Miller Electric RCT-224 Trailer, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Wheel Trailer For Engine Driven Welding Generators OM 6611 201 233A September 2004 RCT 224 Trailer This Trailer Is Not Compatible With Equipment Made Prior To Serial No LB033208 Visit our website at www MillerWelds com ...

Page 2: ...nue the tradition They re just as committed to providing equipment and service that meets the high standards of quality and value established in 1929 This Owner s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Miller products Please take time to read the Safety precautions They will help you protect yourself against potential hazards on the worksite We ve made installation and operation q...

Page 3: ...es and shielding gas cylinder installed 3 The Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR is the maximum load bearingcapacity of the axle s 4 Weigh trailer adjust weight by removing accessory equipment if necessary call local authorities for nearest scale location 5 Use gross trailer weight to select a proper towing vehicle GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum Total Trailer Weight In cluding Its Load GAWR G...

Page 4: ...connections regularly Repair or replace damaged parts or wires 5 Replace any broken lenses reflectors or bulbs Tail Stop And Turn Lights Side Marker Lights INCORRECT TORQUE on lug nuts or INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE or BEARING MAINTENANCE can cause loss of control resulting in serious injury and equipment damage 1 Recheck lug nut torque after first 50 miles 80 km and once each year or every 12 000 mil...

Page 5: ...compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling PRINCIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS Trailer Camper Safety Publication DOT HS 802586 from U S De partment of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis tration Washington D C 20590 Safety and Health Standards OSHA 49 CFR 200 to 999 from Superin tendent of Do...

Page 6: ...Standards Read and follow all Safety Standards Y Only qualified persons should install operate maintain and repair this unit Y During operation keep everybody especially children away FALLING UNIT can cause injury D Use equipment and blocks of adequate capac ity and size to lift and support unit D If using lift forks to move unit or parts be sure forks are long enough to extend beyond oppo site si...

Page 7: ...ross Vehicle Weight Rating 2500 lb 1134 kg Net Payload 2250 lb 1021 kg Road Clearance Unloaded 8 in 203 mm Loaded 6 1 2 in 165 mm Height Of Bed Unloaded 12 in 305 mm Loaded 10 1 2 in 267 mm Track Center To Center 49 1 2 in 1257 mm Standard Tires B 78 13C Weight Net 285 lb 129 kg 2 2 Overall Dimensions 802 323 Inches Millimeters A Loaded 10 1 2 267 Unloaded 12 305 B 11 1 2 292 C 27 1 2 699 D 59 149...

Page 8: ...gine and let cool Disconnect battery negative cable Y Do not weld on base Weld ing on base can cause fuel tank fire or explosion Weld only on the four mounting brackets or bolt unit down Go to Section 3 2 if mounting brackets are already installed as shown 1 Mounting Bracket 2 3 8 16 x 1 in Screws Supplied Remove hardware securing the rear mounting brackets to the base Reverse rear brackets and re...

Page 9: ... 13 16 in Tools Needed 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 in 6 3 3 Mounting Axle On Frame All directions are given as facing the towing vehicle The word front means the hitch end of the trailer NOTE 802 813 1 Axle Assembly 2 Welded Stop 3 Frame 4 Plate 5 3 8 16 x 4 in Screw 6 3 8 ID Flat Washer 7 3 8 ID Lock Nut Position frame against the right side of the welded stop on the axle Attach axle to frame using supplie...

Page 10: ... Attach lunette eye to top of tongue as shown using supplied 1 2 in hardware Tighten hardware to 75 ft lb 102 N m Connect trailer to towing vehicle Cross safety chains under tongue and at tach to towing vehicle 10 Ball Hitch Optional 11 Safety Pin Attach hitch to tongue as shown using sup plied 1 2 in hardware Make sure bolts are installed horizontally as shown Tighten hardware to 75 ft lb 102 N m...

Page 11: ...ll taillights and sidelights according to Section 3 10 To install sidelight wiring Use 45 in 1143 mm wiring saved from taillight wiring to wire sidelights Separate brown leads from green and yellow leads Discard green and yellow leads Splice sidelight short leads to wiring harness brown leads using supplied tab connector see Section 3 6 Route brown leads along top of frame and along back of crossm...

Page 12: ...on Use wiring harness tab connectors only with insulated wires NOTE 1 Connector 2 Run Wire 3 Tap Wire Place unstripped run wire in slotted channel Insert unstripped tap wire into other channel until it hits internal stop 4 Contact 5 9 Inch Linemans Pliers Use pliers to push contact down flush with top of connector Close top cover Ref S 0448 1 2 3 4 5 Notes ...

Page 13: ...ion 3 3 When properly installed tongue weight is 7 8 of gross trailer weight 1 5 8 11 x 1 1 2 Screw 2 5 8 ID Lock Nut 3 3 8 16 x 3 4 Self Tapping Screw Remove bottom screws securing welding generator center upright Discard screws Install mounting screws in base far enough to tap holes Remove mounting screws Place generator on trailer so front panel faces rear Align holes in base with holes in trai...

Page 14: ...steps to torque values shown Tools Needed 1 2 9 16 3 4 15 16 in 802 817 802 818 9 16 3 4 15 16 in Tighten to 75 ft lb 102 N m Tighten to 30 ft lb 41 N m Tighten lug nuts to 70 ft lb 95 N m Tighten to 75 ft lb 101 N m Tighten to 150 ft lb 203 N m Tighten to 150 ft lb 203 N m Tighten to 30 ft lb 41 N m ...

Page 15: ... 6 Fender 7 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 Screw 8 3 8 ID Flat Washer 9 3 8 Lock Nut Mount front and rear fender brackets using supplied 3 8 in self tapping screws star washers and existing holes in welding gen erator base Be sure to install star washers between rear fender brackets and base and between rear fender brackets and light brackets Mount fenders on fender brackets using supplied 3 8 in hardware Tools N...

Page 16: ...lights Strip insulation from end of white ground lead and crimp on sup plied ring terminal Attach ground lead ring terminal to chain bracket using 3 4 in sheet metal screw Strip 1 2 in 12 7 mm insulation from ends of taillight brown green and yellow leads Insert stripped end of green lead into right tail light hole marked STOP TURN GREEN Insert stripped end of yellow lead into left tail light hole...

Page 17: ...orming maintenance Once a year lubricate all moving parts on trailer with SAE 20W oil Lubricate more often if trailer is ex posed to elements or subject to fre quent off road use 1 Wheel Bearings Every 12 000 miles check wheel bearings Repack bearings if nec essary using a good quality lithium based extreme pressure grease When reinstalling wheels be sure wheel nuts are properly tightened see Trai...

Page 18: ... nut is removed or hub is too loose Repack bearings according to Section 3 11 Torque nut while turning hub forward Turn nut until just loose Install new cotter pin and bend ends around nut Install cap Install wheel See Safety Precautions and recheck endplay Check hub endplay If loose remove wheel and go to next step Remove cap and cotter pin Tools Needed 0 01 in 0 2 mm endplay maximum Torque to 12...

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Page 20: ...OM 6611 Page 18 SECTION 4 PARTS LIST 802 736 A Hardware is common and not available unless listed 15 14 13 9 12 11 10 9 8 7 5 6 4 3 2 1 16 Figure 4 1 Complete Assembly ...

Page 21: ... 202 685 Bracket Mtg Fender Lh 2 7 202 686 Bracket Mtg Fender Rh 2 202 690 Fender Hrdw Kit 1 8 189 582 Guard Light 2 9 189 577 Light Kit includes trailer wiring harness 1 10 088 879 Wheel Nuts 500 20 10 11 189 576 Tire 13 in C 2 12 189 575 Hub Axle 2 2 167 787 Kit Bearing 1 3 8 1 1 16 Tapered Axle 1 13 189 586 Jack Screw W Pad 1 14 189 587 Jack Ret Ring 1 15 Harness Trailer included with Item 9 Li...

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Page 23: ...and Blankets APT SAF Model Plasma Cutting Torches Remote Controls Accessory Kits Replacement Parts No labor Spoolmate Spoolguns Canvas Covers Miller s True Blue Limited Warranty shall not apply to 1 Consumable components such as contact tips cutting nozzles contactors brushes slip rings relays or parts that fail due to normal wear Exception brushes slip rings and relays are covered on Bobcat Trail...

Page 24: ... complete and retain with your personal records Always provide Model Name and Serial Style Number Call 1 800 4 A Miller or see our website at www MillerWelds com to locate a DISTRIBUTOR or SERVICE AGENCY near you Welding Supplies and Consumables Options and Accessories Personal Safety Equipment Service and Repair Replacement Parts Training Schools Videos Books Technical Manuals Servicing Informati...