Demco SENTRY DEFLECTOR User manual

The Sentry Deflector fits pull ear widths of 20” to 31”
TB20048, Rev 1
08/16
SENTRY DEFLECTOR
Tow Bar Mounted

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Safety is of utmost importance at all times. There are several items that must be checked each time before using and
while using a tow bar with Sentry deflector.
Before allowing anyone to hook up or operate a tow bar, be sure they have read and understand the proper operating
procedure.
DO NOT use worn or damaged cables and/or pins.
Be sure the SAFETY CABLES are hooked, chassis to chassis, to both the towing and towed vehicles using the crisscross
method.
Check clearance between vehicles and deflector in a turning situation.
Check base plate mounting bolts for tightness and frame for metal fatigue.
Keep fingers away from pivot points to prevent personal injury.
Be sure the steering components of the towed vehicle are properly aligned.
NOTE: This unit can be backed up with deflector in moderate increments. Any severe backwards cornering could result
in damage to the Tow Bar and/or towed vehicle chassis.
Check to make sure that all lights are in proper working order.
Make sure Sentry deflector is locked down and safety pin installed before towing.
Make sure tow bar is latched before towing vehicle. Damage may occur to tow bar and connecting clevis.
Thank you for purchasing a Demco Sentry deflector. We feel you have made a wise choice and hope you are com-
pletely satisfied with your new tow bar.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Whenever terms “LEFT” and “RIGHT” are used in this
manual it means from a position behind tow unit and
facing forward.
2. When placing a parts order, refer to this manual for
proper part numbers and place order by PART NO.
and DESCRIPTION.
1. Removeconnectingclevis from Excali-bar, Aluminator,
or Kwik-Tow.
2a. Install new Sentry connecting clevis, using new wash-
ers, 1/2” bolts, and locknuts. Note: Excali-bar, and
Aluminator use gray (thick) washers inside of clevis.
Kwik-Tow uses white (thin) washers. Tighten 1/2” bolt
so that there is a slight drag when pivoting clevis side
to side. Note: On Kwik-Tow, long leg of clevis goes on
top side of tube.
2b. Install new tablessSentryconnectingclevis over tabless
clevis, using new hardware to install clevis (See parts
breakdown for the hardware to use).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
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INTRODUCTION

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3. Attach tow bar to towed vehicle and latch rear connect-
ing legs by backing towed vehicle. Long end of Sentry
connecting clevis must be on top. If not, unlatch rear
connecting leg and rotate shaft, reattach.
4. Slide right and left wings into Sentry connecting clevis
until wings are approximately 1/4” away from bottoming
out against clevis.
5. Slide one side of center section on left wing and the other
center on the right wing and push down to latch in key
slots.
6. Clamp center section together at top when they are even
at top and gap at clevis is 1/4” from bottoming out on each
side.
7. Measure the top outside distance of center sections
as a unit. Take center section out, lay it on a flat surface
and measure the bottom of center section. The bottom
should measure the same as the top. Move bottom until
it measures the same, making sure the top is still even or
flush and clamp into place.
8. Drill six holes through center section with a 9/32” drill
bit, (On wider setting, it may require three holes) using
existing holes as a template to drill through. Install tee
nuts and truss head bolts in these holes and remove
clamps. Apply thread lock to the threads.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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3. Push down on center section until it snaps into place.
Insert pin through hole provided and snap wire over
pin to secure Sentry together as a unit. Hole on other
side maybe used for a paddle lock for antitheft, if neces-
sary.
4. Due to different locations of wiring hook ups, and safety
cablehook points,it maybe necessarytodrill hole orholes
through Sentry for pass through. Here is an example of
a 2” hole saw used to allow the 6-wire electrical cable to
pass through. Safety cables can pass through clevis area
most of the time for hookup to vehicle.
1. Slide right and left wings into Sentry connecting clevis
until wings are approximately 1/4” away from bottoming
out against clevis.
2. Install center section’s lower key holes over the bottom
clamps of wings first, both the same time. Slowly push
down until top key slots start to line up. Assist line up
by moving each wing up or down. When all clamps are
through key holes.
Remember,beforetowingvehicle,makesuretowbar is
latched by backing towed vehicle. Damage may result
to tow bar and Sentry clevis if tow bar is NOT latched
before towing.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

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SENTRY ADAPTER KIT (9523027) FOR ROADMASTER MX & MS BASEPLATES
SENTRY ADAPTER KIT (9523061) FOR BLUE OX BASEPLATES
SENTRY ADAPTER KIT(9523027) PARTS LIST
SENTRY ADAPTER KIT(9523061) PARTS LIST
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Sterling & Falcon on
Roadmaster Base-
plates
Sterling & Falcon on
Blue Ox Baseplates
Stowmaster 5000 &
Eagle 5000 & 8000 on
Roadmaster Baseplates
Stowmaster 5000 &
Eagle 5000 & 8000 on
Blue Ox Baseplates
Blue Ox Aladdin on
Roadmaster Base-
plates
Blue Ox Aladdin on
Blue Ox Baseplates
Blue Ox Aventa II on
Roadmaster Base-
plates
Blue Ox Aventa II on
Blue Ox Baseplates
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Demco Dominator,
Excalibar, or Aluminator
Roadmaster Baseplates
Demco Dominator,
Excalibar, or Aluminator
on Blue Ox Baseplates
Demco Excalibar II or
Commander on
Roadmaster Base-
plates
Demco Excalibar II or
Commander on
Blue Ox Baseplates
OPTIONAL ADAPTOR KITS
ITEM PART # QTY DESCRIPTION
110282-81 2 SENTRY MOUNTING CLEVIS
207164-95 2 BOLT, .50 X 3”
302178 2 NUT, .50 NYLON LOCK
403809 4BUSHING, WEAR WASHER (THICK)
507908-95 4HEAVY WASHER
610704-95 2 BUSHING, 1” OD X .875 LONG
700059 4 WASHER, .375 FLAT
Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION.
ITEM PART # QTY DESCRIPTION
802592 2 NUT, .375 NYLON LOCK
913666 4 CLEVIS PSACER F/ EXCALIBAR II
10 13667 4 CLEVIS SPACER F/ COMMANDER
11 13668 4 BUSHING F/ .375 COMMANDER
12 13669-95 2 CLEVIS BOLT F/ COMMANDER
13 00698-95 2 BUSHING 1” LONG
14 02384 4 WASHER, .50 X 14GA F/ DOMINATOR
Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION.
ITEM PART # QTY DESCRIPTION
113728-81 2 SENTRY MOUNTING CLEVIS F/ BLUE OX
207164-95 2 BOLT, .50 X 3”
302178 2 NUT, .50 NYLON LOCK
403809 4 WASHER, WEAR BUSHING (THICK) BOLT
*4 07699 4 WASHER, WEAR BUSHING (THIN)
507908-95 4HEAVY WASHER
610704-95 2 BUSHING 1” OD X .875 LONG
700059 4 WASHER, .375 FLAT
802592 2 NUT, .375 NYLON LOCK
Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION.
ITEM PART # QTY DESCRIPTION
913666 4 CLEVIS SPACER F/ EXCALIBAR II
10 13667 4 CLEVIS SPACER F/ COMMANDER
11 13668 4 BUSHING F/ .375 COMMANDER
12 13669-95 2 CLEVIS BOLT F/ COMMANDER
13 13496-95 2 ATTACHING PIN
14 02397 2 LYNCH PIN
15 00698-95 2 BUSHING 1” LONG
16 02384 4 WASHER, .50 X 14GA F/ DOMINATOR
14 02397 2 LYNCH PIN
Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION.

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DRILLED HOLES
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Demco Dominator,
Excalibar, or Aluminator
Demco & Blue Ox
Baseplates
Sterling & Falcon on
Demco & Blue Ox
Baseplates
Stowmaster 5000 &
Eagle 5000 & 8000 on
Demco & Blue Ox
Baseplates
Blue Ox Aladdin on
Demco & Blue Ox
Baseplates
Blue Ox Aventa II on
Demco & Blue Ox
Baseplates
STANDARD BRACKET WITH DEMCO SENTRY DEFLECTOR
Demco Excalibar II or
Commander on
Demco & Blue Ox
Baseplates
Demco Tabless Baseplates
21*
29*
28
30 25*
25*
21*
22* *Commander Hardware
PARTS BREAKDOWN

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SENTRY (9523135) PARTS LIST
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PARTS LIST
ITEM PART # QTY DESCRIPTION
110138-81 2 SENTRY MOUNTING CLEVIS
207164-95 2 BOLT, .50 X 3”
302178 2 NUT, .50 NYLON LOCK
403809 4 WEAR BUSHING, EXCALI-BAR & ALUMINATOR
*4 07699 4 WEAR BUSHING KWIK-TOW
510132 1RIGHT WING DEFLECTOR
610131 1LEFT WING DEFLECTOR
710133 2 CENTER DEFLECTOR
810135 2 BRACE/HANDLE
910134 2 MOUNTING PLATE
10 10136 4 RETAINER BUTTON
11 10186 26 T-NUT, .25
12 10183 20 BOLT, .25NC X .50 PHILLIPS TRUSS
13 10184 4 BOLT, .25NC X .75 PHILLIPS TRUSS
14 10185 4 BOLT. .25NC X 1” PHILLIPS TRUSS
15 05337 1 SAFETY LOCK PIN WITH CABLE
16 07908-95 4HEAVY WASHER
Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION.
ITEM PART # QTY DESCRIPTION
17 02875-95 2 BUSHING .875 LONG
18 00698-95 2 BUSHING 1” LONG
19 11264 2 BOLT, .25NC X 1.50” PHILLIPS TRUSS
20 11265 2 BUSHING, 1” OD X .375 IS X 1”
21 00059 4 WASHER, .375 FLAT
22 02592 2 NUT, .375 NYLON LOCK
23 13666 4 CLEVIS SPACER F/ EXCALIBAR II
24 13667 4 CLEVIS SPACER F/ COMMANDER
25 13668 4 BUSHING F/ .375 COMMANDER BOLT
26 13669-95 2 CLEVIS BOLT F/ COMMANDER
-10297 1 STORAGE BAG
-12329 1 THREAD LOCK (NOT SHOWN)
27 02384 4 WASHER .50 X 14GA F/ DOMINATOR
28 05290 2 BOLT, .50 X 3.25 GR.5
29 01903 2 BOLT, .375 X 3.50 GR.5
30 15756-81 2 TABLESS CLEVIS
Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION.