BlackJack BJTJ-1600 User manual

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USER MANUAL
Black Jack®Trailer Jack
1,600kg 12V DC
P/N: BJTJ-1600, BJTJ-1000 and BJTJ-1001
www.blackjacktrailerjacks.com.au

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CONTENTS
1. Specications 4
2. Introduction 4
3. Safety 5
4. Hazard Denitions 5
5. Work Area 5
6. Personal Precautions 6
7. Specic Safety Precautions 6
8. Electrical Safety 7
9. Identication Key 8
10. Assembly & Installation 8
11. Operation 9
12. Unhitching The Trailer 10
13. Hitching The Trailer 10
14. Manual Override 11
15. Care & Maintenance 11
16. Optional Folding Foot 12
17. Troubleshooting 13
18. Warranty & Parts 15
19. Intellectual Property 15
20. Compliance 16

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1. SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Load Capacity 1600 kg
Height Range 356mm (254 to 609mm from mounting point.
Excluding Drop Leg Height)
Stroke Length Max stroke length including drop leg 22” (560mm)
Drop Leg Height Up to 203mm
Foot Plate Removable 133mm diameter foot plate or optional
folding foot
Handle Manual crank override
Ratio 5:1 (manual crank handle)
Tube Diameter 58mm outer Dimension
Construction Steel tubes and plate and polypropylene cover
Motor Type Sealed encapsulated brushless motor
Finish Powder coat tube, zinc plated inner and drop tubes
Overall Dimensions H 781 x W 216 x D 140mm
Voltage Rating 12V DC
Circuit Protection Circuit Breaker 30amp short stop, auto resettable
ignition protected
Current Rating Maximum 28A (Extended), 6A (Retracted)
IP Rating Minimum IP55
2. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your new Black Jack!
The Black Jack Trailer Jack is rated to support up to 1600kg trailer tongue weight
and with the patented Black Jack Clamp, it can be tted to any trailer A-frame.
The Black Jack features an LED light to illuminate the hitch area at night and a
built-in levelling gauge. It also features a high quality cover to protect it against dirt,
moisture and harsh conditions that exist behind a tow vehicle.
It comes with a choice of 2 feet: The traditional leg extention foot that can be
adjusted, and the amazing new Black Jack folding foot. The choice is yours.

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3. SAFETY
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this device. The
operator must follow basic precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or
damage to the equipment.
Keep this manual for safety warnings, precautions, operating or inspection and
maintenance instructions.
4. HAZARD DEFINITIONS
Please familiarise yourself with the hazard notices found in this manual. A notice
is an alert that there is a possibility of property damage, injury, or death if certain
instructions are not followed.
DANGER!
This notice indicates an immediate and specic hazard that will result in severe
personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING!
This notice indicates a specic hazard or unsafe practice that could result in severe
personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION!
This notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or
moderate injury if proper practices are not taken.
NOTICE!
This notice indicates that a specic hazard or unsafe practice will result in equipment
or property damage, but not personal injury.
5. WORK AREA
Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean, well-lit, and free of
distractions. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from
the work area.
Store unused devices properly in a safe and dry location to prevent rust or damage.
Lock devices away and keep out of the reach of children.
Do not install or use in the presence of ammable gases, dust, or liquids.

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6. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Control the device, personal movement, and the work environment to avoid personal
injury or damage to device.
Do not operate any device when tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol, or
medications.
Avoid wearing clothes or jewelry that can become entangled with the moving parts of
a device. Keep long hair covered or bound.
7. SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use)
replace strict adherence to the device safety rules. If you use this device unsafely or
incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury.
This device was designed for a specic function. Do not modify or alter this device or
use it for an unintended purpose.
Do not attempt to lift more than the 1,600 kg maximum lifting capacity of this jack.
Always place the jack on a hard, level surface capable of supporting the load. Allow
enough clearance around the jack and the load for movement.
Never place any part of your body beneath the trailer that is supported by the jack.
A jack failure or shifting of the trailer may cause it to collapse and cause a serious
injury or death.
Keep your limbs and body away from any pinch or shearing points while using the
jack. Failure to do so may result in a serious injury.
Inspect the jack before each use. DO NOT use if bent, broken, cracked or otherwise
damaged, if any suspect parts are noticed or it has been subjected to a sudden or
unexpected load (shock loading).
Ensure that all applicable pins, bolts, and nuts are rmly tightened before using.
Do not allow untrained persons to operate the jack. Secure the load, trailer, and
vehicle by chocking all the wheels before using.
Do not place your hands between moving components.

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Use only with accessories rated to handle the forces exerted by the device during
operation. Other accessories may break and forcefully launch pieces.
Ensure that there are no obstructions under the load and that the area is clear before
lowering it.
Ensure that the lock pin is properly inserted through the inner and outer tubes, and
that there is no load on the trailer before using the manual drop leg extension.
Do not adjust the drop foot while there is a load on the Black Jack.
8. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Disconnect device from power source before cleaning, servicing, changing parts/
accessories or when not in use
Protect yourself against electric shocks when working on electrical equipment.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces. There is an increased chance of
electrical shocks if your body is grounded.
Do not expose device to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power device will
increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not alter any parts of the device or accessories. All parts and accessories are
designed with built-in-safety features that may be compromised if altered.
Make certain the power source conforms to requirements of your equipment (see
Specications).
Do not operate this device if the leads are frayed or damaged as an electric shock or
surge may occur, resulting in personal injury or property damage.
Inspect the leads for cracks, fraying or other faults in the insulation before each use.
Discontinue use if the leads feel more than comfortably warm while operating the
device.
Keep all connections dry and off the ground to reduce the risk of electric shock. Do
not touch the leads with wet hands.
Keep the leads away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Install caps over the battery terminals to prevent accidental contact. Discharged
batteries may still carry charges and cause electric shock upon contact.

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9. IDENTIFICATION KEY
Letter references that are in parenthesis (A) refer to the included Identication Key.
The Black Jack Trailer Jack also comes with the Black Jack Clamp (Patent Pending
NO 20200902039) and the Black Jack All Weather Cover.
10. ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
1. Attach and secure the trailer’s coupler to the tow vehicle’s hitch. Chock the
wheels of the trailer and vehicle. Also apply the vehicle’s parking brake.
2. Mount the Black Jack bracket to the chassis using the 4 bolts and lock nuts.
3. Slide the tube (D) into the Black Jack Mounting Bracket hole. Guide the foot
plate into the jack’s leg (E). Ensure the groove in the leg is aligned with the one
on the foot plate. Do not insert the lock pin (K).
4. Position the jack to face your preferred operating position, either front, sideways
or facing the rear.
5. The design of the vehicle may impair the use of the manual crank (L) based on
the jack’s orientation.

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6. Insert the three M10 bolts through the mounting plate and secure with the M10
lock nuts.
7. Tighten the bolts ensuring the whole unit is tightly secured to the A-Frame.
8. Connect the 50amp Andersen plug to an exisiting Andersen plug.
9. Connect the supplied wiring harness to the Black Jack and the other end of the
wiring harness to the 12 volt Battery (model BJTJ-1001).
10. Press the extend/retract switch (H) to test that the connection is correct, and
the jack is working. Also press the LIGHT ON/OFF Switch (C) to conrm the light
is working.
11. Push the foot plate up fully and insert the lock pin (K) and retract the jack.
11. OPERATION
The Extend\Retract switch is OFF in its natural position. Press EXT to extend the
Black Jack and RET to retract the Black Jack. WARNING: When the Black Jack is
fully extended or fully retracted the EXT\RET switch must be released immediately.
Failure to release the switch can result in signicant internal mechanical damage to
the Black Jack.
The ON\OFF switch is for the light only. It does NOT switch power
on or off to the Black Jack
The Black Jack has a built-in 30-Amp circuit breaker which automatically trips and
resets. It is designed to protect against power surges.
WARNING! Never apply horizontal force against the jack. The load may shift and
cause the jack to fail, creating a dangerous situation for the user or bystanders.

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12. UNHITCHING THE TRAILER
Chock the trailer’s wheels to prevent rolling.
Press the extend/retract switch to extend the jack’s leg (E) until the foot plate
contacts the ground and raises the trailer off the hitch.
If the fully extended leg does not reach the ground. Retract the leg until you have
enough room to extend the foot plate. Remove the lock pin and lower the foot plate
until it touches the ground.
Raise the foot plate upwards until the bolt holes in it align with the bolt hole in the
leg. Insert the locking pin and close the clasp. Extend the Black Jack until the trailer
is clear of the tow hitch.
Move the towing vehicle away from the trailer’s hitch receiver.
Level the trailer by pressing the extend/retract switch to raise or lower the jack. It is
level once the bubble level is centered.
13. HITCHING THE TRAILER
Press the extend switch to raise the trailer’s hitch receiver above the level of the
towing vehicle’s hitch.
Align the towing vehicle’s hitch with the trailer hitch receiver.
Press the retract switch to lower the trailer hitch receiver onto the towing vehicle
hitch. Secure the hitch receiver once seated.
Retract the Jack to its fully retracted position.
WARNING! The hitch receiver must be properly aligned and seated before retracting
the leg fully to prevent it from slipping off the hitch and causing an injury to yourself
or bystanders.

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14. MANUAL OVERRIDE
A loss of power may require you to raise and lower the trailer using the manual crank
(L).
Remove the crank cap (G) and set aside.
Insert the manual crank onto the shaft in the housing.
Crank clockwise to extend the leg. Crank counterclockwise to retract the leg.
Follow the directions for hitching or unhitching the trailer.
Replace the crank cap when done and store the crank.
15. CARE & MAINTENANCE
Maintain the device with care. A Black Jack in good condition is ecient, easier to
control and will have few problems. Inspect the device components periodically.
Repair or replace damaged or worn components. Only use identical replacement
parts when servicing.
Inspect and lubricate the device when required. Apply grease to the inner tube when
extended and then retract to grease the outer tube
NEVER use a penetrating oil to lubricate the device. Penetrating oil may act as a
solvent that can break down the grease and cause the device to seize up.
The Black Jack‘s motor is sealed and maintenance-free.
Check the wiring from time-to-time. Ensure all the connections are tight and free
from corrosion. Ensure the ground wire has a solid metal-to-metal contact with the
trailer frame.

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16. OPTIONAL FOLDING FOOT
Your new Black Jack comes with a choice of two feet.
The silver steel foot is the traditional adjustable foot. You can manually adjust the
height and it will tuck up under the chassis tightly.
The Black Jack folding foot will automatically drop from the horizontal position to
the verticle position when the leg is extended saving time and without the need to
manually adjust the foot. When retracting, the folding foot will automatically move
from the vertical position to horizontal, again saving time.
The choice of feet to use is up to you and will be based on your individual set up and
requirements.

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17. TROUBLESHOOTING
Contact Titan RV for a solution if the device does not function properly or parts are missing.
If you are unable to do so, get a qualied technician to service the device. Also, check the
troubleshooting guide below:
Problems Possible Cause(s) Suggested Solution(s)
No or Low Voltage Check battery and electrical
connections. Power supplied must
be at least 12V DC. If the battery
is low, plug the Black Jack into an
alternative 12 volt supply to provide
power to the Black Jack.
No Power from
trailer connector
Check the trailer connector has
power. Replace or repair the trailer
connectors or wiring.
Light Operates but
not Motor
Low Voltage Check voltage inside Black Jack is
minimum 12 volts.
RET/EXT Switch is
faulty
Check power at middle positive
terminal on switch when EXT or
RET is pressed. If no voltage is
shown then the switch is faulty.

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17. TROUBLESHOOTING CONT.
The 30-amp fuse keeps blowing
Normal operating range for a 300kg load is 8 amps retracting (RET) and up to
18 amps extending (EXT). At a maximum weight of 1,600kg, the Black Jack
pulls 28 amps extending. So under normal operation the 30-amp fuse should
not blow.
Problems Possible Cause(s) Suggested Solution(s)
Fuse keeps
blowing
Holding down RET/
EXT for too long
The most common cause for
blowing fuses is holding down
the RET/EXT switch for too long.
Once the jack leg has been fully
retracted or fully extended you
must remove your nger from the
switch immediately. Please be
aware that the Jack motor can draw
more than 30amps at 12Vdc if you
hold the RET/EXT switch longer
than required. Drawing more than
30amps will blow the 30amp fuse.
Pressing the EXT\
RET switch
the wrong way
Ensure the operator understands
the operation of the EXT\RET
switch. Pressing the switch the
wrong way when the jack is either
fully extended or fully retracted may
cause the Black Jack to attempt to
draw more than 30-amps and blow
the fuse.
Poor Ground/Earth
will cause the fuse
to blow
A bad Earth or poor connections.
Check all connections between the
battery and Jack are tight. Check
the earth point is secure and any
connecting circuits.
Poor power supply Most common cause is the wire
gauge used between the battery and
Black Jack is too small. A minimum
of number 8 B&S (7.2MM) wire used
over 5 meters. We recommend our
Harness Part No. BJTJ-HAR

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18. WARRANTY & PARTS
All replacement parts are available on the Black Jack Trailer Jack web site:
www.blackjacktrailerjacks.com.au
For warranty replacement contact
Titan RV
Unit 5 Euro Business Park
26-34 Weippin Street Cleveland QLD 4163
P: [phone] E: [email protected]
19. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Registered Trademark
Black Jack® Trailer Jacks is a registered trademark in Australia owned by Titan
Stability Solutions Pty Ltd.
Patent Pending
The Black Jack Clamp is a registered patent pending in Australia (Patent Pending NO
20200902039).
Registered Design
The Black Jack Clamp is a registered design pending in Australia.
Copyright
This “Black Jack Trailer Jack®1,600kg 12V DC User Manual” is copyright protected
and owned by Titan Stability Solutions Pty Ltd.
Domain Name
blackjacktrailerjacks.com.au is a registered domain name owned by Titan Stability
Solutions Pty Ltd.

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20. COMPLIANCE
1. EMC Compliance
The Black Jack TM is EMC approved and compliant with:
EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011+AC:2012
EN IEC 61000-6-1:2019
EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019
EN 6100-3-3:2013+A1:2019
2. Australian Standards for Gas Installations in Caravans
Gas Installations in Caravans AS\NZS 5601.2.2020 (Standard)
The Standard requires that an “ignition source” cannot be located within the
clearances of an exchange gas cylinder.
The standard denes an “ignition source” as “A source of energy that can ignite
an explosive atmoshere”
Note 1 to entry: Such sources include, but are not limited to ames,
incandescent material, electrical sparks, hot surfaces, and mechanical impact
sparks.
Note 2 to entry: For the purposes of domestic caravans and boats, items
of equipment within a controlled area that are non sparking by nature or
encapsulated are NOT considered to be ignition sources.
The Black Jack has been tested by an independent third party laboratory in
Victoria and found to be compliant with the standard.
A Summary of the test report conrms:
The tested electric powered Caravan and Trailer Jack model BJTJ
series complied with the below tested clauses of the standard AS\NZS
5601.2.2020 +A1 2021.
Clause 1.3.41 Ignition Source Denition
Clause 2.4.2 Required Clearance
Clause 3.1.8 Required Clearance around a cylinder
Clause 5.3 Encapsulated devices
The testing was carried out based on the information observed on the
actual samples.
For a copy of the report please contact us.

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ABOUT BLACK JACK®
Black Jack® Trailer Jacks is a division of Titan Stability Solutions Pty Ltd trading as
Titan RV.
Our range of brands include:
Gone are the days of manually winding the jockey wheel to raise or
lower the caravan or trailer.
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now available in Australia.
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Hydraulic auto levelling system for motorhomes, caravans,
specialty vehicles and 5th wheelers.
www.redfootlevelling.com.au
Gone are the days where you must settle for a cheap ball mount
that rusts the rst time it rains.
www.hothitches.com.au

CONTACT US
Black Jack® Trailer Jacks is a division of Titan Stability Solutions Pty Ltd
Titan RV
Unit 5 Euro Business Park
26-34 Weippin Street
Cleveland QLD 4163
AUSTRALIA
P: [phone]
E: [email protected]
www.blackjacktrailerjacks.com.au
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