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Installation Instructions

19K Sidewinder

Part Numbers:

SW19K, ST100-SW19K. ST200-SW19K,

ST300-SW19K, ST400-SW19K, ST500-

SW19K, ST100-SW19KPOE*, ST200-

SW19KPOE*, ST400-SW19KPOE*

* = Pre-Assembled

PIN BOX SHOWN ASSEMBLED

Equipment Required:

Wrenches: 15/16”, 1 1/8”

Drill Bits: Not Required

White Lithium Grease, Torque Wrench

INDEX

1. GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER P. 2-3

2. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS P. 4-6

3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS P. 6-10

4. WEDGE ADJUSTMENT/SELECTION P. 7-8

5. HITCHING PROCEDURE, P. 9-11

PULL TEST, UNHITCHING PROCEDURE

6. BEFORE EACH TRIP P. 11

7. MAINTENANCE P. 11

7. NOTES P. 12

8. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY P. 12

z 2009, 2014 Cequent Performance Products - Printed in Mexico

Sheet 1 of 12 SW19KN 5/28/14 Rev. F

Qty. (1) Turret (ST100, ST200, ST300, ST400, or ST500)

Qty. (1) Wear Plate

Qty. (1) 19K Sidewinder

Qty. (1) Universal Wedge*

Qty. (6) 5/8” Lock Washer

Qty. (2)

Wedge Bolt, 5/8”-11 X 1 3/4” Grade 5 Hex Bolt

Qty. (4)

Cap Bolt, 5/8” – 11 X 2” Grade 8 Hex Bolt

Qty. (2)

3/4” – 10 Hex Nut**

Qty. (2)

3/4” Lock Washer**

Qty. (4) 3/4“ Flat Washer**

Qty. (1) Outer Cap

Qty. (1) Upper Wear Disc

Qty. (1) Pivot Bushing

Qty. (2) Convertible Bolts, 3/4” – 10 X 9” **

Fastener Kit: ST100F

Do Not Exceed Lower of Towing Vehicle Manufacturer’s Rating,

Trailer Manufacturer’s Rating or

Max Gross

Trailer WT (LB)

Max Pin

WT (LB)

19,000 LB 3,800 LB

Form: F205 Rev A 5-6-05

DEALER/INSTALLER:

(1) Provide this Manual to end user

END USER:

(1) Read and follow this Manual every time you use Sidewinder.

(2) Save this Manual for Future Reference.

(3) Pass on copies of Manual to any other users or owner.

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WARNING:

Failure to follow all of these instructions may result in death or serious injury!

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*Custom Wedges are available for most fifth wheel hitch applications, to order a custom

wedge kit, see your RV Dealer or contact CPP Technical Service: 1-888-521-0510.

**Included on OEM installed units only.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Part Numbers: Installation Instructions SW19K, ST100-SW19K. ST200-SW19K, ST300-SW19K, ST400-SW19K, ST500SW19K, ST100-SW19KPOE*, ST200SW19KPOE*, ST400-SW19KPOE* 19K SidewinderTM * = Pre-Assembled DEALER/INSTALLER: (1) Provide this Manual to end user END USER: (1) Read and follow this Manual every time you use Sidewinder. (2) Save this Manual for Future Reference.
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Installation Instructions 19K SidewinderTM GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER WARNING: Failure to check and follow tow ratings could result in tow vehicle damage or truck and trailer separation while towing. Trailer and its contents together must not exceed truck, hitch and/or trailer tow ratings. Towing vehicle must have a manufacturer’s rated towing capacity equal to or greater than the gross trailer weight (dry weight of the trailer plus payload of the trailer). (See Fig.
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Installation Instructions 19K SidewinderTM GUIDELINES FOR MATCHING TOW VEHICLE AND TRAILER – CON’T Figure 5 CAUTION: A minimum clearance between the bumper and trailer (Measured at the same height) of 2 ft. is recommended. Due to Vehicle and RV Trailer variations; it is necessary to check this clearance. If the clearance is less than the minimum, this can be done after installation by making a slow turn, in a controlled driving environment (i.e. closed parking lot, grass field, etc.
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Installation Instructions 19K SidewinderTM ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS – For Pre-Assembled OEM Models use this section as a point of reference. 1. Before removing the original pin box, take note of the number of bolts used attaching the existing pin box to the mounting wing set. Cequent Performance Products recommends using at least the same number of bolts upon installation as removed from the original pin box. (Figure 7) Mounting Wing Set Figure 7 2. Check all boxes for all components listed in figure 1. 3.
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Installation Instructions 19K SidewinderTM ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS – CON’T 5. Raise the SidewinderTM arm into position, figure 14. Align the pivot tube on the arm inside of the pivot bushing within the turret. It may be necessary to drive the pivot bushing down while the arm is raised, this may be done with a rubber mallet or a block of wood and a hammer. Support arm in place; install the upper wear disc and outer cap.
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Installation Instructions 19K SidewinderTM ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS – CON’T 5. Tighten (4) 5/8-11 cap bolts as shown, repeat pattern 2-3 times. Torque (4) Bolts to 45 ft-lbs. Note: Over-tightening will cause the arm to bind! Repeat pattern 2-3 times Figure 17 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Conventional Transport: The SidewinderTM Pin-Box is very versatile and can be used as a standard pin box – Conventional Transport.
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Installation Instructions 19K SidewinderTM Activating the SidewinderTM Feature: 1. Remove (2) ¾” Lock-Out bolts and hardware from the rear of the pin-box (figure 18). 2. Remove the universal wedge from it’s storage location by removing (2) 5/8-11 X 1 3/4” bolts and lock washers. Note: The universal wedge is supplied with the unit and provides a lockout for many different fifth wheel hitches.
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Installation Instructions 19K SidewinderTM Activating the SidewinderTM Feature Con’t: 3. Install the universal wedge into the position for Sidewinder TM feature activation (figure 20) , in the proper orientation for your fifth wheel. The bolts will not be fully tightened at this time. (figure 23) Only tighten the (2) 5/8-11 X 1 3/4” wedge bolts until the lock washers begin to engage. The wedge should be allowed to slide with the rap of a hammer or mallet. 4.
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Installation Instructions 19K SidewinderTM HITCHING PROCEDURE: IMPORTANT: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFE HITCHING AND UNHITCHING OPERATIONS. DO NOT RELY ON OTHERS TO PERFORM THESE DUTIES. YOU MUST PERSONALLY MAKE SURE THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE PERFORMED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER! WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. 1. Place blocks (sometimes called “chocks”) firmly against front and rear of each trailer wheel to prevent any possible forward or rearward motion.
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Installation Instructions 19K SidewinderTM 6. With: •All trailer wheels still firmly blocked in front and behind each tire, and •Truck stationary with the emergency brake on, and •Trailer landing gear still resting on firm ground and supporting trailer weight; and •Truck stationary and with emergency brake on: Connect electrical cable between truck and trailer, connect breakaway switch cable from pin box to a permanent part of truck, and raise tailgate of truck.
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Installation Instructions 19K SidewinderTM PERFORM THE FOLLOWING IN THIS ORDER: 1. Make sure truck is in park with emergency brake on. 2. Place blocks firmly against front and rear of each trailer wheel to prevent any possible forward or rearward motion. 3. Using trailer jacks, lower trailer landing gear following the directions in the Trailer Manual until feet of landing gear are resting on firm ground.
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Installation Instructions 19K SidewinderTM NOTES: LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 1. Limited Lifetime Warranty (“Warranty”). Cequent Performance Products, Inc. (“We” or “Us”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser only (“You”) that the product will be free from material defects in both material and workmanship for a period of lifetime of ownership, ordinary wear and tear excepted; provided that installation and use of the product is in accordance with product instructions.