Recon Installation Instructions - Demco Recon Operator's Manual

Recon Installation Instructions

1. Place Recon base over gooseneck 2-5/16" ball so ball
fits into the recon ball coupler. NOTE: Ball coupler
socket goes towards cab of truck.
3. When coupler pin is installed, tighten top coupler bolt
to 30 ft/lbs. Install bolt retainer over bolt and secure
retainer with the 1/4" bolt.
5. Install 5th wheel head with the 1" pin.
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2. Slide coupler pin into coupler hole, making sure pin
goes under gooseneck ball. Top coupler bolt may
need to be loosened for pin to go under the ball.
4. The correct height for the hitch is such that there is
approximately 6" of clearance between the top of
the truck box and the bottom of the trailer overhang.
The Demco Recon hitch has 2-1/2" of adjustment
up or down in 1-1/4" increments. Once the proper
height has been determined, slide the center post to
the right position and pin with cross pin and tighten
setscrews and jam nuts of base. It is best to use a
3/4" twelve point socket to tighten the set screws to
100 ft/lbs and a 15/16" deep well socket for the jam
nuts.
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