Fastway FLASH ALBM Series Quick reference guide

ALBM
Locking Adjustable
Aluminum Ball Mount
1. Drop bar
2. Drop bar lock cylinder and cover
3. Drop bar lock pin(s)
4. Height adjustment holes
5. Key safety locator tab
6. Key code
7. Ball holder lock pin
8. Ball holder lock cylinder and cover
9. Ball holder
10. Dual hitch ball
Please register your product. See warranty information on
back. If you lose your keys, contact us about a replacement
at 877-523-9103.
Proudly Made in the USA
12
3
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7(hidden)
8
9
10
3XX
5
6
For ALBM Models:
2 Inch Receiver: DT-ALBM6400, DT-ALBM6600, DT-ALBM6800, DT-ALBM7000
2.5 Inch Receiver: DT-ALBM6425, DT-ALBM6625, DT-ALBM6825, DT-ALBM7025
Congratulations on your purchase of a new Fastway® Flash™ ALBM ball mount. Read these instructions
thoroughly to become familiar with proper set up and maintenance procedures. is will ensure that your Flash
ball mount will give you maximum performance, and years of service.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS in a safe place as a reference for future information.
Date of Purchase:
Key Code:
IMPORTANT: Lost keys CANNOT be
replaced without key code. Write it
down and keep it in a safe place!
BALL
SIZE
MAX
TRAILER
WT. LBS.
MAX
TONGUE
WT. LBS.
2” 8,000 1,000
25 /16 ”10,000
Use and Care Instructions

WARNING
WARNING
• Read, understand, and follow all safety warnings, setup, use,
and maintenance instructions of your trailer, tow vehicle, and
hitching equipment before installing your Flash ball mount or
towing your trailer.
• Never cut, weld, grind, bend, heat, or modify ball mount
components in any way.
• It is the driver’s responsibility to properly install and adjust
equipment and adjust driving habits to match towing
conditions. e driver is responsible for their own safety and
the safety of passengers.
• Never exceed the specied weight ratings for the trailer, tow
vehicle, receiver hitch, ball mount, hitch ball, or any other
towing equipment.
• Always use a hitch ball size that correctly matches your trailer
coupler size and make sure it is coupled securely before towing.
• Do not impact the ball mount on the ground. Do not back into
things with your ball mount or attached trailer (i.e. loading
docks, trees, etc.). If your ball mount has been impacted in any
way, thoroughly inspect it for damage before towing, and if it is
bent or damaged DO NOT tow; replace it.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Failure to follow all safety warnings
may result in severe injury or death.
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detailed video of the Flash ALBM.
GOOD THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU START
• Write your key code down and keep it! If you know the code,
lost keys are easily and cheaply replaced. If you don’t, you
must have the entire lock mechanism replaced to be able to
use the ball mount again.
• e key cannot be removed with the lock pins in the retracted
position – this is a safety feature of the product. It keeps the
user from removing the keys before the lock pins are fully
extended. Because you can’t remove the key (unless you break
the key safety tab); we recommend attaching the ball mount
key to your vehicle key chain. If the key is on your vehicle key
chain you cannot drive the vehicle with a partially locked ball
mount in place because the key will still be in the ball mount
lock cylinder.
• If the key won’t come out of the cylinder, don’t try to force it.
A key not coming free from the lock cylinder is most likely an
indication that there is something keeping the locking pin(s)
from fully extending or retracting. Forcing the key out when
12 o’clock
3XX
Tumblers
Key Safety Locator Tab
Key can only be removed from
the Lock Cylinder when it’s in
the locked position (12 o’clock).
LOCKED POSITION - PINS OUT
3XX
Tumblers
Key Safety Locator Tab
Key can not be removed from the
Lock Cylinder when rotated past
the 12 o’clock position (unlocked
position - pins in).
UNLOCKED POSITION - PINS IN
• Do not unlock the drop bar or ball holder while the ball mount
is under load from an attached trailer.
• Check all towing hardware before each trip. Do not tow your
trailer until all lock pins and height adjustment holes have
been checked for wear, visually verifying ball holder lock pin
is completely engaged in a height adjustment hole, and the
drop bar lock pins are completely engaged in the tow vehicle’s
receiver (hitch pin) holes.
• Check your keys before use to make sure they are in good
working order and that the safety locator tab at the front of the
key barrel is intact.
CAUTION
CAUTION
• Always tow with your hitch ball adjusted to the correct height
for the trailer being towed.
• Always load the trailer correctly. Follow trailer and tow vehicle
manufacturer’s recommendations for placement and quantity
of cargo.
• Do not tow your trailer on excessively rough roads.
• Do not tow your trailer through profound ditches, dips, or
swales.
• Replace all worn, faded, or unreadable warning stickers on the
ball mount immediately.
• Insert the key rmly and completely into the lock cylinder
before rotating the lock.
it is in the wrong position could damage the key by breaking
o the safety locator tab and leave the ball mount lock pins not
fully engaged into the receiver or height adjustment holes.
• Don’t pull outward on the key as you turn it or try to force
the key to the 6:00/12:00 position. If the key does not easily
turn to the straight up position, gure out what is restricting
the locking pins from extending or retracting. Refer to the
troubleshooting guide section of these instructions.
• Don’t hammer on or try to force the lock pins to retract without
the key in the lock and in the process of being turned clockwise.
e lock pins will not retract without the key in place and
turned clockwise past the 2:00 position. is is a safety and
security feature of the product.
• Grease the hitch ball before towing with a good quality
multi‑purpose or bearing grease. is protects the hitch ball
and the inside of your trailer coupler. e chrome coating on
the ball is not covered under the ball mount warranty.
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Figure 2: Top of ball holder height should initially be set equal to the
bottom of the coupler socket height with the trailer parallel to ground,
then adjusted upward to compensate for the distance it drops when
the tongue weight is being carried.
Rise or drop is measured from the top of the receiver opening to the
top of the ball holder.
Figure 2
Drop
Set
Equal
First-time Installations
Extend and retract the lock pins into the receiver’s hitch pin
holes several times to make sure the receiver tube does not have
an issue or obstruction that may cause a future problem. If the
locking pins do get stuck in the receiver hole when installing
your ball mount the rst time, refer to the troubleshooting
section for instructions on how to free it without damage. DO
NOT FORCE THE KEY!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1. INSTALLING BALL MOUNT DROP BAR INTO
RECEIVER
• Use the key to retract and extend the lock pins several times.
Retract the lock pins. Insert the drop bar into the receiver. Make
sure the lock pins align with the hitch pin holes in the receiver
tube. Extend the lock pins into the hitch pin holes. Replace
the lock cover tightly. If key movement is sti or restricted,
make sure the lock pins are correctly located/centered on the
receiver’s hitch pin holes, and that there is not a burr or other
obstruction in the hole(s) that is impeding the lock pins from
fully extending or retracting.
2. INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING BALL HOLDER ON
DROP BAR
• Insert the key into the ball holder lock and retract the lock pin
(½ turn). Slide the ball holder onto the drop bar with the hitch
ball that you intend to use in the up position. With the hitch
ball at the proper height for your towing application, turn the
key counterclockwise ¼ turn to partially extend the lock pin.
At that point, slowly move the ball holder up or down a little
until the spring‑loaded lock pin snaps into the correct height
adjustment hole on the drop bar. Once the pin is in the hole
and the ball holder cannot move up or down, return the key
the nal ¼ turn back to the locked position (straight up and
down), and remove the key. Visually verify that the lock pin is
fully engaged into the height adjustment hole.
• e most important consideration when setting up your
FLASH ball mount is to make sure the trailer is as close to level
(parallel to the ground) as possible while being towed. To do
this, you must set the ball height to compensate for any drop or
sag caused by the tongue weight of the trailer.
Ȳ Level the trailer by parking it on a smooth, at surface.
Measure from the ground to the frame at both the front and
rear of the trailer. Use the tongue jack to make adjustments
until it is level (both front and rear measurments are the
same).
Ȳ Back the tow vehicle up to the trailer, leaving a few feet of
working space between them.
Ȳ Slide the Drop Bar (#1) into the tow vehicle's receiver hitch
and lock it into place.
Ȳ Measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on
the trailer, then lock the Ball Holder (#9) into place on the
Drop Bar at that height, with the correctly sized hitch ball for
your trailer coupler facing up. See Figure 2. You may need
to invert the Drop Bar and use it in the rise position to reach
the correct ball height for your particular trailer.
Ȳ Couple the trailer to the tow vehicle, and drop the full tongue
weight of the trailer on the ball mount.
Ȳ Re‑measure the coupler height, and compare it to the rst
measurement. e dierence between these is the distance
the ball mount should be adjusted upward to compensate for
the trailer's tongue weight.
Ȳ Uncouple the trailer.
Ȳ Raise the ball holder to the adjusted towing height, and re‑
pin it into place. It is better to tow with the trailer level, or
with the tongue angled slightly downward. If the adjusted
towing height falls between two adjustment holes, choose
the lower of the two.
Ȳ Repeat this process if the loading of your trailer changes, or
to set the ball mount up for a dierent trailer.
3. CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF BALL MOUNT
• Tow vehicle receiver preparation ‑ Burrs, sharp edges, or
corrosion (rust) inside of vehicle receiver tubes and especially
around the pin holes and inner lip edge of the receiver tube
must be led o or sanded smooth and repainted before
installing your Flash ball mount. Failure to properly prep your
vehicle’s receiver tube before installing your Flash adjustable
locking ball mount can damage the ball mount and prevent the
lock pins from easily retracting when the key is turned, and
may void your warranty.
• Keep the lock cylinder mechanism clean by keeping the lock
covers over the locks. If your lock cover is lost or missing
you can purchase a new one by calling our customer service
department.
• Regularly (monthly) remove your ball mount from the receiver
and make sure the receiver is not rusting and corroding around
the ball mount or the lock pins. is is especially important in
areas where salt and other chemicals are used on roadways to
melt snow and ice. Remove your Flash ball mount and store it
inside the tow vehicle instead of in the receiver during winter
months when it will be exposed to the sand and snow melt used
on winter roads.
• Cleaning ‑ As necessary, clean around the lock pins and inside
the lock cylinder. Do this by wiping away dirt and grime with a
so cloth and/or using compressed air. When cleaning the drop
bar and ball holder surfaces, DO NOT use degreasers or harsh
cleaners ‑ simple mild soap and water is best for aluminum.
Make sure the caps are in place and covering the lock cylinders
before washing/cleaning the aluminum. Aer washing, make
sure the lock cylinders are clean and dry by blowing them out
with compressed air. Aluminum rim cleaner and automobile
wax can help maintain the polished luster of the aluminum, but
don’t get it into the lock cylinder or lock pins.
• Lubrication ‑ Under normal use, lubrication is not required.
Flash locking ball mount mechanisms are sealed and internally
lubricated with high quality grease. If necessary, you may

lightly lubricate the pins and lock cylinders. Retract the locking
pins and lightly grease or oil the wall of the hole. Cycle the pins,
then wipe away the excess grease or oil. You may also put a
small drop of lubricating oil into the lock cylinder. Wipe away
any excess. Be careful not to get oil on the rubber lock covers
as the oil can cause them to swell, making it harder to seat into
place, which prevents them from keeping out dirt and moisture.
4. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
• e key won’t turn the lock:
Ȳ Check the lock cylinder for debris. Blow clean with
compressed air.
Ȳ Check the receiver’s hitch pin holes for a burr, dirt, or other
obstruction.
Ȳ Check the height adjustment holes in the drop bar for mud,
damage, or other obstruction.
Ȳ Make sure you are using the correct key, and that it has not
been modied or damaged.
Ȳ If you are sure you are using the correct key, call our customer
service department for troubleshooting assistance. Someone
may have tried to steal your ball mount and damaged the
internal mechanisms.
• Key turns slightly, but lock pins won’t retract – stuck in receiver
because of receiver corrosion, deformation or burr .
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER
For Warranty Claims or Customer Support Contact Fastway Trailer Products Directly
8:00 – 5:00 Mon. – Fri. MST at 877.523.9103 or [e-mail]
Limited 1 Year Warranty: Fastway Trailer Products warrants the Flash ALBM ball mount, excluding chrome and corrosion, against latent defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service, ordinary wear and tear is excepted, to the original owner for a period of 1 year from the rst date of purchase at retail
up to the value of its original purchase price. If this product is latently defective it will be replaced or repaired when a proper return authorization is obtained and
the product is returned with transportation charges prepaid to Fastway Trailer Products. Fastway Trailer Products shall not be required to replace or repair any
products damaged as a result of improper installation, alteration, unreasonable use, or improper maintenance including, without limitation, loading the product
beyond the factory rated load capacity. This warranty does not include labor charges nor does it include transportation charges for returning the product to the
consumer. To the extent allowed by law, Fastway Trailer Products shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential, or any other damages including, without
limitation, breach of any implied warranty, merchantability, or tness for a particular purpose of any Fastway product. In no event shall Fastway Trailer Products
be liable for any damages other than the replacement or repair of the aected part. Authorization and warranty procedure may be obtained by calling Fastway
Trailer Products customer support at 877-523-9103.
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Ȳ If the pins are rusted into place (stainless lock pins don’t rust,
but vehicle receivers do, and the rust can shrink the size of
the hitch pin hole around the stainless steel lock pins), spray
penetrating oil around the pins to loosen the rust.
Ȳ Have a helper insert the key and maintain constant but not
excessive pressure on the key in a clockwise direction. Use a
punch and hammer to gently tap the lock pins, alternating
between one pin and then the other until the pins are
completely retracted. Start with a little force and increase as
necessary. Always alternate taps from one side to the other ‑
never tap just one side.
• C an’t insert key.
Ȳ Make sure there is not dirt or debris lodged in the lock
mechanism or key. Pocket lint is the most common
obstruction.
Ȳ Make sure one of the keys is not damaged and missing the
safety tab at the front of the barrel. If the Key Safety Locator
Tab is missing, the key may have been removed from the
lock cylinder with the lock turned to an incorrect position.
Call Fastway customer service for assistance.
• In most cases, our customer support team can walk you
through the process or make suggestions for troubleshooting
that can help resolve the problem and help prevent damage
to your ball mount. Please do not hesitate to call us if you
encounter a problem.