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®
Model ET 12000
Operation and Service Manual
Load Capacity: 12000 lbs
®
SCALATE RAILER
The ET 12000 E T offers ground
level roll-on loading and roll-off unloading of
equipment with non-tilting lowering deck. The
hydraulic lift deck allows one person to load and
unload equipment.
Contents
SAFETY ................................................................. 2
SPECIAL FEATURES .......................................... 2
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................
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SAFETY Warnings and Cautions WARNING Observe all warning labels on the trailer. The trailer warning Stand clear of trailer while deck labels are shown here as a is being lowered. Contact with WARNING trailer deck will cause serious reminder. Other warnings and Stand clear of trailer while deck is being raised or crushing injury. cautions are included in this lowered. Moving deck will create pinch points causing serious crushing injury. manual. Failure to observe all warnings may result
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SPECIFICATIONS ® SCALATE RAILER E T Model Number ET 12000 Serial Number ________________ Manufactured by: Bil-Jax, Inc. 125 Taylor Parkway Archbold, Ohio 43502 800-537-0540 Specifications Rated Capacity 12000 lbs. (5443 kg) max. Weight (Empty) 4500 lbs. (2041 kg) Overall Width 102 in. (259.1 cm) Overall Length 263 in. (668.0 cm) Overall Height (Bed Raised) 56 in. (142.2 cm) Bed Height (Raised) 13 in. (33.0 cm) Bed Size (Flat Surface) 75 in. wide x 144 in. long (190
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Bil-Jax, Inc. 125 Taylor Parkway Archbold, Ohio 43502 Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Bil-Jax, Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, 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 camp
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TRAILER HITCHING Hook Up the Trailer 1. Raise trailer and open ball latch. 2. Line up ball with hitch. NOTE: The trailer hitch uses a 2-5/16 inch ball. 2-5/16 inch ball on tow vehicle must have a 20,000 lb. capacity rating. 3. Lower hitch onto ball and close ball latch. 4. Raise the jack. NOTE: Trailer frame should be level when hitch is on ball. See page 10 to adjust hitch height. Always raise the jack before towing. 5. Hook safety chains and attach breakaw
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EQUIPMENT LOADING Lower the Deck NOTE: Trailer must be hitched to vehicle according to page 5 before lowering or raising the deck. 1. Turn power switch to ON position. 2. Hold control lever in the direction shown until the deck reaches ground level, then release. NOTE: The trailer should be on a level surface when lowering the deck. Load the Equipment 1. Load equipment so that the resulting tongue 2. Install tie-down straps to keep the load from weight is 15 to 20% o
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EQUIPMENT LOADING Raise the Deck (trailer must be hitched to vehicle) 1. Turn power switch to ON position. Hold 2. Turn power switch to OFF position. control lever in the direction shown. Release control lever when deck is in fully raised position. Make sure people are away from the trailer before raising the deck. Keep hands and feet away from deck and rails. Hands and feet can get crushed between the deck and frame. 7
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SERVICE Tire Maintenance Wheel Torque Requirements At least once each week, use an accurate tire It is extremely important to apply and maintain pressure gage to check the air pressure in all four proper wheel mounting torque on your axle. trailer tires. Inflate to the pressure recommended Wheel nuts should be retorqued after 50 miles by the tire manufacturer (located on the tire. and 100 miles and periodically there after. Low or uneven tire pressures will not properly suppo
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SERVICE Hydraulic Fluid Levels 1. Open cover enclosing hydraulic pump. Check 2. If reservoir volume is below 1/2 when trailer fluid level in hydraulic reservoir. When trailer deck is fully raised, add enough BP type HLP- deck is fully raised, hydraulic fluid level should 46 or 10W hydraulic oil to bring fluid level in be approximately 1 inch above 1/2 of reservoir reservoir to approximately 1 inch above 1/2 volume. full. Batteries 1. Use hydrometer to check
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SERVICE Adjusting the Hitch Height The trailer frame and deck should be level for equipment loading and unloading. If the trailer hitch is too high or too low when hitched to the towing vehicle, readjust the hitch height. 1. Unhitch trailer. Remove hitch mounting bolts 2. Install hitch in new position. and nuts. Adjust hitch height when trailer is empty. Use Failure to install and tighten all 4 hitch mounting jack to aid in hitch adjustment. bolts may cause serious equipment dam
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PARTS LIST ® SCALATE RAILER Model ET 12000 E T , Hitch Section Item No. Part No. Description Qty 1 0090-0346 Screw, Self-tapping, #10-24 x 3/4 8 2 B01-10-0179 Side Marker, Amber, Ear Mount – Front 2 2A B01-10-0241 Side Marker, Red, Ear Mount – Rear 2 3 B01-10-0153 Plug Assembly, Marker Lights 2 4 B01-10-0152 Grommet, 2-1/2 inch 2 5 B01-10-0151 Side Light, Amber, 2-1/2 inch 2 6 0090-0344 Screw, Self-tapping, #10-24 x 1/2 2 7 0090-0042 Screw, Cap, 3/8-16 x 1 4 8 0090-0188 Nut, Lock
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PARTS LIST 1 2, 2A 16 14 9 8 15 21 24 20 28 30 13 26 29 27 12 7 3 20 4 19 10 6 5 23 18 22 25 11 17 ® SCALATE RAILER Model ET 12000 E T , Hitch Section 13 2 5/16” BALL
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PARTS LIST ® SCALATE RAILER Model ET 12000 E T , Lift Section Item No. Part No. Description Qty 1 B02-05-0028 Pump Unit, Hydraulic, Manual Valve 1 2 B02-01-0147 Hose, Hydraulic 2 3 B02-02-0012 Fitting, Hydraulic 2 4 B01-04-0001 Battery, 6 V, 190 Amp 2 5 B01-01-0010 Battery Cable, 13 inch 2 6 B01-01-0067 Battery Cable, 60 inch 1 7 0090-0160 Nut, Hex, 5/16-18 4 8 B01-01-0013 Battery Cable, 30 inch 1 9 B07-06-5882 Strap, Battery Hold Down 2 10 B04-07-0003 Rod, Battery Hold Down, 1/
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PARTS LIST 12 13 14 15 10 11 17 9 18 7 16 5 8 1 3 2 6 4 2 24 22 21 25 14 28 14 15 19 5 11 18 38, 38A 27 23 32 39 33 17 26 2 32 37 28 30 30 20 32 40 29 19 33 36 33 32 35 32 31 33 32 32 31 34 31 32 32 33 ® SCALATE RAILER Model ET 12000 E T , Lift Section 15
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PARTS LIST ® SCALATE RAILER Model ET 12000 E T , Deck and Frame Section Item No. Part No. Description Qty Item No. Part No. Description Qty 1 B12-00-0158 Deck Weldment 1 33 0090-1003 Nut, Lock, 1/2-20 16 2 B12-00-0163 Bar, Guide 2 34 B12-00-0152 Dust Shield 4 3 0090-0428 Washer, Flat, 3/4 8 35 0090-1002 Screw, Cap, 1/2-20 x 1- 16 3/4 4 0090-0103 Screw, Cap, 3/4-10 x 2- 4 36 B12-00-0153 Wire Grommet 4 1/2 5 B31-00-0029 Wear Pad, Guide Bar 2 37 B12-00-0148 Electric Brake 2 Assembly
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PARTS LIST 1 2 3 4 5 57 6 55 54 53 56 8 7 10 9 62 52 49 21 11 48 50 61 16 15 23 17 20 51 18 12 21 13 14 58 23 22 19 47 46 21 20 45 24 22 25 26 43 27 25 26 19 31 27 29 30 31 60 33 59 30 30 35 28 30 29 32 44 36 40 39 34 41 37, 37A 42 38 ® SCALATE RAILER Model ET 12000 E T , Deck and Frame Section 17
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PARTS LIST B02-05-0028 Hydraulic Pump Assembly Item No. Part No. Description Qty 1 B02-15-0398 Motor, DC - 12V 1 2 B02-15-0399 Pump Assembly 1 3 B02-15-0400 Tank, Plastic 1 4 B02-15-0401 Tube, Interior Return 1 5 B02-15-0402 Tube, Relief Valve Return 1 6 B02-15-0403 Tube, Suction 1 7 B02-15-0404 Filter, Suction 1 8 0090-0975 Bolt, Socket Head, 1/4-20 x 3 4 9 B02-15-0405 Valve Assembly (includes items 10 & 11) 1 10 B02-15-0406 Switch Assembly Cam (includes item 11) 1 11 B02-15-0407
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H H Y C D R R PARTS LIST 23 1 22 24 A A 15 "A" PORT 6 15/16" 12 "B" PORT 9 16 10 11 17 13 5 4 6 2 14 7 9 1/16" 3 18 19 20 8 21 3 1/4" 3/4" 9 1/4” 16 3/8” B02-05-0028 Hydraulic Pump Assembly 19 N U L O I M C S
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125 Taylor Parkway Archbold, OH 43502 Phone 800-537-0540 Fax 419-445-0367
