Valor 18385 Owner'S Manual Download

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Heavy Tiltbed

Owner Manual

Models:

18390 TRD-54-T (17.5)

18388 TD-42-T (5+)

18391 TRD-54-T (22.5)

18385 TD-40-T

18387 TD-42-T

18386 TD-40-T (5+)

For Warranty Information Contact Valor Trailers at

(208)-810-4900

Or find us on our website:

www.valortrailers.com

Summary of Contents for 18385

Page 1: ...ual Models 18390 TRD 54 T 17 5 18388 TD 42 T 5 18391 TRD 54 T 22 5 18385 TD 40 T 18387 TD 42 T 18386 TD 40 T 5 For Warranty Information Contact Valor Trailers at 208 810 4900 Or find us on our website...

Page 2: ...Securing Loads with Chains 15 Section 2 Maintenance 16 2 0 Periodic Maintenance 16 New Trailer Break In 16 Pre Trip Inspection 16 Quarterly or 10 000 miles 16 Semi Annually or 25 000 miles 16 Annually...

Page 3: ...Harnesses and Lights 32 Junction Block 32 Electrical Connection 32 2 7 Air Brake System 32 Preventive Maintenance 33 Manual Brake Free Stroke Adjustment 35 Slack Adjuster Function Test 36 Brake Lubric...

Page 4: ...3 www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 3 6 Decking 59 3 7 Air Brake System 61 Section 4 Warranty Procedure 64...

Page 5: ...understand this instruction and operating manual It is also important that each and every person who operates the trailer be given the opportunity to read this manual 1 2 Rating Gross Axle Weight Rati...

Page 6: ...sitioning the load in a central side to side location will enhance directional control roll stability and braking You should be aware that trailers with a shorter wheelbase are more prone to roll duri...

Page 7: ...s the principal means of controlling speed on long grades and using all brakes so brake temperatures can be held to a safe level Weather conditions can be a major factor in the cause of accidents Rain...

Page 8: ...nt that you know the meaning of the following symbols that are used throughout this document SAFETY ALERT This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards O...

Page 9: ...lled and the trailer will roll freely until they are removed To remove the release tool assemblies use the following procedure see illustration on next page 1 Hook up trailer to tow vehicle and or put...

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Page 11: ...y open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between...

Page 12: ...ly inspect hitch for unusual appearances such as bent components cracks in welds or chipped paint where stress cracks may appear from high loads Check tires for proper inflation Tire manufacturers rec...

Page 13: ...nstalled and in good working order Heavy Tilt Trailers utilize Air Brakes be sure to connect the Glad Hands one service and one emergency to tow vehicle Shut off petcock s on air tank s or if already...

Page 14: ...st be engaged where applicable Always make sure you are under the maximum allowable height clearance Equipment with crawler tracks as well as wheel type equipment should be restrained in the lateral f...

Page 15: ...t stop and wait for deck to completely open then proceed to back off slowly Trailer deck will tilt open and tilt closed with one person s weight The deck may tilt faster or slower depending on outside...

Page 16: ...nsport Chains are to be used with chain slots When securing loads with chains the chains should not exceed angles shown in illustrations below Viewed from above chain should not be angled more than 45...

Page 17: ...llows the brake shoes and magnets to slightly wear in to the drum surfaces Recommendation from Dexter Axle May require over 50 to 100 applications to achieve a 100 burnishing of the trailer brakes 10...

Page 18: ...ng of corrosives then frequent washdowns are very important Deck The deck is the major load carrying member of the trailer It requires no regular maintenance other than a periodic check for broken wel...

Page 19: ...e on the swivel pad Cushion Cylinder The fluid in the cylinder should be changed if the cylinder has leaked or if the deck action has become jerky or sluggish Fully collapse the cylinder and then remo...

Page 20: ...e should the crush blocks be straightened or repaired in any way they both must be REPLACED if deformed by the RIG pivot arms Also check the deck beam flanges that the crush blocks bolt to for damage...

Page 21: ...can be lost After the parts of the suspension have worked together for a very short period of time re torqueing the bolts is necessary to ensure that undue movement which results in excessive suspens...

Page 22: ...worn or damaged threads Failure to follow these safety alerts can lead to loss of vehicle control property damage serious personal injury or death Item Description Torque 1 Keeper Bolt 35 45 ft lb 2 E...

Page 23: ...damage serious personal injury or death Item Size Description Oiled Torque Dry Torque 1 1 1 8 7 Rocker Bolt 590 ft lb 790 ft lb 2 5 8 18 Spring Retainer Bolt 35 ft lb 50 ft lb 3 1 14 Radius Rod Bolt 5...

Page 24: ...manual Axle End Component Disassembly Whenever the hub equipment on your trailer must be removed for inspection or maintenance refer to the supplied axle manufacturer s manual Hub Inspection Clean the...

Page 25: ...ce to remove small heat checks or other surface defects resulting from normal use The following should be noted when turning the brake drum 1 The maximum diameter cast into the back plate portion of t...

Page 26: ...25 www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 Brake Drum Troubleshooting Chart...

Page 27: ...26 www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 Brake Drum Troubleshooting Chart continued...

Page 28: ...ain that the replacement units match the originals in the following regards 1 Type The disc wheels and cap nuts on your trailer are of the hub pilot design 2 Material Do not mix aluminum and steel dis...

Page 29: ...ce and can cause serious injury or death Wheel Torqueing Procedures When installing the wheels make sure that the hub and wheel mating surfaces are clean and free of rust dirt and excess paint The stu...

Page 30: ...4900 Trailer Model Torque Range all values in Ft lbs Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 TD 40 T 50 60 450 500 TD 42 T 50 60 450 500 TRD 50 T 50 60 450 500 TRD 54 T 50 60 450 500 FWTD 44 T 50 60 450 500 FWTD 50 T...

Page 31: ...ed by the Rubber Manufacturers Association or the tire manufacturer Inflation Pressure Correct tire inflation pressure is the most important factor in tire life Inflation pressure should be as recomme...

Page 32: ...31 www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 Tire Wear Diagnostic Chart...

Page 33: ...lectrical problem develops loosen the cover retaining screw slide the cover down over the harness and check the screws that hold the wires for security Also check for stray or broken strands of wire 2...

Page 34: ...chamber pushrod to travel to its maximum stroke Again measure the distance from the face of the chamber to the center of the large pin The applied stroke is the difference between the two measurement...

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Page 36: ...awl or remove a conventional pawl The pull pawl can be disengaged by prying up on it with a screwdriver at least 1 32 2 Turn the adjusting nut in the counterclockwise direction until the linings touch...

Page 37: ...eds 25 in lb while making the 22 turns then the slack adjuster is not working correctly and should be rebuilt or replaced 4 Reinstall the slack adjuster on the axle and check the free stroke length Ad...

Page 38: ...linder should be changed if the cylinder has leaked or if the deck action has become jerky or sluggish Fully collapse the cylinder and then remove the filler plug and drain out the old fluid Add 10W h...

Page 39: ...ye Lunette Eye 39 3 1 2 Jack Assembly 40 3 1 3 1 Deck Latch 41 3 1 3 2 Deck Latch 42 3 1 4 Deck Hinge 43 3 1 5 Cushion Cylinder 44 3 2 Rear Impact Guard 45 3 3 Running Gear 49 3 4 1 Toolbox 52 3 4 2 W...

Page 40: ...T 5 18387 TD 42 T 18388 TD 42 T 5 18390 TRD 54 T 17 5 18391 TRD 54 T 22 5 Ref Part Rev Description Quantity 1 C 15127 Drawbar 3 ID 4 Bolt w 25 32 holes 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 C 13167 3 4 16 x 2 5 Cap Screw Gr...

Page 41: ...70 CAP SCREW 5 8 11 x 1 1 2 GR5 ZINC 8 8 8 8 8 8 3 C 13171 FLAT WASHER 5 8 GR8 ZINC 12 12 12 12 12 12 4 C 13173 HEX NUT 5 8 11 GR5 ZINC 10 10 10 10 10 10 5 C 13174 CAP SCREW 5 8 11 x 1 3 4 GR5 ZINC 2...

Page 42: ...TRD 54 T 22 5 Ref Part Rev Description Quantity 1 C 04109 C Latch Hook 1 1 2 C 12604 B Latch Handle 1 1 3 SA 12552 A Latch Arm 1 1 4 C 06050 Latch Pin 3 3 5 C 13176 Glide Latch Bearing 1 x 1 2 x 1 3...

Page 43: ...3 SA 12544 B Latch Arm 1 1 1 1 4 SA 12547 C Latch Handle Assy 1 1 1 1 5 C 06050 Groove Pin 3 3 3 3 6 C 13177 E Clip 8 8 8 8 7 C 13176 Glide Latch Bearing 1 x 1 2 x 1 3 8 11 11 11 11 8 C 13181 Rill Pin...

Page 44: ...18385 TD 40 T 18386 TD 40 T 5 18387 TD 42 T 18388 TD 42 T 5 18390 TRD 54 T 17 5 18391 TRD 54 T 22 5 Ref Part Rev Description Quantity 1 C 06179 Hinge Pin 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 C 13182 Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 3 1 4...

Page 45: ...T 18386 TD 40 T 5 18387 TD 42 T 18388 TD 42 T 5 18390 TRD 54 T 17 5 18391 TRD 54 T 22 5 Ref Part Rev Description Quantity 1 SA 15145 Cushion Cylinder 5 x 12 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 C 20798 5 x 12 Rod Clevis 1 1...

Page 46: ...2 2 2 2 2 10 SA 15546 A Torsion Arm Assembly 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 SA 15559 A Radius Arm Assembly 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 SA 15566 A Torsion Bar Bracket 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 C 15522 B Rig Torsion Bar 1 1 1 1 1 1 14 C 1554...

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Page 48: ...47 www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 Section 3 2 Rear Impact Guard 10 11 12 13 14 15 2 16 2 17 18 19 20 21 22 23...

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Page 50: ...61 Plate Bottom ATT Cast Fin 4 4 4 4 6 6 11 C 13260 Washer Plain 15 16 ID x 1 16 16 16 16 24 24 12 C 13259 Nut 875 14 16 16 16 16 24 24 13 C 13244 Torque Arm Assy Adj 20 25 LG 4 4 14 C 13252 Rocker As...

Page 51: ...50 www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 Section 3 2 Running Gear SA 23345...

Page 52: ...51 www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 Section 3 2 Running Gear SA 23342...

Page 53: ...18388 TD 42 T 5 18390 TRD 54 T 17 5 18391 TRD 54 T 22 5 Ref Part Rev Description Quantity 1 C 01144 Tool Box Lid 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 C 13297 90 Degree Mounting Bracket 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 C 13298 Gas Spring 1 1...

Page 54: ...0 T 5 18387 TD 42 T 18388 TD 42 T 5 18390 TRD 54 T 17 5 18391 TRD 54 T 22 5 Ref Part Rev Description Quantity 1 SA 21659 17 5 Wheel Assembly 8 8 12 2 SA 21660 22 5 Wheel Assembly 8 8 12 3 C 13293 Whee...

Page 55: ...com PHONE 208 810 4900 Section 3 5 1 Electrical Plug 18385 TD 40 T 18386 TD 40 T 5 18387 TD 42 T 18388 TD 42 T 5 18390 TRD 54 T 17 5 18391 TRD 54 T 22 5 Ref Part Rev Description Quantity 1 C 13198 Pl...

Page 56: ...24 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 C 13228 ABS Fault Harness 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 C 13229 Mid Marker Harness 66 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 C 13475 Center Main Harness w Air Elec 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 C 21090 Non Stationary Marker Extension 1 1 10...

Page 57: ...56 www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 Section 3 5 2 Wiring Diagrams TD 40 T TD 42 T 6 8 3 5 4 7 9...

Page 58: ...57 www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 Section 3 5 2 Wiring Diagrams TD 40 T 5 24 TD 42 T 5 24 TRD 54 T 17 5 TRD 54 T 22 5 6 3 4 5 7 8...

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Page 60: ...6 3 16 x 56 7 8 2 2 7 C 20841 Oak Board 2 x 7 1 4 x 101 7 8 8 8 8 C 20842 Oak Board 2 x 7 1 4 x 33 1 8 16 16 9 C 20843 Oak Board 2 x 7 1 4 x 46 1 2 8 8 10 C 20721 Flat Head Screw 5 16 18 x 3 264 264 2...

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Page 62: ...1 2 Lg Std Brkts Singles 1 1 1 1 1 1 C 13484 External Seat Drain 1 4 Thread 1 1 1 1 2 2 C 13275 Close Nipple 3 4 Tube 1 1 1 1 1 1 C 13276 Frame Fitting1 1 8 3 8 Fem3 8 Fem 2 2 2 2 4 4 C 13277 Frame F...

Page 63: ...62 www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 Section 3 7 Air Brake System TD 40 T TD 40 T 5 24 TD 42 T TD 42 T 5 24...

Page 64: ...63 www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 Section 3 7 Air Brake System TRD 54 T 17 5 TRD 54 T 22 5...

Page 65: ...rst 5 years 30 discount when using VALOR OEM parts 100 labor years 6 10 signed labor rate agreement Direct factory tech support through our local dealer Purchaser of Used Unit Registration Warranty re...

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