inch wide trailer tongues  as shown in Figure 1  The third hole is recommended  for all applications  but MUST be used for trailers with a Gross Load greater than 3500 pounds  Light weight tongues  require spacer tubes inside for reinforcement such as a 3 4 inch outside diameter by eleven gauge piece of tubing  Using  a torque 
17. ks and repair as required       Examine the actuator for wear  bent parts  corroded seized parts  or other damage  Have the affected components  replaced with genuine TITAN service parts  Check to determine that the actuator mounting bolts are tightened to eighty   80  foot pounds torque using a torque wrench       Test the actuator and brake function as described in the  TESTING TITAN SURGE BRAKE SYSTEMS  section of this  manual  Actuator travel over one inch indicates that the brakes need adjustment  or that the actuator has been structurally  damaged   Actuator  travel is the distance the outer case assembly  lt 3 gt  moves relative to the outer case  lt 2 gt  during  braking  Adjust the brakes following the instructions given in the brake installation manual  In general  back off adjusters ten  clicks from locked drum rotation  Adjust free backing brakes by rotating in the forward direction only  Failure to adjust  brakes will result in loss of braking     A film of clean grease on the ball will minimize squeaking  Wipe the ball clean and renew film each time the trailer is used     Before storage or after extended use  TITAN recommends applying motor oil to the coupler components  lockout  mechanism  and the three internal rollers to keep them moving freely and to prevent corrosion     AERO 6000 ASSEMBLY    Over time  you may need to disassemble your AERO 6000 for service or to replace components  Use the following steps  to put the actuator back together  checking this 
18. manual s assembly diagram  parts list  and recommended tool list for  reference     Set the coupler case  lt 2 gt  on its left side so that its bottom is facing you  Set the ball catch casting  lt 32 gt  on its flat side with  the spring pocket facing up  Place the ball latch torsion spring  lt 33 gt  in the pocket with the bent spring leg below the  casting hole  and pointing up  Slide the casting and spring into the coupler behind the ball socket  lining up the holes   Check that the spring leg is located in the notch of the strut welded to the coupler  Push a 1 2 inch diameter damper pin   lt 5 gt  through the coupler case  spring  and casting  Check to see that the sub assembly is operating properly by rotating  the ball latch casting against the spring pressure  The casting should return to the closed position when released     Set the coupler up side down  Fix the small end of the damper  lt 4 gt  to the coupler case  lt 3 gt  with the 1 2  damper pin  lt 5 gt       NOTE   lt   gt  Is the reference number shown in the assembly diagram of the actuator located at the end of this    manual   Page 7 of 12    Fit the lockout lever torsion spring  lt 41 gt  over the ball latch pin  lt 5 gt  on the right side  with the coupler case facing you  The  long leg of the spring points to the center of the coupler case  and the short leg faces out  See Figure 6  Place the lockout lever   lt 40 gt  over the ball latch pin so that the short leg of the ball latch torsion spring  lt 41 gt
19. o reach the notch  BREAK AMAY POSITION  make sure the actuator s coupler case assembly  lt 3 gt  is   pulled fully forward out of the outer case  lt 2 gt   BREAK AMAY    CATCH PIN    Back the trailer smoothly to the desired position            NOTE   lt   gt  Is the reference number shown in the assembly diagram of the actuator located at the end of this manual     Page 6 of 12    WARNING    Before towing the trailer after using the lockout  make sure the mechanism has released and  returned to the towing position  If the brake lockout does not automatically release when the  trailer is pulled forward  check that the lockout components and spring move freely and are  not damaged  Remove any debris which may become lodged in the mechanism and replace  damaged parts  Confirm that the trailer was pulled far enough for the lockout pin to clear the  outer case notches as shown in Figure 5  DO NOT modify the actuator so the brake lockout  does not automatically release after use     After backing  the brake lockout will automatically release and swing down the first time the trailer is pulled forward  The  actuator is then again ready for normal forward trailering     MAINTENANCE    WARNING   Use only fresh brake fluid from a sealed container  DO NOT reuse fluid  Failure to maintain an  adequate fluid level may cause brake failure     Before each towing  perform the following steps       Check that the brake fluid reservoir is three quarters full of DOT 3 brake fluid  Check for lea
20. o the coupler case  and into one of the sintered iron rollers  lt 23 gt   Note the  beveled side of the rollers should face out towards the outer case sides  Position the roller separator  lt 29 gt  and slide the  groove pin  lt 25 gt  though the holes of the separator  The separator needs to be positioned so the middle portion of the   U  is on the bottom  flush with the inner coupler  Continue sliding the 1 2 inch groove pin through the second rear roller   and finally through the outer case  Secure it with a 1 2 inch washer and a 1 2 inch retaining ring     The master cylinder  lt 6 gt  and pushrod assembly components  lt 13 gt  can now be assembled  Apply a light coat of brake  fluid to the small opening of the rubber boot on the front of the master cylinder  This will ease assembly and reduce the  chance of damaging the boot  The spring guide washer  lt 18 gt  can be identified by the attached 1 8 inch steel break   away cable and break away lever  THIS PUSHROD ASSEMBLY SHOULD NEVER BE DISASSEMBLED OR  ADJUSTED  Press the pushrod assembly into the rubber boot of the master cylinder  See the assembly diagram at the  end of the manual  Place the plated master cylinder cover plate  lt 7 gt  in the actuator outer case with the four holes in  alignment and the neck sticking up through the housing  Lay the master cylinder gasket  lt 8 gt  over the cover plate  Pull  the inner coupler  lt 3 gt  forward to full extension   Thread the break away cable and lever through the outer 
21. ositioned as shown in Figure 4  The barrel  stop on the break away cable should be within 1 8 inch of the    FIG 4   BREAK AWAY LEVER AND  CABLE POSITION    break away lever  If the barrel stop is not visible or is located oo code   elsewhere  the actuator MUST be disassembled to determine the BREAK AMAY POSTION  cause of the problem  Note that the break away lever must be   rotated fully to the rear with the break away catch pin securely ce Pa    located under the break away spring  The break away catch pin  will be in the lever s upper most notch              WARNING   The break away system is not designed to operate if the trailer does not separate completely from the  tow vehicle  or if the trailer tongue  submarines  and goes beneath the tow vehicle  DO NOT use the  break away system as a parking brake              9  If the break away lever and cable are not located correctly as described above  due to either the cable being pulled  during use or by accident  it MUST be reset prior to the trailer being moved      NOTE   lt   gt  Is the reference number shown in the assembly diagram of the actuator located at the end of this    l   eae Page 5 of 12    WARNING   An incorrect lever or chain position may cause the trailer brakes to drag and overheat  or may keep the  brakes from being applied in a break away situation  After any usage of the break away mechanism   either real or accidental  check all system components  lever  cable  S hooks  catch spring and pin   push rod 
22. period shall conclusively be deemed waived   If requested by TITAN  purchaser shall return the alleged defective product to TITAN for examination at TITAN s  direction and expense  TITAN will not pay for expenses incurred in returning a product to TITAN without TITAN s prior  written authority  TITAN shall not be liable for any other expenses purchaser incurs to remedy any defect  Purchasers  waive subrogation on all claims under any insurance   Limitation of Liability It is expressly agreed that the liability of TITAN is limited and TITAN does not function as an  insurer  THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL CONSTITUTE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES  AVAILABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR USER AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES  EXPRESS OR  IMPLIED  THE LIABILITY OF TITAN  WHETHER IN CONTRACT  IN TORT  UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR  OTHERWISE  SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PARTICULAR PRODUCT MANUFACTURED   SOLD OR SUPPLIED BY TITAN     To Obtain Technical Assistance To enable TITAN to respond to a request for assistance or evaluation of customer or  user operating difficulty  please provide at a minimum the following information by calling 1 800 247 1781 or within lowa  1 515 265 9200      Model number  serial number and all other data on the specific component which appears to be involved in the   difficulty      The date and from whom you purchased your TITAN product      State your difficulty  Being sure to mention at least the following  Application  Nature of load invol
23. stall  the same on any previously sold or delivered products    THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THOSE DESCRIBED ABOVE  EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1   1998 THIS WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ALL PRIOR WARRANTIES  WRITTEN OR IMPLIED     Page 12 of 12    
24. um brake 1  6B 4714200042  Master Cylinder  disc brake 1  7 4518200 Cover  Master Cylinder 1 1  8 4524400 Gasket  Master Cylinder 1 1  9A 1209800 Orifice Connector   015  diameter 1  9B 4750300 Connector   125  diameter 1  10 4480701 Filler Cap with gasket 1 1  11 4624200 Bolt  1 4   20 X  875 4 4  12 0794000 Lockwasher  1 4  standard 4 4  13 4502700 Push Rod  amp  Breakaway Cable Assy  1 1  14 2338400 Push Rod 1 1  15 2338500 Washer  push rod 1 1  16 2338600 Spring  overload 1 1  17 1740600 Lock Nut  5 16    18 NC 2 2  18 4518300 Spring Guide 1 1  19 4501300 Breakaway Cable 1 1  20 1055500 S   Hook 1 1  21 4597100 Breakaway Lever 1 1  22 4599500 Roll Pin  3 16 X 1 2 1 1  23 4518400 Rear roller  sintered iron 2        2     24 4518500 Front Roller 1 1  25 4511300 Groove Pin  1 2 X 3 813 3 3  26 4511100 Retaining Ring  1 2  3 3  27 4511200 Washer  1 2  2 2  28 4809000 Elbow  90 degree  1 8   27 NPT 1 1  29 4524900 Roller Separator 1 1  31 4501100 Handle 1 1  32 4500900 Ball Latch  cast 1 1  33 4520000 Spring  ball latch 1 1  34 4811500 Bolt  5 16   18 NC X3 1 1  35 4518600 Groove Pin  1 4  1 1  36 4518700 Retaining Ring  1 4  1 1  37 4521500 Spring  handle 1 1  38 4501400 Spring  breakaway catch 1 1  39 4597200 Pin  breakaway catch 1 1  40 4600100183 Lockout Lever 1 1  41 4600000 Lockout Spring 1 1  42 4745500 Label  disc brake actuator 1  43 4706400 Quick Release Pin  amp  Lanyard 1 1  44 1502600 Master Cylinder Repair Kit NA  45 4808000 Backup Valve Kit                      
25. ved  and Weight of the   load    Field Service If field service at the request of the purchaser is rendered and the difficulty is found not to be with TITAN s  product  the purchaser shall pay the time and expense  at the prevailing rate at the time of service  of seller s field  representative s   Charges for service  labor and other expenses that have been incurred by the purchaser  its customer  or agent without prior written authorization of TITAN will not be accepted    TITAN EXTENDS NO WARRANTY  EXPRESS OR IMPLIED  ON PRODUCTS NOT MANUFACTURED BY TITAN OR  TO TITAN S DESIGN SPECIFICATION  INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SUCH ITEMS AS NON TITAN TIRES   BRAKES  ACTUATORS  BEARINGS  HOSE AND TUBING  PURCHASER S RECOURSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO ANY  WARRANTY OF THE RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS    THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A  PARTICULAR   PURPOSE OR ANY PURPOSE    THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER NOR EXTEND TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE  Some  states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages  so the above limitation or  exclusion may not apply   to you  This warranty gives you specific legal rights  and you may ae have other rights which vary from state to state     No representative has authority to make any representation  promise or agreement except as stated in this Limited  Warranty  TITAN reserves the right to make design and other changes upon its products without any obligation to in
26. wrench  tighten bolts to eighty  80  foot pounds torque     Since the AERO 6000 mounts flush to the top of the trailer tongue  the brake lines are best routed inside the trailer tongue  and frame  One way to simplify attachment of the actuator is to turn several coils in the tubing at the actuator end  These  coils can then be located inside the end of the tongue and will stretch the few inches necessary to allow the unit to be  connected  and will spring back as the unit is bolted in place  A short length of flexible brake tubing is another option  DO  NOT crush or kink the tubing as you mount the actuator     Install the hydraulic brakes and brake lines on the trailer as described in the installation manual supplied with the brakes   TITAN recommends 3 16 inch brazed double wall tubing per S A E  J527 for use with all our actuator and brake products   Use forty five degree  45    double flare tube ends per S A E  J533  DO NOT remove or modify the orifice connector  lt 9 gt  at  the rear of your actuator s master cylinder  It connects directly to the brake tubing and ensures proper fluid flow  characteristics     After installation of the actuator  brake  and brake lines as described above  proceed immediately to the  BRAKE FLUID  FILLING AND BLEEDING  instructions       WARNING     Failure to complete the  BRAKE FLUID FILLING AND BLEEDING  procedures promptly after  installation may result in internal master cylinder corrosion and cause brake failure      NOTE   lt   gt  Is
    
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