Century 3212 User Manual

CENTURY®

L E G E N D A R Y L E A D E R S H I P

OWNER'S MANUAL

32123212

3212

32123212

INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & PARTS

NOTE: MANUAL including SPECIFICATIONS, subject to change without notice

All ratings specified are based on structural factors only,

Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc.

Ooltewah, Tennessee 37363 FORM NO. 0501428

Phone [phone] • FAX [phone] PRICE $25.00

not vehicle capacities or capabilities.

CENTURY®

8503 Hilltop Drive

04 / 04

LIMITED WARRANTY

MILLER INDUSTRIES TOWING EQUIPMENT INC., hereinafter referred to as MILLER, warrants to the
original purchaser that each new MILLER wrecker or other MILLER products will be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from date placed in service, but in no event
shall such warranty period exceed twenty-four (24) months from date of manufacture by MILLER. The
purchaser must promptly notify MILLER in writing of any failure in material or workmanship. In no event
shall MILLER accept such notification later than twenty-four (24) months from date of delivery or twelve
(12) months from date placed in service, whichever is earlier.

MILLER's obligation under this warranty, statutory or otherwise, is limited to the repair or replacement at
the MILLER factory, or at a point designated by MILLER, of such part or parts as shall appear upon
inspection by MILLER to be defective in material or workmanship. New or remanufactured parts will be
used for any replacement at MILLER's option. This warranty is not transferable. This warranty does not
obligate MILLER to bear the cost of labor or transportation charges in connection with the repair or
replacement of any parts found to be defective, nor shall it apply to a product upon which repairs or
alterations have been made unless authorized by MILLER.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY, MILLER MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. MILLER shall in no event be liable for claimed downtime,
claimed loss of profits or goodwill, or any other special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages
concerning or relating to any product or parts, whether based on negligence, strict liability, breach of
contract, breach of warranty, misrepresentation or any other legal theory, regardless of whether the loss
resulted from any general or particular requirement which MILLER knew or had reason to know about at
the time of sale.

MILLER MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE FINISHED PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURED OR SUPPLIED BY ANOTHER MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIED BY MILLER TO
PURCHASER, including, but not limited to, any vehicle to which a MILLER product may be affixed or any
accessories or wire rope, and MILLER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AS TO SUCH EQUIPMENT OR
PRODUCTS. This language shall in no way affect or diminish the rights of the purchaser to rely on such
warranties as are extended by such manufacturers or suppliers. MILLER shall, to the extent permitted
under applicable law, pass on to the purchaser such manufacturer's or seller's warranty.

MILLER, whose policy is one of continuous improvement, reserves the right to improve its products
through changes in design or materials as it may deem desirable without being obligated to incorporate
such changes in products previously sold. This warranty is not intended to cover or include the following
items, which are set forth by way of example and not limitation:

A. Normal deterioration of trim, paint, lettering, and appearance items due to wear or exposure to

weather, road conditions, road treatments, etc.

B. Any damage or defect due to accident, misuse, abuse, improper or unauthorized repairs, failure

to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance, or uses for which the equipment was not

designed or intended.
C. Alterations or modifications that affect performance, operation or reliability.
D. Normal maintenance parts including, but not limited to, wear pads, bushings, wire rope, mud

flaps, fenderettes, light bulbs, hydraulic oil, filters, and tow sling belts.

IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD THAT MILLER MAKES NO IMPLIED WARRANTY THAT MILLER
PRODUCTS SHALL BE FIT FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIFTING OR MOVING PEOPLE OR FOR ANY
OTHER IMPROPER USE.

Miller Industries Towing Equipment Inc.

8503 Hilltop Drive

Ooltewah, Tennessee 37363

Telephone [phone]

SERIAL NUMBER

Section VI - PARTS

This Section is provided by the manufacturer for the purpose of ordering
any component part of the CENTURY 3212 that may be required when p art
replacement is necessary. Be certain to use only original equipment
replacement parts for warranty purposes as well as for keeping your
CENTURY 3212 in its original st ate and optimum operating cap acities.

When ordering replacement or spare parts be sure to provide the following
information to the manufacturer’s Parts Dep artment.

1. Manual Number & Date of Publication

2. Manual Page Number

3. Page Title

4. Reference Number of Part Desired

5. Part Number

6. Part Description

7. Quantity of Part Desired

Providing this information will help ensure that the correct parts will be
delivered to you in an expedient manner without delay. Should additional
information be required for repair or replacement of certain components,
contact your Manufacturer Authorized Represent ative.

The Manufacturer reserves the right, without notice or obligation, to improve
or modify their products, which may change the specifications, models and
feature availability .

VI-1

Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)

SUBFRAME ASSEMBL Y

VI-2

Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)

SUBFRAME ASSEMBL Y

REF. NO. PART

NO. REQ'D NUMBER DESCRIPTION

-- -- 0902842 KIT, 'D' RING
1 2 0712380 'D' RING
2 2 BA0259 PIN, 'D' RING
3 2 HD0106 SPRING PIN, 1/4" X 1-3/4"

4 1 3014-810000 SUBFRAME WELDMENT

-- -- 3104-980011 BODY INSTALLATION KIT
5 12 0400177 SCREW, 1/2"-13 X 1-1/4" HEX HD CAP GR5
6 8 0400237 SCREW, 1/2"-13 X 4" HEX HD CAP GR5
7 8 0400408 NUT, 1/2"-13 HEX NYLOK
8 16 0400467 WASHER, 1/2" SAE HARDENED

9 8 0400491 LOCKWASHER, 1/2" HELICAL
10 4 9043830 SCREW, 1/2"-13 X 4-1/2" HEX HD CAP
11 8 9402970 TOOLBOX MOUNTING PAD
12 2 3012-791005 TUBE, BOX MOUNTING
13 4 3012-810300 BRACKET, BODY TUBE
14 8 0400498 WASHER, 1/2" ID X 2" OD X .150 FLAT

-- -- 3014-991001 BOOM PIVOT ASSEMBLY
15 2 0301397 GREASE FITTING, 90°
16 6 9041108 SCREW, 5/16" NC X 1-3/4" HEX HD CAP GR8
17 12 0400262 SCREW, 5/8"-11 X 2-1/2" HEX HD CAP GR8
18 6 0400382 NUT, 5/16"-18 HEX NYLOK
19 12 0400421 NUT, 5/8"-11 HEX NYLOK
20 6 0400463 WASHER, 5/16" FLAT
21 24 0400506 WASHER, 5/8" FLAT
22 4 3012-710107 PLATE, WASHER
23 2 3012-780001 RETAINING RING PLATE
24 1 3012-810400 PIVOT BLOCK WELDMENT, LH
25 1 3012-810500 PIVOT BLOCK WELDMENT, RH
26 2 561-2502001 BEARING, 2-1/2" SPHERICAL PLAIN

-- -- 3014-991004 LIFT CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
27 2 0300113 GREASE FITTING, 1/4"-28 STRAIGHT
28 2 0400141 SCREW, 3/8"-16 X 7/8" HEX HD CAP GR5
29 8 0400479 SHIM, 1-1/2" ID X 2-1/8" OD X 1/8"
30 2 0400480 WASHER, 3/8" FLAT
31 2 0400482 LOCKWASHER, 3/8" HELICAL
32 2 3012-801000 PIN WELDMENT, LIFT CYLINDER
33 2 511-4000001 CYLINDER, BOOM LIFT

REF. NO. PART

NO. REQ'D NUMBER DESCRIPTION

38 4 0400463 WASHER, 5/16" FLAT
39 4 0400464 LOCKWASHER, 5/16" HELICAL
40 2 0400568 ROLL PIN, 3/8" X 3"
41 2 0712504 PIN, RETAINING
42 8 9056125 RETAINING RING, 1-1/4" NOM HEAVY DUTY
43 4 9057125 SNAP RING, 1-1/4" NOM INTERNAL
44 2 810350002 PIN, UPPER TILT CYLINDER
45 2 1616030001 PIN, EXTENSION CYLINDER
46 2 3014-700001 PIN, SPADE EXTENSION CYLINDER (ROD)
47 2 3014-791003 COVER, JACK
48 2 3014-810600 INNER SPADE WELDMENT
49 2 3014-810700 FLIPPER WELDMENT, SPADE
50 2 511-2500001 CYLINDER, JACK LEG

-- -- 3014-991006 BOOM WEAR PAD ASSEMBLY
51 24 0400382 NUT, 5/16"-18 HEX NYLOK
52 24 9043973 SCREW, 5/16"-18 X 1-1/2" FL HD SKT
53 2 806300005 BOOM GUIDE PAD, BODY ASSY LH
54 2 806300006 BOOM GUIDE PAD, BODY ASSY RH

55 -- 3014-991007 REAR TRAY ASSEMBLY

-- 24 0400004 NUT, #8-32 HEX NYLOK SS

-- 24 0400015 SCREW, #8-32 X 1/2" FL HD PH MACH
56 4 0400109 SCREW, 5/16"-18 X 1" HEX HD CAP GR5

-- 4 0400446 WELDNUT, 5/16"-18

-- 24 0400450 WASHER, 10 SAE FLAT
57 4 0400451 WASHER, 1/4" FLAT
58 4 0400464 LOCKWASHER, 5/16" HELICAL

-- 2 3012-791601 PLATE, BOX DOOR

-- 1 3012-810600 REAR TRAY WELDMENT

-- 2 3014-791005 PIANO HINGE, 12" LONG

-- -- 3014-991009 CHAIN BOX ASSEMBLY
59 1 3012-791010 PANEL, CHAIN BOX LH
60 1 3012-791011 PANEL, CHAIN BOX RH

-- -- 0903275 SAFETY CHAIN KIT
61 2 0307383 CHAIN ASSEMBLY, 5/16" G7 X 12'
62 8 0400122 SCREW, 3/8"-16 X 1-1/4" HEX HD CAP
63 8 0400392 NUT, 3/8"-16 HEX NYLOK
64 8 0400480 WASHER, 3/8" FLAT

-- -- 3014-991005 JACK ASSEMBLY
34 2 HD0106 SPRING PIN, 1/4" X 1-3/4"
35 2 0300113 GREASE FITTING, 1/4"-28 STRAIGHT
36 2 0302474 LYNCH PIN
37 4 0400109 SCREW, 5/16"-18 X 1" HEX HD CAP GR5

VI-3

-- -- 3014-991010 COVER PLATE ASSEMBLY
65 8 0402021 SCREW, 1/4"-20 X 1" HEX HD CAP SS
66 8 0402110 WASHER, 1/4" FLAT SS
67 8 0402111 LOCKWASHER, 1/4" HELICAL SS
68 2 3014-791004 COVER PLATE

Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)

BODY ASSEMBL Y

VI-4

Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)

BODY ASSEMBL Y

REF. NO. PART

NO. REQ'D NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 2 0501167 CENTURY NAME PLATE, PLASTIC
2 1 3014-976000 BODY ASSEMBLY, LEFT SIDE ALUMINUM
3 1 3014-977000 BODY ASSEMBLY, RIGHT SIDE ALUMINUM

-- -- 0907309 RUBBER FENDER KIT
4 13.32 FT 0307151 RUBBER FENDER
5 40 0400607 RIVET, 1/4" X 5/8" ALUMINUM

-- -- 3014-980006 LIGHT KIT, CENTURY 3212
6 2 521-0112001 SIDE MARKER LIGHT, YELLOW LED
7 4 521-0112002 SIDE MARKER LIGHT, RED LED
8 2 521-0212002 SEQ. ARROW TURN LIGHT, YELLOW LED

9 2 521-0312002 BACK UP LAMP
10 2 0307215 LIGHT, RED 45 STT LED
11 2 0307216 LIGHT, AMBER 45 TURN LED

-- -- 3014-980054 MUD FLAP KIT
12 2 0301223 MUD FLAP
13 16 0400103 SCREW, 5/16"-18 X 1-1/4" HEX HD CAP
14 10 0400382 NUT, 5/16"-18 HEX NYLOK
15 16 0400451 WASHER, 1/4" FLAT
16 6 0400464 LOCKWASHER, 5/16" HELICAL
17 2 0710198 MARKER BRACKET
18 1 0717384 MUD FLAP MOUNTING ANGLE, LH
19 1 0717385 MUD FLAP MOUNTING ANGLE, RH
20 2 0717386 BAR, MUD FLAP

-- -- 3014-980300 L-ARM STORAGE KIT
21 2 3014-880100 L-ARM STORAGE BRACKET WELDMENT
22 12 0400132 SCREW, 3/8"-16 X 1-1/2" HEX HD CAP GR5
23 12 0400392 NUT, 3/8"-16 HEX NYLOK
24 12 0400480 WASHER, 3/8" FLAT

-- -- 6114-070000 24" ALUMINUM TUNNEL BOX ASSEMBL Y
25 1 6114-972400 24" ALUMINUM TUNNEL BOX
26 20 0302433 CABLE TIE
27 20 FT 0306553 DOOR SEAL

REF. NO. PART

NO. REQ'D NUMBER DESCRIPTION

-- -- 6114-070000 24" ALUMINUM TUNNEL BOX ASSEMBLY (cont'd)

28 2 0307382 FLUORESCENT LIGHT, 12V

29 1 8969024 896 SPACER BOX SHIP KIT

-- 1 8809038 880 SPACER BOX BOLT BAG

-- 2 9025049 INTERIOR & COMPARTMENT LIGHT W/SWITCH

-- 7.6 FT 9032006 WEATHER STRIP

-- 3 9035036 PLASTIC PLUG, .812 HOLE

-- 2 9035037 PLASTIC PLUG, 2-3/4

-- 4 9402970 TOOLBOX MOUNTING PAD

-- 2 880030007 ANGLE, TUNNEL MOUNTING KIT

-- 4 942480005 WASHER, SS 9/16 ID X 3-1/8 SPECIAL

30 1 18667006 TREADPLATE, ALUMINUM TUNNEL 24"
31 2 18667007 PYLON CHANNEL, ALUMINUM TUNNEL 24"
32 2 526-3014010 WIRING HARNESS, TUNNEL BOX LIGHT
33 4 GV57 RUBBER GROMMET

-- -- 6114-071000 36" ALUMINUM TUNNEL BOX ASSEMBLY
34 1 6114-973600 36" ALUMINUM TUNNEL BOX
35 20 0302433 CABLE TIE
36 24 FT 0306553 DOOR SEAL
37 2 0307382 FLUORESCENT LIGHT, 12V

38 1 8969025 896 SS SPACER BOX KIT, 36" TUNNEL

-- 1 8809037 880 36" SPACER BOX BOLT BAG

-- 2 9025049 INTERIOR & COMPARTMENT LIGHT W/SWITCH

-- 7.6 FT 9032006 WEATHER STRIP

-- 3 9035036 PLASTIC PLUG, .812 HOLE

-- 2 9035037 PLASTIC PLUG, 2-3/4

-- 6 9402970 TOOLBOX MOUNTING PAD

-- 2 897030007 ANGLE, TUNNEL MOUNTING

-- 6 942480005 WASHER, SS 9/16 ID X 3-1/8 SPECIAL

39 2 526-3014010 WIRING HARNESS, TUNNEL BOX LIGHT
40 4 GV57 RUBBER GROMMET

VI-5

Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)

RECOVERY BOOM ASSEMBLY

VI-6

Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)

RECOVERY BOOM ASSEMBLY

REF. NO. PART

NO. REQ'D NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1 5 0300113 GREASE FITTING, 1/4"-28 STR
2 2 0300626 SHEAVE, 8"
3 2 0301533 TIE DOWN STRAP, 15"
4 2 0301642 SNAP RING, 1-1/4"
5 2 0301814 RETAINING RING, 3-1/2" EXTERNAL
6 1 0301895 GREASE FITTING, 1/8" STR
7 9.2 FT. 0301949 SYNFLEX HOSE, 3/8"
8 2 0302848 WIRE ROPE, 1/2" X 150'

9 2 0400059 SCREW, 1/4"-20 X 5/8" HEX HD CAP
10 2 0400078 SCREW, 1/4"-20 X 2" HEX HD CAP
11 4 0400103 SCREW, 5/16"-18 X 1-1/4" HEX HD CAP
12 2 0400126 SCREW, 3/8"-16 X 1" HEX HD CAP
13 2 0400147 SCREW, 3/8"-16 X 5/8" HEX HD CAP
14 4 0400149 SCREW, 3/8"-24 X 5/8" HEX HD CAP
15 12 0400181 SCREW, 1/2"-13 X 1-1/2" HEX HD CAP
16 2 0400184 SCREW, 1/2"-13 X 2-1/4" HEX HD CAP
17 4 0400260 SCREW, 5/8"-11 X 2" HEX HD CAP
18 2 0400367 NUT, 1/4"-20 HEX NYLOK
19 2 0400407 NUT, 1/2"-13 HEX
20 2 0400408 NUT, 1/2"-13 HEX NYLOK
21 4 0400421 NUT, 5/8"-11 HEX NYLOK
22 4 0400451 WASHER, 1/4" FLAT
23 2 0400452 LOCKWASHER, 1/4" HELICAL
24 4 0400463 WASHER, 5/16" FLAT
25 8 0400479 WASHER, 1.510 I.D. X 2.125 O.D. X .125
26 2 0400480 WASHER, 3/8" FLAT
27 8 0400482 LOCKWASHER, 3/8" HELICAL
28 12 0400491 LOCKWASHER, 1/2" HELICAL

REF. NO. PART

NO. REQ'D NUMBER DESCRIPTION

29 8 0400506 WASHER, 1/2" FLAT
30 1 9012549 CONNECTOR, 3/8" TUBE X 1/8" NPT
31 1 9012552 BULKHEAD COUPLING, 1/8"
32 1 9012584 ELBOW, 1/4" NPT X 3/8" TUBE 90
33 2 9056125 RETAINING RING, 1-1/4" NOM HEAVY DUTY
34 2 806510001 FLANGE BEARING
35 2 880060002 NYLATRON PAD
36 1 897400001 FRONT PIN
37 1 897400002 REAR PIN
38 1 3012-700001 PIN, MAIN BOOM PIVOT
39 1 3012-792001 PLATE, PAD CAGE
40 1 3012-792002 PLATE, PAD CAGE
41 1 3012-793001 LUBRICATOR MOUNTING PLATE
42 4 3014-791001 WASHER PLATE, 14K
43 2 3014-792001 CABLE WING
44 2 3014-801000 PIN WELDMENT
45 2 3014-802000 PIN WELDMENT
46 1 3014-820000 BOOM WELDMENT, MAIN RECOVERY
47 1 3014-821000 BRACKET WELDMENT
48 1 3014-830000 INNER BOOM WELDMENT
49 2 3014-831000 SHEAVE WELDMENT, 3014
50 2 3014-831100 SWIVEL GUIDE WELDMENT
51 1 511-3000001 BOOM EXTENSION CYLINDER
52 2 511-4000001 CYLINDER, BOOM LIFT
53 2 514-1501101 WINCH, 15K DP
54 1 535-0500001 NYLATRON PAD
55 2 541-5050219 SCREW, 1/2"-13 X 3" HEX HD CAP FULL THRD

VI-7

Section VI - PARTS (cont'd)

UNDERLIFT ASSEMBL Y

VI-8