C5A Power Lift
Hitch Assembly Installation & Operating Instructions:
Remove
existing hitch.
Frame
Plates
Bolt
the frame plates to the outside of the two rear frame channels so that the face
of the 2" receivers are as close to flush with the rear of the coach as possible,
when the receiver bar is placed into position in the frame plate notches. Hole
patterns in the plates are pre drilled and should line up with the hole
patterns in the standard bolt pattern for frame channels. Secure each plate with
6 ea 1/2" Grade 8 bolts with locking nuts & washers. Fabricator
will supply connecting hardware due to variable thickness in frame channels.
Receiver
Bar
The
3 1/2" "Receiver Bar" has 4 two inch receivers, (2 side
receivers, a centerline carrier receiver and a towing receiver also on the
centerline below the carrier receiver). Center the Receiver Bar onto the frame
plates in the frame plate notches and weld. The center receiver (on the hitch
bar) should be centered exactly between coach frame channels.
*Note:
Due to the wide variety of vehicles
and their differences, there may be small dimensional problems to work out for
fit and function. In some cases work-arounds may be necessary.
This is what a professional installer
will do.
Power
Actuator Assembly
Pre-Assemble
the power actuator setting the “chrome” cap over the lift assembly. Set DC
motor on top of lift assembly
and tighten set screws.
Wiring: Run a 10 gage
wire directly from battery to a male or female quick disconnect to the rear of
the coach. Connect corresponding half of quick disconnect to the actuator motor.
Ground: Actuator
automatically grounds internally through the hitch connection. A good
ground will be achieved because the
"Locking Hitch" pin compresses the receiver and stinger surfaces
tightly together under pressure. In the event a ground is not
achieved, there is an auxiliary ground screw located on the bottom of the hitch assembly
Lift:
There is a maximum of 26” of vertical lift. Actual achieved
ground clearance for the carrier deck will depend on vehicle frame height. The
lift has a ratcheting “slip clutch" that engages after a set pressure to
protect the motor therefore no fusing is
necessary. The lift has a 3000 lb lift capacity.
Carrier
Assembly and Operating Instructions
The
carrier itself consists of the channel, the frame and the stinger assemblies.
Assemble
the tie down posts by sliding the posts through the welded sleeves on the bottom
of the frame and each end of the frame assembly. Hand tighten the 7/16” set
screws into the welded nut in the tube sleeve.
Attach
the carrier channel with the six 3/8”
bolts and lock nuts onto the frame of the carrier. Once the channel is secured
and tightened down, center the tie down posts evenly across the channel and
tighten the set screws.
Insert
the tie down eye bolts in the ends of both tie down posts aligning the open
eyelet toward the carrier channel. Over tighten a full turn and back off a half
turn to align.
Insert
entire carrier assembly into the provided 2” receiver on the “Power
Actuator” and pin with the provided “Locking” hitch pin by tightening the
nuts on the pin assembly.
Locating
Front Wheel Chock Position
Lower
lift to the ground by activating the Power Actuator. Roll motorcycle onto
carrier channel and locate the center of balance for your particular bike for
the bike wheel position along the length of the channel track.
Position
the front wheel chock with the front tire fully against the inside of the wheel
stop and mark position of wheel stop at that position. Remove bike if necessary
and bolt down the front wheel stop.
Load
bike and secure using “ratchet” type (recommended) tie downs and a rear
wheel strap, and secure bike to the carrier.
Installing
Side Port Stingers
Raise
lift by activating the Power Actuator to level height where the side
port receiver tubes on the Carrier approximate the height of the side
port receiver tubes on the “Receiver Hitch Bar.
Insert
the side port 2” stingers between the left
carrier receiver and the left
hitch receiver. Secure both ends with the provided “Locking
Hitch Pins” tightening the nuts in each pin.
Insert
the side port 2” stinger between the right
carrier receiver and the right
hitch receiver (the same as the left). Secure with the
provided “Locking Hitch Pins tightening the nuts in each pin.
The
(carrier side) receiver tubes have a
small vertical adjustment to easier align the port stingers for installation and
compensate for any angle mis-alignment .
Lower
the entire carrier assembly until the actuator’s audible slip clutch
“clicking” is heard. This will allow the port stingers and receivers to
“pick up” its share of the weight. The actuator pre set “slip clutch”
will prevent excessive weight on the port stingers and receiver tubes.
The
bike is now ready to travel.
Unloading
The Motorcycle
CAUTION
!
The
Side Port Stingers MUST be removed BEFORE
attempting to lower the carrier.
The
carrier cannot be lowered with the side stingers engaged.
If
you hear the ratcheting sound from the Power Actuator that means the automatic
“slip clutch” has engaged and likely the side stingers are still in place.
Loosen
the Locking Hitch Pins and remove pins and both side port stingers.
Lower
the bike to ground activating the Power Actuator.
Remove
front tie down straps and rear wheel strap
GO
RIDE!
The
Carrier Folding Feature
The
carrier is “hinged’ at the center stinger between the actuator and the
carrier frame. This will allow you to fold the carrier up against the back of
your vehicle when the bike is not on the carrier. This will make it more
convenient to use the vehicle without having to remove the entire carrier.