Installation Instructions

Hydraulic Camper Jack HJ001

Before Installation

While all Hydraulic Camper Jacks are primed and tested before boxing, some jacks may lose their prime after leaving the factory. We therefore recommend following the undernoted procedure, before installing, as a check to ensure all jacks are ready to go."

  • Close release valve and while standing on the leg pad, raise jack up to its full extention.
  • Open release valve 3 full turns and let jackstand in full extention for approximately 3 minutes.
  • Bring jack to down position, close the release valve. Using the handle, pump jack up approximately 1 foot to ensure working. Let jack down again by opening Release Valve. The jack should now be ready for installation.

Installation Instructions

1 . Fasten 2 piece corner bracket on each corner with the screws provided. Moulding for the length of the bracket is to be removed so that the bracket fits snuggly to aluminum or other siding. 1/8" holes should be drilled for the screws to prevent splitting of wood. Tighten all screws securely.

2. On 90" or wider campers the brackets are to be put on in such a manner that the jack is almost flush with the outer side of the camper. On campers less than 90" wide, the brackets must be put on so that the jack does project. The reason for the above is to give ample clearance between the jack and the truck body. (For dual wheel trucks, special swing out brackets are available).

3. Install brackets as illustrated in diagram. The camper corners must be sufficiently strong to take the necessary loading. Make sure that screws are going into solid wood (minimum of 1 1/2 " x 1 1/2" well braced, free of knots).

4. Bolt clamps thru holes of the brackets (see diagram) Position jack so that handle linkage is facing outwards with release valve positioned for easy access and raise jack to desired height. Ensure both projecting pieces of the round clamp go on the inside of the bracket. They must go on this way, otherwise the jack will slide through the clamps. Tighten bolts securely.

5. Jacks should be installed by a qualified dealer and tested to assure the installation is adequate. Dealer should instruct owner in operation and care of jacks.

Note: Bolt jack bracket pieces together with 2 of the jack bolts and nuts to make it easier to install onto the camper.
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