® Model ET 12000 Operation and Service Manual Load Capacity: 12000 lbs The ET 12000 ESCALATE ® TRAILER offers ground level roll-on loading and roll-off unloading of equipment with non-tilting lowering deck. The hydraulic lift deck allows one person to load and unload equipment. Contents SAFETY ................................................................. 2 SPECIAL FEATURES .......................................... 2 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 3 WARRANTY ........
SAFETY Warnings and Cautions Observe all warning labels on the trailer. The trailer warning labels are shown here as a reminder. Other warnings and cautions are included in this manual. WARNING WARNING Stand clear of trailer while deck is being raised or lowered. Moving deck will create pinch points causing serious crushing injury. Stand clear of trailer while deck is being lowered. Contact with trailer deck will cause serious crushing injury.
SPECIFICATIONS ESCALATE ® TRAILER Model Number ET 12000 Manufactured by: Serial Number ________________ Bil-Jax, Inc. 125 Taylor Parkway Archbold, Ohio 43502 800-537-0540 Specifications Rated Capacity 12000 lbs. (5443 kg) max. Weight (Empty) 4500 lbs. (2041 kg) Overall Width 102 in. (259.1 cm) Overall Length 263 in. (668.0 cm) Overall Height (Bed Raised) 56 in. (142.2 cm) Bed Height (Raised) 13 in. (33.0 cm) Bed Size (Flat Surface) 75 in. wide x 144 in. long (190.5 cm wide x 365.
Bil-Jax, Inc. 125 Taylor Parkway Archbold, Ohio 43502 Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Bil-Jax, Inc. 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.
TRAILER HITCHING Hook Up the Trailer 1. Raise trailer and open ball latch. 2. Line up ball with hitch. NOTE: The trailer hitch uses a 2-5/16 inch ball. 2-5/16 inch ball on tow vehicle must have a 20,000 lb. capacity rating. 3. Lower hitch onto ball and close ball latch. 4. Raise the jack. NOTE: Trailer frame should be level when hitch is on ball. See page 10 to adjust hitch height. Always raise the jack before towing. 5. Hook safety chains and attach breakaway cable. 6.
EQUIPMENT LOADING Lower the Deck NOTE: Trailer must be hitched to vehicle according to page 5 before lowering or raising the deck. 1. Turn power switch to ON position. 2. Hold control lever in the direction shown until the deck reaches ground level, then release. NOTE: The trailer should be on a level surface when lowering the deck. Load the Equipment 1. Load equipment so that the resulting tongue weight is 15 to 20% of the total load. 2. Install tie-down straps to keep the load from shifting.
EQUIPMENT LOADING Raise the Deck (trailer must be hitched to vehicle) 1. Turn power switch to ON position. Hold control lever in the direction shown. Release control lever when deck is in fully raised position. 2. Turn power switch to OFF position. Make sure people are away from the trailer before raising the deck. Keep hands and feet away from deck and rails. Hands and feet can get crushed between the deck and frame.
SERVICE Tire Maintenance Wheel Torque Requirements At least once each week, use an accurate tire pressure gage to check the air pressure in all four trailer tires. Inflate to the pressure recommended by the tire manufacturer (located on the tire. It is extremely important to apply and maintain proper wheel mounting torque on your axle. Wheel nuts should be retorqued after 50 miles and 100 miles and periodically there after.
SERVICE Hydraulic Fluid Levels 1. Open cover enclosing hydraulic pump. Check fluid level in hydraulic reservoir. When trailer deck is fully raised, hydraulic fluid level should be approximately 1 inch above 1/2 of reservoir volume. 2. If reservoir volume is below 1/2 when trailer deck is fully raised, add enough BP type HLP46 or 10W hydraulic oil to bring fluid level in reservoir to approximately 1 inch above 1/2 full. Batteries 1.
SERVICE Adjusting the Hitch Height The trailer frame and deck should be level for equipment loading and unloading. If the trailer hitch is too high or too low when hitched to the towing vehicle, readjust the hitch height. 1. Unhitch trailer. Remove hitch mounting bolts and nuts. 2. Install hitch in new position. Adjust hitch height when trailer is empty. Use jack to aid in hitch adjustment. Failure to install and tighten all 4 hitch mounting bolts may cause serious equipment damage.
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PARTS LIST ® Model ET 12000 ESCALATE TRAILER, Hitch Section Item No. 12 Part No.
PARTS LIST 1 2, 2A 16 14 9 15 21 20 24 28 ” /16 26 8 25 LL 30 BA 13 12 29 27 20 19 7 10 3 6 4 5 23 22 18 25 11 17 Model ET 12000 ESCALATE ® TRAILER, Hitch Section 13
PARTS LIST Model ET 12000 ESCALATE® TRAILER, Lift Section Item No. 14 Part No.
PARTS LIST 12 13 14 15 10 11 17 9 18 3 2 16 1 7 5 8 6 4 2 22 28 19 21 24 14 25 15 14 5 11 18 38, 38A 27 32 26 23 39 33 17 2 32 37 30 29 28 32 33 30 40 20 19 36 33 32 35 32 31 33 32 32 31 34 31 32 32 33 Model ET 12000 ESCALATE® TRAILER, Lift Section 15
PARTS LIST ® Model ET 12000 ESCALATE TRAILER, Deck and Frame Section Item No. Part No. 1 B12-00-0158 2 16 Description Qty Item No.
PARTS LIST 1 2 3 4 5 57 6 55 54 53 56 7 10 62 52 49 8 9 21 11 48 50 58 16 15 61 23 20 17 18 21 14 22 19 51 23 47 46 22 19 59 60 26 31 30 13 21 20 45 12 24 26 25 31 27 30 33 30 25 27 43 29 30 28 35 29 44 32 36 34 39 40 41 37, 37A 38 42 ® Model ET 12000 ESCALATE TRAILER, Deck and Frame Section 17
PARTS LIST B02-05-0028 Hydraulic Pump Assembly Item No. 18 Part No.
PARTS LIST 23 1 22 ARC C H YD R AU LI S ON H M 24 15 "A" PORT 6 15/16" 12 "B" PORT 9 16 17 13 10 11 4 2 14 6 7 9 1/16" 18 5 3 19 20 21 8 3 1/4" 3/4" 9 1/4” 16 3/8” B02-05-0028 Hydraulic Pump Assembly 19
125 Taylor Parkway Phone 800-537-0540 Archbold, OH 43502 Fax 419-445-0367
