RITE-HITE TS-5000 User manual

Model: TS‑5000
Manual Part #: 54450058
Publication: AMEN00180 2019‑04‑05
TS‑5000 Trailer Stabilizer
Installation/Service/Owner's Manual
This manual covers units shipped June 12, 2018 to date.
Language: English (Hazards: English, French)
NOTICE TO USER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
INSTALLATION
Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Stabilizer Guide Bracket/Positioning Handles . . . . 4
Communication Flag (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
OPERATION
Position TS‑5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Remove TS‑5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Trailer Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
PARTS
TS‑5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Carriage Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Communication Flag (OPTIONAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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NOTICE TO USER
Thank you for purchasing a Rite‑Hite®product.
The TS‑5000 Trailer Stabilizer is a heavy duty trailer
support that provides additional safety to a parked trailer
resting on its landing gear.
Capacity: 140,000lbs [63500kg]
The English version of this manual shall prevail over any
error in, or conicting interpretation of, any translations.
Read, understand and save this manual prior to
installation or operation of this equipment.
Rite‑Hite reserves the right to substitute and/or modify
parts and drawings. If separate prints are included with
the unit, they supersede those contained in the manual.
For best results, have this product serviced by your
authorized Rite‑Hite Representative.
Contact your local Rite‑Hite representative or
Rite‑Hite technical support at (U.S.) 888‑456‑3625 or
1‑414‑973‑3625, (S.A.) [phone].
Manufactured by Rite‑Hite Engineered Solutions Group, Inc.
SAFETY
Safety Identifications
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indique une situation dangereuse qui, si elle n’est
pas évitée, peut entraîner la mort ou de graves
blessures.
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indique une situation dangereuse qui, si elle n’est
pas évitée, peut entraîner la mort ou des
blessures graves.
CAUTION / ATTENTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indique une situation dangereuse qui, si elle n’est
pas évitée, peut entraîner des blessures légères à
modérées.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which can cause damage to the
equipment, personal property and/or the environment,
or cause the equipment to operate improperly.
NOTE:A note is used to inform you of important
installation, operation, or maintenance information.
General
CAUTION / ATTENTION
Secure the TS-5000 Trailer Stabilizer at all times.
Hold and control the unit with the stabilizer guide
brackets/positioning handles or by lowering the
stabilizer jack pads to avoid the unit rolling away.
Sécuriser le Trailer Stabilizer TS-5000 en tout
temps. Maintenir et contrôler l’appareil à l’aide
des supports de guidage du stabilisateur/poignées
de positionnement ou en abaissant les patins du
vérin du stabilisateur pour éviter que l’appareil
ne s’éloigne.

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FEATURES
E2
E1
E3
E
E
E2
E1
E3
A. Stabilizer Jack Pads
B. Stabilizer Guide Brackets/Positioning Handles
C. Stabilizer Carriage Wheels
D. Height Adjustment Crank
E. Flag Assembly (Optional)
E1. Clamping Bracket
E2. Lock Collar
E3. Knob
A
A
B
C
D
A
A
B
D
C
Figure 1

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INSTALLATION
Preparation
Before assembling, verify all components were received.
Notify your authorized Rite‑Hite representative if parts are
missing or damaged.
The TS‑5000 is shipped with the right/left handles in a
separate box. Fastening hardware is supplied:
6 3/8in x 1in Hex Head Bolts
6 3/8in Nylon Locknuts
Required Tools
2 9/16in Wrenches
A
B
C
A
B
C
Stabilizer Guide Bracket/Positioning Handles
1. Align holes on handle flange (A) with holes in the top
plate (B). Place stabilizer guide bracket/positioning
handle (C) perpendicular to the top plate.
2. Insert 3/8in x 1in bolts through the holes, threading
the nuts on the inside of the top plate (B).
3. Use 9/16in wrenches to tighten bolts until handle is
firmly in place.
4. Repeat for the 2nd stabilizer guide bracket/positioning
handle (not shown).
Communication Flag (OPTIONAL)
Required Tools
1 5/16in Allen wrench for lock collar
See (Figure 1).
1. Insert flag (E) into unit and through the clamping
bracket (E1) and the lock collar (E2). Tighten lock
collar set screw.
2. Attach knob (E3) to clamping bracket (E1).
Figure 2

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OPERATION
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT
DO NOT put arms or hands between the
trailer and the TS-5000 Trailer Stabilizer.
NE PAS mettre les bras ou les mains
entre la remorque et le TS-5000 Trailer
Stabilizer.
A
A1 B
C
To move the TS-5000:
Raise stabilizer jack pads
/lower wheels
To secure the TS-5000:
Lower stabilizer jack pads
/raise wheels.
Position TS-5000
1. Confirm vehicle restraint and/or wheel chocks
(supplied by others) are securely in position.
2. Adjust height of trailer’s landing gear, if necessary.
Trailer must be horizontal.
3. Roll TS‑5000 into position (A).
• It must t centered underneath the nose of the trailer
without any interference.
• The stabilizer guide brackets (A1) should be ush
against the trailer front edge.
4. Turn height adjustment crank (B) clockwise so that
the TS‑5000 is against the underside of the trailer’s
nose.
• The stabilizer carriage wheels must be o󰀨 the
ground a minimum of 1/2in [13mm].
• The stabilizer jack pads should rmly touch the
ground.
5. If equipped, extend communication flag (C) by
loosening the knob and re‑tightening.
Remove TS-5000
1. Tractor should stand‑by to be coupled with trailer.
2. Confirm:
3. If equipped, retract communication flag (C).
4. Turn height adjustment crank counter clockwise to
crank down the TS‑5000 to allow it to roll out.
NOTE:If TS‑5000 is too tight against the trailer to
roll out (without jerking). Remove weight from the unit
by cranking up legs of trailer so the TS‑5000 can be
removed smoothly.
5. Remove TS‑5000. When not in use, the TS‑5000
must be secured by lowering the stabilizer jack pads.
6. Allow tractor to connect with trailer.
7. Disengage any vehicle restraints or wheel chocks.
8. Inspect, clean and store the TS‑5000.
Figure 3
• Vehicle restraint and/or wheel chocks
are securely in position.
• Trailer’s landing gear is rmly touching
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OPERATION
Trailer Height Adjustment
A
B
(A):
46.75in to 56in
[1187mm to 1422mm]
44.5in to 56in
[1130mm to 1422mm]
42.25in to 56in
[1073mm to 1422mm]
40in to 56in
[1016mm to 1422mm]
A
B
B
A
Required Tools
24mm wrench
24mm socket w/ ratchet or impact driver
The working range of the TS‑5000 can be eld adjusted to
t under shorter trailers, or raised for taller trailers.
Select the tallest working range (A) to accommodate
most trailers and minimize crank turns needed for snug
placement and removal from under the trailer.
To adjust carriage position for di󰀨erent trailer heights:
1. Crank stabilizer jack pads down to ground removing
weight from carriage wheels.
2. Loosen and remove 4 carriage attachment bolts and
nuts (B).
3. Lower or raise stabilizer height to 1 of 4 positions by
cranking. Reinsert and tighten 4 bolts and nuts into the
same stabilizer jack holes they were removed from.
MAINTENANCE
Before each use:
INSPECT REMEDY
Bent parts (e.g. handles, top cover, or height adjustment crank) Replace broken or bent parts.
Welds for breaks
Wheels for wear
TS‑5000 is able to move and operate freely. Grease wheels and jacks every 6 months.
If the unit will not raise and lower freely, contact
your authorized Rite‑Hite Service Representative.
Figure 4

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PARTS
TS-5000
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# QTY DESCRIPTION PART #
1 1 PLATE,WELDMENT,TOP,TS5000 65000968
2 1 JACK,DRIVE,TS5000 53390001
3 1
JACK,DRIVEN,TS5000 53390002
10 1 CRANK,ASSY,TS5000 19600006
11 3 GRIP,PVC,BLK 55150364
13 24 SCR,HHMS,M16-2X30,CLASS8.8,ZNC 67930058
14 24 NUT,HEX,M16-2,CLASS 8,ZNC 55680011
15 24 WSHR,FLAT,5/8,SAE,ZNC 74160004
16 4 LABEL,REFLECTOR,RED,2"X3.5" 53851066
17 1 LABEL,INSTRUCTION,TS5000 53851067
18 1 LABEL,PRODUCT,TS5000 53851068
19 1 GRBX,3WAY,1:,25MM 51250554
20 2 TUBE,DRIVE,JACKS,TS5000 73870083
21 10 SCR,HHMS,3/8-16X1,ZNC 67880002
22 11 NUT,HEX,NYLCK,3/8-16,Z5 55630005
23 5 SCR,HHMS,3/8-16X2,Z5 67880011
29 1 HANDLE,LEFT,FLANGED,TS5000 51850062
30 1 HANDLE,RIGHT,FLANGED,TS5000 51850061
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# QTY DESCRIPTION PART #
1 1 PLATE,WELDMENT,TOP,TS5000 65000968
2 1 JACK,DRIVE,TS5000 53390001
3 1 JACK,DRIVEN,TS5000 53390002
10 1 CRANK,ASSY,TS5000 19600006
11 3 GRIP,PVC, BLK 55150364
13 24 SCR,HHMS,M16‑2X30, CLASS8.8,ZNC 67930058
14 24 NUT,HEX,M16‑2,CLASS 8,ZNC 55680011
15 24 WSHR,FLAT,5/8,SAE,ZNC 74160004
16 4 LABEL,REFLECTOR, RED,2INX3.5IN 53851066
17 1 LABEL,INSTRUCTION,TS5000 53851067
18 1 LABEL,PRODUCT,TS5000 53851068
19 1 GRBX,3WAY,1:25MM 51250554
20 2 TUBE,DRIVE,JACKS,TS5000 73870083
21 10 SCR,HHMS,3/8‑16X1,ZNC 67880002
22 11 NUT,HEX,NYLCK,3/8‑16,Z5 55630005
23 5 SCR,HHMS,3/8‑16X2,Z5 67880011
29 1 HANDLE,LEFT,FLANGED,TS5000 51850062
30 1 HANDLE,RIGHT,FLANGED,TS5000 51850061

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PARTS
Carriage Assembly
ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 1 55150363 CARRIAGE,WELDMENT,TS5000
2 2 75550022 WHEEL,ASSY,13",SWVL,TS5000
3 1 75550021 WHEEL,ASSY,13",FIXED,TS5000
4 12 67880002 SCR,HHMS,3/8‑16X1,ZNC
5 12 55630005 NUT,HEX,NYLCK,3/8‑16,Z5
6 12 74130001 WSHR,FLAT,3/8X1X.063,ZNC
4
6
2
3
15
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# QTY DESCRIPTION PART #
– – CARRIAGE, ASSY,TS5000 55150362
1 1 CARRIAGE,WELDMENT,TS5000 55150363
2 2 WHEEL,ASSY,13IN,SWVL,TS5000 75550022
3 1 WHEEL,ASSY,13IN,FIXED,TS5000 75550021
4 12 SCR,HHMS,3/8‑16X1,ZNC 67880002
5 12 NUT,HEX,NYLCK,3/8‑16,Z5 55630005
6 12 WSHR,FLAT,3/8X1X.063,ZNC 74130001
Communication Flag (OPTIONAL)
ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 1 67100002 ROD,FLAG,MACHINED,FIBERGLASS
2 1 16850024 COLLAR,SHAFT,LOCK,.75ID,ZNC
3 1 14501506 BRKT,FLAG,TS5000
4 2 53851065 LABEL,FLAG,RED/WHITE
5 1 14501505 BRKT,CLAMP,FLAG,TS5000
6 1 53800016 KNOB,PLASTIC,3/8"
7 2 67850069 SCR,RHMS,PHLP,#10‑24X1‑1/4,Z5
8 2 55600004 NUT,HEX,NYL LOCK,#10‑24,ZNC
7
2
1
6
58
4
3
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# QTY DESCRIPTION PART #
– – ASSY,FLAG,COMMUNICATION 11600021
1 1 ROD,FLAG,MACHINED,FIBERGLASS 67100002
2 1 COLLAR,SHAFT,LOCK,.75ID,ZNC 16850024
3 1 BRKT,FLAG,TS5000 14501506
4 2 LABEL,FLAG,RED/WHITE 53851065
5 1 BRKT,CLAMP,FLAG,TS5000 14501505
6 1 KNOB,PLASTIC,3/8IN 53800016
7 2 SCR,RHMS,PHLP,#10‑24X1‑1/4,Z5 67850069
8 2 NUT,HEX,NYL LOCK,#10‑24,ZNC 55600004

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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY TS-5000 Trailer Stabilizer
Rite‑Hite Company, LLC and its affiliates (collectively "Rite‑Hite") warrant that the Product sold to the Owner will be
free of defects in design, materials and workmanship (ordinary wear and tear excepted) for the periods set forth below
("Limited Warranty").
Three (3) Year(s) on all mechanical and electrical parts (non‑prorated).
One (1) Year(s) labor, based on approved travel and labor repair times.
REMEDIES
Parts: Rite‑Hite's obligations under this Limited Warranty are limited to repairing or replacing, at Rite‑Hite's option, any
part which is determined by Rite‑Hite to be defective during the applicable warranty period. Such repair or replacement
shall be Rite‑Hite's sole obligation and the Owner's exclusive remedy under this Limited Warranty.
Labor: Rite‑Hite will provide warranty service without charge for labor per the specified warranty period. Thereafter, a
charge will apply to any repair or replacement under this Limited Warranty.
CLAIMS Claims under this Limited Warranty must be made (i) within 30 (thirty) days after discovery and (ii) prior to
expiration of the applicable warranty period. Warranty period commences on the date of shipment. Claims shall be made
in writing or by contacting the representative from whom the Product was purchased directly. Owner must allow Rite‑Hite
or its agent, a reasonable opportunity to inspect any Product claimed to be defective and shall, at Rite‑Hite's option, either
(x) grant Rite‑Hite or its agent access to Owner's premises for the purpose of repairing or replacing the Product or (y)
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NOT WARRANTED Rite‑Hite does not warrant against and is not responsible for wear items such as fuses, batteries,
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necessary maintenance, or normal wear and tear of the Product, (iii) failure to follow Rite‑Hite's instructions for installation,
failure to operate the Product within the Product's rated capacities and/or specified design parameters, or failure to
properly maintain the Product, (iv) use of the Product in a manner that is inconsistent with Rite‑Hite's guidelines or local
building codes, (v) movement, settling, distortion, or collapse of the ground, or of improvements to which the Products are
affixed, (vi) fire, flood, earthquake, elements of nature or acts of God, riots, civil disorder, war, or any other cause beyond
the reasonable control of Rite‑Hite, (vii) improper handling, storage, abuse, or neglect of the Product by Owner or by any
third party.
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