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Installation and Operation Guide
January 2011
Revision- January 2021
AM Series
Single Leg Hydraulic Jack: 12,000# Capacity
Installation
Tools Required for Installation
•
Ratchet, sockets and wrench set
•
Wire cutters / crimpers
•
Electric drill and bits
•
Screw gun bit
•
Welding equipment (if welding jack in place)
Additional Parts Needed for Installation
•
# 4 gauge
p
ower wire (to connect b12V
Positive
•
to the
P
ump)
•
# 4 gauge
g
round wire (to connect battery
-12V Ground
to
P
ump)
•
# 4 gauge ring terminals
•
Loom clips (to secure switch and harness to the trailer)
•
Self tapping screws or pop rivets (to secure loom clips)
•
Wire tie
Jack
Your AM Jack may have been provided with a mounting flange or bracket (depending on the
mounting option ordered for your system). When Bolting the Jack to the trailer we recommend using
Grade 8
bolts. Welding the Jack in place requires sound welding practices.
The Jack should be mounted so that when the trailer is level (while mounted to the tow vehicle) there is
10 inches
Minimum
of
G
round
C
learance
. This is usually achieved by mounting the jack so that the
foot is slightly below the bottom edge of trailer.
The bottom of the footpad should not be lower than
any other Item mounted on the trailer.
