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Valor TRD-54-T Owner's Manual

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18390 TRD-54-T (17.5)
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18387 TD-42-T
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  • Page 1 Heavy Tiltbed Owner Manual Models: 18390 TRD-54-T (17.5) 18388 TD-42-T (5+) 18391 TRD-54-T (22.5) 18385 TD-40-T 18387 TD-42-T 18386 TD-40-T (5+) For Warranty Information Contact Valor Trailers at (208)-810-4900 Or find us on our website: www.valortrailers.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 Operation Introduction Purpose Rating Design and Safety Factors Vehicle Load and Handling Limits Alert Symbols Uncaging Air Brakes Reporting Safety Defects Pre-Trip Inspection Hook-Up Procedures 1.10 Loading and Unloading Trailers with Tilt Decks Securing Loads with Chains Section 2 Maintenance Periodic Maintenance New Trailer Break-In Pre-Trip Inspection...
  • Page 3 Axle End Component Disassembly Hub Inspection Broken or Damaged Studs Brake Drum Inspection Brake Drum Troubleshooting Chart Axle End Component Cleaning & Inspection Axle End Component Assembly Wheel Bearing Adjustment Wheel Bearing Lubrication Wheels and Tires Wheels Wheel Torqueing Procedures Tires Inflation Pressure Tire Wear Diagnostic Chart...
  • Page 4 Decking Air Brake System Section 4 Warranty Procedure www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...

  • Page 5: Section 1 Operation

    (uniformly distributed) based on its structural capabilities. Design and Safety Factors Valor Trailers are designed with a MAXIMUM load capacity, in ideal conditions, to ensure a level of safety that can withstand all types of dynamic and static loading conditions.

  • Page 6: Vehicle Load And Handling Limits

    Distributed Load is when a load is distributed evenly over the length of the trailer deck. This would be considered as the ideal load scenario when fully loaded to rated capacity. Concentrated Load is one that is localized over a shorter than normal distance and imposes greater stress in the concentrated load areas.
  • Page 7 Proper alignment of both tow vehicle and trailer wheels will add significantly to the handling characteristics of the combination and allow the driver to utilize all the design responses of the vehicle to make evasive maneuvers in the safest manner. Irregular terrain, steep grades and crowned roads, especially rural roadways, freeways, exit ramps, curves, bumps and depressions introduce forces into a tow vehicle/ trailer combination that could result in an accident if proper precautions and driving techniques are not followed.

  • Page 8: Alert Symbols

    It is imperative that a safe speed always be maintained. The safe speed is that speed at which control can always be maintained within the bounds of the vehicle. This speed will allow an emergency change of lane maneuver, travel off an exit ramp with a tightening radius and recovery from pavement drop-off or wet pavement.

  • Page 9: Uncaging Air Brakes

    Uncaging Air Brakes (for trailers with an Air Brake system) Air brakes are designed with a safety feature called a spring brake, so that if no air pressure is present in the system springs will apply force to the brake system linkages and apply the brakes. To allow the trailer to be moved during shipping a release tool assembly is installed in each of the spring brake cans to prevent the brakes from being applied.
  • Page 10 www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...

  • Page 11: Reporting Safety Defects

    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 campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Valor Industries To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), go to http://www.safercar.gov;...

  • Page 12: Pre-Trip Inspection

    Pre-Trip Inspection There are some items on every vehicle combination that can be and should be inspected prior to every trip that require no special knowledge, training, or sophisticated equipment. Before beginning a trip, make a thorough visual inspection of the trailer for cracks in the structure, or bent components such as the tongue or frame.

  • Page 13: 1.10 Loading And Unloading

    Connect the tow vehicle to the trailer and check that the coupler is completely latched. Be sure that a safety pin is inserted to ensure coupler will not unlatch during transport. Connect the electrical plug from the trailer’s harness to the receptacle of the tow vehicle. Check all lights on the trailer to make sure they are working correctly with the tow vehicle’s electrical system.

  • Page 14: Trailers With Tilt Decks

    arrow, and 40% is rearward of the arrow. This will ensure that the proper load balance and tongue weight are achieved. ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS! Adverse weather conditions can cause wet and slippery trailer decks and ramps. Depending on the type of equipment and typical weather conditions it may be necessary to add traction aids to the trailer deck and ramps.
  • Page 15 loading. Back up slowly until deck begins to tilt, stop and wait for deck to completely open, then proceed to back off slowly. Trailer deck will tilt open and tilt closed with one person’s weight. The deck may tilt faster or slower depending on outside temperature, because the temperature affects the density of the fluid in the deck cylinder.

  • Page 16: Securing Loads With Chains

    Section 1 Operations Securing Loads with Chains NOTE: Only 5/16” or 3/8” Grade 70 Transport Chains are to be used with chain slots. When securing loads with chains, the chains should not exceed angles shown in illustrations below. Viewed from above, chain should not be angled more than 45 degrees in either direction of chain slot.

  • Page 17: Section 2 Maintenance

    Section 2 Maintenance Periodic Maintenance New Trailer Break-in KEEP ✓ Before loading the trailer, the “trailer brakes should be burnished-in, which is critical to brake performance. The reason for a proper break-in is to establish an even layer of friction material deposited on the rotors from the brake pads.

  • Page 18: Annually Or 100,000 Miles

    ✓ Lubricate tilt deck hinges- see page 21. ✓ Replace wheel bearing lubricant (heavy duty/off-road service)- see page 30. Annually or 100,000 miles ✓ Replace wheel bearing lubricant (standard duty service)- see page 30. Special ✓ Accident or Overload- check all structural components for damage. Check tires and wheels for damage.

  • Page 19: King Pin

    King Pin Check the king pin for cracks, wear and/or damage. Regularly apply a coating of grease to the fifth wheel to prevent accelerated wear. Always ensure fifth wheel is completely latched before transport. Jack Assembly Every six months, lubricate the jack in the following manner: 1.

  • Page 20: Rear Impact Guard (Rig)

    2.3 Rear Impact Guard (RIG) Your trailer may be fitted with an energy absorbing RIG system that retracts automatically when the deck is tilted for loading and unloading. Normally the RIG requires no maintenance other than checking for loose fasteners or missing cotter pins. In the event of a rear impact to the trailer, check the RIG system thoroughly for bent or damaged components.

  • Page 21: Running Gear

    Running Gear Suspension The suspension on your trailer is a heavy duty, leaf spring, underslung type. The leaf springs are not directly attached to the trailer but are free to float against the wear pads of the hangers and rockers. Spring seat adjusters or adjustable radius rods are employed to keep the axles in alignment. The first maintenance check should be performed after an initial break-in period of about 1,000 miles.

  • Page 22: Torque Requirements

    TORQUE REQUIREMENTS! Follow all torque requirements! Do not use any component with visibly worn or damaged threads. Failure to follow these safety alerts can lead to loss of vehicle control, property damage, serious personal injury or death. Item Description Torque Keeper Bolt 35-45 ft-lb Equalizer Bolt...
  • Page 23 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS! Follow all torque requirements! Do not use any component with visibly worn or damaged threads. Failure to follow these safety alerts can lead to loss of vehicle control, property damage, serious personal injury or death. Item Size Description Oiled Torque Dry Torque 1 1/8"...

  • Page 24: Axle Alignment

    Axle Alignment Verify that the forward axle is centered on the trailer; W1 = W2. Check the distance from the coupler or faceplate center to the forward axle end on both sides, and adjust the left radius rod (or spring seat adjusters for slipper type suspension if necessary (the right radius rod is of fixed length)) so that X1 is equal to X2, the difference should not vary more than 1/16”.

  • Page 25: Brake Drum Inspection

    Brake Drum Inspection Clean and inspect the brake drums whenever relining the brakes. To be suitable for further service, the brake drum should pass the following checks: 1. The brake surface should be free of scoring, excessive heat checks and free of cracks. 2.

  • Page 26: Brake Drum Troubleshooting Chart

    Brake Drum Troubleshooting Chart www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...
  • Page 27 Brake Drum Troubleshooting Chart (continued) www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...

  • Page 28: Axle End Component Cleaning & Inspection

    Axle End Component Cleaning and Inspection Refer to the supplied manufacturer’s manual for specifics. Axle End Component Assembly Refer to the supplied manufacturer’s manual for specifics. Wheel Bearing Adjustment Refer to the supplied manufacturers manual for specifics. Wheel Bearing Lubrication Refer to the supplied manufacturers manual for specifics.

  • Page 29: Wheel Torqueing Procedures

    6. Offset. This refers to the relationship of the center line of the tire to the hub face of the axle. Care should be taken to match a replacement wheel with the same offset wheel as originally equipped. Failure to match offset can result in reduced carrying capacity of your axle.
  • Page 30 Trailer Model Torque Range (all values in Ft-lbs.) Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 TD-40-T 50-60 450-500 TD-42-T 50-60 450-500 TRD-50-T 50-60 450-500 TRD-54-T 50-60 450-500 FWTD-44-T 50-60 450-500 FWTD-50-T 50-60 450-500 FWTRD-70-T 50-60 450-500 www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...

  • Page 31: Tires

    Tires Before mounting tires onto wheels make certain that the rim size and contour is approved for the tire as shown in the Tire and Rim Association Yearbook or the tire manufacturers catalog. Also make sure the tire will carry the rated load. If the load is not equal on all tires due to trailer weight distribution, use the tire rated for the heaviest wheel position.

  • Page 32: Tire Wear Diagnostic Chart

    Tire Wear Diagnostic Chart www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...

  • Page 33: Electrical

    Electrical Harnesses and Lights The electrical harnesses in the trailer run within the frame members and require no maintenance. The oval stop/turn/taillights and the round clearance lights are all of the sealed type and do not have a separately replaceable bulb. If a light does stops working, first check the plug at the light for voltage (with a test lamp or voltmeter) to verify that the electrical system is functioning properly.

  • Page 34: Preventive Maintenance

    Whenever it becomes necessary to jack the trailer it is up to you to ensure that the trailer or axle is supported securely. Use blocks or jack stands on solid ground, especially if you are going to be working under the trailer. Preventive Maintenance 1.
  • Page 35 www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...

  • Page 36: Manual Brake (Free Stroke) Adjustment

    Manual Brake (Free Stroke) Adjustment DISENGAGING THE PAWL! You must disengage a pull pawl or remove a conventional pawl before rotating the manual adjusting nut, or you will damage the pawl teeth. A damaged pawl will not allow the slack adjuster to automatically adjust brake clearance. Replace damaged pawls before putting the vehicle in service.

  • Page 37: Slack Adjuster Function Test

    Slack Adjuster Function Test 1. Remove the slack adjuster from the axle. 2. Using a torque wrench that measures in in-lb., rotate the adjusting nut counterclockwise 22 turns. This is enough turning of the adjusting nut to rotate the camshaft gear 1 full revolution.

  • Page 38: Trailers With Tilt Decks

    Trailers with Tilt Decks Tilt Deck trailers are designed to tilt open or tilt closed with one person’s weight. Outside temperatures can affect the speed the deck tilts at due to effects on the density of the fluid in the cushion cylinder. Periodic inspections should occur looking for wear, damage or cracked welds. As an item of routine maintenance apply grease to all grease fittings until fresh grease becomes visible.

  • Page 39: Section 3 Parts

    Section 3 Parts Manual Section Title Page Major Sub-Assemblies 3.1.1 Drawbar Eye/Lunette Eye 3.1.2 Jack Assembly 3.1.3.1 Deck Latch 3.1.3.2 Deck Latch 3.1.4 Deck Hinge 3.1.5 Cushion Cylinder Rear Impact Guard Running Gear 3.4.1 Toolbox 3.4.2 Wheels and Tires Electrical 3.5.1 Electrical Plug 3.5.2...

  • Page 40: Drawbar Eye

    Section 3.1.1 Drawbar Eye/Lunette Eye Ref. Part # Rev. Description Quantity Drawbar 3” ID, 4 Bolt w. 25/32” C-15127 holes 3/4-16 x 2.5” Cap Screw. Gr. 8, C-13167 Zinc 3/4” Lock Washer, Zinc C-13168 C-13169 3/4-16 Hex Nut, Gr. 8, Zinc www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...

  • Page 41: Jack Assembly

    Section 3.1.2 Jack Assembly Quantity Ref. Part # Rev. Description SA-20760 Jack Assy., Kit SA-18110 Jost Jack Assembly CAP SCREW 5/8-11 x 1 1/2, GR5 ZINC C-13170 C-13171 FLAT WASHER 5/8, GR8 ZINC HEX NUT 5/8-11, GR5 ZINC C-13173 C-13174 CAP SCREW 5/8-11 x 1 3/4, GR5 ZINC LOCK WASHER 5/8, ZINC C-13172...

  • Page 42: Deck Latch

    Section 3.1.3.1 Deck Latch Quantity Ref. Part # Rev. Description C-04109 Latch Hook C-12604 Latch Handle Latch Arm SA-12552 C-06050 Latch Pin Glide Latch Bearing 1 x 1/2 x 1-3/8 C-13176 C-13177 E-Clip Cap Screw 3/4-16 x 1-1/2, Gr. 8 Zinc C-13178 Bent arm Pin/Lanyard 12”...

  • Page 43: Deck Latch

    Section 3.1.3.2 Deck Latch Quantity Ref. Part # Rev. Description C-11171 Latch Hook C-11181 Latch Link Latch Arm SA-12544 SA-12547 Latch Handle Assy. Groove Pin C-06050 C-13177 E-Clip 11 11 11 Glide Latch Bearing 1 x 1/2 x 1-3/8 C-13176 Rill Pin 3/8 x 2, Steel C-13181 Latch Hook Assy.

  • Page 44: Deck Hinge

    Section 3.1.4 Deck Hinge Quantity Ref. Part # Rev. Description C-06179 Hinge Pin C-13182 Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 3-1/4, Gr. 5 Zinc C-13183 Nylock 3/8-16, Gr. 2 Zinc www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...

  • Page 45: Cushion Cylinder

    Section 3.1.5 Cushion Cylinder Quantity Ref. Part # Rev. Description SA-15145 Cushion Cylinder 5 x 12 C-20798 5 x 12 Rod Clevis SA-13398 Cylinder Pin Kit Pipe Plug ½’ x 9/16” C-20871 www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...

  • Page 46: Rear Impact Guard

    Section 3.2 Rear Impact Guard Quantity Ref. Part # Rev. Description SA-14534 Light Bar Bracket (17.5) SA-14535 Light Bar Bracket (22.5) SA-12382 Rig Hinge Pin SA-10198 Rig Light Bar C-13186 Cap Screw 1/2-20 x 1 1/4, GR5 C-13187 Flat Washer 1/2, Gr8 Zinc C-13188 Nut, 1/2-20, GR.
  • Page 47 www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...
  • Page 48 Section 3.2 Rear Impact Guard www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...
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  • Page 50: Running Gear

    Section 3.3 Running Gear Quantity Ref. Part # Rev. Description C-13364 20K Axle (17.5 Tires) C-13363 20K Axle ABS (17.5 Tires) Torque Arm Assy – Non-Adj. C-13240 C-13253 Spring Seat 5RD, 75 HI Torque Arm Assy – Adj., 19.25” LG C-13241 C-13242 Flange Locknut, 1-14 Gr.
  • Page 51 Section 3.2 Running Gear (SA-23345) www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...
  • Page 52 Section 3.2 Running Gear (SA-23342) www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...

  • Page 53: Accessories

    Section 3.4.1 Toolbox Quantity Ref. Part # Rev. Description Tool Box Lid C-01144 C-13297 90 Degree Mounting Bracket C-13298 Gas Spring C-13554 Pan Head Screw 10-24 x 1/2, Zinc C-13555 Nylon Lock Nut, 10-24, Zinc www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...

  • Page 54: Wheels And Tires

    Section 3.4.2 Wheels and Tires Quantity Ref. Part # Rev. Description SA-21659 17.5 Wheel Assembly SA-21660 22.5 Wheel Assembly C-13293 Wheel, 17.5 x 6.75 C-13295 Wheel, 22.5 x 8.25 5/8” Flanged Nut C-13294 www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...

  • Page 55: Electrical

    Section 3.5.1 Electrical Plug Quantity Ref. Part # Rev. Description C-13198 Plug, 7-Pin www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...

  • Page 56: Electrical Harness

    Section 3.5.2 Electrical Harnesses and Lights Quantity Ref. Part # Rev. Description C-13220 7 Way Front Harness C-13221 Rig Bar Harness C-13224 Light Bar Harness Tail Marker Harness, 12” C-13225 Front Marker Harness, 24” C-13227 C-13228 ABS Fault Harness Mid Marker Harness, 66” C-13229 C-13475 Center Main Harness w/ Air-Elec...
  • Page 57 Section 3.5.2 Wiring Diagrams TD-40-T TD-42-T www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...
  • Page 58 Section 3.5.2 Wiring Diagrams TD-40-T (5+24) TD-42-T (5+24) TRD-54-T (17.5) TRD-54-T (22.5) www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...
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  • Page 60 Section 3.6 Decking Quantity Ref. Part # Rev. Description Fir Board 2” x 10” x 183-91/6” C-20830 Fir Board 2” x 7-5/8” x 183-9/16” C-20831 Fir Board 2” x 10” x 102” C-20833 Fir Board 2” x 7-5/8” x 102” C-20834 Fir Board 2”...
  • Page 61 www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...
  • Page 62 Section 3.7 Air Brake System Ref. Part # Rev. Description Quantity C-13264 Emergency Glad-hand- Aluminum C-13265 Service Glad-hand- Aluminum C-13266 Hose Assembly-28”-3/8”ID Hose-3/8” Fxd & 3/8” Swivel Ftg&Adptr C-13267 Hose Assembly-30”-3/8”ID Hose-3/8” Fxd & 3/8” Swivel Ftg&Adptr C-13268 Hose Assembly-54”-3/8”ID Hose-3/8” Fxd & 3/8” Swivel Ftg&Adptr C-13269 Hose Assembly-60”-3/8”ID Hose-3/8”...
  • Page 63 Section 3.7 Air Brake System TD-40-T TD-40-T (5+24) TD-42-T TD-42-T (5+24) www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...
  • Page 64 Section 3.7 Air Brake System TRD-54-T (17.5) TRD-54-T (22.5) www.valortrailers.com PHONE: 208-810-4900...
  • Page 65 Overview VALOR offers the most aggressive value proposition in the new and used trailer market. Defects and failure of equipment will be covered by VALOR through dealer network only. The program is designed to ensure that VALOR TRAILERS have the highest resale value of any OEM.

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