Bri-Mar DT508LP, Owner'S Manual

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Coupling To The Tow Vehicle
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battery supply in the trailer such as to energize the trailer brakes
independently of the towing vehicle. It is important to check the state of
charge of the emergency break-away battery before each trip. Simply
pull the pin out of the switch by hand and then try to pull the trailer. If
you feel a significant drag force the brakes are activated. Be sure to re-
insert the pin in the break-away switch. Also be sure to allow enough
slack in the breakaway brake lanyard such that the switch will only
activate (pin pulls out) if the coupler connection comes loose.
Jack: A device on the trailer that is used to raise and lower the trailer
tongue. On larger trailers the jack is sometimes called the “landing
gear.”
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ARNING
An improperly coupled trailer can result in death or serious injury.
Do not move the trailer until:
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The coupler is secured and locked to hitch;
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The safety chains are secured to the tow vehicle; and
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The trailer jack(s) are fully retracted.
Do not tow the trailer on the road until:
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Tires and wheels are checked;
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The trailer brakes are checked;
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The breakaway switch is connected to the tow vehicle;
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The load is secured to the trailer; and
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The trailer lights are connected and checked.
4.2.1 Various Coupler Designs
Trailers are produced with a variety of coupler devices. One of the
sections below will pertain to your trailer.
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Bumper Pull Ball Hitch Coupler
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Bumper Pull Ball Hitch Coupler With Surge Brake
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Bumper Pull Ring Coupler
Trailers