Titan Model 6 Manual
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1. 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 9 The actuator is designed for use with Free Backing trailer brakes Do not block action in order to back up with other type of brakes Failure to remove block will also prevent forward braking 24034 Page 3 of 6 MODEL 6 ACTUATOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE 1 Before towing check that brake fluid reservoir is at least half full If not re fill to 3 8 inch below the top of the reservoir with DOT 3 brake fluid Check for leaks and repair as required 2 A film of grease on the coupler will extend coupler and ball life while eliminating squeaking Wipe clean and renew film each time trailer is used 3 Before towing examine the actuator for bent parts or wear Replace parts as necessary Check to determine that mounting bolts are tight and welds not cracked 4 There are no adjustments on the actuator 5 Actuator travel over one inch shown by front roller path indicates a need to adjust the brakes Adjust per instructions found in brake installation manual In general back off adjusters 10 clicks from locked rotation Adjust Free Backing brakes by rotating in forward direction only Failure to adjust may result in loss of braking WARNING Saltwater granular fertilizers and other corrosive mat2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION AND SERVICE MANUAL Actuator Trailer Dealer Please provide these instructions to the consumer Consumer Read and follow these instructions Keep them with the trailer for future reference TITAN MODEL 6 SURG O MATIC ACTUATOR FOR TRAILER BRAKES 4744901 leveler Channel 2492800 Multi fit A u Frame 7 et 4079200 m Y 2 5 16 Coupler 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 TFFAN surge actuator follow the instructions given in this manual and use common sense in caring for the TITAN MODEL 6 actuator and your entire trailer brake system WARNING Do not exceed these ratings RATED CAPACITY AND USAGE 7 500 POUNDS MAXIMUM GROSS LOAD with 2 5 16 coupler 3 lunette eye or leveler channel This is the weight of the trailer fully loaded with all cargo and equipment To find your trailer s Gross Load use a commercial vehicle scale at a truck weigh station grain elevator etc 6000 POUND MAXIMUM GROSS LOAD with multi fit ball coupler 600 POUND MAXIMUM TONGUE LOAD with any Model 6 actuator This is the weight applied downward by the fully loaded trailer s coupler on the tow vehicle s hitch Measure your trailers Tongue Load with the tongue in a horizontal towing position using a commercial scale Upw
3. ard tongue loads are not permissible The Model 6 actuator is intended for use with recreational trailers subject to more frequent use light utility trailers and light occasional use industrial trailers which are towed by passenger cars and pickups The actual in service rating is limited to that of TI TAN the ball and hitch being used or the trailer manufacturer s G V W R shown on the A Titan Wheel Company certification label whichever is lower 2345 East Market Street Des Moines IA 50317 PH 800 832 8781 FAX 515 265 9201 24034 8 01 Page of 6 MODEL 6 ACTUATOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Surge braking requires the installation of an actuator at the tongue of the trailer The surge or push of the trailer toward the tow vehicle automatically synchronizes the trailer brakes with the tow vehicle brake As the trailer pushes against the tow vehicle the actuator telescopes together and applies the force to the master cylinder supplying hydraulic pressure to the brakes The Model 6 Actuator is completely assembled and ready to bolt or weld into place 1 Bolt or weld the actuator to the tongue Light weight tongues require spacer tubes inside for reinforcement when bolting Attachment strength should equal 1 1 2 times trailer G V W R 2 Install hydraulic brake lines on the trailer as described in the installation manual supplied with the brakes Be sure to use a flexible hose when connecting the master cylinder to the hydrau
4. e 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 6 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 6 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 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 vehicle scale TL is the downward force exerted on the trailer hitch ball by the trailer coupler In most cases it is 10 to 15 of the GTW 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
5. erials are destructive to metal To prolong the life of a braking system used under corrosive conditions we recommend that the Actuator be flushed after use with a high pressure water hose Be sure to re grease bearings and oil all moving parts after the unit has dried At the end of the season when unit is to be stored remove the brake drums and clean inside the brakes Pack wheel bearings before drum is installed Failure to properly and adequately grease and maintain the actuator could weaken it and or cause it to fail and result in serious injury and or property damage MODEL 6 ACTUATOR PRODUCT LIST Part Drum Part Disc Description Inner Outer 4079200 2 5 16 coupler 4067700183 2480100183 4747200 2 5 16 coupler 4067700183 2480100183 4079200317 2 5 16 coupler 4067700317 2480100317 4067600 2 5 16 coupler A frame 4067700183 2493000 4093200 3 lunette eye 4045600183 2480100183 4748000 3 lunette eye 4045600183 2480100183 4045500 3 lunette eye A frame 4045600183 2493000 2480000 multi fit coupler 4391600 2480100183 4747900 multi fit coupler 4391600 2480100183 2492800 multi fit coupler A frame 4391600 2493000 4744900 leveler channel 4717600317 4745100317 4748100 leveler channel 4717600317 4745100317 4744901 leveler channel 4717600183 4745100183 4748101 leveler channel 4717600183 4745100183 4022300 multi fit coupler 4391600 2493201 4057900 less coupler A fra
6. ex 7 16 NF x 2 5 8 1 37 2339100 Locknut Hex 7 16 NF Thin 1 38 4045600 Inner Slide w 3 Lunette Eye 1 39 4067700183 Inner Slide w 2 5 16 Ball Coupler 1 1502600 Master Cylinder Repair Kit Wagner 13634 1 4045400 ie Coupler Repair Kit Bolt and Locknut Replace Riveted 4 1848700 2 5 16 Ball Coupler Repair Kit 1 480800 Back Up Valve Kit 1 These parts are included in the 40454 Coupler Repair Kit Paae 5 of 6
7. lic line on the trailer This is necessary because the master cylinder is spring mounted to provide overload protection 3 Fill the system with DOT 3 heavy duty hydraulic fluid using a pressure type brake bleeder This type of brake bleeder is available at your local automotive jobber Follow manufacturer s directions Install bleeder hose on first wheel cylinder to be bled if tandem axle trailer bleed rear axle first Have loose end of hose submerged in a glass container of brake fluid to observe bubbling By loosening the bleeder screw located in the wheel cylinder one turn the system is open to the atmosphere through the passage drilled in the screw The bleeding operation is complete when bubbling stops Be sure to close bleeder screw securely Repeat bleeding operation at each wheel cylinder During the bleeding process replenish the brake fluid so the level does not fall below half full level in the master cylinder reservoir 4 After bleeding is completed make sure master cylinder is filled to 3 8 below the top of the reservoir and filler cap is securely in place HITCHING TRAILER 1 The towing hitch and ball must have a rating equal to or greater than trailer GVWR 2 Multi fit Ball coupler will accept 1 7 8 50MM and 2 trailer balls Tighten hand wheel to secure ball in socket Make certain ball latch is in correct position to retain the ball and that the hand wheel lock is clicking while tightening You must depress the l
8. me 1776900 2493000 1777401 master cylinder w mtg brackets 1777405 master cylinder w mtg brackets 24034 Page 4 of 6 QUANTITY KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION REQUIRED 1 2480100183 Outer Case Assembly 1 1A 2493000 Outer Case Assembly 1 2 1020900 Bearing 2 3 1776300 Front Roller 1 4 1776600 Front Roller Pin 1 5 0799700 Cotter Pin 1 8 x 3 4 2 6 1776700 Front Roller Cover 6000 1 6 4350700183 Front Roller Cover 7500 1 7 4594100 Breakaway Lever with Pin 1 8 1055500 S Hook Part of 4594100 1 9 1780300 Breakaway Spring 1 10 1781500 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 2 Self Tapping 4 11 1861900 Washer 1 12 1776200 Cylinder Mounting Plate 1 13 1027300 Hex Bolt 3 8 NC x 5 2 14 4390500 Push Rod Assembly 1 15 2496400 Lock Ring 1 16 1027100 Master Cylinder 1 17 1755600 Master Cylinder Cap with Gasket 1 18 1209800 Connector 1 64 Orifice 1 19 0797600 Nut Hex 3 8 NC 2 20 0782000 Washer 3 8 2 21 1027400 Spring 2 22 1242600 Damper 1 23 0829100 Rear Roller 2 24 1777300 Master Pin 1 25 0815200 Cotter Pin 1 26 1777200 Damper Pin 1 27 4391600 Inner Slide Assembly with Bolt amp Locknut 1 28 1831600 Washer 1 29 1806600183 Cover 1 30 2338100 Latch Bolt 1 31 1809000 Lock Plate 1 32 4335800 Ball Latch 1 33 4336800 Compression Spring 1 34 2338300 Hand Wheel Lock 1 35 2420000 Hand Wheel 1 36 2339000 Bolt H
9. nt 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_ 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 th
10. ock to loosen hand wheel in order to un hitch trailer Do not tow trailer if coupler is damaged 3 Connect safety chains using crossed pattern under tongue or follow trailer manufacturer s directions 4 Connect breakaway S hook 5 The breakaway system should only operate after both the coupling and safety chains have failed The breakaway is not a parking brake 6 Should the breakaway be accidentally applied while un hitching pry the spring clip out of notch to release lever 7 Sway control devices that restrict operation of the actuator cannot be used The actuator must be free to telescope in response to braking requirements 24034 Page 2 of 6 MODEL 6 ACTUATOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 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 straight up and down under pulling load and 3 Tongue weight beyond the specified actuator rating WILL interfere with brake performance The above stateme
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