Owners Manual C-200
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1. date it begins Warranty Transfer Option Transferable option Any remaining Original Limited Warranty may be transferred to subsequent owners purchasers The Extended Limited Warranty is not transferable to subsequent owners purchasers Contact UFP for details and Extended Limited Warranty Any Original Warranty transferred pursuant to this section does not extend the length of the original warranty Use of Vehicle Identification Number VIN and Axle Serial Number The VIN is a 17 digit number located on the trailer identification label on the left side of the trailer The axle serial number is located on a metal tag on the axle beam The axle serial number gives us the most complete information on your axle Be sure to include the VIN Trailer Date of Manufacture and Axle Serial Number s in all communications with UFP LIMITED WARRANTY Continued Limitations of Coverage This warranty does not cover Damage caused by accidents road hazards overload or modification of products e Failure attributable to improper assembly of or damage to components if hub is removed from axle spindle Damage caused by use of wheels not supplied by trailer manufacturer Damage caused by overheated brakes or worn brake pads Braking components are covered under a separate warranty This warranty is limited to defective parts replacement only Charges for installing replacement parts damage incurred to other equipment as well as accide2. LLVINYOANI LO V LNOO H3NMO TVNISINO 5 NOILdO ALNVSHHVM GALIINIT GAQNALX4 LINVA AHL TRAILER BUDDY AXLE WITH THE VAULT HLS LIMITED WARRANTY Original Limited Warranty Trailer Buddy Axles with the VAULT are guaranteed against bearing failure and against defects in materials or workmanship under normal use for a period of five years The original owner can purchase an additional five year Extended Limited Warranty from UFP within the first year of ownership In cases of resale any remaining Original Limited Warranty may be transferred to subsequent owners An Extended Limited Warranty registration form is supplied in this Owners Manual and comes along with every new trailer This form allows the original owner to purchase the Extended Limited Warranty option When It Begins The Original Limited Warranty begins on either of the following dates whichever is earlier The date the original owner takes delivery of the trailer or The date the trailer was first put into service for example as a dealer demo as a Trailer factory demo The Extended Limited Warranty begins the date your trailer has been in service for more than 60 months and cannot be transferred to subsequent owners purchasers When It Ends The Original Limited Warranty extends to the trailer owner and lasts for 60 months from the date it begins The Extended Limited Warranty extends to the original owner and lasts for 60 months from the
3. Owners Manual for Bir AXLES b s The VAULT Hybrid Lubrication System Patent No 5 551 530 TRAILER BUDDY AXLE Your trailer is equipped with a Trailer Buddy Axle utilizing the VAULT bearing protector with specially formulated Hybrid Oil lubricant The VAULT combines the benefits of oil and grease lubricating and protecting your wheel bearings in a sealed pressurized chamber impenetrable by outside elements This system has a number of unique features not found on conventional trailer axles We take care to seal every possible leak point on the front and rear of the hub UFP makes the finest quality axle assemblies available which are designed for long term trouble free performance The following information is provided to answer questions you may have regarding this product PRESSURIZED SYSTEM WON T DAMAGE SEALS The slight 3 6 psi pressure the VAULT system generates inside the hub chamber WILL NOT damage the inner oil seals The pressure inside the hub is needed to keep water out of the hub chamber when the hub is submerged under water during boat launching and retrieval RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT There is no need for inspection or replenishment of the lubricant The VAULT Hybrid Lubrication System uses proprietary Hybrid Cil Lubricant specially designed by UFP At ambient temperatures the oil is thick with a viscosity approaching grease As the bearing temperature rises during towing the o
4. are a high quality design not widely available you will have to obtain a replacement from the dealer a bearing supply company the trailer manufacturer or Unique Functional Products Seals installed at the factory may have a Hypalon coating on the outside diameter If you replace seals without Hypalon apply a thin film of Permatex High Temp RTV Silicone Gasket Maker on the seal outside diameter and hub bore prior to installation Seals currently in use are Axle Load Seal Outer amp Inner Capacity Inner Diameter Bearing Cone 15003 25003 1 98 x 1 38 L44649 29003 4200 2 33 x 1 68 or L68149 2 56 x 1 68 L68149 52002 60005 6 Bolt 3 38 x 2 13 25580 70008 8 Bolt 3 38 x 2 13 25580 Axle load capacity will vary depending on beam size and overhang SEAL CONVERSION INFORMATION Replacement Part Numbers Seal Trailer Description Buddy NOK CR National 198 138 SP1 1 07026 AB1990EO 13557 482163N 233 168 SP2 1 07027 AD2527EO 16657 473317 256 168 5 2 1 07028 AD2528EO 326 213 SP2 1 07029 AD7131EO 338 213 SP2 1 07040 AD8717EO 21352 WHEEL BOLTS OR CONE NUTS If you remove a wheel from a hub it is very important to properly tighten the wheel bolts when you reinstall the wheel Mount the wheel on the hub and start the wheel bolts into the hub as far as possible by hand Then using a proper lug wrench tighten each wheel bolt moderately tight Work your way around the wheel tightening the bolts per diagram below until all
5. bed in BEARING CHECK section Remove the VAULT wheel bearing protector The protector is held in the hub by an interference fit To remove cap lay a block of wood against the side of it and strike the wood with a hammer Place the wood on the opposite side and hit it again Continue this procedure until you slowly walk the cap out of the hub Remove the cotter pin and spindle nut retainer While rotating hub tighten the spindle nut to 18 20 inch pounds which is about finger tight Do not over tighten When the unit is positioned properly the wheel should turn easily and there should be no end play lateral movement of the hub in respect to the spindle To replace the nut retainer find a position where it will fit over the spindle nut at so that the cotter pin can be inserted without having to loosen or tighten the nut Insert a new cotter pin Recheck end play Spread the ends of the cotter pin to keep it in place Make sure the rubber o ring is installed in the nose of the hub Clean the bore of the hub cavity thoroughly Add Hybrid Oil Lubricant to the inside of the VAULT protector Apply a thin film of Permatex High Temp RTV Silicone Gasket Maker to the bore surface Install the protector with a soft mallet until the shoulder seats against the hub nose BEARINGS We use tapered roller bearings identical to those currently being used on many automobiles Replacements are readily available Axle Inner Outer Load Capaci
6. bolts have been tightened Then work your way around the wheel again using the same bolt tightening sequence and tighten each bolt to torque recommended by the trailer manufacturer It is important that the wheel be centered on the hub The wheel may reseat itself slightly during the first miles of travel after installation After 100 200 miles of travel check wheel bolt tightness Check periodically thereafter 5 LUG BOLT 6 LUG BOLT 8 LUG BOLT PATTERN PATTERN PATTERN ALNVSSHVM IVNIOIHO 40 LYVLS JO 8V3A 3NO NIHLIM 5 38 LSNW SAILNVYYVM 4 19jse N eSIA Jequinu LOL 3X3 S061 v88 008 602t V v 4 094 69026 VO soo1e y eue eutusuns GEL d4n 9L 3X3 1126 98 008 8281 296 186 86676 NL 1 3 SULT LOL 44 OL GSN 00 09 LNNOWY 3H NI AINON X93HO9 NOILVWNOJNI Q3V2 LIQ332 ANAS 1 NO ALNVHSVM 1 31XV 40 WOLLOG AHL NO 31 Vd 1V13lN V NO Q31V201 5 1VIsas 31XV 40 31va NIA Lng arva Dunes 4619M 31149A sso15 HMAO YITIVAL XIJIXNL YJNNYN NOILVNW NOJNI 31VIS ALIO 3 1V3G JINVN dNOHd 544 dIZ ALVLS ALID 559 LAAYLS S YSANMO HINVN 5 443 NO
7. il thins out replenishing the bearings with lubricant and dissipating heat For optimal performance only UFP s Hybrid Lubricant should be used in this system ADDING CHANGING HYBRID OIL LUBRICANT Adding or changing the lubricant in the VAULT is not necessary or recommended for the first five years of service or ten years with extended warranty All warranty service must be pre approved by or the claim will not be considered valid After your warranty period expires refer to the SERVICE section for additional instructions If the bearings need to be adjusted or replaced you must contact UFP first We will help diagnose the problem and send instructions to assure that the work is done correctly Failure to contact UFP before the work is begun will void the warranty Wheel bearings have been precisely torque set at the factory To assure your bearings are in good working order we suggest you check your bearing adjustment at least once a year by following this procedure Jack up on side of the trailer make sure you use jack stands and chock the trailer wheels to keep the trailer from moving Grip the edge of the tire and see if you can rock or move it If you can move the outer edge of the tire more than 1 8 your bearings may need to be re adjusted Contact UFP for warranty instructions OIL LEAKAGE AT REAR SEAL A slight amount of oil seepage at the rear seal is normal and necessary to lubrica
8. ntal or consequential damages connected therewith are excluded Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Repair or Replacement Procedure If a failure or defect occurs during the warranty period promptly contact warrantor s UFP customer service department Until such notice is received UFP will not be responsible for any repair or replacement costs UFP at its option may require return of the axle assembly or the component in question to the factory transportation charges prepaid UFP will replace FREE OF CHARGE either the entire axle assembly or the part that proves defective at its option Any part found not to be defective will be returned freight collect with an explanation Purchaser s Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Product Improvement UFP has a policy of continuous product improvement We reserve the right to change or improve the design of our products without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured TRA ILER Bi DDY PRODUCTS BY San Marcos Winchester TN 135 Sunshine Lane San Marcos 92069 760 744 1610 Fax 760 744 1616 www ufpnet com 33129
9. te the wiper lip of the seal for long life and sealing contaminants out If excessive leakage is occurring contact UFP for instructions WHAT ELSE TO CHECK As a minimum general rule before towing any trailer make sure to at least check the following items on the trailer Check cold tire pressures Improperly inflated tires can cause catastrophic tire failure e sure the trailer is level to the ground with both trailer and tow vehicle loaded with gear e sure your wheel lug nuts are tight Wheel lug nuts should be tightened to a specific torque using a torque wrench see your owners manual Never use an impact wrench to tighten lug nuts e Be sure the coupler is secured As insurance insert the safety hitch pin or other locking device into the hole in the coupler to be sure it is properly latched and won t accidentally pop open Be sure the trailer jack is raised and locked in place Check that the trailer wiring is properly hooked up and working e Be sure the safety chains or cables and emergency brake cable if equipped are in place and properly secured so they won t fall off SERVICE The VAULT does not usually require any service If you believe service is required you must contact UFP prior to performing any work that would be covered under warranty BEARING ADJUSTMENT This procedure is to only be performed if bearing adjustment is deemed necessary after performing the bearing check procedure descri
10. ty Cone Cup Cone Cup 1500 2500 144649 144610 144649 144610 2900 3750 168149 168110 144649 144610 4200 168149 168110 168149 168110 5200 6 Bolt 2 328 25580 25520 LM67048 LM67010 60008 6 Bolt 2 441 25580 25520 15123 15245 7000 8 Bolt 2 717 25580 25520 14125A 14276 Axle load capacity will vary depending on beam size and overhang OIL SEALS Each hub has a rear inner seal which keeps oil from leaking out of the back ofthe hub The spring loaded seals used on your axle are the best available for the application The axle spindles are equipped with permanent polished stainless steel seal surfaces for the seals to rotate on This system should provide many years of use before seals need to be replaced REPLACEMENT PARTS Please contact UFP for certified replacement parts Although some parts look identical or have the same description they may not have the quality or dimensional tolerances needed to assure trouble free operation and optimum performance O Ring Under Stainless Steel Sleeve O Ring Spindle Seals Cap Double O Rings Spring Loaded Oil Seal Inner Bearing Hub Stainless Steel 4 Protector Outer Bearing NUT RETAINER COTTER PIN SPINDLE NUT 7 SsPINDLE SPINDLE WASHER REPLACING SEALS hub rotor must be removed from the axle and the seal forced out It is impossible to remove the seal without damaging it So when you remove it plan on replacing it Because seals
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