Draw-Tite 22300 0101 STRAIGHT COUPLERS - Manual

Bolt-on Couplers:
Bolting Instructions:
Assure coupler’s internal stop is butted against end of trailer tongue for maximum overlap.
Straight Tongue Couplers: For Class 1 couplers, the preferred method is to use (4) 3/8” bolts through side holes and torque to 15-20 ft-lbs. (See
Bolt-on detail) An alternate method is to use (2) 3/8” grade 5 through bolts and locknuts providing they can be torqued to at least 20 ft-lbs. without
excessive deformation of coupler or trailer tongue. For Class 2, 3 & 4 couplers, the preferred method is to use (4) 1/2” bolts through side holes
and torque to 30-35 ft-lbs. (See Bolt-on detail) An alternate method is to use (2) 1/2” grade 5 through bolts and locknuts providing they can be
torqued to at least 35 ft-lbs. without excessive deformation of coupler or trailer tongue.
A-Frame Couplers: This coupler can only be used with 50 degree trailer tongues. Using all available mounting holes in coupler housing, bolt
coupler to tongue members using 1/2” grade 5 hardware with locknuts. Use washers beneath all bolt heads and locknuts. (See Bolt-on detail).
Torque to at least 35 ft-lbs. without excessive deformation of coupler or trailer tongue.
After installation is complete, check that the coupler operation has not been impaired in any way. Do not use coupler if its operation has been impaired.
Stamped Coupler
Read, Understand, Follow and Save These Instructions
• Read, understand and follow all instructions before installing and using this product. Never allow anyone unfamiliar with these instructions to use this
product.
• Read, understand and follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the product(s) on which this product will be installed.
• Installation of this product must conform to the following mounting instructions.
• Save these instructions for use as a reference in the future.
Failure to follow these warnings and instructions may result
in property damage, serious bodily injury, and/or death. WARNING
• Purchaser/owner must ensure that product is installed according to these
instructions. Purchaser/owner must not alter or modify the product.
• Operator and bystanders should never position any part of body under any
portion of this product or the load being supported.
• Do not allow children to play on or around this product or the load being
supported.
• Weigh your trailer plus added load. Do not exceed lesser of mounting
bracket, coupler, hitch, vehicle, ball, or trailer weight ratings (including
load).
• Use only the proper ball for this coupler as indicated on the coupler body.
If uncertain, contact Cequent Performance Products at 1-800-632-3290 or
www.cequentgroup.com.
• Always secure load, vehicle and trailer (by blocking wheels) before
latching/unlatching coupler.
• Use caution when uncoupling as tongue may rise suddenly due to negative
tongue load.
• After installing mounting bracket and/or coupler, if coupler operation has
been impared in any way, do not use it.
• Keep the ball pocket and mechanism clean. When parking or storing your
trailer, keep the coupler off the ground so dirt and/or other foreign material
will not build up in the coupler ball pocket.
• Do not tow if ball is not fully seated and/or coupler is not closed.
• All welding must be performed by a certified AWS welder.
Before Towing :
• Check vehicle, mounting bracket, hitch, hitch ball and coupler for signs of
wear or damage and that the coupler handle opens and closes freely. If
coupler and/or mounting bracket is deformed or damaged, replace
complete coupler and mounting bracket.
• Replace bent, broken, or worn parts before using this product.
• Close coupler securely by ensuring that the hitch ball is fully seated in the
coupler ball pocket and the handle or latch is in the closed position.
• Check mounting bracket hardware for wear and proper tightness. Replace
bent, broken, or worn hardware.
• Make sure that the trailer safety chains are properly connected to the
towing vehicle and trailer according to SAE J684.
• Make sure that all trailer lighting is hooked up and working properly.
F3484 (C-3267) 3/14
Before mounting the coupler confirm that there will be no interference from the tow vehicle, tongue, ground, and any other mounted accessories while
stationary or in motion. Before installing, check for interference in open and closed positions. Check for interference again after installation is
complete. All welding must be performed by an AWS certified welder. The coupler must be rigidly attached to the trailer in order for the coupler to
support its maximum rated load according to SAE J684. After installation, check to make sure that coupler operation has not been impaired in any way.
Do not use coupler if its operation has been impaired.
Coupler Installation Warning: Failure to follow all installation instructions could
result in coupler failure.
Straight Tongue
Bolt-on detail
A-Frame
Printed in China