Valor 54TS, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...lt Manual Heavy Tilt Bed Owner Manual Models 54TS 17 5 42TS 6 54TS 22 5 40T 42T 40TS 6 60TS 17 5 For warranty information contact Valor Trailers at 208 810 4900 Or find us on our website www valortrai...

Page 2: ...ly 9 Figure 1 Spring Brake Release Tool Assembly 10 1 7 Reporting Safety Defects 11 1 8 Pre Trip Inspection 12 Table 3 Pre Trip Inspection 12 1 9 Required Trailer Hookup Procedures 13 Table 4 Trailer...

Page 3: ...ard 22 2 4 Running Gear 23 Suspension 23 Torque Requirements 23 Axle Alignment 25 Axle End Component Disassembly 25 Hub Inspection 25 Broken or Damaged Studs 25 Brake Drum Inspection 26 Brake Drum Tro...

Page 4: ...ly 39 Section 3 Parts Manual 40 Section 3 1 Major Sub Assemblies 40 Section 3 1 1 Drawbar Eye Lunette Eye 41 Section 3 1 2 Jack Assembly 42 Section 3 1 4 Stationary Deck Latch 44 Section 3 1 5 Deck Hi...

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Page 6: ...ting limits will ensure you can enjoy the maximum utility and productivity from your Valor Trailer Do not operate the trailer until you have read and fully understand this instruction and operating ma...

Page 7: ...capacity of the trailer An extremely concentrated payload might require additional support 1 4 Vehicle Load and Handling Limits The weight of a load its placement and distribution over the axles and w...

Page 8: ...s significantly to the handling characteristics of the combination and allows the driver to utilize all of the design responsiveness of the vehicle to make evasive maneuvers in the safest manner Alway...

Page 9: ...n significantly reduce the controllability and stability of the vehicle and should be avoided The best driving practice is to decelerate to a safe conservative speed before entering a corner or approa...

Page 10: ...s present in the system springs will apply force to the brake system linkages and apply the brakes To allow the trailer to be moved during shipping a release tool assembly is installed in each of the...

Page 11: ...system although the removal process is easier if air is applied 3 Slowly loosen the nut on the release tool until the spring pressure has been released 4 Rotate the release tool approximately one qua...

Page 12: ...it may 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 be...

Page 13: ...towed in the level position when loaded To achieve the correct hitch height elevate the tongue of the trailer slightly 1 2 by adjusting the trailer hitch to compensate for the settling of tow vehicle...

Page 14: ...e they are working correctly with the tow vehicle s electrical system 4 Verify the landing leg and drop foot are fully retracted and the crank handle is stowed in transport position Note For trailers...

Page 15: ...his will ensure that the proper load balance and TW are achieved A decal on the trailer similar to the one shown below indicates the correct placement of the load CAUTION Adverse Weather Conditions Ad...

Page 16: ...while in transit Trailers with Tilt Decks It is very important that the deck latch is always in the locked position with the safety pin inserted during transport Always unlock the deck when unloading...

Page 17: ...with chain slots When securing loads with chains the chains should not exceed the angles shown in the illustrations below Viewed from above chain should not be angled more than 45 degrees in either di...

Page 18: ...ckly in case of lockup 2 Begin this burnishing process by applying the brakes 20 30 times minimum with approximately a 20 miles per hour mph decrease in speed e g 40 mph 20 mph It may require over 50...

Page 19: ...age 32 6 Check hitch for damage or stress and verify correct hitch height 7 Check lights for correct operation Quarterly or 10 000 Miles 1 Check wheel flange nut torques see page 30 31 2 Check brakes...

Page 20: ...k which is the major load carrying member of the trailer requires no regular maintenance other than a periodic check for broken welds loose fasteners and corrosion Inspect the tilt deck carefully if t...

Page 21: ...acks there are two on the gear leg one on the swivel pad and one on the gear box For single speed jacks there is one on the gear leg and one on the swivel pad Cushion Cylinder The fluid in the cylinde...

Page 22: ...ush blocks that are intended to deform while absorbing the forces of an impact If they show any signs of deformity from having been impacted by the RIG pivot arms they should be replaced immediately T...

Page 23: ...22 www valortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 Rev 05 20 2022 Figure 4 Properly Located Rear Impact Guard Properly Located Rear Impact Guard shows the typical dimensions for a properly located RIG...

Page 24: ...lost After the parts of the suspension have worked together for a very short period of time re torquing the bolts is necessary to ensure that undue movement which results in excessive suspension wear...

Page 25: ...perty damage serious personal injury or death Item Size Description Oiled Torque Dry Torque 1 1 1 8 7 Equalizer Bolt 590 ft lb 790 ft lb 2 5 8 18 Spring Retainer Bolt 35 ft lb 50 ft lb 3 1 14 Torque R...

Page 26: ...turers 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 Cl...

Page 27: ...ng surface 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 port...

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Page 30: ...be certain 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 s...

Page 31: ...ak through the rim If the rim is cracked the air pressure in the tube may cause the pieces of the rim to explode with great force and can cause serious injury or death Wheel Torquing Procedures When i...

Page 32: ...e Stage 1 torque value in the following chart using the sequence shown and then tighten the flange nuts to the Stage 2 torque value if applicable and then the full Stage 3 torque value in sequence Tra...

Page 33: ...s outlined 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...

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Page 35: ...If an electrical 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...

Page 36: ...llow the 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 mea...

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Page 38: ...a pull pawl 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 linin...

Page 39: ...ue exceeds 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 le...

Page 40: ...n 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 remove the filler plug and drain out the old fluid A...

Page 41: ...1 Drawbar Eye Lunette Eye 39 3 1 2 Jack Assembly 40 3 1 3 1 Non Stationary Deck Latch 41 3 1 3 2 Stationary Deck Latch 42 3 1 4 Deck Hinge 43 3 1 5 Cushion Cylinder 44 3 2 Rear Impact Guard 45 3 3 Run...

Page 42: ...2 5 Section 3 1 1 Drawbar Eye Lunette Eye Ref Part Description Quantity 1 C 000372 HT P X Drawbar 3 ID 4 Bolt w 25 32 holes 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 H 000203 U P X 3 4 16 x 2 5 Cap Screw Gr 8 Zinc 4 4 4 4 4 4 3...

Page 43: ...X FLAT WASHER 5 8 GR8 ZINC 12 12 12 12 12 12 4 H 000014 U P X HEX NUT 5 8 11 GR5 ZINC 10 10 10 10 10 10 5 H 000011 U P X CAP SCREW 5 8 11 x 1 3 4 GR5 ZINC 2 2 2 2 2 2 6 H 000013 U P X LOCK WASHER 5 8...

Page 44: ...0 0 2 C 000514 HT V X Latch Handle 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 SA 000207 HT V X Latch Arm 1 0 1 0 0 0 4 C 000371 HT P X Latch Pin 3 0 3 0 0 0 5 H 000226 U P X Glide Latch Bearing 1 x 1 2 x 1 3 8 6 0 6 0 0 0 6 H 000...

Page 45: ...ch Handle Assy 0 1 0 1 1 1 5 C 000371 HT P X Groove Pin 0 3 0 3 3 3 6 H 000211 U P X E Clip 0 8 0 8 8 8 7 H 000226 U P X Glide Latch Bearing 1 x 1 2 x 1 3 8 0 11 0 11 11 11 8 H 000035 UT P X Roll Pin...

Page 46: ...Section 3 1 5 Deck Hinge 40T 40TS 6 42T 42TS 6 54TS 60TS 17 5 54TS 22 5 Ref Part Description Quantity 1 C 000382 HT V X Hinge Pin 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 H 000229 U P X Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 3 1 4 Gr 5 Zinc 2 2 2...

Page 47: ...ortrailers com PHONE 208 810 4900 Rev 05 20 2022 40T 40TS 6 42T 42TS 6 54TS 60TS 17 5 54TS 22 5 Ref Part Description Quantity 1 C 000435 HT V X 4 x 16 Cushion Cylinder 1 1 1 1 1 1 Section 3 1 6 Cushio...

Page 48: ...adius Arm Assembly 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 SA 000091 HT F X Torsion Bar Bracket 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 C 000326 HT V X Rig Torsion Bar 1 1 1 1 1 1 14 C 000324 HT V X Spring 2 2 2 2 2 2 15 H 000213 U P X Clevis Pin x 1...

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Page 51: ...16 16 16 16 24 24 12 H 000201 HT U X Nut 875 14 16 16 16 16 24 24 13 C 000290 HT V X Torque Arm Assy Adj 20 25 LG 0 0 0 0 4 4 14 C 000500 HT P 40 Rocker Assy Single Bolt 49 AC WS 2 2 2 2 0 0 15 C 000...

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Page 54: ...ef Part Description Quantity 1 SA 000063 HT F X Tool Box Lid 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 C 000379 HT P X 90 Degree Mounting Bracket 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 SA 000075 HT P X Gas Spring 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 H 000227 U P X Pan Head Sc...

Page 55: ...eel Assembly 215 75 R17 5 LRH 8 8 0 0 12 0 2 C 000473 HT V X 22 5 Wheel Assembly 255 70 R22 5 LRJ 0 0 8 8 0 12 3 C 000278 HT V X Wheel 17 5 x 6 75 8 8 0 0 12 0 12 4 C 000473 HT V X RIM Wheel 22 5 x 6...

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Page 57: ...1 1 1 1 7 C 000411 HT V X Mid Marker Harness 66 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 C 000419 HT V X Center Main Harness w Air Elec 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 C 000474 HT V X Non Stationary Marker Extension 1 0 1 0 0 0 10 C 000126 U V X...

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Page 61: ...4 x 101 7 8 0 0 0 0 8 8 8 C 000357 HT P X Oak Board 2 x 7 1 4 x 33 1 8 0 0 0 0 16 16 9 C 000357 HT P X Oak Board 2 x 7 1 4 x 46 1 2 0 0 0 0 8 8 10 C 000357 HT P X Flat Head Screw 5 16 18 x 3 264 264...

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Page 63: ...7 SA 000077 HT F X Spring Brake Control Valve 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 SA 000078 HT P X ECU Dual Mod 2S 2M 1 1 1 1 2 2 9 C 000307 HT P X Air Tank 1488CI 9 1 2 OD 22 1 2 Lg Std Brkts Singles 0 0 0 0 1 1 10 C 0003...

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