Torklift Hidden Power E Series User manual

IMPORTANT OWNER-OPERATOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Part #A7729
E-Series Hidden Power
REVISED version 3 BY: DK 11/23/15
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Parts Inventory
1x
A7729 Frame Plate
1x
A7729 Battery Tray
1x
Group 24-31 Battery
Box
3x
Hook Brackets
1x
1/4" x 1-3/8” Bail Pin
2x
3/8”-16 x 2-1/2” Grade
5 Hex Bolt
2x
3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” Grade
5 Hex Bolt
2x
3/8”-16 Hex Nut
2x
3/8”-16 Flanged Nylock
Nut
2x
1/2"-13 x 4” Grade 5
Hex Bolt
1x
1/2" -13 x 3-3/4” Hex
Bolt
3x
1/2" -13 Grade 5 Hex
Nut
3x
1/2" Grade 5 SAE
Washer
3x
1/2" Lock Washer

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4x
1/4" -20 x 3/4” Grade 5
Hex Bolt
Parts Inventory Continued
4x
1/4" Lock Washer
8x
1/4” Fender Washer
4x
1/4" -20 Grade 5 Hex
Nut
1x
Nylon Strap
2x
50Amp Connectors
Step 1:
If you are installing the Hidden Power onto an E250, install the 3/8” -16 x
2-1/2” Grade 5 Hex Bolts into the top of the weld nuts located on the back
of the A7729 Frame Plate. Thread the bolts down as far as possible by
hand. On the threaded portion sticking out below the weld nuts, install a
3/8”-16 Grade 5 Hex Nut. See figure 1.1

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Figure 1.1
If you are installing the Hidden Power onto an E350, thread the 3/8”-16
Grade 5 Hex Nuts onto the 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” Grade 5 Hex Bolts. Thread the
nuts down onto the bolt, leaving about 3/8” of thread sticking out past the
nut. Loosely install the 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” Grade 5 Hex Bolts with 3/8”-16
Grade 5 Hex Nuts into the bottom of the weld nuts located on the back of
the A7729 Frame Plate. See figure 1.2

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Figure 1.2
Step 2:
Locate an empty space on the outside of the driver side frame rail. Hold
the A7729 Frame Plate up to the frame to make sure that it is going to sit

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flush against the frame. There is a slot in the middle of the A7729 Frame
Plate which can be used to bolts protruding from the frame.
Once you have located a spot where you would like to install the Hidden
Power, slide the two 1/2"-14 x 4” Hex Bolt Grade 8s and the 1/2"-13 x 3-
3/4” Hex Bolt Grade 8 Into the Hook Brackets as shown in figure 2.1
Figure 2.1
Step 3:
Place the two hook brackets with the 1/2" x 4” Grade 8 Hex Bolts on top of
the frame so that they hook around the frame with the threaded part of
the bolt pointing towards the outside of the frame.
Place the hook bracket with the 1/2" x 3-3/4” Grade 8 Hex Bolt onto the
bottom of the frame with the threaded part of the bolt pointing towards
the outside of the frame.
Step 4:
Place the A7729 Frame Plate up against the frame so that the bolts in the
hook brackets protrude through the holes in the A7729 Frame Plate.
Secure the frame plate with one 1/2” SAE Washer, One 1/2” Lock Washer,
and one 1/2" Grade 8 Hex Nut on each bolt. Torque to 35 ft-lbs. See figure
4.1

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Figure 4.1
Step 5:
Loosely install a 3/8” Lock Washer and 3/8”-16 Grade 5 Nut onto the
bottom of each frame plate stud located on the bottom of the A7729
Frame Plate. Be sure to leave at least 1/4” of space between the 3/8” Lock
Washer and the bottom of the A7729 Frame Plate.
Step 6:
With the Group 24-31 Battery Box resting on top of the Battery Tray, Lift
the battery tray up so that frame plate studs go through the large keyholes
in the Battery Tray. Once the studs are through the holes, slide the battery
tray towards the front of the vehicle. Install the 1/4" x 1-3/8” Bail Pin
through the A7729 Frame Plate and the Battery Tray to keep the Battery

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Tray from sliding back. Tighten the 3/8”-16 Flanged Nylock Nut on A7729
frame plate studs until just snug. See figure 6.1. Position the Group 24-31
Battery Box so that it is not touching any part of the vehicle. While
positioned, use a marker to transfer the location of the holes in the Battery
Tray to the Group 24-31 Battery Box.
Figure 6.1
Step 7:
With the hole locations transferred to the Group 24-31 Battery Box,
Remove the Group 24-31 Battery Box and Battery Tray from the vehicle.
Drill the holes in the box using a 1/4” drill bit. Install a 1/4" -20 x 3/4”
Grade 5 Hex Bolt and 1/4" Fender Washer down through the Group 24-31
Battery Box and through the Battery Tray.Secure the other side of the

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1/4" -20 x 3/4” Grade 5 Hex Boltswith a 1/4" USS Washer, a 1/4" Lock
Washer, and a 1/4" -20 Grade 5 Nut. Torque to 7 ft-lbs. See figure 7.1
Figure 7.1
Step 8:
Install the battery into the Group 24-31 Battery Box. Connect the battery
leads to their appropriate terminals (wiring not included). For your
convenience, two 50A Power Connectors have been included to aid in the
installation and future removal of the battery.

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*For all questions regarding connecting your battery to your vehicle or
camper, call your local RV service center.
Slide the non-buckle end of the Nylon Strap down through the slotted hole
in the Battery Tray (see figure 7.1). Using the Nylon Strap, secure the lid to
the battery box.
Step 9:
Reinstall the battery tray onto the A7729 Frame Plate as described in Step
6. Torque the 3/8”-16 Flanged Nylock Nuts on the bottom of the frame
plate studs to 25 ft-lbs. Make sure the 1/4" x 1-3/8” Bail Pin is installed
before proceeding.
On E250 vans, back the 3/8”-16 x 2-1/2” Grade 5 Hex Boltsout of the 3/8”
weld nuts until the heads of the bolts are touching the bottom of the E250
frame. Back them out an additional 1/2 turn, and secure their position by
tightening the 3/8” -16 Grade 5 Nuts against the bottom of the A7729
Frame Plate.
On E350 vans, screw the 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” Grade 5 Hex Bolts into the 3/8”
Weld Nuts until they contact the E350 frame. Screw them in an additional
1/2 turn. Secure their position by tightening the 3/8” -16 Grade 5 Nuts
against the bottom of the A7729 Frame Plate.
Battery Charging Wire Diagrams
To test if you have a factory battery separator, use a voltmeter or
a 12V test light to test for key on/ key off positive power at the RV
Plug. See RV Plug Diagram below.

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NOTE: Wire color is going to vary from manufacturer to
manufacturer which is why you should always wire by function and
use a Volt Meter or a 12V test light when wiring. There is no official
industry standard for wire color. If you are trying to wire by matching
colors, there is a very good chance that it will be wired incorrectly.
Be sure to test each wire to ensure you are wiring for the correct
function.
Pin # Function
(1) Ground
(2) Trailer Brakes
(3) Tail / Running Lights
(4) Aux 12V+ (Charging)
(5) Left Turn / Stop
(6) Right Turn / Stop
(7) Backup Lights

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RECOMMENDED TRUCK CAMPER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
When securing any heavy load (especially a camper) in your truck bed, your front tie down points
should pull the load forward as much as possible. Some camper anchor points may differ with
different manufacturers, as well as the camper jack mounting locations. Your Torklift tie down
inserts have offset triangular brackets to increase the angle of pull. These are designed to be used
in the front facing forward, and the rear facing rearward but can be used in either front or rear.
These recommendations are to be considered and followed as a basic rule of thumb . Obviously
there will be some applications where this may not be possible. At a minimum, if opposite pull of
both front and rear Tiedowns cannot be achieved for whatever reason, you should have at least a
forward pull at the front or rear location. If your camper does not come with Rubber Bumpers on
the front lower portion of the camper, installing Rubber Bumpers (Torklift has Rubber Bumpers
available Part A7001) or using a block of wood such as a 2 x 4 in the bed, will prevent the camper
from damaging the front bulk head of the truck bed. Minor movement (or settling) can occur in
some incidental harsh driving conditions (on or off road). A rubber bed mat is not a requirement
to maintain the lifetime warranty on a Torklift system, but a strong recommendation simply as a
safety precaution to protect the truck bed, the bottom of the camper and to give the camper
additional support.
TORKLIFT DOES NOT RECOMMEND: Installing your truck camper in your truck on top of a
drop in plastic bed liner!!! The drop in plastic bed liners can slide on top of the truck bed surface,
and the camper can slide on top of the slick surface of the bed liner. The liner can also act as a
spring causing a trampoline effect increasing vertical truck camper movement, independent of the
vehicle, possibly resulting in truck bed, and camper damage!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINISH MAINTENANCE
OF TORKLIFT PRODUCTS
POWDER COATED STEEL:
To keep your Torklift products looking good follow these guidelines. All steel powder coated
Torklift products are sandblasted for maximum adhesion and use a high quality industrial
urethane based powder coat. Due to the extreme, harsh, undercar environment that your Torklift
products live in, (consistently sprayed with corrosive road chemicals such as salt, and road debris),
Torklift does not warranty the power coated finish.
To minimize corrosion from these factors on powder coated steel products, Torklift recommends
regularly cleaning and inspecting the powder coated surface and touching up any affected areas
with an enamel or urethane based aerosol paint product. If there are any areas of surface rust,
there are also aerosol spray rust converters available on the market that can be used as a
preparation to touch-up paint application. These finish maintenance products are available at any
automotive parts supplier.
POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL :
TorkLift utilizes quality grade 304 stainless steel in our stainless steel polished products. 304
stainless
steel is well known for its anti-corrosive properties. However, in some environments such as coastal
regions or when coming in contact with some road chemicals, corrosion may occur. For a quick
clean simply use WD40 and a cloth rag. We also recommend occasional polishing of our polished
stainless products to maintain their attractive finish. Use an approved stainless steel chrome or
aluminum mag wheel polish cleaning product which can be purchased from any automotive
parts supplier.

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Frame Mounted Tie Downs
Leading the camper tie down industry in
strength, quality, advanced design and
installation. TorkLift TRUE frame mounted tie
downs are far superior to all tie down systems
available.
The TorkLift system is unique in its design and
is patented. Four independent tie down points
(with no belly or crossbar) working much like
your receiver type trailer hitch as the inserts are removable allowing the system to
be virtually undetectable when not in use. They are designed for each make and
model to fit tight to the frame so as not to compromise ground clearance. Torklift tie
downs are not universal ‘one size fits all’ therefore all the problems with correct fit
for each particular application have been eliminated.
VISIT WWW.TORKLIFT.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION
Original SuperHitch & SuperHitch Magnum
High strength extended hitch system engineered for safely towing all types of
trailers behind your truck and camper. With a max towing capacity of 14,000 lbs.
with an extension* , (17,000 lbs. to 20,000 lbs. without*) the Original SuperHitch
and Superhitch Magnum are rated the strongest in the industry.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR MORE DETAILS

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Torklift International Limited Lifetime
Warranty Information
322 N Railroad Ave. Kent, WA 98032
Torklift will require proof of purchase to register, with pictures of any
defective product before issuing a replacement. Torklift will not register any
product without proof of purchase, which can be faxed, scanned, emailed, or
mailed to the information provided below. Torklift warrants it’s hitches,
custom hitch receivers, frame mounted tie downs, turnbuckles, and
accessories (excluding wire harnesses which carry a 90 day warranty) from
date of purchase against defects in material and workmanship under normal
use and service for the ownership life of the original consumer purchaser.
ALL COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS ARE WARRANTED FOR A
PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF
INSTALLATION/SERVICE. Torklift will replace FREE OF CHARGE any
part which proves defective in material or workmanship when presented to
Torklift, TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PREPAID by purchaser, at the
address above. THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DEFECTIVE PARTS
REPLACEMENT ONLY. LABOR CHARGES AND/OR DAMAGE
INCURRED IN INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT, AS WELL AS
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CONNECTED
THEREWITH ARE EXCLUDED. This warranty does not include the finish
or paint on our products. Rusting, cracking or peeling of the finish is also
excluded. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you. Any damage to Torklift products as a result of misuse, abuse,
neglect, accident, improper installation or any use violative of
instructions furnished by Torklift or WHEN USED IN ANY
COMMERCIAL APPLICATION WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have rights which
vary from state to state. With warranty service, you may be able to go to a
small claims court, a state court or a federal district court.

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