IDrive TDS-2010H Mounting Instructions

TDS-2010H MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
The TDS-2010H is designed to be mounted on Trailers with a front wall height or mounting
area of at least 48" tall. There must also be at least 20" of width and 14" in depth (at the top
of the Trailer) for the unit to fit properly.
CAUTION: Installation on Trailers with front wall heights of less than 48" is not recommended because the lower drive portion
of the unit WILL NOT have adequate ground clearance during Trailer transportation. The recommended 48" will result in the
track portion of the unit extending 5" below the bottom of the Trailer when fully retracted and in the "Travel Position".
The TDS-2010H model is designed to bolt to the 4" wide "C" channel
commonly found at the center of the front wall of many "gooseneck"
Trailers. This "C" channel is where the conventional jacking devices
have been mounted in the past.
There must also be adequate space on the front wall of the Trailer to
mount the electrical control box. The preferred location is to the right
of the unit near the top of the wall. Select a clear area just to the right of
the "C" channel that is at least 24" wide x 14" high. Keep in mind that
the handheld control box cable will connect to the right hand side of the
main electrical box. It will be connected and disconnected each time
the unit is used so be sure that the connector is easily assessable.
Note: "Right" or "Left" as used in the following instructions may
be determined by standing beside the Trailer and facing the direc-
tion of the vehicle used to tow the Trailer.
Note: "UP" or "DOWN" as used in the following instructions re-
fers to Raising or Lowering the front of the Trailer (the cylinder
extends to Raise the Trailer, and retracts to Lower the Trailer).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
Locate all parts and necessary tools.
Jack the Trailer up so that its bottom edge at the front wall is approximately 16" above the ground and support the Trailer with suitable jack stands.
Remove the existing jacking device, if any.
Measuring from the front wall's bottom edge (not the ground), mark and drill a 17/32" hole in each side of the "C" channel 43-3/4" from the
bottom of the Trailer and 3/4" from the face of the Trailer.
Mount the spring anchor brackets. The ideal location for the brackets is on the backside of horizontal beam that supports the bottom edge
of the front wall. Place the brackets 2-4 inches apart, centered between the left and right sides of the Trailer. Use the brackets as a guide and
drill two 11/32" holes for each bracket. Secure with the 5/16 x 1inch bolts, nuts and lock washers provided. Tighten to 15 ft. lbs.
Using a suitable lifting device, carefully stand the unit upright and maneuver it into position over the "C" channel. Raise or lower the unit
as necessary to align the top mounting holes in the side plate of the unit with the holes drilled in step # 4. Secure the unit with a ½-13 x 5 ½
inch bolt, two flat washers, lock washer, and nut.
Maneuver the unit if necessary to ensure that the rear edges of the unit's side plates are flush with the wall.
Drill the remaining three (3) holes into each side of the "C" channel. Use the mounting holes at the lower back edge of the unit's side plates
as locating guides.
Secure the unit with the remaining mounting hardware. Tighten all four (4) bolts to 60 ft. lbs.
Choose a location for the main electrical control box. The ideal location is on the right hand side of the upper lift assembly near the top
of the Trailer wall. If this area is available, place the left hand side of the control box approximately 10 inches to the right of the upper lift
assembly's mounting plate. Place the top of the control box approximately 6 inches from the top of the Trailer wall. If the aforementioned
location is not available, choose an alternate location.
Note: Depending on the distance from the ideal mounting location to the alternate location, some power cables may need
to be replaced with longer cables. It is best to keep the cables as short as possible for more efficient power transfer. Regardless
of the chosen location, ensure that the connector on the right hand side of the control box has enough clear area around it to allow for
easy connection and disconnection of the handheld control box.