"A" Plate Mounting Instructions (Bolt-On or Weld-On)
"A" Plate Mounting Instructions (Bolt-On or Weld-On)
A-plate jacks are designed for mounting to trailers with A-plate couplers . It is recommended to attach a bottom support plate to the bottom of the tongue .
1) All welding must be performed by an AWS certified welder.
2) If the "A" plate is separate from the jack , align the jack (and foot , if equipped) with the jack and coupler as desired before welding . Use a 3/16" filler weld .
3) Bolt the jack "A" plate to the coupler . Use three 3/8-16 grade 5 bolts with washers , torque to 15-20 ft.lbs.
4) Weld the recommended support plate to the bottom of the trailer frame . Use a 3/16" fillet weld .
5) If your jack is a plain mount type , it may be mounted directly to a coupler with a 3/16" filler weld . Align the foot (with the jack and coupler) as desired before welding .
6) Rack jacks with a similar 'A' plate incorporated into their design may be attached a according to these instrcutions .