Reese 30156 User Manual [en, es, fr]

INSTRUCTIONS

REESE 5THWHEEL HITCH MOUNTING ADAPTER KIT #30156

SAE J2638 RATED TO

20,000LB GROSS TRAILER WIEGHT

DEALER/INSTALLER:

1. Provide this Manual to end user.

2. Physically demonstrate mounting and un-mounting procedures in this Manual to end user.

3. Have end user demonstrate that he/she understands procedures.

END USER:

1.Read and follow this Manual every time you use adapter.

2. Save this Manual for future reference.

3. Pass on this manual to any other user or owner of adapter.

4. Never remove adapter warning decals . If damaged, contact Cequent Performance Products, Inc. (1-888-521-0510) for free replacement.

REF # QTY. DESCRIPTION

1 (1) ADAPTER WELDMENT 2 (4) ANCHOR, TEE PIN 3 (4) ANCHOR, BUSHING 4 (4) 1” JAM NUT 5 (2) HANDLE, LT ANCHOR 6 (2) HANDLE, RT ANCHOR 7 (6) LYNCH PIN 8 (4) END CAP

For Installation Assistance or Technical Help, Call 1-888-521-0510

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WARNING:

Failure to follow all of these instructions may result in death or serious injury

INDEX

1. SYSTEM ASSEMBLY P. 2 2. SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT P. 3

3. INSTALLATION P. 3 4. REMOVAL P. 4

5. BEFORE EACH TRIP/LUBRICATION P. 4 6. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY P. 5

SYSTEM ASSEMBLY

REQUIRED TOOLS

• 1 ½” SOCKET AND MATCHING WRENCH (OR CRESENT WRENCH)

• RUBBER MALLET

TEE PIN AND BUSHING ASSEMBLY

1. Assemble the four anchor bushings and the 1” jam nuts together (fig 1) and snug-fit (no vertical play in anchor bushing assembly), then go another quarter turn beyond contact point for proper torque requirement.

2. Once all of the bushings and jam nuts are tight, assemble the tee pin and handle as shown (fig 1). (NOTE) When handles are in locked position locking tab must protrude through slot in channel.

3. Tighten tee pin until there is metal to metal contact. Once this is accomplished loosen tee pin one-and-a-half rotations.

4. Align hole in tee pin and slot in handle nut, pin with included lynch pin.

5. Repeat steps 2, 3, 4 for remaining anchor bushings.

LOCKING TAB

HANDLE

LYNCH PIN

SLOT IN HANDLE NUT

1” JAM NUT

ANCHOR BUSHING

TEE PIN

End Cap Installation

1. Orient end cap as shown (fig 2), with ribs being inserted into cross tube.

2. Insert end cap until flanged surface contacts edge of tube.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for remaining end caps.

CHANNEL

HANDLE IN LOCKED POSITION

HOLE IN TEE PIN

FIGURE 1

CROSS TUBE

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FIGURE 2

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REESE Fifth Wheel Mounting Adapter Adjustment

Once the Reese Adapting Mounting Kit is assembled it will fit the average truck, however each truck is different. Thus, possible adjustment might be required before the kit will work best.

• Place unit into pucks with all handles in unlocked position (see Figure 3a). Rotate handles into locked position. It is normal for some of the handles to have very little resistance, while others have a moderate amount of resistance when locking. Should a handle not be able to be locked by hand; it needs to be adjusted.

• If the adapter does not fall into under bed mounting kit, when handles are in unlocked position, the tee pin bushing

needs adjustment. This can be done by loosening the four 1” jam nuts (refer to fig 1), while all nuts are loose drop into the under bed mounting kit. While in place tighten jam nuts as described in the “system assembly” section.

• To adjust handle tension when locking; first remove adapter from pucks. Next, while keeping the handle to tee pin

orientation, remove the lynch pin. To loosen, rotate the tee pin counterclockwise ½ rotation, and replace lynch pin. Conversely, if there is too much clearance in the attachments when locked, the clearance can be removed by rotating the tee pin clockwise ½ rotation, and replacing the lynch pin. If adapter still will not securely pin into underbed mounting kit, or is still too loose, steps may need to be repeated.

Figure 3a. Anchor

handles in unlocked

position

WARNING:

Failure to properly install handles

could result in tow vehicle damage

or truck and trailer separation.

Figure 3b. Anchor

handles in locked

position (overlapped)

Figure 3c. Locking hole tabs in

handles overlap and protrude

through base arch, with lynch pins

in locked position.

Truck Bed Puck Plug

Puck

Figure 4: Puck Plugs

ADAPTER INSTALLATION:

1. Remove puck plugs from all (4) of the pucks in the truck bed (Figure 4) and store for use when adapter is removed.

2. Set REESE mounting adapter onto the pucks, and rotate handles into unlocked position (approximately parallel with base tube, (Figure 3a) until adapter drops into pucks on all (4) corners.

3. Rotate (4) handles into locked position(with locking hole tabs through base arch (Fig 3c) and overlapped on each side (Figure 3b).

5. Place lynch pins / locks through the overlapping handle holes on each side to anchor hitch into pucks (Figure 3c).

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ADAPTER REMOVAL

1. Remove lynch pin / lock from the overlapping handle holes on each side of the adapter (Figure 3c). Store lynch pins.

2. Rotate (4) handles into unlocked position (parallel with base tube, Figure 3a). Lift each side of adapter out of pucks separately, handles may have to be worked slightly to align anchors with puck holes to remove.

3. Store adapter in dry place where dirt and debris will not get into anchor assemblies.

4. Press puck plugs (packed with mounting kit) into all (4) of the pucks in the truck bed to keep debris out of pucks (Figure 4).

BEFORE EACH TRIP

1. Lube feet with lithium grease for easier engagement as shown in Figure 6

2. Before each trip or maneuver, check to make sure both the Tee pin arms as well as the pull pin (included in fifth wheel hitch hardware bag) are in place and have respective lynch pins locked in place.

3. Review operation manuals for both the fifth wheel hitch being used, and the corresponding Elite or Signature Series mounting kit being used.

Arms are in locked

position and lynch pin is

secured in place

Pull pins are in position, locking

arches and adapter together,

spring clips are in corresponding

groove in pull pin

Figure 5

Lube Points

Figure 6

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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

NOTES

Part No: Date of Original Purchase: _

Original Owner: Original Installer: _

1. Limited Lifetime Warranty (“Warranty”). Cequent Performance Products, Inc. ("We" or “Us”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser only ("You") that the product will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship, ordinary wear and tear excepted; provided that installation and use of the product is in accordance with product instructions. There are no other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This warranty is not transferable.

2. Limitations on the Warranty. This Warranty does not cover: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) damage through abuse, neglect, misuse, or as a result of any accident or in any other manner; (c) damage from misapplication, overloading, or improper installation; (d) improper maintenance and repair; and (e) product alteration in any manner by anyone other than Us, with the sole exception of alterations made pursuant to product instructions and in a workmanlike manner.

3. Obligations of Purchaser. To make a Warranty claim, contact Us, at our principal address of 47912 Halyard Dr. Suite 100,

Plymouth, MI 48170, 1-888-521-0510, identify the product by model number, and follow the claim instructions that will be

provided. Any returned product that is replaced by Us becomes our property. You will be responsible for return shipping costs. Please retain your purchase receipt to verify date of purchase and that You are the original consumer purchaser. The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your Warranty claim.

4. Remedy Limits. Product replacement is Your sole remedy under this Warranty. We shall not be liable for service or labor charges incurred in removing or replacing a product or any incidental or consequential damages of any kind.

5. Assumption of Risk. You acknowledge and agree that any use of the product for any purpose other than the specified use(s) stated in the product instructions is at Your own risk.

6. Governing Law. This Warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You also may have other rights which vary from state to state. This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to rules pertaining to conflicts of law. The state courts located in Oakland County, Michigan shall have exclusive jurisdiction for any disputes relating to this Warranty.

Cequent Performance Products, Inc. 47912 Halyard Dr. Suite 100 Plymouth, MI 48170

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