DONOVAN
®
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P/N 1809453 Rev. A
5
Actuator Unit Installation
E
NOTE:
Actuator unit weighs 134 lbs (64kg). Use over-head
lifting device and sling to lift unit. Sling should be wrapped
around rectangular mounting bracket. Do not lift from
hydraulic cylinder.
Actuator unit may be welded in place to steel trailer, use
extreme caution to protect chrome cylinder rod from weld
splatter. Will cause permanent damage to cylinder and void
systems warranty.
NOTE:
If front wall of trailer is thin aluminum or steel.
Reinforce area with backer plate for adequate support.
STEP 1:
Locate actuator unit on front of trailer. Stationary rect
-
angular tube should be 8.5" from top of trailer and 9.5" in from
drivers side of trailer. Mark mounting holes locations on each of
four mounting plates.
STEP 2:
Remove actuator unit and drill 17/32" holes in marked
locations.
STEP 3:
Reposition actuator unit and mount using 1/2" Grade 5
bolts or better
(bolts not supplied).
STEP 5:
Install windshield using braces, bolts
D
D
and
E
E
, washer
L
L
and nuts
H
H
.
STEP 4:
Connect two provided 37.5" hydraulic hoses to cyl
-
inder. If using wet kit, refer to page 10 for two longer hoses
provided.
8.5" (21.6 CM)
TOP OF
TRAILER
LIFTING
POINT
WINDSHIELD
1-1/2" BRACE
1" BRACE
9.5" (24.1 CM)
H
L
D