Meridian Manufacturing, Inc.
October 2014 | Revision 1.0
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11.9.2 Charging the Battery
The battery in the breakaway system is
rechargeable. If the battery will not hold a charge,
replace the battery.
11.9.3 Replacing the Battery
The battery in the breakaway system is
replaceable. If the battery will not hold a charge,
replace the battery. Contact the OEM supplier for
a replacement battery.
11.9.4 Testing the System
1. Test the system by pulling the pin out of the
breakaway switch. The battery will activate
the brakes.
2.
Gently pull the trailer on a concrete or asphalt
surface with the tow vehicle.
3. The trailer should not move.
11.10 WHEEL BOLT TORQUE
REQUIREMENTS
1. Initially check the wheel bolt torque at 10, 25,
and 50 miles and after each wheel removal.
Note:
Torque wrenches are the best method to
ensure the proper amount of torque is being
applied to a wheel nut.
CAUTION
EXPLOSIVE FORCE HAZARD
To prevent injury due to possible
dangerous separation of wheels from the
axle, the wheel nuts must be maintained
at the proper torque levels. Properly
maintained wheel nuts prevent loose
wheels and broken studs.
2. Tighten the wheel nuts in three stages.
— First stage: 25 foot pounds.
— Second stage: 60 foot pounds.
— Third stage: 120 foot pounds.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts in a clockwise,
cross-axle alternating pattern.
11.11 AXLE BOLTS, TRAILER HITCH
BOLTS, AND TANK HOLD-DOWN
BOLTS
Check the torque on the axle to frame bolts, tank
hold-down bolts, and trailer hitch bolts at least
once per year.
CAUTION
Do not raise the trailer off the ground
with fuel in the tank. Always make sure
the tank is empty before performing any
maintenance.
Chapter 11 | Maintenance
