Titan Model 20 Manual
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1. 1 After completing the INSTALLATION instructions remove the master cylinder s cap and fill the reservoir to three quarters full with DOT 3 or DOT 4 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 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 2 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 is required Use the following steps to manually bleed the brake system A Disconnect the trailer from the tow vehicle and jack the trailer s tongue until it is horizontal Make sure that the wheels are blocked so that the trailer will not roll away B Fill the master cylinder with fluid as described above loosen the four break away mounting bolts lt 27 gt enough to keep the break away locks lt 32 amp 33 gt from restricting the lever motion Rotate the break away lever lt 30 gt forward using small strokes until the bubbling stops inside the master cylinder c Install a bleeder hose on the bleeder screw of the farthest wheel2. etc MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD is the 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 Model 20 with Fixed Coupler 20 000 LB Max Gross Load 2000 LB Max Tongue Load Adjustable Clevis Hitch 20 000 LB Max Gross Load 2000 LB Max Tongue Load Adjustable 2 5 16 Ball 12 000 LB Max Gross Load 1200 LB Max Tongue Load Adjustable 3 Lunette Eye 12 000 LB Max Gross Load 1200 LB Max Tongue Load Recommended Use For heavy or frequent use applications and for trailers pulled by trucks larger than standard pickups Typical uses include but are not limited to industrial equipment trailers agricultural spreaders tank trailers and wagons utility reel and pole trailers and military ground support equipment Page 1 of 12 OTITAN A Titan Wheel Company 2345 Fast Market Street 24029 5 98 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 af
3. 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 also ha_ 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 install 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
4. number shown in the assembly diagram of the actuator located at the end of this manual Page 5 of 12 All TITAN surge brake actuators are fully compatible with equalizing hitches 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 and 3 Tongue weight beyond the specified actuator rating WILL interfere with brake performance This statement summarizes TITAN s three rules of thumb for equalizer actuator compatibility Each rule contributes to optimum trailer braking RULE 1 Allow six to eight inches of free chain length This means that the equalizer s chains must be at least six to eight inches long between the spring bars and the hook up brackets which attach the chains to the trailer Surge brake actuators must be free to compress their internal master cylinder Shorter lengths of chain will limit the distance the actuator can move and this restricts the unit s braking RULE 2 The chains must be vertical straight up and down under pulling load During towing these chains must be aligned straight up and down This should be confirmed on level ground with the trailer coupled using the equalizing hitch to the tow vehicle After checking that the actuator is in its towing position not compressed adjust the position of the hook up brackets on the trailer until the chains a
5. 00 Outer Case w Mounting Channel Plated 1 1 2 1556300317 Inner Slide No Coupler Primer 1 2 4490400317 Inner Slide w 2 5 16 Drop Coupler 1 1 2 4490400183 Inner Slide w 2 5 16 Drop Coupler Plated 1 3 0828400 Centering Rail 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 01601900 Front Roller Plated 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 0828800 Front Roller Bolt 5 8 X 5 114 112 NC 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 6 0798500 Hex Nut 1 2 NC 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 7 0793700 Lockwasher 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 R2 8 0144901 Grease Zerk 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 9 0828900317 Front Roller Cover Primer 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 0828900183 Front Roller Cover Plated 1 1 10 0829100 Rear Roller 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 11 0829400 Rear Roller Bolt 5 8 X 5 NF Grade 5 1r 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 12 0797100 Slotted Hex Nut 5 8 NF 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 B 13 0332800 Spacer 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 14 1250300 Filler Cap Included in 2374400 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 14 2374400 Master Cylinder Drum Brake 1 1 4 Bore 15 0829700 Spacer 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 B 16 0799400 Cotter Pin 1 8 X 1 1 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 B 17 0778400 Damper 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 18 0829800 Damper Pin 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 19 0830100 Pushrod Block 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 20 0799700 Cotter Pin 118 X 3 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 21 0794800 Bolt 5 16 X 1 2 NC Grade 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 22 1248900 Star Lockwasher 5 16 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 23 1507000 Cylinder Cover 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 24 0827100 Bolt 3 8 X 3 NC Grade 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
6. 25 1255200 Star Lockwasher 3 8 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 26 0797600 Hex Nut 3 8 NC 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 27 0794900 Bolt 5 16 X 5 8 NC Grade 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 28 0838800 RH Cylinder Bracket 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 0838900 LH Cylinder Bracket 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 30 1054100 Breakaway Lever Assembly 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 31 1055200 Weather Seal 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 32 1052700 RH Breakaway Lock 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 33 1052600 LH Breakaway Lock 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 34 1055500 IS Hook 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 35 0776800 Safety Chain 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 MODEL 20 ACTUATOR PARTS LIST MODEL 20 ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS KEY PART DESCRIPTION 1055100 1297400 1521000 1734700 I tesco 1777800 11811700 4899100 4042700 4053400 NO NO QUANTITY REQUIRED PER ASSEMBLY NUMBER 36 1297600 Inner Slide 3 Lunette Eye 1 37 ere Inner Slide Leveler Channel 1 1 1 1 38 1807800 Clevis Hitch For 1 Pin 1 39 0909300 Bolt 5 8 X 4 1 4 NC Grade 5 2 3 2 40 1040500 Locknut 5 8 NC 2 3 2 41 0793800 Lockwasher 5 16 STD 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 42 1209900 Orifice Connector 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 43 0774500 Gasket 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 44 1278800 Inner Slide 2 5 16 Coupler 1 44 4488400 Inner Slide 2 5 16 Coupler Plated 1 45 1882000 Adjustable Ball
7. Coupler 2 5 16 46 1613700 Lunette Eye 3 Adjustable 1 47 0829500 Bolt 5 8 X 5 NF Grade 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1018700 1 1 4 Master Cylinder Repair Kit 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1848700 2 5 16 Ball Coupler Repair Kit 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4750400 Backup Valve Kit 2374600 Drum Brake Master Cylinder Assembly complete w brackets 2374601 Drum Brake Master Cylinder Assembly complete w brackets painted black 4749500 Disc Brake Master Cylinder Assembly complete w brackets 4749501042 Disc Brake Master Cylinder Assembly complete w brackets painted black DISC BRAKE DRUM BRAKE DESCRIPTION 4749700 1055100 No hitch 1297400 3 lunette eye MODEL 20 ACTUATOR PRODUCT LIST 4750500 1521000 2 5 16 coupler 1734700 2 5 16 drop coupler w mounting channel 1735100 2 5 16 drop coupler 4750100 1777800 Adjustable leveler channel w lunette eye 4749900 1811700 ee leveler channel w clevis hitch 1 4750000 1889800 Adjustable leveler channel w 2 5 16 coupler 4749800 1899100 Adjustable leveler channel 4750700 4042700 2 5 16 drop coupler plated w mtg channel 4053400 2 5 16 coupler plated w mtg channel 4042700 1735100 MODEL 20 ACTUATOR PARTS DIAGRAM 24029 Page 8 of 12 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 main
8. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION AND SERVICE MANUAL Actuator Trailer Dealer Please provide these instructions to the consumer Consumer Read and follow these instructions Keep with the trailer for future reference ACTUATOR FOR TRAILER BRAKES 7 Sp 1055100 1899100 1811700 1889800 1777800 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 TITAN Model 20 actuator and your entire trailer brake system WARNING Do not exceed these ratings RATED CAPACITY AND USAGE MAXIMUM GROSS LOAD is the weight of the 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
9. 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 Press the board towards the rear of the trailer 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 Free backing 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 then the brakes are NOT applying properly The brake system MUST be evaluated to determine the cause of the problem and corrective action MUST be taken before the trailer is used Use this procedure each time you tow your trailer to check your surge brake system operation 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 A
10. 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 WARNING It should be noted that the field test procedure 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 l 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 mode Disconnect the trailer from the tow vehicle and jack up the trailer s tongue until it is horizontal 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 Hook the trailer s safety chains NOT the actuator s break away 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 chain loop below the coupler The board should Be ieee RE ea be 4 feet or longer so it will extend several feet above the actuator
11. 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 D Open the bleeder screw and have your assistant stroke but not release the break away lever Brake fluid and or air bubbles will flow into the jar Close the bleeder screw The helper can then allow the break away lever to return to its rest position E 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 F Repeat the bleeding operation at each wheel cylinder During the bleeding process replenish the master cylinder reservoir with fresh brake fluid so that the level does not fall below half full This will ensure that no air is drawn into the system 3 After all brakes have been bled refill the master cylinder reservoir to three quarters full before operating Retighten the four bolts lt 27 gt using a torque wrench to 90 120 inch pounds of torque Screw the filler cap back into position and replace the cylinder cover lt 23 gt The filler cap only needs to be finger tight TESTING TITAN SURGE BRAKE SYSTEMS Hydraulic surge actuator systems provide automatic and smooth trailer braking without special application by the tow vehicle driver While this is extremely convenient it
12. e the bolt with a castle nut lt 12 gt Repeat the above for the bottom spacer tube Thread the final top bolt lt 11 gt through the final spacer tube and loosely secure Run down the castle nuts on the three bolts and secure with cotter pins lt 16 gt Next assemble the breakaway Place the breakaway lever assembly lt 30 gt into the appropriate hole Position the weather seal lt 31 gt on top of it Attach the left lt 33 gt and right lt 32 gt breakaway locks next using the 5 16 bolts lt 27 gt and lockwashers lt 41 gt Finally slide the master cylinder into place Secure it with the four 5 16 bolts lt 21 gt and lockwashers lt 22 gt Screw the cap onto the master cylinder and finally replace the cylinder cover lt 23 gt The actuator should now be fully assembled and ready for installation as described in this manual 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 MODEL 20 ACTUATOR PARTS LIST MODEL 20 ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY PART NUMBERS KEY PART DESCRIPTION 1055100 1297400 1521000 1734700 1735100 1777800 1811700 1889800 1899100 40427004053400 NO NO QUANTITY REQUIRED PER ASSEMBLY NUMBER 1 1055300317 Outer Case Primer 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1734900 Outer Case w Mounting Channel Primer 1 1 44883
13. nd chain are properly positioned as shown in Figure 4 If the break 5 away lever and chain 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 FIG 4 BREAK AWAY LEVER AND CABLE POSITION 9 Resetting is accomplished by first removing the two rearward bolts lt 27 gt one located on each side of the pease had breakaway lever lt 30 gt These two bolts hold down the break away locks lt 32 amp 33 gt Loosen but do not remove the two remaining bolts lt 27 gt This will allow the two locks READY Y to be swung aside and the lever can be pushed back into sooty D Q7 its resting position Replace the break away locks to their original positions and retighten the four bolts using a torque wrench to 90120 inch pounds of torque WARNING The hydraulic pressure held in the system may cause the lever to snap back quickly Keep hands and fingers clear as you reset the break away mechanism 10 Using TITAN Actuators with Weight Distributing Hitches Weight distributing equalizing hitches have been an important part of trailering for many years They shift excess tongue weight from the end of the tow vehicle by distributing it across all vehicle and trailer axles Leveling the tow vehicle and the trailer reduces the stress on the suspension components and increases towing stability NOTE lt gt Is the reference
14. ongues Light weight tongues require spacer tubes inside for reinforcement when bolting Using a torque wrench tighten mounting bolts to eighty 80 foot pounds torque 3 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 42 gt at the rear of your actuator s master cylinder It connects directly to the brake tubing and ensures proper fluid flow characteristics FLEXIBLE BRAKE LINE HOSE MUST BE USED to connect the orifice connector at the master cylinder to the hydraulic brake line on the trailer This is necessary because the master cylinder is spring mounted to provide overload protection and thus moves relative to the outer case 4 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 the reference number shown in the assembly diagram of the actuator located at the end of this manual Page 2 of 12 BRAKE FLUID FILLING AND BLEEDING
15. rate 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 The 2 5 16 ball coupler mechanism may be further secured by performing the following steps With the_ handle in the locked down position insert either a standard padlock or spring pin through the hole in the 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 side of the handle assembly This will lock the handle in the down position and further prevent the handle ball latch assembly from swinging upward and opening Do not use padlocks or pins which interfere with the telescoping action of the actuator and thereby compromise braking performance 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 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 eno
16. re vertical If the chains are angled forward or back on the TITAN actuator they have a tendency to either impede the braking action by limiting the distance the actuator can stroke or prematurely apply the brakes by pulling the trailer forward relative to the tow vehicle RULE 3 Tongue weight beyond the specified actuator rating WILL interfere with brake performance Weight distributing hitches spread tongue weight over the axles of both the tow vehicle and the trailer by applying leverage against the trailer tongue and actuator coupler This additional force and torque on the trailer system approximately doubles the load on the actuator potentially exceeding its load rating For example a fully loaded trailer with a hitched tongue weight of 350 pounds might be equipped with a TITAN Model 20 actuator A weight distributing hitch would then cause the actuator to receive the equivalent _f a 700 pound tongue load Since 700 pounds is less than the TITAN Model 20 actuator s tongue load rating this set up would be acceptable If a similar trailer has a 1100 pound tongue weight and once again an equalizer is hooked up the actuator would perceive a 2200 pound tongue load That would put the system above the tongue load rating of the actuator Since the excess tongue load on a surge actuator can cause it to stroke _ less freely resulting in less effective braking this would be an inappropriate set up Two factors in selecting towing equipment are gro
17. ring 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 and the internal rollers to keep them moving freely and to prevent corrosion Also apply grease to the front roller lt 4 gt via the zerk fitting lt 8 gt Grease every 5000 miles or 90 days of use MODEL 20 ASSEMBLY 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 chain S hooks spring push rod assembly etc for damage Replace any damaged items with genuine TITAN service parts Over time you may need to disassemble your TITAN Model 20 for service or to replace components Use the following steps to put the actuator back together checking this manual s assembly diagram and parts list for reference With the actuator completely disassembled place the front roller cover lt 9 gt into position Hold the fron
18. s 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 involved 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
19. ss trailer weight GTW and tongue load TL GTW is the weight of the trailer fully loaded in its actual towing condition This can be measured by placing the fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale TL is the downward force exerted on the trailer hitch ball by the trailer coupler In most cases it is 10 to 15 of the GTW 11 Sway control devices that restrict operation of the actuator CANNOT be used The actuator MUST be free to 1 telescope in response to braking requirements Before each towing perform the following steps Check that the brake fluid reservoir is three quarters full of DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid Check for leaks and repair as required e 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 where applicable are tightened to eighty 80 foot pounds torque using a torque wrench e 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 coupler case assembly lt 2 gt moves relative 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 to the outer case lt 1 gt du
20. t 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 WARNING To ensure proper engagement of the actuator s coupler to the tow ball DO NOT use a multipiece ball an incorrectly sized ball or a worn damaged ball To hitch the 2 5 16 inch coupler to the tow vehicle perform the following procedure Open the coupler by lifting the handle assembly s lock trigger so it unhooks from the locked position and then by swinging the top of the handle toward the rear of the actuator Lower the coupler onto the ball confirming that the ball is fully seated in the coupler socket Swing the handle back forward until the lock trigger hooks into the locked position to secure the ball Check that the ball has been trapped in the coupler socket A properly adjusted coupler will have between 1 64 inch and 1 32 inch of free play between the ball and ball socket Do not tow the trailer if the coupler is damaged Check that the actuator s coupler lunette eye or clevis is securely attached to the tow vehicle by extending the trailer s tongue jack to the ground Use it to lift the trailer tongue and tow vehicle hitch two to four inches The actuator and hitch should remain engaged DO NOT tow the trailer unless the actuator is securely connected to the tow vehicle Retract the trailer tongue jack before towing WARNING The break away system is not designed to ope
21. t roller lt 4 gt from the bottom lining up the holes and thread the front roller bolt lt 5 gt through the cover and roller into place Secure bolt lt 5 gt with lock washer lt 7 gt and nut lt 6 gt Repeat for rear roller Tighten nuts to 75 ft lbs Place the centering plate on the inner slide lt 2 gt and secure in place with two 5 16 bolts lt 27 gt and lockwashers lt 41 gt Reach through from the rear of the inner slide with the damper lt 17 gt Using a damper pin lt 18 gt secure the small end into the top hole Repeat this with the second damper in the bottom hole Insert a spacer tube lt 15 gt into the top slot of the inner slide Reach in from the rear of the inner slide with one of the rear rollers lt 10 gt chamfered edge out and thread it onto the spacer tube Next on the spacer tube place the end of the damper and finally the other rear roller chamfered edge out Repeat the above for the bottom damper Insert the third and final spacer tube lt 15 gt into the top slot of the inner slide Reach in from the rear of the inner slide with one of the rear rollers lt 10 gt chamfered edge out and thread it onto the spacer tube Next on the spacer tube place a spacer lt 13 gt then the final roller chamfered edge out Carefully insert the inner slide lt 2 gt into the outer case lt 1 gt so as not to dislodge the spacer tube assemblies Insert a rear roller bolt lt 47 gt into the front top spacer tube and loosely secur
22. tained 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 caution inspection or maintenance specified in any TITAN quotation 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 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 incur
23. ter 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 Failure 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 MODEL 20 Actuator is completely assembled and ready to bolt or weld into place onto straight three inch wide trailer tongues Welding will make repair or replacement difficult but may be preferred If the actuator must be painted for aesthetic reasons then 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 If the actuator is welded on then be sure to weld in a well ventilated area Confirm the coupler and breakaway 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 1 OFFSET OUTER CASE 17349 amp 44883 2 For bolt on applications bolt the actuator to the tongue using two 5 8 inch by 4 inch grade 5 or better bolts nuts and lock washers if using outer case 17349 or 44883 lt 1 gt Figure 1 shows the standard mounting patterns used on three inch wide trailer t
24. ugh slack in the trailer safety chains to allow tight turns The chains should not drag on the ground Safety chains must be used When towing AVOID sharp turns which can cause the actuator to bind against the tow vehicle This can damage 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 6 As shown in Figure 3 your tow vehicle s hitch provides a safety chain hole or ring on each side Consult your trailer manufacturer for proper safety chain recommendations Attach your trailer s safety chains securely to these connection points being sure to cross the chains UNDER the trailer tongue Safety chains MUST be used This will 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 FIG 3 SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT 7 Attach the actuator s break away chain S hook securely TOP VIEW SHOWN to one of the tow vehicle hitch s safety chain connection points Confirm that the trailer s safety chains are adjusted relative to the actuator s breakaway chain as TRAILER eas MENGES noted above DO NOT loop the breakaway chain around ACTUATOR C a bracket and hook it back onto itself dl 8 Before towing check that the break away lever a
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