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CONTI N UUM™ WEIG HT DIS TRI BUTI ON HITCH INSTA LLATIO N MAN UA L
16,000 lb. max trailer weight with tongue weight betw een 600lbs. & 1,600 lbs.
WDHK4500
WDHH45 00
Head unit with 2" Shank
W D HL 451 0
Load bars and hydraulic unit
with NO cylinder extension
WDHK4501
WDHH45 00
Head unit with 2" Shank
W D HL 451 1
Load bars and hydraulic unit
WITH cylinder extension
WDHK4502
WDHH45 02
Head unit with 2-1/2" Shank
W D HL 451 0
Load bars and hydraulic unit
with NO cylinder extension
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P H O N E : 8 0 0 - 2 4 8 - 6 5 6 4
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WDHK4503
WDHH45 02
Head unit with 2-1/2" Shank
W D HL 451 1
Load bars and hydraulic unit
WITH cylinder extension
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- Page 1 CONTI N UUM™ WEIG HT DIS TRI BUTI ON HITCH INSTA LLATIO N MAN UA L 16,000 lb. max trailer weight with tongue weight betw een 600lbs. & 1,600 lbs. WDHK4500 WDHK4501 WDHK4502 WDHK4503 WDHH45 00 WDHH45 00 WDHH45 02 WDHH45 02 Head unit with 2”...
- Page 2 Do Without proper knowledge, towing can be a dangerous not use the Continuum hitch with any vehicle or trailer activity. Understand all the risks involved with towing that is not compatible for use with a weight distribution before proceeding.
- Page 3 CHECK TRAILER COMPATIBILITY ABOVE FRAME OR LESS THAN 2.5” Coupler ball size. The Continuum hitch is configured for BELOW trailers with 2-5/16” ball couplers. 2” ball replacements are available for purchase from B&W. Changing the ball requires specialized tools, for this reason B&W recommends having a dealership replace the ball.
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Page 4: Prepare For Installation
Secure head unit. Using the hole in the receiver, pin the PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION head unit to the tow vehicle and secure with a cotter pin. Secure the pins in the pin block with lynch pins. TOOLS REQUIRED Ratchet with 9/16” socket. •... - Page 5 WARNING: Do not tamper or attempt to adjust the INSTALL HYDRAULIC PUMP Continued pressure relief valve on the bottom of the hydraulic pump. It is set at the factory to a safe level. Adjusting Position the pump mount bracket. Using Figure A3 on the pressure release valve could result in serious injury page 3, locate a clear span of the driver side frame to or death.
- Page 6 INSTALL HYDRAULIC CYLINDER COMPLETE HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION Continued Reinstall propane tanks and cover. If your trailer had Assemble the hydraulic cylinder mount. Retrieve the propane tanks and cover reinstall them at this time. top mount washer plates, frame clamps, 3/8” x 8” cap screws, and four 3/8”...
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Page 7: Finish Installation
INSTALL LOAD BAR ASSEMBLY INSTALL FORK HOLDER NOTE: The fork holder bracket installation is optional. Couple the tow vehicle and trailer. Align and lower the The fork holder is designed to provide a resting place trailer coupler onto the ball. The tow vehicle and the for the front portion of the load bar assembly when the trailer need to be on the same level surface. - Page 8 B - ((B - A) * FALR/100) = Target measurement C weight from the tow vehicle's rear tires to its front tires. Due to the hydraulic cylinder of the Continuum • Example: Tow Vehicle: hitch, the amount of weight that is transferred to Measurement A = 39”...
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Page 9: Long Term Storage
UNCOUPLING PROCEDURE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE NOTE: If the load bar assembly will be removed from Follow the maintenance procedures listed below before the trailer, it has to be moved so the jack foot is no each trip & periodically as needed. longer between the load bars before the foot is lowered to the ground. -
Page 10: Frequently Asked Questions
It may be necessary to use professional help. Failure to correctly Can the Continuum hitch be used with a tow vehicle torque the nut could lead to serious injury or death. that has an auto leveling system? Yes, the auto leveling system will have to be turned off before coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle. - Page 11 HYDRAULIC PSI LOG DATE: DATE: VEHICLE: VEHICLE: TRAILER: TRAILER: FALR PERCENT: FALR PERCENT: PSI READING: PSI READING: DATE: DATE: VEHICLE: VEHICLE: TRAILER: TRAILER: FALR PERCENT: FALR PERCENT: PSI READING: PSI READING: DATE: DATE: VEHICLE: VEHICLE: TRAILER: TRAILER: FALR PERCENT: FALR PERCENT: PSI READING: PSI READING: Page 11 of 12...
- Page 12 B&W TRAILER HITCHES 1216 HAWAII RD P.O. BOX 186 HUMBOLDT, KS 66748 bwtrailerhitches.com Copyright 2023 WDHK4500 (pn 4510-210) 01 13 2023 B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc. Page 12 of 12 Page 12 of 12 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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