Titan Model 60 Manual
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1. s 4326100 P on E T t potis 4808000 Backup Value Kit notshowny 1 39 4809000 Elbow 90 Degree 1 8 27 NPTF 1L 1 Lo 1L DL IL D Jf J Jf JD Jj J Jj cse cS sgeses ausu ess Co N O CO NI O1 gt O K Page 9 of 12 LEVER LOCK PAINTED 43386 MULTI FIT MODEL 60 ACTUATOR DIAGRAM i T a LL a 2 l o 40989 Page 10 of 12 40989 LEVER LOCK MODEL 60 ACTUATOR DIAGRAM INCLUDED IN 15 OTITAN LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty Titan Wheel International Titan warrants its product to be free from defects in material and workmanshi p for one year from date of delivery to the original purchaser when properly installed us ed and mai ntained bythe purchaser This warranty does not appl y to damage or loss caus ed by any or all of the following circumstances or conditi ons Q Freight damage LJ Parts accessories materials or components not obtained former approved in writing by TIT AN LJ Misapplication misuse and failure to follow the directions or obser ve cautions and warnings on installation operation application inspection or maintenance s pecified in any TITAN quotations ac know edge ments s ales liter ature specification sheet or installation instructions and service manual applicable literature If any TITAN products ar e found upon TITAN s examination to have been defective when supplied TITAN will either cre2. the brakes will apply and keep the trailer from rolling away from you Properly adjusted uni servo 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 Ifyou have uni servo or duo servo brakes and stroking the actuator as described above causes the trailer to roll away ftom you freely or with only minimal resistance the brakes are NOT applying properly Ifyou 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 ofthe problem and corrective action MUST be taken before the trai ler is used Use this procedure each time you tow yourtrailer to check your surge brake system operation HITCHING TRAILER WARNING To ensure proper engagement of the actuator s coupler to the tow ball DO NOT use a multi piece ball an incorrectly sized ball or a worn damaged ball 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 1s level horizontal when coupled to the tow vehicle To attach the actuator t
3. 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 an d or cause it to fail and result in serious injury and or property damage INSTALLATION The MODEL 60 Actuator 1s 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 or painted surface finish and could potentially cause internal damage resulting in decreased brake performance Ifthe actuator must be painted for aesthetic reasons TIT AN 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 and break away mechanisms work properly before operation Store actuators indoors and in their original shipping carton until the time of installation Fl 1 TRAILER AND THAILEH TONGUE BOLT PATTERN SIDE VIEW SHOWA roa fos fy ror i F i of i pue eee tini gr p J n gt ed O ay Jl Mp wt Bolt the actuator to the tongue using 1 2 inch by 4 inch grade 5 bolts nuts and lock washers The two holes match standard coupler mounting holes on three inch wide trailer tongues as shown in Figure 1 light weight tongues require spacer tubes inside for reinforcement
4. such as a 3 4 inch outside diameter by eleven gauge piece of tubing Using a torque wrench tighten bolts to eighty 80 foot pounds torque Install the hydraulic brakes and brake lines on the trailer as described in the installation manual supplied with the brakes DO NOT crush or kink the tubing as you mount the actuator 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 17 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 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 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 1 After completing the INSTALLATION instructions remove the master cylinders cap lt 20 gt and fill the reservoir to three quarters full wth DOT 3 brake fluid DO NOT allow brake fluid to contac
5. 2 MAINTENANCE TWARNOING Use only fresh brake fluid from a sealed container DO NOT reuse fluid Failure to maintain an adequate fluid level may cause brake failure 1 Before each towng perfom the following steps Q Check that the brake fluid reservoiris three quarters full of DOT 3 brake fluid Check for leaks and repair as required O Examine the actuator for wear bent parts corroded seized parts or other damage Have the affected components replaced wth genuine TITAN service parts Check to determine that the actuator mounting bolts are tightened to eighty 80 foot pounds torque using a torque wrench Q Test the actuator and brake function as described in the TESTING TITAN SURGE BRAKE SYSTEMS section of this manual Actuator travel overone inch indicates that the brakes need adjustment or that the actuator has been structurally damaged Actuator travel is the distance the coupler case assembly 3 moves relative to the outer case 1 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 2 The only adjustments on the actuator itself are the self locking nuts 9 on the two roller bolts 8 Tighten the Locknuts just to zero free play between the outer case 1 and the cou
6. Case painted 4 2336200 ShockAbsober 1 1 1 s 2839000 Bot Hex7 6 NFx258 1 T 6 2339100 Locknut Hex7 6 NF Thn 1 13 1 7 2327800 Roler J 4 4 fe 2341300 Bot Hex 2NFx 334 2 2 o 1860200 LocmutHexi2NF 2 2 3 Break Aw ay Assy w Pin Cover 8 10 4628800 Hook n Et dt t 11 1055500 S Hook hcluded with 46238 1 1 1 13 4005200 BreakAwaySprng 7 3 7 14 2946300 Push RodAssemby 1 15 2336100042 MasterCyinder drumbraes 1 l 1 e 2244400 Gasket 1 3 17 1209800 1050800 4 0794000 Lockw asher 1 4 4480701 Filler Cap 1 1 4 18 NEF N 2338900 Gasket Filler Cap 2356600 Cover Master Cylinder C2 2338100 LlathBot 1809000 LockPate 4335800 Ballach 4336800 Sping 2338300 Hand WheelLock 2420000 Hand Wheel 2496400 LockRng f p ES x BE mi O 452500183 Cover Front plated 452500317 Cover Front painted 1094100 4358500 4334500 1 4045400 Multi Fit Coupler Repair Kit 1 01 35 4358400 LeverlockCouperReparKt 1 36 1502600 Master Cylinder Repar Kt 1 7 A L
7. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION AND SERVICE MANUAL Actuator T railer Dealer Please provide these instructions to the consumer Consumer Read and follow these instructions Keep them wth the trailer for future reference TITAN MODEL 60 SURG O MATIC ACTUATOR FOR TRAILER BRAKES MILILTI FIT LEWE pt LUV Ek COCHJPLER COUPLER 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 vehide brakes Asthe trailer pushes against the vehide the actuator telescopes together and applies force to its master cylinder supplying hydraulic pressure to the trailer 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 MODEL 60 and your entire trailer brake sy stem RATED CAPACITY AND USAGE NWARNING Do not exceed these ratings 6 000 POUNDS MAXIMUM GROSS LOAD weight of trailer fully loaded with all cargo and equipment To find yourtrailer s Gross Load use a commercial vehicle scale at a truck weigh station grain elevat
8. correct lever or cable 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 ofthe break away mechanism either real or accidental check all system components lever cable S hooks cover pin push rod assembly etc for damage Replace any damaged items with genuine TITAN service parts Resetting is accomplished by first removing the two screws lt 31 gt which retain the cover over the break away spring lt 13 gt This will allow the cover to be lifted By pulling the break away lever lt 10 gt slightly further forward you ll be able to pry the break away spring carefully out of the notch in the outer case lt 1 gt to release the break away lever When removing the break away spring be careful not to deform it WARNING The hydraulic pressure held in the system may cause the lever and push rod assembly to snap back quickly Keep hands and fingers clear as you reset the break away mechanism Inspect all break away system components for damage Replace any FIG 4 BREAK AWAY LEVER damaged items with genuine TITAN service parts With the break away TOWING POSITION spring removed the lever can now be returned to its original position Check that the tip of the break away lever which is inside the outer case 1 gt is in FRONT of the push rod assembly 14 Also confirm that the roll pin which is pressed through the break away lever has remai
9. dit the purchas er s account for the purchase price of the TITAN pr oduct 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 discover y of the alleged defect or the expiration of the warranty period whichever is earlier Anyclaim not made with in this period s hall conclusi vel y be deemed wai ved If requested by TITAN purchaser shall return the alleged defecti ve product to TITAN for examination at Titan s direction and expense TITAN wil not pay for expenses incurred in returning a product to TIT AN without TITAN S prior written authority TITAN shall not be liable for any other expenses purchaser incurs to remedy any defect Purchasers wai ve 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 REMEIDIES 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 T echnical Assistance To enable TITAN tores pond to arequestfor assistance or evaluation of customer or user operation di
10. e 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 itis 10 to 15 ofthe GT W 10 Sway control devices that restrict operation ofthe actuator CANNOT be used The actuator MUST be free to telescope in response to braking requirements WARNING 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 between the tow vehicle and the trailer 11 The actuator is designed for use with free backing or uni servo drum style trailer brakes Do not block the surge action in order to back up when using other brake types due to potential system damage Failure to remove any block will also prevent forward braking 12 To uncouple the trailer first block the wheels to keep the trailer from rolling Unhook the actuator s breakaway cable and the trailer s safety chains from the tow vehicle Then open your coupler as described previously in the section which corresponds to your actuator s coupler type Finally lift the trailer tongue off the tow ball using atongue jack if necessary NOTE Is the reference number shown in the assembly diagram ofthe actuator located at the end of this manual Page 7 of 1
11. fficulty pleas e provide at a minimum the following infor mati on by calling 1 800 872 2327 or within lowa 1 515 265 9200 LJ Model number serial number and all other data on the specific component which appears to be involved in the difficulty LJ Thedate and from whom you purchased your TITAN pr oduct Q State your difficulty being sure to menti on atleast the following Application Nature of load invol ved and Weight of the load Field Service f field ser vice at the request of the purchaser is rendered and the difficultyis found not to be with TITAN s product the purchas er shall pay the time and expense at the prevailing rate at the time of service of the seller s fiel d repr esentati ve s Charges for service labor and other expenses that have been incurred bythe purchaser its customer or agent without prior written authorization of TITAN will not be accepted TITAN EXTENDS SO 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 PERSPECTIVE 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 incidenta
12. he hand wheel lt 28 gt The padlock will stop against the bracket on top of the couple case 3 and further prevent the hand wheel from rotating and opening Do not use padlocks which interfere with the telescoping action of the actuator and thereby compromise braking perfomance B LEVER LOCK COUPLER Confirm that the tow ball is fully secured in the coupler as previously described With the handle in the locked CMI position insert either a standard padlock or spring pin through the hole in the side of the handle assembly 32 This will lock the handle to the handle bolt and further prevent the handle assembly from swinging forward and opening Do not use padlocks or pins which interfere with the telescoping action of the actuator and thereby compromise braking performance 2 As shown in Figure 3 your tow vehide s hitch provides a safety chain hole or ring on each side Attach your trailer s safety chains TRAILER TOW VEHICLE securely to these connection points being sure to cross the chains ACTUATOR 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 vehide s hitch If your tow vehide s hitch does not provide safety chain connection points have appropriate ones added by a reputable hitch installer NWARNING The trailer safety chains length MUST be set short enough so the actuators break away cable is NOT pulled if the coupler se
13. l or cons equential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not appl yto you No repres entati ve 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 anyobligation to install the s ame on any previously s old or deli vered pr oducts THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEY OND THOSE DESCRIBED ABOVE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1 1998 THIS WARRANTY SUPERSEDED ALL PRIOR WARRRANTIES WRITTEN OR IMPLIED Page 12 of 12
14. ly The followng steps provide a quick field test to confirm that the trailer brake system is operational NOTE lt gt rs the reference number shown in the assembly diagram ofthe actuator located at the end ofthis manual Page 3 of 12 Move the trailer to flat level ground pulling FORWARD several feet before parking This forward motion will ensure trailers l l i l equipped with free backing brakes are in their normal operating _ ty mode Disconnect the trailer from the tow vehicle and jack the S h PLISH trailer s tongue until it is horizontal om E k 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 4 fet or longer so it will extend several feet above the actuator Keep the end ofthe board a few inches offthe ground and position it to press against the front end ofthe actuator s coupler Stand in front ofthe trailer and face the rear Apply force to the top end ofthe board to use it as a lever Press back towards the rear ofthe trailer The board will begin moving the coupler case inner slide into the actuator s outer housing Keep pressing the top ofthe board to stroke the actuator and its internal master cylinder Ifthe trailer brake system is operational
15. ned inside the outer case Following Figure 4 reinsert the break away spring into the outer case notch with the spring flange in the lever s upper detent groove Replace the cover and fasten it securely with the two screws Ifthe hydraulic pressure being held in the system is too great to permit the break away spring to be easily pried out it can also be released by removing the front roller bolt lt 8 gt This will allow the front ofthe coupler case lt 3 gt to swing down and free the break away lever The break away spring can then be pried out and reset as described above Be sure to reassemble the rollers lt 7 gt with their chamfered ends out against the walls ofthe coupler case lt 3 gt Tighten the locknuts lt 9 on the roller bolts lt 8 gt just to zero free play between the outer case lt 1 gt and the coupler case lt 3 gt and then back the locknuts off one halfturn Overtightening will restrict proper surge operation Weight distributing equalizing hitches have been an important part of trailering for many years They shif 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 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 si
16. o the tow vehicle follow the procedure below which corresponds to your actuator s coupler type A MULTI FIT COUPLER The multi fit hand wheel coupler will accept 1 7 8 inch 50 millimeter and 2 inch diameter tow balls Open the coupler by depressing the hand wheel lock lt 27 gt and turning the hand wheel 28 fully counterclockwise until its rotation is stopped by the lock ring lt 29 gt Lower the coupler onto the ball confirming that the ball is fully seated in the coupler socket Tighten the hand wheel in a clockwise direction to secure the ball The hand wheel lock should click as you turn the hand wheel to con firm that the hand wheel will stay tightened Turn the hand wheel until it can no longer be turned by hand and then back it off until the lock catches in the nearest notch on the bottom ofthe hand wheel Check that the ball latch lt 25 gt has been drawn up snugly under the tow ball trapping it in the coupler socket Do not tow the trailer if the coupler is damaged NOT E lt gt Is the reference number shown in the assembly diagram ofthe actuator located at the end of this manual Page 4 of 12 B LEVER LOCK COUPLER The lever lock coupler is preset at the TITAN factory to fit 2 trailer balls It can be adjusted to fit 1 7 8 inch or 50 millimeter diameter tow balls by tightening the coupler s locknut 9 which is underneath the ball latch 25 After adjustment make sure that the sides of the locknut is trapped be
17. or etc 600 POUNDS MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD weight applied downwards by the fully loaded trailer s coupler onto the tow vehide s hitch Measure your trailers Tongue Load with the tongue in the horizontal towing position using either a commerdcal scale or a bathroom scale if the load is small enough Upwards tongue loads are not permissible The MODEL 60 actuator is intended forlight occasional use on recreational marne and baggage trailers which are towed by passenger cars or pickups The actual in service rating is limited to that of the ball and hitch being used or the trailer manufacturer s G V W R shown on the certification label whicheveris lower The actuator will provide enough fluid displacement to supply up to four TITAN free backing or uni servo drum style trailer brakes OTITAN A Titan Wheel Company 2345 East Market Street Des Moines IA 50317 800 USA BEAR or 800 872 2327 FAX 515 265 9301 Page 1 of 12 1 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
18. parates from the tow vehicle s hitch but remains connected by the safety chains The breakaway 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 6 Attach the actuator s break away cable S hook 11 securely 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 break away cable as noted previously DO NOT loop the break away cable around a bracket and hook it back onto itself 7 Before towing check that the break away lever assembly 10 is properly positioned as shown on the cover illustration ofthis manual NOTE lt gt Is the reference number shown in the assembly diagram of the actuator located at the end of this manuel Page 5 of 12 1 WARNING The break away system is not designed to operate ifthe trailer does not separate completely from the tow vehicle or ifthe trailer tongue submarines and goes beneath the tow vehicle DO NOT use the break away system as a parking brake If the break away lever and cable are not located correctly due to either the cable being pulled during use or by accident it MUST be reset prior to the trailer being moved 1 WARNING An in
19. pler case 3 and then back the locknuts off one half turn Over tightening will restrict proper surge operation 3 A film of dean grease on the ball wil minimize squeaking Wipe the ball dean and renew film each time the trailer is used 4 Before storage or after extended use TITAN recommends applying motor oil to the coupler components and internal rollers to keep them moving freely and to prevent corrosion MODEL 60 PRODUCT LIST DRUM BRAKE DISC BRAKE DESCRIPTION w 90 degree w 90 degree elbow elbow ES US 4332900 4332901 4715400 4715401 plated Leverlock 4338600 4338601 4819900 4819901 painted Multi fit plated 4339700 4339701 4745700 47145701 Multi fit painted 4339900 4339901 4815200 4815201 Master cylinder 2336100042 4714200042 NOTE lt gt Is the reference number shown in the assembly diagram of the actuator located at the end of this manual Page 8 of 12 TITAN MODEL 60 ACTUATOR PARTS LIST ome a S LLL ep ee pan mureem prr CEVERLOCK INO NO e DESCRIPTION MARINE PAINTED MARINE _ LOL LC LI 43397 43399 43329 1 4324600 Outer Case plated 1 gt 1 11 4338 00 Outer Case painted 1 o 2 2337700 Strut J 1 1 1 1 3A 2837800 CouperCase pated 1 T sa 4097000 Coupler Case painted 38 4332500 Coupler Case pated iJ 1 a 4938800 Coupler
20. t painted surfaces since it wll damage the finish Wipe up any spills immediately and wash the area with water 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 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 press the tip of the push rod assembly lt 14 gt This can be done by inserting a screwdriver in the round hole on the top of the coupler case 3 Use the screwdriver as a lever to press the push rod Apply short stroke s until bubbling stops inside the master cylinder NWARNING DO NOT use the actuator s break away lever or cable to bleed the brake system B 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 axe first Submerse the other end of the hose in a glass container of brake fluid so that air bubbles can be observed C Open the bleeder screw and have your helper stroke but not release the push rod 14 Brake fluid and or ait bubbles will flowinto the jar Close the bleeder screw The helper can then allow the push rod to return D Repeat the process until no more bubbles are released with
21. 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 ofboth 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 250 pounds might be equipped with a TITAN Model 60 actuator A weight distributing hitch would then cause the actuator to receive the equivalent of a 500 pound tongue load Since 500 pounds is less than the TITAN Model 60 actuator s 600 pound tongue load rating this set up would be acceptable If a similar trailer has a 350 pound tongue weight and once again an equalizer is hooked up the actuator would perceive a 700 pound tongue load That would put the system above the 600 pound tongue load rating ofthe 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 T wo factors in selecting towing equipment are gross trailer weight GT W and tongue load TL GTW is the weight ofthe trailer fully loaded in its actual towing condition This can b
22. the stroke Air trapped in the brake lines will greatly reduce your braking effidency Be sure to dose the bleeder screw securely when the cylinder is fully bled E 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 tom or damaged Screw the filler cap and gasket into the master cylinder cover The filler cap only needs to be finger tight TES TING TITAN SURGE BRAKE SYSTEMS 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 Hydraulic surge actuator systems provide automatic and smooth trailer braking without special application by the tow vehide driver While this is extremely convenient it can sometimes be difficult to determine if the surge setup is functioning proper
23. tween the flanges of the lock plate 24 so that the locknut can not vibrate loose during trailering Open the coupler by pressing the handle assembly s 32 locktrigger so itunhooks from the lock plate s loop and then by swinging the handle forward Lower the coupler onto the ball confirming that the ball is fully seated in the coupler socket Swing the handle upwards until the lock trigger hooks onto the lock plate loop to secure the ball Check that the ball latch lt 25 gt has been drawn up snugly under the tow ball trapping itin the coupler socket and that the lock trigger is firmly hooked onto the lock plate loop A properly adjusted lever lock coupler wil 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 is securely latched onto the tow ball by extending the trailer s tongue jackto 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 tow the trailer unless the coupler is latched onto the ball securely Retract the trailer tongue j ack before towing 4 The coupler mechanism may be further secured by following the procedure below which corresponds to your actuator s coupler type A MULTI FIT COUPLER Confirm that the tow ball is fully secured in the coupler as previously described Insert a standard padlock througF the holesin the side of t
24. x 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 NOTE lt I gt Is the reference number shown in the assembly diagram of the actuator located at the end of this manual Page 6 of 12 The above statement summarizes TITAN s three rules ofthumb 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 A fter 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 are vertical Ifthe chains are angled forward or back on the TITAN actuator they have a tendency to either impede the braking action by limiting
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