INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TOWING CAPACITY
E16 5TH WHEEL HITCH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page#
Description
1
Warnings & Precautions
2
Assembly & Installation
3 - 5
Coupling & Locking
5
Uncoupling & Resetting
6 - 7
Removal & Reinstallation
7 - 8
Maintenance Requirements
8
Warranty
DANGER ZONE PRECAUTIONS
Block all trailer tires in front and behind with appropriate
wheel chocks. Do not substitute objects such as, but not
limited to: stones, wood blocks, etc.
Front trailer lifting jacks must be supporting the
trailer and resting on a firm and level surface.
Towing vehicle must be stationary with automatic
transmission in park, emergency brake applied and engine
off. If equipped with a manual transmission place in neutral,
apply emergency brake and shut off the engine.
WARNINGS
Read and understand instructions before using this product.
Fully instruct and demonstrate the operation of this 5th
wheel hitch to the end user. Include the importance of
observing all warnings contained herein, including warning
labels on 5th wheel hitch mid section. Provide this manual
in its entirety to the end-user. Serious injury or death may
result if the warnings above are not observed.
To avoid serious injury, do not expose hands, body parts
or clothing between the truck and trailer or the truck's bed
sides and trailer. Extreme care should be observed to avoid
serious injury to self, property and observers.
Never exceed the rated towing capacity of your vehicle.
Trailer and contents combined must not exceed tow vehicle,
hitch and/or trailer tow ratings. Exceeding rated capacity
may result in separation. Exceeding rated capacity may
result in damage to 5th wheel hitch, towing vehicle, trailer
and or cause serious injury or death.
Never position yourself or others under the trailer's kingpin
area (danger zone) during coupling and uncoupling. If for
any reason you must position any part of your body under
the trailer, between the truck and the trailer or between the
trailer's kingpin and 5th wheel hitch you must follow the steps
in the 'Danger Zone Precautions' section to the left. Improperly
coupled trailers can separate and drop without notice.
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