Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual
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Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ............................. Page 2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................... Page 3 DEALERS & SERVICE ................................................ Page 3 LABELS - INSTRUCTIONS - WARNINGS...................... Pages 4-7 WARRANTY PROGRAM ............................................ Pages 8-9 BEFORE YOUR 1ST TRIP - CHECK LIST ....................... Pages 10 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE - CHECK LIST....................
2 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual WITH A WELLS CARGO BEHIND . . . YOU NEVER LOOK BACK! Jeffrey M. Wells President Wells Cargo, Inc. We hear it all the time, “My Wells Cargo pulls so well, I can hardly tell it’s there.” There’s a reason why a Wells Cargo delivers such smooth towing and stable handling. We build them better! Experience makes a difference, and our experience is unmatched in the industry.
Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual ABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . DEALERS & SERVICE OUR PRODUCT Wells Cargo builds ball coupler and gooseneck trailers in several basic configurations. Most trailers we build are customized on our production lines by the inclusion of one or several optional features as specified by the dealer or customer. The list of options runs into the hundreds of possible combinations. THIS MANUAL This manual covers only the basic trailer and standard components.
4 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual LABELS - INSTRUCTIONS - WARNINGS Check your new Wells Cargo trailer for Instructional & Warning Labels like the ones listed below. Many are mandated by the Federal Government and others will help you in proper and safe operation. If decals become faded or damaged to the point where they are unreadable, please contact Wells Cargo for replacement. The information below is included in the event a label is missing.
Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual LABELS - INSTRUCTIONS - WARNINGS At Ramp Doors At Outside Power Supply Connection THIS CONNECTION FOR 120/240 VOLT, 3-POLE, 4 WIRE, 60 HERTZ, 50 AMPERE SUPPLY At Outside Power Supply Connection CAUTION DO NOT STAND UNDER DOOR WHEN RAISING & LOWERING Located at Breakaway Switch Test Light PULL PIN TO TEST FOR 110/125 VOLT, AC 60 HZ. 30 AMPERE SUPPLY. LIGHT INDICATES BATTERY O.K.
6 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual LABELS - INSTRUCTIONS - WARNINGS Federal I.D. Plate - Mounted on Front Wall of Trailer Manufacturers I.D. Plate - Mounted Road Side Lower Front Corner SINCE 1954 DESIGN PROTECTED BY TRADEMARK LAW ELKHART, IN WAYCROSS, GA WACO, TX OGDEN, UT PHOENIX, AZ CARBONDALE, PA TELEPHONE: 1-800-348-7553 Mounted on Front Header (where applicable) THIS FRAME PATENTED BY THE FOLLOWING U.S. PATENT NO.
Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual LABELS - INSTRUCTIONS - WARNINGS Aluminum Roof Rack Cross Bars MAXIMUM WEIGHT 50 LBS For trailers with rear spotting hitches. Primarily for Cable Splicing trailers. REAR HITCH ASSEMBLY NOT TO BE USED FOR TOWING PURPOSES. FOR PLACEMENT ONLY! At Trailer Sidewall above Corner Post Jacks STABILIZING JACK 2000 LB. STATIC LOAD Ball Hitch Instruction and Warnings STABILIZING JACK 3000 LB.
8 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual A 6-YEAR WARRANTY PROGRAM WELLS CARGO, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY DURATION OF WARRANTY Your Wells Cargo equipment, which has been manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with carefully specified engineering requirements, is warranted to the original owner to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of six (6) years, except as herein limited, from date of purchase.
Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual THAT REALLY WORKS FOR YOU PROCEDURE To secure repair of the equipment or any warranted parts under this Warranty, the unit or warranted part must be delivered, charges prepaid, to the nearest Wells Cargo Dealer or Plant as directed by the Company. Your Wells Cargo dealer from whom you purchased your unit is responsible for the registration of your warranty with the factory.
10 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual BEFORE YOUR 1ST TRIP - CHECK LIST CHECK POINT: Tire Pressure & Tire Condition X Wheel Lugs* X Bearing Lube & Tightness X Burnish Brakes X Brakes/Brake Controllers X Breakaway Battery Charge X Hitch X Safety Chains X 12V Running Lights X Doors/Windows/Roof Vents Locked X Distribution & Security X All Jacks “Up” in Travel Position X *Check Lug Nuts for tightness before initial trip, at 10 miles, 25 miles and 50 miles.
11 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST EVERY TRIP CHECK: WHAT TO DO: Tire Air Pressure Inflate to Proper Pressure Indicated on Sidewall Wheel Lugs Bolts & Nuts Tighten to Proper Torque Specifications Wheel Check for Damage and/or Out of Round Coupler Ball Check for Sufficient Lube. or Check Lock Mechanism. 5th Wheel & Pin Check for Unusual Wear. Coupler Check for proper fastening & Hitch Pin in position and secure EVERY 3000 Mi. or 3 Mo. EVERY 6000 Mi. or 6 Mo.
12 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST EVERY TRIP CHECK: WHAT TO DO: Safety Chains Check for abrasion, distortion and general integrity of links Brakes Check for proper adjustment & operation Breakaway Switch Test Switch Operation and Connections Breakaway Battery Pull Switch Pin, Check Charge Indicator Light Doors, Windows & Roof Vents Check all Windows/Doors/ Roof Vents.
13 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual WHAT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK WHEELS: Check Wheels for hole elongation or “out of round”. This condition can be caused by Lug Nuts not being tight, or too tight. Trailer wheels can be damaged by chuck holes or curb jumping. You may not be aware of the road shock to the wheels without periodic checks. Replace any wheel that is bent. Replace any wheel if you see elongation of the bolt holes. WHEEL LUGS: Wheel Lug Nuts must be tightened with a torque wrench.
14 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual WHAT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK BALL COUPLER HITCHES: GOOSENECK HITCHES: Your Coupler Assembly includes a Latch Lever, and Latch Lever Safety Pin or Hitch Pin. Be sure the Latch Lever is locked and the Pin properly secured before moving your trailer. The Pin can be engaged fully only if the Ball is properly seated in the Coupler. Wells Cargo Gooseneck Trailer will be equipped with one of four hitch types pictured below.
Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual WHAT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK SAFETY CHAINS: Your Wells Cargo Trailer is equipped with Safety Chains that meet the requirements of D.O.T. Regulations 393.70. Always attach the Chains by crossing them, forming a “cradle”. If your Coupler disengages for any reason, the “cradle” will keep the Hitch from dragging the ground. You’ll be able to make an easier and safer stop. furnished with your Trailer.
16 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual WHAT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK Breakaway Switch & Test Light - Mounted on A-Frame Junction Box Cable in straight line to vehicle* Power Cable Test Test Light * Attach Breakaway Switch Cable securely to tow vehicle. Locate attachment so little “slack” is left in the Cable; but enough slack to allow for turning without disengaging Pin. Thus, the Cable will activate brakes the instant a trailer becomes disengaged.
Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual WHAT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK DOORS, WINDOWS & VENTS: Before towing your trailer, check that all doors, windows and roof vents are closed and latched. Make sure all closing mechanisms are functioning properly and are secured. Cam Lock Door Closures should be fully engaged. Single Doors with Flush Locks should be locked. Using padlocks on all doors is added insurance against accidental opening from road shock.
18 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual WHAT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK WELDS: Every 6 months or 6,000 miles, check all welds for fractures or cracks. Also, check steel surfaces around the welds for any sign of cracking. If you do detect any of these conditions, immediately contact your Wells Cargo Dealer, or call Wells Cargo. HINGES: Keep Hinges clean and clear of salt and road dirt. Proper maintenance will keep hinges from binding or freezing.
Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - 4, 6 & 7 CIRCUIT CONNECTORS RACEWAY: Your Wells Cargo Trailer may be equipped with a two-piece, molded snap-a-part wiring Raceway mounted inside, at the roof line. The Power Cable enters the Raceway at the front wall, and supplies connection for all internal and external 12 Volt Lighting. There are NO under carriage splices or taps in the lighting circuits.
S TM RT LT A GD (A) - Auxiliary - Dome, Charge Line etc. GREEN - (RT) - Right Stop & Turn Lights YELLOW - (LT) - Left Stop & Turn Lights BLACK - ORANGE - D.O.T. Breakaway (Wire running from Breakaway Switch thru Junction Box to D.O.T. Battery) SAE WIRING CODE: The wire colors indicated above are according to this Code.
Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual ( 4 ) Auxiliary, Dome Light, Charge Line etc. 12V Electrical Power is supplied from the tow vehicle to your trailer through one of the Circuit Connectors diagrammed at the left. All wiring is color coded according to SAE Code. The trailer half of the connector is attached to a flexible, jacketed Power Cable running to a Junction Box. (see upper, right hand illustration - Page 16). From the Junction Box, the Cable then runs through the road side frame channel.
22 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual PLUMBING WINTERIZING PLUMBING: After draining the system, close all of the drain valves, except the one that drains the water heater. (See 1 ) Leave that one open. We have added five shut off valves to our water piping to accommodate RV Non-Toxic antifreeze. Two of the valves are located on the suction side of the water pump. The first one disconnects the water storage tank. (See 2 ) It is normally open. Turn it off.
Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual MISC. INFORMATION WINTERIZING PLUMBING (con’t): dipped into a gallon of RV Non-Toxic antifreeze. The other three valves are located right at the water heater and make it possible to leave the water heater full of air, while the hot and cold lines are filled with RV Non-Toxic antifreeze. Shut off the valve that fills the water heater with cold water.
24 Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual MISC. INFORMATION E-TRACK: The following warnings have been provided by the E-Track manufacturer to assure proper and safe usage. Webbing straps must be protected when used on rough or sharp objects. Straps that are cut, worn or damaged shall not be used and shall be replaced immediately. All strap assemblies shall be inspected prior to each use.
Wells Cargo Owner’s Manual 6 PLANTS WITH SERVICE FACILITIES AND A NATIONWIDE SERVICING DEALER NETWORK ELKHART, INDIANA Corporate Offices WAYCROSS, GEORGIA WACO, TEXAS OGDEN, UTAH PHOENIX, ARIZONA CARBONDALE, PENNSYLVANIA (Manufacturing Only) FOR THE NEAREST MANUFACTURING FACILITY, SERVICING DEALER OR QUESTIONS CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-800-348-7553 Web Site: www.wellscargo.
WELLS CARGO, INC. (Corporate Offices) 1503 W. McNaughton St. PO Box 728 Elkhart, IN 46515-0728 Phone: (574) 264-9661 FAX: (574) 264-5938 WELLS CARGO (South), INC. 2250 Industrial Blvd. PO Box 1318 Waycross, GA 31502-1318 Phone: (912) 285-8132 FAX: (912) 287-0018 WELLS CARGO, INC. (Texas Div.) 600 Texas Central Parkway PO Box 7128 Waco, TX 76714-7128 Phone: (254) 772-1740 FAX: (254) 772-7673 WELLS INDUSTRIES, INC.
