Wells Cargo wells cargo trailer User's Manual
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3. s Car go N N NC A i Y N A Owner SA Manual X X N W h N Q x N N 1 Feed this side if using a typewriter 1 DATE PURCHASED SERIAL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER Wel s Car go Owner s Manual ABOUT YOUR NEW WELLS CARGO TRAILER Now isthe right time to complete the information below for your permanent record Use a typewriter or print clearly You will also need this Quick Reference when contacting Wells Cargo or a Wells Cargo Dealership regarding your Warranty Service Repair or Replacement parts gt 2 Z u N H Gu uc a gt lt tc F lt Wel s Car go Owner s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Page 2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL LQ Page 3 DEALERS amp SERVICE Page 3 LABELS INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS Pages 4 7 WARRANTY PROGRAM Pages 8 9 BEFORE YOUR 1ST TRIP CHECK LIST Pages 10 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Pages 11 12 WHAT TO CHECK amp HOW TO CHECK Pages 13 18 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL SY STEMS Pages 19 21 PLUMBING Pages 22 23 MIS
4. EVERY EVERY EVERY 5 TRIP 3000 Mi 6000Mi for or3Mo or6Mo Details CHECK WHATTO DO Tire Air Inflate to Proper Pressure 12 Pressure Indicated on Sidewall Wheel Lugs Tighten to Proper er 13 Bolts amp Nuts Torque Specifications Check for Damage Wheel and or 13 Out of Round Coupler Ball Check for Sufficient Lube or Check Lock Mechanism e 14 5th Wheel amp Pin Check for Unusual Wear Coupler Check for proper fastening amp Hitch Pin 14 position and secure Check Lug Nuts for tightness before initial trip at 10 miles 25 miles and 50 miles Recheck at least every 3 months or 3000 miles AXLES HUBS BRAKES Your Wells Cargo trailer is equipped with Dexter Component Axles The Dexter Owner s Manual isinduded in the materials received with your trailer Replacement copies are available from your Wells Cargo Dealer Maintenance for Axles Hubs and Brakes is extremely important It is important for protecting the longevity of your trailer It is extremely important for your personal safety and the protection of others Follow the Dexter service recommendations exactly as described Please never shortcut Axle Hub Brake service and maintenance 12 Wel s Car go Owner s Manual ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST EVERY EVERY EVERY TRIP 3000 6000Mi for or3Mo or6Mo Details CHECK WHATTO DO Safety Check for abrasion e 15 Chains distortion and
5. Natural Gas Appliance APPLIANCES ARE NOT CONNECTED AT FACTORY Law requires that uthorized competent this installati At Ride In Entry i e Snowmobiles Motorcydes CAUTION LOW CLEARANCE At Transfer Switch or Junction Box At Transfer Switch or Junction Box GENERATOR CIRCUIT THIS AIR COND CIRCUIT THIS CONNECTION IS FOR CONNECTION IS FOR GENERATORS RATED AIR CONDITIONER RATED 110 125 VOLT AC 110 125 VOLT AC 60HZ AMPERES 60HZ AMPERES MAXIMUM MAXIMUM Wel s Car go Owner s Manual LABELS INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS At Ramp Doors At Outside Power Supply Connection CAUTION DO NOTSTAND UNDER DOOR WHEN RAISING amp LOWERING THIS CONNECTION FOR 120 240 VOLT 3 POLE 4WIRE 60 HERTZ AMPERE SUPPLY Located at Breakaway At Outside Power Supply Connection Switch Test Light PULL PIN TO TEST FOR 110 125 VOLT AC LIGHT INDICATES BATTERY O K 60 HZ AMPERE SUPPLY Located with Customer Information Papers WARNING EXTREME DANGER The RAMP HEISTER torsion spring assembly has been carefully selected and installed by the manufacturer of this trailer It has been designed to counterbalance the weight transferred when opening and closing the entrance ramp The entire torsion spring assembly mounting hardware and cables are loaded with tremendous energy Repairs or adjustments by inexperienced persons or without proper tools is hazardous and could causesevere personal injury or
6. death Do not attempt to remove or repair any door components hardware or the structure that these components are attached to Periodic inspection or the entire assembly to include but not be limited to cable wear fastener integrity and proper lubrication is re quired ALL REPAIRS OR ADJUSTMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED BY EXPE RIENCED DOOR SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY WARNING EXTREME DANGER 6 Wel s Car go Owner s Manual LABELS INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS Federal 1 D Plate Mounted on Front Wall of Trailer Manufacturers I D Plate Mounted Road Side Lower Front Corner SINCE 1954 ELKHART IN WAYCROSS GA WACO TX OGDEN UT o PHOENIX AZ CARBONDALE TELEPHONE 1 800 348 7553 Mounted on Front Header where applicable THIS FRAME PATENTED BY THE FOLLOWING U S PATENT NO 3 287 058 Wel s Car Owner s Manual LABELS INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS Aluminum Roof Rack Cross Bars MAXIMUM WEIGHT 50 LBS For trailers with rear spotting hitches Primarily for Cable Splicing trailers REAR HITCH ASSEMBLY NOTTO BE USED FOR TOWING PURPOSES FOR PLACEMENT ONLY At Trailer Sidewall above Corner Post Jacks STABILIZING JACK STABILIZING JACK 2000 LB STATIC LOAD 3000 LB STATIC LOAD Ball Hitch Instruction and Warnings BILLA MANUTTIETURERS OP TAIBU TAS AMD DER 7105 Tr 5 mM DARIJA NISI NC PAEBETI OM T THE CTIHRLTER A WARNING e T
7. doors and windowsaccidentally opening DOOR HOLD BACKS These devices are intended to hold a door open in grade deviations only Do not rely on them to hold door open in windy conditionsor in travel LOAD DISTRIBUTION Ball Hitch Trailers Your Wells Cargo Trailer is carefully designed to maintain a proper hitch weight when the trailer is evenly loaded Uneven loading and improper hitch weighting can result in dangerous and difficult steering and stopping of the tow vehicle and the trailer Hitch weight should never be less than 10 of trailer Gross Vehicular Weight GVW meaning trailer and payload Never exceed the Hitch Weight Rating stamped on the Coupler LOAD DISTRIBUTION Gooseneck Trailers An even load distribution in a Wells Cargo Gooseneck trailer will result in an approximate hitch weight of 2596 of the combined trailer load weight GVW Be sure the hitch weight placed on your tow vehicle does not exceed the vehicle manufacturer s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR nor the weight rating for the rear axleson the tow vehicle Uneven loading and improper hitch weighting can result in dangerous and difficult steering and stopping of the tow vehicle and the trailer STABILIZER LEVELING JACKS Always block tires before and while using Leveling Jacks Failure to block tires can result in failure of the Jacks or Stabilizers This in turn can cause property damage and or personal injury Corner Po
8. general integrity of links Brakes Check for proper 15 adjustment amp operation Breakaway Test Switch Operation 16 Switch and Connections Breakaway Pull Switch Pin Check 16 Battery Charge Indicator Light Doors Check all Windows Doors Windows amp Roof Vents Make sure all 17 Roof Vents are closed amp locked Load Check Load Distribution 17 Distribution amp Security Leveling Check Fastenings e 17 Jacks Lube Welds Check Weld Beads for o 18 Cracks or Separations Hinges Grease zerks with a o 18 Lithium complex grease Tie Down Check for fracturing Devices distortion and o 18 improper anchoring Electrical Check to make sure o 19 21 Lights amp Signals all are working properly Replace burned out bulbs TIRE PRESSURE Proper air will lead to excessive tire wear or pressure for your tiresis printed on tire failure Balancing recom the sidewall Check pressure while mended Preferred Balancing tires are cold Do not raise or lower Method isto center off of stud pressure to meet load Pressure holes since 13 thru 17 5 wheels other than re commended pressure hub piloted 13 Wel s Car go Owner s Manual WHAT CHECK HOW TO CHECK WHEELS Check Wheels for hole TORQUE STAGES elongation or out of round This ist Stage 2nd Stage 3rd Stage condition can be caused by Lug Nuts not being tight or too tight Trailer wheels can be damaged by chuck holesor curb jumpi
9. loaded weight of a trailer including itsown weight and the weight of its payload CURB WEIGHT weight of an empty trailer without cargo HITCH WEIGHT The amount of weight applied to the hitch of the tow vehicle 10 to 15 is normal for ball hitch trailers 25 is normal for gooseneck trailers See page 17 for more details PAYLOAD CAPACITY The total weight of cargo that a trailer can carry This is usually the GVWR minus the Curb Weight SAE Society of Automotive Engineers D O T United States Department of Transportation 10 Wel s Car Owner s Manual BEFORE YOUR 1 TRIP CHECK LIST CHECK POINT x Tire Pressure amp Tire Condition Wheel Lugs Bearing Lube amp Tightness Burnish Brakes Brakes Brake Controllers Breakaway Battery Charge Hitch Safety Chains 12V Running Lights Doors Windows Roof Vents Locked x X X X x x X x x X Distribution amp Security All Jacks Up in Travel Position x Check Lug Nuts for tightness before initial trip at 10 miles 25 miles and 50 miles Recheck at least every 3 months or 3000 miles Your Wells Cargo Dealer in all probability checked each of these Points before you took delivery However these are key things you should recheck before taking your trailer on the road for the first time A complete description of how to properly check these Points starts on Page 11 11 Wel s Car go Owner s Manual ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
10. C INFORMATION Pages 23 24 PLANTLOCATIONS Page 25 CONTACT INFORMATION Back Cover REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS Below REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Wells Cargo Inc If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Wells Cargo Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington DC area or write to NHTSA U S DEPARTMENT of TRANSPORTATION 400 7t Street SW NSA 11 Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline 2 Wel s Car go Owner s Manual WITH A WELLS CARGO BEHIND YOU NEVER LOOK BACK H ll Jeffrey M Wells President Wells Cargo Inc We hear it all the time My Wells Cargo pulls so well I can hardly tell it s there There s a reason why a Wells Cargo delivers such s
11. MS 4 6 amp 7 CIRCUIT CONNECTORS RACEWAY Your Wells Cargo Trailer maybe equipped with a two piece molded snap a part wiring Raceway mounted inside at the roof line The Power Cable enters the Raceway at the front wall and suppliesconnection for all internal and external 12 Volt Lighting There are NO under carriage splices or tapsin the lighting circuits If you wish to add other lighting in the future all connections can be made within the snap a part Raceway TROUBLE SHOOTING The Raceway provides easy access for trouble shooting should you develop any problems Circuitscan be individually connected or discon nected for testing purposes Example Should a Tail Light Fuse blow and continuesto blow disconnect all Brown wiresfrom the Main Cable Replace Fuse Recon nec one Brown wire at a time until Fuse blows again Thislast wire then isthe problem Disconnect it Reconnect all other wires and check for lightsthat are not lit problem will be a malfunctioning fixture or a grounded wiring Use the same procedure to trouble shoot any other circuit Some trailer modelsare not equipped with the Raceway Instead they have a Junction Box located at the interior road side rear The main 12V power cable feeds through the road side Frame Rail and through the Rear Corner Post to the Junction Box distribution for 12V interior and exterior lighting feedsthrough the Junction Box All checks and trouble shoot
12. NATIONAL SERVICE NETWORK Wells Cargo has manufacturing fadlitiesin Phoenix Arizona Waycross Georgia Elkhart Indiana Waco Texas Ogden Utah and Carbondale Pennsylvania Each manufacturing plant operates a Customer Service Fadlity With the additional Service Facilities at hundreds of Authorized Wells Cargo Dealerships nationwide you are never far from a convenient location for service work anywhere you travel IMPORTANT We urge you to become familiar with the contents of this manual Following the basic directionsis your key to the safe operation of your Wells Cargo Trailer It is also the best way to ensure that you keep the full protection of your Warranty CALL 1 800 348 7553 For Nearest Location or Any Other Questions 4 Wel s Car go Owner s Manual LABELS INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS Check your new Wells Cargo trailer for Instructional amp Warning Labelslike the ones listed below Many are mandated by the Federal Government and others will help you in proper and safe operation If decals become faded or damaged to the point where they are unreadable please contact Wells Cargo for replacement The information below isincluded in the event a label ismissing Located At Lift Up Nose Cone NOTICE LUBRICATE ALL PIVOT POINTS WITH SAE 30 WEIGHT OIL A MINIMUM OF TWO TIMES PER YEAR WARNING BESURE TO Connect Appliance First At Propane or and check before you 1 connect gas bottles to line
13. applicable Warranties BURNISHING BRAKES Brakes on anew trailer may tend to grab or pulsate Thisisnormal To correct the situation pull the trailer with the trailer brake control slightly engaged a short distance This action smooths down the brake bands Do not lock up the wheels BREAKAWAY SWITCH amp D O T WET CELL BATTERY After hitching to Tow Vehicle pull the Safety Pin on the Breakaway Switch to the first position no need to completely remove pin If the Test Light appears battery is charged and the system is operational Push Safety Pin back in to its original position Check Battery fluid level every 60 90 days Remove Cover There are two Fill Caps Refill with distilled water only Your Breakaway assembly is equipped with a Charge Line See Wire Diagrams Page 20 21 Tow vehicle must also be wired for a charge line to keep Breakaway Battery charged A discharged Battery can freeze and crack in winter 16 62 Wel s Car go Owner s Manual WHAT TO CHECK HOW TO CHECK Breakaway Switch amp Test Light Mounted on A Frame Cable in straight line t0 vehicles _ Power Cable Attach Breakaway Switch Cable securely to tow vehicle Locate attachment so little slack is left in the Cable but enough slack to allow for turning without disengaging Pin Thus the Cable will activate brakes the instant a trailer becomes disengaged Brake adjustment is critical to stopping a
14. disengaged trailer Breakaway Battery on A Frame Two Fill Caps Underneath Cover CHECK BREAKAWAY SYSTEM amp BRAKES BEFORE EACH TRIP 1 Disconnect 12V Plug from tow vehicle 2 Pull Breakaway Pin If RED Test Light appears there is adequate charge for battery to function 3 While Pin is pulled move tow vehicle forward Brake should be on amp wheels locked 4 Replace Pin and secure to tow vehicle Do not loop over Hitch Ball 5 Plug 12V Connector into tow vehicle receptacle 6 Test Brakes with Brake Controller NOTE When disconnecting trailer from tow vehicle make sure to replace Safety pin on the Brakeaway Switch Failure to replace Safety Pin will drain battery and render the Brakeaway System useless The Breakaway System should NEVER be used as a parking brake Also the wet cell battery is dedicated to the Brakeaway system only DO NOTrun any other charges i e dome lights from this battery Wel s Car go Owner s Manual WHAT TO CHECK HOW TO CHECK DOORS WINDOWS amp VENTS Before towing your trailer check that all doors windowsand roof vents are closed and latched Make sure all closing mechanisms are functioning properly and are secured Cam Lock Door Closures should be fully engaged Single Doorswith Flush Locks should be locked Using padlockson all doors is added insurance against acciden tal opening from road shock Taking the above measures means you can travel without danger of
15. fore moving your trailer The Pin can be engaged fully only if the Ball is properly seated in the Coupler Latch in Down iti P Safety Pin Ball Hitch Assembly HITCH BALLS come in a variety of diameters and capacities The GVWR capadity is always stamped on the Ball Wells Cargo trailers use either a 2 Ball or a 2 e Ball depending on the GVWR of the trailer Alwaysbe sure the Hitch Ball at least matches the GVWR of your trailer Alwaysbe sure the diameter of the Hitch Ball matchesthe Coupler diameter Never attempt to tow your trailer with improper size Ball Always keep Ball greased to avoid excessive wear Replace worn Hitch Ballsor Locking Dogs promptly Inserted amp Secure GOOSENECK HITCHES Your Wells Cargo Gooseneck Trailer will be equipped with one of four hitch types pictured below Be sure the King Pin or 5th Wheel on tow vehide is rated for at least as much weight asthe GVWR of the Trailer Hitches A B amp C pictured below require a SAE 2 King Pin or 5th Wheel Hitch D the Adjustable Height Ball Coupler Goose Neck requires a 2 516 Hitch Ball with rating equal to the GVWR of the unit Gooseneck Hitch Types inverted 5th Wheel B Adjustable Hgt King Pin D Adjustable Hgt Ball Coupler articulating 5th Wheel Note Ball Coupler Hitch D requires Safety Chains Recommended Mount King Pin or 5th Wheel Hitch on the bed of the tow vehicle Th
16. has been manufactured tested and inspected in accordance with carefully specified engineering requirements is warranted to the original owner to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of six 6 years except as herein limited from date of purchase The obligation of this Warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing any part or parts which in the opinion of the Company shall be proved defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service during the six year period commencing with the date of purchase Jack rams electrical wiring glass sealants doors seals locks paint plumbing couplers and jacksare warranted for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase ThisWarranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This Warranty shall not extend to 1 WellsCargo equipment which has been modified repaired or altered in any way without the express written consent of Wells Cargo Unreasonable use induding failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance 3 Tires wheels axles axle assemblies suspension components ranges heaters refrigerators air conditioners or all other appliances or components of the Wells Cargo equipment which are warranted separately by the respective manufacturers of said components These warranties are contained in the owner s packet 4 Anyconsequential damage
17. hrough the road side frame channel 2 F nO 1 Common Ground to Frame 4 Auxiliary Dome Light Charge Line etc 3 To Tail Running amp License Light 5 Left Stop amp Turn 6 Right Stop amp Turn 2 Electric Brake CABLE WIRING CODE Yellow and Green 18 gauge Brown 16 gauge Black 12 gauge TERMINAL 7 Not Used WHITE BLUE BROWN BLACK YELLOW GREEN The Brake Line exits the Frame at the Axle and connects to the Axle Wire via a water tight boot Wire and boot are anchored to the Frame with Ring Clamp and Fastener WARNING FOR TRAILERS WITH BREAKAWAY SYSTEM Tow vehicle mustbe equipped with a fused 20 Amp Charge Line connected to Pin 4 of the trailer Connector TOW VEHICLE TRAILER c g 5 5 JG o 2 28 v L b E B x 9 5 gt zi ac lt m M o 5 22 Wel s Car Owner s Manual PLUMBING L aypa amp Net n Mode VF it n i ft z f f WINTERIZING PLUMBING After draining the system close all of the drain valves except the one that drains the water heater See 0 Leave that one open We have added five shut off valvesto our water piping to accommodate RV Non Toxic antifreeze Two of the Gredty Valve in Clomad Postion Open Postio
18. ing can be done at the Junction Box There are no under carriage splices or taps A NOTE ABOUT WIRING YOUR TOW VEHICLE The electrical system for your trailer is protected bythe circuit protection system in your tow vehicle When hot lines are added for brakes and accesso ries this wiring should be fused in the tow vehicle Never use existing tow vehicle wiring for these lines Run new wiring directly to the Plus side of the tow vehicle battery Never use circuit breakers for circuit protection when installing these lines Use 12 gage wire minimum for both the brake and accessory wires Do not exceed a 30 amp fuse on the brake line and a 20 amp fuse on the accessory line TOW VEHICLES Foreign makes Most foreign made tow vehicles have amber turn signals with separate brake and turn signal wiring In order for the trailer s lightsto work properly one must install a special tail light converter to the tow vehicle This converter allowsthe different wiring configu rations of the tow and trailer to be compatible Most RV and trailer parts supply stores carry this special converter 20 ns Wel s Car go Owner s Manual 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 4 6 amp 7 CIRCUIT CONNECTORS K1933eg 1 0 o1xog uorpun Aemeyeasg Buluuni ewe xeaug 1 0 S2NVHO leuordo q31dHfid jeuonippv apop 5103
19. is lowers the center of gravity for easier and safer handling Replace worn Hitch Pins and 5th Wheel Jaws promptly Check with Tow Vehicle Manufacturer Owners Manual or Local Dealership for any Hitch installation requirements Hitchesinstalled otherwise may void your tow vehicle warranty Wel s Car go Owner s Manual 15 WHAT TO CHECK HOW TO CHECK SAFETY CHAINS Your Wells Cargo Trailer isequipped with Safety Chains that meet the requirements of D O T Regulations 393 70 Always attach the Chains by crossing them forming a cradle If your Coupler disengagesfor any reason the cradle will keep the Hitch from dragging the ground You ll be able to make an easier and safer stop 0 pA ws Safety Chain Hook Up Abrasion possibly from dragging on the ground or unusual stress like the situation described above can weaken the links making them unsafe for trailering If you detect any of these conditions replace the Safety Chains immediately If safety chains too long shorten to prevent dragging DO NOT TWIST BRAKES Your Wells Cargo Trailer is equipped with one of several Brake type options Complete service and repair information for each available type brake is found in the Dexter Service Manual that is furnished with your Trailer It is important to strictly adhere to the Dexter instructions for brake service and repair In this way you are protecting the validity of all
20. mooth towing and stable handling We build them better Experience makes a difference and our experience is unmatched in the industry Since 1954 we ve combined State of the Art Design with the best materials available to manufacture our trailers There s another reason for our slogan With a Wells Cargo Behind You Never Look Back We never want you to look back or second guess your decision to buy a Wells Cargo trailer That s why we support you with a 6 Year Warranty Program that really works for you JT Wel s Car go Owner s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL DEALERS amp SERVICE OUR PRODUCT Wells Cargo builds ball coupler and gooseneck trailers in several basic configurations Most trailers we build are customized on our production lines by the inclusion of one or several optional features as specified by the dealer or customer The list of optionsrunsinto the hundreds of possible combinations THIS MANUAL This manual covers only the basic trailer and standard components Information and warranty details for any optional equipment are available from Wells Cargo or any Wells Cargo Dealer WELLS CARGO DEALER Authorized Wells Cargo Dealers are responsible business people who have lengthy backgroundsin cargo trailers They have in depth knowledge about trailer construction job spedficationsand proper applicationsof specific models They re equipped to handle your service effectively and efficiently
21. n diva Should Ge Closed Drain Hot valve i In Closed Pcaltion Gravity Dron valves are located on the suction side of the water pump The first one disconnects the water storage tank See Q It is normally open Turn it off The second valve on the suction side of the water pump opens the siphon tube See 3 and can be opened up after the siphon tube is 23 Wel s Car go Owner s Manual MISC INFORMATION WINTERIZING PLUMBING con t dipped into a gallon of RV Non Toxic antifreeze The other three valves are located right at the water heater and make it possible to leave the water heater full of air while the hot and cold linesare filled with RV Non Toxic antifreeze Shut off the valve that fills the water heater with cold water See Shut off the valve that is located on the hot water line off the water heater See 5 Open the valve that joinsthe hot water linesand the cold water lines See This allows you to bypassthe water heater and still fill both the hot and cold water lines NOW YOU ARE READY Slip the dip tube into a gallon of RV Non Toxic antifreeze with the valve open See 8 and turn on the water pump Open one faucet or toilet at a time until you see RV Non Toxic antifreeze When finished the linesare full Be sure to flush enough RV Non Toxic antifreeze into the sinks so that the traps are protected as well SPECIALIZED PLUMBING If you have at
22. ng You may not 1 1 be aware of the road shock to the n wheels without periodic checks C O i Replace any wheel that is bent Replace any wheel if you see 5s INe 2 elongation of the bolt holes 5 BOLT 6 BOLT 8 BOLT WHEEL LUGS Wheel Lug Nuts Note Warrantieson trailer and wrench Refer to the chart below for injuries caused by loose or roper torque for your trailer Chack Nut before improperly tightened lug nuts initial trip at 10 miles 25 miles and or broken studs 50 miles Recheck at least every 3 months or 3000 miles AXLE WHEEL STUD STEEL WHEEL ALUMINUM WHEEL SIZE SIZE SIZE TORQUE TORQUE 2000 13 1 2 50 75 N A 2000 14 1 2 90 120 N A 2000 15 1 2 90 120 90 120 3500 157 1 2 50 754 35004 15 1 2 90 120 90 120 5000 15 1 2 90 120 90 120 6000 15 1 2 90 120 90 120 6000 16 1 2 90 120 90 120 7000 16 1 2 90 120 90 120 7000 16 9 16 90 120 90 120 7000 16 5 8 275 325 275 325 7200 16 9 16 90 120 90 120 7200 16 5 8 275 325 275 325 8000 17 5 5 8 275 325 275 325 14 Wel s Car Owner s Manual WHAT TO CHECK HOW TO CHECK BALL COUPLER HITCHES Coupler Assembly indudes a Latch Lever and Latch Lever Safety Pin or Hitch Pin Be sure the Latch Lever is locked and the Pin properly secured be
23. railer with a specialized plumbing application unlike the one shown on the previous page these types of plumbing systems will need to be drained and winterized properly as well PROPER TRAILER LIFTING PROCESS Make sure that the trailer is properly blocked or the brakes are applied to prevent the trailer from moving while the trailer is being jacked up A Torflex Axleshould have the lifting jack of proper capacity placed under the axle mounting bracket when lifting the trailer A Sorung Axle should have the lifting jack of proper capacity placed as close to the axles hangers on the main frame when lifting the trailer Lift unit only high enough to do the work required When working under a trailer make sure that the trailer is supported properly by using proper capacity jack stands CAUTION Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death CAUTION Be sure to wear safety glasses Failure to comply may result in serious injury RAMP DOOR CAPACITY Two weight ratings capacities have been established for standard ramp doors Ratingsdo not applyto special built ramp doorsor front ramp doors on V Front trailers Note Corner Post Jacks should be in the down position when loading and unloading See illustration below 24 Wel s Car go Owner s Manual MISC INFORMATION E TRACK The following warnings have been provided by the E Track manufacturer to assure proper and safe usage A Webbing straps mu
24. se excessive abrasive cleaners as it may mar the protective finish Make sure to touch up scratches Scratches on the A Frame and any exposed steel parts should be sanded primed and painted Regular attention to these simple details will maintain the attractive appearance of your trailer It will also help increase the service life and resale value already inherent in your Wells Cargo trailer GENERAL APPEARANCE ust like an automobile your trailer s exterior skin will look better longer if washed regularly Dirt road salt acid rain and air pollution can cause unsightly stains If caught early stains can be cleaned with a mild detergent If left unattended stain removal may require a commercial grade cleaner or worse cause permanent damage Call the Wells Cargo Parts Depart ment at 1 800 348 7553 for deaner recommendations SNOW LOAD ON TRAILER ROOF Remove excess snow from the roof of your trailer Units that sit for an extended period of time can accumulate an excessive amount of snow and ice Thiscan cause your roof to collapse SNOW MELT AND WATER DAMAGE Do not allow water to accumulate and pool inside trailer Example snow melt off snowmo bile Over time this could cause interior floor damage and shorten the life of your trailer Open the rear door s and jack up the front of your trailer This allows the water to drain out the rear Wel 1 5 Car Owner s Manual 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTE
25. sfor breach of this or any other warranty expressed or implied whatsoever Repair or replacement under this Warranty is the exclusive remedy of the customer Some States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exdusion may not applyto you 5 Partsnot supplied by Wells Cargo 6 Certain parts which require replacement in the ordinary course of use due to normal wear 2 Wel s Car go Owner s Manual THAT REALLY WORKS FOR YOU PROCEDURE To secure repair of the equipment or any warranted parts under this Warranty the unit or warranted part must be delivered charges prepaid to the nearest Wells Cargo Dealer or Plant as directed by the Company Your Wells Cargo dealer from whom you purchased your unit is responsible for the registration of your warranty with the factory We ask that you cooperate with your dealer in supplying the necessary information on the warranty card so that we may better serve you Please Note Should equipment not supplied by Wells Cargo fail e g the hitch you have installed on your tow vehicle the result may be an accident damage or injury beyond our control TERMINOLOGY Throughout this Owner s Manual there could be terms and acronyms that are unfamiliar to you Below are a few definitions that may prove helpful load carrying capacity of the total axle system as measured at the tire ground interface GVWR maximum
26. st Stabi lizer J acks installed as original equipment by Wells Cargo have static load capacities ranging from 2000 to 3000 Ibs See label affixed near jack for exact capacity Consult individual Manufacturer s Owners Manual for capacity and rating for all Manual and Electric Leveling Jacks 18 e Wel s Car go Owner s Manual WHAT TO CHECK HOW TO CHECK WELDS Every 6 months or 6 000 miles check all weldsfor fractures or cracks Also check steel surfaces around the weldsfor any sign of cracking If you do detect any of these conditions immediately contact your Wells Cargo Dealer or call Wells Cargo HINGES Keep Hinges dean and clear of salt and road dirt Proper maintenance will keep hingesfrom binding or freezing Newer models Steel hinges with a free flow pin and a grease zerks require greasing every 3 months A Lithium complex grease is adequate for this routine maintenance Older models Lubricate with WD 40 or equivalent light oil TIE DOWN DEVICES ALL Check regularly for any signs of fracturing distortion and improper anchoring Replace as needed TRAILER BODY Keep your trailer dean both interior and exterior The exterior metal skin roof caps and wheels standard chrome and aluminum should be waxed at least once a year more often if needed Any anodized aluminum including the roof cove and trim accents should be cleaned with a mild detergent rinsed thoroughly and waxed as well Do not u
27. st be protected when used on rough or sharp objects Straps that are cut worn or damaged shall not be used and shall be replaced immediately All strap assemblies shall be inspected prior to each use A The use of cheater bars extenders or other means of increasing leverage ona ratchet buckle handle or winch other than a manufac turer approved device can cause serious injury to the user and or bystanders A When Series F bars are used in the vertical position the spring end of the bar must be up to avoid bouncing out of the track Shoring bars shall not be used in decking applications unlessotherwise specified A Cargo bars are not intended for use with cargo on wheels Overtensioning of ratchet mechanism may cause damage to trailer sidewalls NOTE Cargo bars do not have load ratings due to varying conditions of trailer sidewalls A Do not overload or create a top heavy unstable trailer A Welding galvanized material may create toxic fumes Welding shall be done with adequate ventilation A E Track and related accesso ries may be subjected to dirt mud snow ice road salt cleaning solution etc and therefore require inspection cleaning and lubricating to ensure that they are in proper operating condition It isthe owner s responsibility to evaluate the suitability of any cargo securing product for their particular applica tion Failure to comply with recommended usage guide lines may resul
28. t in personal injury or cargo damage 25 Wel s Car Owner s Manual 6 PLANTS WITH SERVICE FACILITIES AND A NATIONWIDE SERVICING DEALER NETWORK ELKHART INDIANA Corporate Offices WACO TEXAS OGDEN UTAH PHOENIX ARIZONA CARBONDALE PENNSYLVANIA Manufacturing Only FOR THE NEAREST MANUFACTURING FACILITY SERVICING DEALER OR QUESTIONS CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 348 7553 Web Site www wellscargo com WELLS CARGO INC Corporate Offices 1503 W McNaughton St PO Box 728 Elkhart IN 46515 0728 Phone 574 264 9661 FAX 574 264 5938 WELLS CARGO INC Texas Div 600 Texas Central Parkway PO Box 7128 Waco TX 76714 7128 Phone 254 772 1740 FAX 254 772 7673 WELLS CARGO INC Arizona Division 6902 West Hadley St Phoenix AZ 85043 Phone 623 936 8150 Fax 623 936 5808 Wells Cargo Inc 1995 TM WELLS CARGO South INC 2250 Industrial Blvd PO Box 1318 Waycross GA 31502 1318 Phone 912 285 8132 FAX 912 287 0018 WELLS INDUSTRIES INC Subsidiary 1741 W 2550 5 PO Box 1619 Ogden UT 84402 1619 Phone 801 621 3637 FAX 801 392 5443 WELLS CARGO INC Pennsylvania Division 50 Enterprise Dr PO Box 547 Carbondale PA 18407 Phone 570 282 3726 FAX 570 282 3667 Manufacturing Only Form OM1095 R504
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