BilJax ET 1500 Operation manual
Model ET 1500
Operation and Service Manual
Max.Cap.1500lbs.
Max. Cap. 1500 lbs.
ET 1500ET 1500
scalate
Trailer
scalate
Trailer
E
Load Capacity: 1500 lbs
The ET 1500 ESCALATE TRAILER offers ground
level roll-on loading and roll-off unloading of
equipment with non-tilting lowering deck. The
winch driven deck allows one person to load and
unload equipment.
Contents
SAFETY .............................................................. 2
SPECIAL FEATURES ......................................... 2
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 3
WARRANTY ........................................................ 3
TRAILER HITCHING ........................................... 5
EQUIPMENT LOADING ...................................... 6
SERVICE ............................................................ 9
PARTS LIST ....................................................... 12
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SAFETY
2
WARNING
Stand clear of trailer while deck is being raised or
lowered. Moving deck will create pinch points
causing serious crushing injury.
WARNING
Stand clear of trailer while deck
is being lowered. Contact with
trailer deck will cause serious
crushing injury.
WARNING
Trailer deck must be fully raised
with transport clamp locked and
pinned before towing trailer.
Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in serious personal injury or
death as well as damage to cargo.
Warnings and Cautions
Observe all warning labels on the
trailer. The trailer warning labels
are shown here as a reminder.
Other warnings and cautions are
included in this manual.
Failure to observe all warnings
may result in serious injury or
death. Failure to observe all
cautions may result in equipment
damage.
SPECIAL FEATURES
The Bil-Jax ESCALATE TRAILER includes all the features of a heavy duty trailer, plus:
Escalator Deck and Winch Adjustable Bumper Bar
Adjustable Hitch Stow-away Trailer Jack
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SPECIFICATIONS
3
ESCALATE TRAILER
Model Number ET 1500 Serial Number ________________
Manufactured by: Bil-Jax, Inc.
125 Taylor Parkway
Archbold, Ohio 43502
419.445.9675
Specifications
Rated Capacity 1500 lbs. (680.4 kg) max.
Weight (Empty) 720 lbs. (326.6 kg)
Overall Width 83 in. (210.8 cm)
Overall Length 148 in. (375.9 cm)
Overall Height (Bed
Raised) 32 in. (81.3 cm)
Bed Height (Raised) 13-1/2 in. (34.3 cm)
Bed Size (Flat Surface) 40 in. wide x 72 in. long
(101.6 cm wide x 182.9 cm long)
Overall Bed Size
(Including Ramp) 40 in. wide x 86 in. long
(101.6 cm wide x 218.4 cm long)
Ramp Grade 6 degrees
Hitch Size 2 in. (5.08 cm) ball
Suspension Rubber Torsion
WARRANTY
Bil-Jax warrants its trailers for one year from the date of delivery against all defects of material and
workmanship, provided the unit is operated and maintained in compliance with Bil-Jax’s operating and
maintenance instructions; structural components are also warranted for one year. Bil-Jax will, at its option,
repair or replace any unit or component part which fails to function properly in normal use.
This warranty does not apply if the trailer and/or its component parts have been altered, changed, or
repaired without the consent of Bil-Jax or by anyone other than Bil-Jax or its factory trained personnel, nor
if the trailer and/or its components have been subjected to misuse, negligence, accident or any conditions
deemed other than those considered as occurring during normal use.
Components not manufactured by Bil-Jax are covered by their respective manufacturers warranties. A list
of those components and their warranties is available upon written request to Bil-Jax.
Bil-Jax shall not in any event be liable for the cost of any special, indirect or consequential damages to
anyone, product, or thing. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied. We neither
assume nor authorize any representative, or other person, to assume for us any other liability in
connection with the sale, rental, or use of this product.
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TRAILER HITCHING
5
Hook Up the Trailer
1. Raise trailer and lift ball latch. 2. Line up ball with hitch.
NOTE: The trailer hitch uses a 2 inch ball.
3. Lower hitch onto ball and close ball latch. 4. Raise and secure jack.
Max.Cap.1500lbs.
Max. Cap. 1500 lbs.
NOTE: Trailer frame should be level when hitch is
on ball. See page 9 to change hitch height. Always raise and pin the jack before towing.
5. Hook safety chains. 6. Connect and check trailer lights.
Always cross safety chains below tongue. Safety
chains must hold tongue up if hitch fails. Always check the tail lights and brake lights before
towing.
EQUIPMENT LOADING
6
Lower the Deck
NOTE: Trailer must be hitched to vehicle according to page 5 before lowering or raising the deck.
1. Lift latch release lever. 2. Lift latch handle.
NOTE: The trailer frame should be on a level
surface when lowering the deck. NOTE: If the deck pulls against the clamp when the
latch handle is up, the winch brake must be
adjusted. See page 9 to adjust the winch brake.
3. Lift latch clamp. 4. Lower the deck.
Max.Cap.1500lbs.
NOTE: To prepare for raising the deck, tilt the latch
clamp back onto the handle. Make sure people are away from the trailer before
lowering the deck. Keep hands and feet away from
deck and rails. Hands and feet can get crushed
between the deck and frame.
EQUIPMENT LOADING
7
Load the Equipment
1. Remove bumper bar. 2. Load equipment so that the resulting tongue
weight is 15 to 20% of the total load.
Max.Cap.1500lbs.
Max. Cap. 1500 lbs.
ET 1500
ET 1500
scalate
Trailer
scalate
Trailer
E
Maximum capacity = 1500 lbs. Do not exceed.
3. Install bumper bar close to the rear of the loaded
equipment. 4. Install tie-down straps to keep the load from
shifting. Use tie-down anchors shown.
Max. Cap. 1500 lbs.
Max. Cap. 1500 lbs.
ET1500
ET 1500
scalate
Trailer
scalate
Trailer
E
Always secure the load with tie-down straps before
towing. Failure to properly secure the load may
result in injury, death, or equipment damage.
Do not hook tie-down straps on the roller guides.
EQUIPMENT LOADING
8
Raise the Deck (trailer must be hitched to the vehicle)
1. Check the latch clamp. Tilt the latch clamp back
onto the handle. 2. Crank winch handle to raise the deck. Stop
cranking when the deck is aligned with the frame.
Max. Cap. 1500 lbs.
Make sure people are away from the trailer before
raising the deck. Keep hands and feet away from
deck and rails. Hands and feet can get crushed
between the deck and frame.
3. Raise the latch handle. Put the latch clamp over
the clamp boss. 4. Push the latch handle down until the release lever
locks.
NOTE: Do not over tighten winch. Winch is
intended to raise and lower deck — not to secure
load on trailer. If not clamped, the deck may fall during travel.
Always clamp the deck before towing. Failure to
clamp the deck may result in injury, death, or
equipment damage.
SERVICE
9
Adjusting the Hitch Height
The trailer frame and deck should be level for equipment loading and unloading. If the trailer hitch is too
high or too low when hitched to the towing vehicle, readjust the hitch height.
1. Unhitch trailer. Remove hitch mounting screws. 2. Install hitch in new position.
Adjust hitch height when trailer is empty. Use jack
to aid in hitch adjustment. Failure to install and tighten all hitch mounting
screws may cause serious equipment damage.
Adjusting the Winch Brake
The winch brake should hold the trailer deck up when the equipment load is not more than 1500 pounds.
If the winch brake does not hold the deck up when the winch handle is released, readjust brake tension.
1. Raise the deck. 2. Remove the winch handle and lock nuts.
Max.Cap.1500lbs.
WINCH HANDLE
LOCK NUTS
3. Tighten the winch brake adjust nut 1/4 turn. 4. Install and tighten the lock nuts and handle.
WINCH BRAKE
ADJUST NUT
WINCH HANDLE
LOCK NUTS
SERVICE
10
Replacing the Lift Rollers
1. On a paved, level surface, pull trailer onto 4x4
blocks. Jack up and unhitch the trailer. 2. Lower the deck until the front or rear lift rollers
can be removed from the roller access holes.
3-1/2
Max.
Max.
Cap.
Cap.
1500
The deck must be supported by the paved surface
or shoring before the lift rollers are removed.
3. Use a hex wrench to unscrew and remove the
rollers. Install and tighten new rollers.
NOTE: It is easier to remove and replace one roller
at a time. You can adjust the jack to access each
roller. Loosen set screw first.
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