titan model 10 surg-o-matic actuator for trailer brakes
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1. 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 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 b2. across severe bumps or dips which may cause the tow hitch to lever against the actuator coupler and compromise the connection As shown in Figure 3 page 6 your tow vehicle s hitch provides a safety chain hole or ring on each side Class IV 10 000 pound maximum chains designated 8 0 are recommended 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 NOTE lt gt Is the reference number shown in the assembly diagram of the actuator located at the end of this manual Page 5 of 12 7 Attach the actuator s break away chain S hook securely to FIG 3 SAFETY CHAIN ATTACHMENT one of the tow vehicle hitch s safety chain connection TOP VIEW SHOWN points Confirm that the trailer s safety chains are adjusted relative to the actuator s breakaway chain as noted above TRAI LER HPA EHICLE DO NOT loop the breakaway chain around a bracket and ACTUATOR d hook it back onto itself 8 Before towing check that the break away lever and chain 2 are properly positioned as shown in Figure 4 If the break away lever and chain are not located correctly as described above due to either the
3. checking thi_ manual s assembly diagram parts list and recommended tool list for reference With the actuator completely disassembled place the front roller cover lt 7 gt into position Hold the front 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 40 gt and nut lt 41 gt Tighten nut to 75 ft lbs Reach through from the rear of the inner slide with the damper lt 29 gt Using a damper pin lt 33 gt secure the small end into the top hole Repeat this with the second damper for the bottom hole Insert the inner slide into the outer case Reach in from the rear of the actuator with one of the rear rollers lt 30 gt chamfered edge out and thread it onto the master pin lt 31 gt in the top hole Next on the master pin place the end of the damper and finally the other rear roller chamfered edge out Thread the final master pin through the bottom hole and the remaining damper end Secure the ends of the master pins with cotter pins lt 6 gt Next assemble the breakaway Place the breakaway lever assembly lt 10 gt into the appropriate hole Position the weather seal on top of it Attach the left lt 12 gt and right lt 13 gt breakaway locks next using the 5 16 bolts lt 15 gt and lock washers lt 14 gt Finally slide the master cylinder into place Secure it with the four 5 16 bolts lt 17 gt and lock wash
4. straight up and down under pulling load and 3 Tongue weight beyond the specified actuator rating WILL interfere with brake performance The above 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 are 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 NOTE lt gt Is the reference number shown in the assembly dia
5. 478200 1607500 4749600 2 5 16 coupler straight Weld on 1608400317 1601600 1664300 4749600 2 5 16 coupler straight Bolt on 2 1608400317 2477700317 2477600 205 16 coupler plated Bolt on 4 1608400183 2477700183 1735200 4750800 2 5 16 coupler drop Weld on 2478300317 1601600 1772700 2 5 16 coupler drop Bolt on 5 8 2478300317 1685500 2478100 4750600 2 5 16 drop plated Bolt on 5 8 2478300183 2478200 1890900 2 5 16 adj coupler Weld on 1608700317 1601600 4238300 2 5 16 adj coupler Bolt on 5 8 1608700317 1685500 1891100 3 adj Lunette eye Weld on 1608700317 1601600 1607900 Adj Clevis hitch Weld on 1608700317 1601600 1607700 3 lunette eye Weld on 1608600 1601600 1664900 No coupler Bolt on 2 1593300 2477700317 1608000 2477600 BODY ONLY WELD ON 1607500 an ce ee e a s ig a pal 2 5 16 BALL COUPLER WELD ON 2404600 S oo le ERS BODY ONLY ADJUSTABLE WELD ON 1 2 5 16 COUPLER 1 2 BOLT ON PLATED 2478100 2 5 16 DROP COUPLER 5 8 BOLT ON PLATED 1607700 3 LUNETTE EYE oa 1882000 2 5 16 BALL COUPLER Denotes non standard part apc EYE NOTE lt gt Is the reference number shown in the assembly diagram of the actuator located at the end of this manual Page 10 of 12 Model 10 Actuator Parts List REF QTY 1 1 1 front roller bolt 7 cylinder bracket r
6. GUE LOAD 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 The MODEL 10 actuator is intended for use on heavier TI T AN recreational and light industrial trailers The actual in service A Titan Wheel Company rating is limited to that of the ball and hitch being used or the 2345 East Market Street trailer manufacturer s G V W R shown on the certification Des Moines IA 50317 label whichever is lower Ph 800 832 8781 Fax 515 265 9201 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 Failure to properly and adequately grease and maintain the actuator could weaken it and or cause it to fail and r
7. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION AND SERVICE MANUAL Actuator Trailer Dealer Please provide these instructions to the consumer Consumer Read and follow these nstucians Keep them with the trailer for future reference TITAN MODEL 10 SURG O MATIC 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 TITAN Model 10 actuator and your entire trailer brake system WARNING Do not exceed these ratings RATED CAPACITY AND USAGE 10 000 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 800 POUNDS MAXIMUM TON
8. 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 5 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 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 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
9. 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 23 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 orfice 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 3 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 Page 2 of 12 2 BRAKE FLUID FILLING AND BLEEDING 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 wit
10. cable being pulled during use or by accident it MUST be reset prior to the FIGA BREAK AWAY LEVER AND trailer being moved CABLE POSITION 9 Resetting is accomplished by first removing the two rearward geese bolts lt 15 gt one located on each side of the breakaway lever lt 10 gt These two bolts hold down the break away locks lt 12 amp 13 gt Loosen but do not remove the two remaining bolts lt 15 gt p AN A ft SS This will allow the two locks to be swung aside and the lever Qy c can be pushed back into its resting position Replace the break away locks to their original positions and retighten the four bolts using a torque wrench to 90 120 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 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 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
11. cle 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 With a heavier tongue load roller kits are available The roller kit attaches directly to the actuator and extends back to a roller which rides on the trailer s tongue allowing a higher tongue weight by shifting the equalizer s added load to the tongue roller instead of the actuator coupler Consult your trailer manufacturer or your equalizer manufacturer for more information on roller kits 11 Sway control devices that restrict operation of the actuator CAN NOT be used The actuator MUST be free to telescope in response to braking requirements MAINTENANCE Before each towing perform the following steps e 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 c
12. dental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 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 SUPERSEDED ALL PRIOR WARRRANTIES WRITTEN OR IMPLIED Page 12 of 12
13. ers lt 14 gt Screw the cap onto the master cylinder and finally replace the cylinder cover lt 16 gt The actuator should now be fully assembled and ready for installation as described in this manual ADJUSTABLE COUPLER PARTS ONLY REF PART DESCRIPTION 86 GR 34 8978 Channel gt Nr 35 8979 374 Clevis Q ac 36 9093 Bolt Hex 5 8 NC x 4 1 2 w7 Al 37 10405 Nut Hex 5 8 NC 65 S J A 6 44 18820 2 5 16 Ball Coupler w 45 16137 3 Lunette Eve as ADJUSTABLE COUPLER ASSEMBLIES PART DESCRIPTION 23309 2 5 16 Ball Includes Channel Bolts and Nuts z 9095 3 4 Clevis Includes Channel Bolts and Nuts 44 18128 3 Lunette Eve Includes Channel Bolts and Nuts rs REPAIR KITS K PART DESCRIPTION 10187 1 114 Master Cylinder Repair Kit 18487 2 5 16 Ball Coupler Repair Kit NOTE lt gt Is the reference number shown in the assembly diagram ol Page 8 of 12 MODEL 10 ACTUATOR PARTS DIAGRAM NOTE lt gt Is the reference number shown in the assembly diagram of the actuator located at the end of this manual Page 9 of 12 Model 10 Actuator Product List Parti Part Disc Description Attachment Inner Outer 1608000 No coupler Weld on 1593300 1601600 2404600 W adj channel Weld on 1608700317 1601600 4809900 W ady channel Bolt on 5 8 4721700 2
14. es will flow into the jar Close the bleeder screw The helper can then allow the break away lever to return to its rest position 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 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 After all brakes have been bled refill the master cylinder reservoir to three quarters full before operating Retighten the four bolts lt 15 gt using a torque wrench to 90 120 inch pounds of torque Screw the filler cap lt 21 gt back into position and replace the cylinder cover lt 16 gt The filler cap only needs to be finger tight 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 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 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 o
15. esult in serious injury and or property damage INSTALLATION The MODEL 10 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 053 m ns 3 HOLES 2 1 2 OFFSET OUTER CASE 16568 amp 24777 erg F 5 966 z 2 HOLES 1 OFFSET OUTER CASEJ16855 amp 24782 1 For bolt on applications bolt the actuator to the tongue using three 1 2 inch by 4 inch grade 5 or better bolts nuts and lockwashers if using outer case 16568 or 24777 lt 46 gt Figure 1 shows the two standard mounting patterns used on three inch wide trailer tongues If outer case 16855 or 24782 lt 47 gt is used then the use of two 5 8 inch by 4 inch grade 5 or better bolts nuts and lockwashers is recommended Using a torque wrench tighten mounting bolts to eighty 80 foot pounds torque 2
16. gram of the actuator located at the end of this manual Page 6 of 12 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 10 actuator A weight distributing hitch would then cause the actuator to receive the equivalent of a 700 pound tongue load Since 700 pounds is less than the TITAN Model 10 actuator s 800 pound tongue load rating this set up would be acceptable If a similar trailer has a 450 pound tongue weight and once again an equalizer is hooked up the actuator would perceive a 900 pound tongue load That would put the system above the 800 pound 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 gross 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 vehi
17. h 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 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 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 Fill the master cylinder with fluid as described above loosen the four break away mounting bolts lt 15 gt enough to keep the break away locks lt 12 amp 13 gt from restricting the lever motion Rotate the break away lever lt 10 gt forward using small strokes until the bubbling stops inside the master cylinder 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 assistant stroke but not release the break away lever Brake fluid and or air bubbl
18. ight hand 2477700183 outer case 2 1 2 offset plated 1 2478200 outer case 1 offset plated 1 2374600 _ drum brake master cylinder assy 1 J complete with brackets 2374601 drum brake master cylinder assy 1 J complete w brackets painted black 4749500 DISC brake master cylinder assy 1 J complete with brackets 4749501042 DISC brake master cylinder assy 1 complete w bracket painted black 1 1 1 4 1 4 1 1 1 N a a jM M M j M M Ma Page 11 of 12 LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty Titan Wheel International Titan warrants its product 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 former approved in writing by TITAN Misapplication misuse and failure to follow the directions or observe cautions and warnings on installation operation application inspection or maintenance specified in any TITAN quotations acknowledgements sales literature specification sheet or installation instructions and service manual applicable literature If any TITAN products are found upon TITAN s examination to have been defective when supplied TITAN wi
19. ll either credit the purchaser s account for the purchase price of 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 with in 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 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 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 Technical Assistance To enable TITAN to respond to a request for assistance or evaluation of customer or user ope
20. oupler 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 2 A film of clean grease on the ball will minimize squeaking Wipe the ball clean and renew film each time the trailer is used 3 Before storage or after extended use TITAN recommends applying motor oil to the coupler components and the two internal rollers to keep them moving freely and to prevent corrosion Also apply grease to the front roller lt 5 gt via the zerk fitting lt 42 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 MODEL 10 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 Model 10 for service or to replace components Use the follow ing steps to put the actuator back together
21. perational 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 1 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 2 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 3 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 fic 2 tTestinc surce Brake lt pus 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 Press the board towards the rear of the trailer 4 Keep pressing the top of the board to stroke the actuator and its internal master cylinder
22. ration difficulty please provide at a minimum the following information by calling 1 800 872 2327 or within lowa 1 515 265 9200 Q Model number serial number and all other data on the specific component which appears to be involved in the difficulty Q The date and from whom you purchased your TITAN product Q 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 the 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 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 INCEDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci
23. reak 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 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 vehi cle 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 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
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