ET 12000
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Model ET 12000
Operation and Service Manual
The ET 12000 E
level roll-on loading and roll-off unloading of
equipment with
hydraulic lift deck allows one person to load and
unload equipment.
Contents
SAFETY ................................................................. 2
SPECIAL FEATURES .......................................... 2
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 3
WARRANTY .......................................................... 3
TRAILER HITCHING ............................................ 4
EQUIPMENT LOADING ....................................... 5
SERVICE ............................................................... 7
PARTS LIST ......................................................... 10
Load Capacity: 12000 lbs
SCALATE
non-tilting lowering deck. The
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RAILER
offers ground
B33-01-0085
SAFETY
Warnings and Cautions
Observe all warning labels on
the trailer. The trailer warning
labels are shown here as a
reminder. Other warnings and
cautions are included in this
manual.
Failure to observe all warnings
may result in serious injury or
death. Failure to observe all
cautions may result in equipment
damage.
SPECIAL FEATURES
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The Bil-Jax E
SCALATE
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RAILER
WARNING
Standclearof trailer while deck
WARNING
Stand clear of trailer while deck is being raised or
lowered.Moving deck will create pinch points
causing serious crushing injury.
includes all the features of a heavy duty trailer, plus:
is being lowered. Contactwith
trailer deck will cause serious
crushing injury.
Escalator Deck and Hydraulic Lift Heavy Duty Tie-Down Brackets
Adjustable Hitch
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Model Number ET 12000 Serial Number ________________
Manufactured by: Bil-Jax, Inc.
Rated Capacity 12000 lbs. (5443 kg) max.
Weight (Empty) 4500 lbs. (2041 kg)
Overall Width 102 in. (259.1 cm)
Overall Length 263 in. (668.0 cm)
Overall Height (Bed Raised) 56 in. (142.2 cm)
Bed Height (Raised) 13 in. (33.0 cm)
Bed Size (Flat Surface) 75 in. wide x 144 in. long
Overall Bed Size
(Including Ramp)
Ramp Grade 6 degrees
Hitch Size 2-5/16 in. (5.87 cm) ball
Suspension Tandem Axle Leaf Spring
Brakes Standard – Electric; Optional – Hydraulic Surge
T
RAILER
125 Taylor Parkway
Archbold, Ohio 43502
800-537-0540
Specifications
(190.5 cm wide x 365.8 cm long)
75 in. wide x 168 in. long
(190.5 cm wide x 426.7 cm long)
WARRANTY
Bil-Jax warrants its trailers for one year from the date of delivery against all defects of material and
workmanship, provided the unit is operated and maintained in compliance with Bil-Jax’s operating and
maintenance instructions; structural components are also warranted for one year. Bil-Jax will, at its
option, repair or replace any unit or component part which fails to function properly in normal use.
This warranty does not apply if the trailer and/or its component parts have been altered, changed, or
repaired without the consent of Bil-Jax or by anyone other than Bil-Jax or its factory trained personnel,
nor if the trailer and/or its components have been subjected to misuse, negligence, accident or any
conditions deemed other than those considered as occurring during normal use.
Components not manufactured by Bil-Jax are covered by their respective manufacturers warranties. A
list of those components and their warranties is available upon written request to Bil-Jax.
Bil-Jax shall not in any event be liable for the cost of any special, indirect or consequential damages to
anyone, product, or thing. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. We
neither assume nor authorize any representative, or other person, to assume for us any other liability in
connection with the sale, rental, or use of this product.
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Bil-Jax, Inc.
125 Taylor Parkway
Archbold, Ohio 43502
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 Bil-Jax, 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 any individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Bil-Jax, Inc.
To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393
(366-0123 in Washington, DC area) or write to:
NHTSA
U.S. DEPARTMENT of TRANSPORTATION
th
400 7
Washington, DC 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
Street SW, (NSA-11)
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TRAILER HITCHING
Hook Up the Trailer
1. Raise trailer and open ball latch.
2. Line up ball with hitch.
NOTE: The trailer hitch uses a 2-5/16 inch ball.
3. Lower hitch onto ball and close ball latch.
NOTE: Trailer frame should be level when hitch
is on ball. See page 10 to adjust hitch height.
5. Hook safety chains and attach breakaway
cable.
2-5/16 inch ball on tow vehicle must have a
20,000 lb. capacity rating.
4. Raise the jack.
Always raise the jack before towing.
6. Connect and check trailer lights.
Always cross safety chains below tongue.
Safety chains must hold tongue up if hitch fails.
Always check the tail lights and brake lights
before towing.
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EQUIPMENT LOADING
Lower the Deck
NOTE: Trailer must be hitched to vehicle according to page 5 before lowering or raising the deck.
1. Turn power switch to ON position.
NOTE: The trailer should be on a level surface
when lowering the deck.
Load the Equipment
2. Hold control lever in the direction shown until
the deck reaches ground level, then release.
1. Load equipment so that the resulting tongue
weight is 15 to 20% of the total load.
Maximum capacity = 12000 lbs. Do not exceed. Always secure the load with tie-down straps
2. Install tie-down straps to keep the load from
shifting. Use 8 tie-down anchors shown.
before towing. Failure to properly secure the
load may result in injury, death, or equipment
damage.
Do not hook tie-down straps on the roller
guides.
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