AL-KO 1000 kg Side Lift Jack User Manual

AL-KO SIDE LIFT JACK
HANDBOOK FOR THE 1000KG SIDE LIFT JACK 
FOR CARAVANS WITH A MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT OF 2000KG 

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CONTENTS
3 WARNINGS & TECHNICAL INFORMATION
4 FITMENT OF JACK BRACKETS
7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
8 TECHNICAL DATA
9 FAQS
KIT CONTENTS
1 x Side Lift Jack
1 x Storage Bag (if applicable)
2 x Inner Jack Brackets
2 x Outer Jack Brackets
8 x M13 Washers
4 x M12x35 Bolt
4 x M12 Nylock Nut
1 x Instructions
Fig 1 AL-KO Side Lift Jack Kit  

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WARNINGS
1 NEVER LIE UNDERNEATH A JACKED-UP VEHICLE, AS 
THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN 
SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH!
2 The caravan MUST be attached to the towing vehicle 
and the handbrake on both the towing vehicle and 
caravan MUST be applied.
3 The AL-KO Caravan Jack is not designed to be used 
as a permanent steady, but it can be used as an aid to 
levelling the caravan, in additional to changing the wheel.
4 In the case of manual towing vehicles, select 1st or 
reverse gear; with...

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FITMENT OF JACK BRACKETS
1 The jack mounting brackets can be fitted to both 
single and tandem axle caravans, on both sides of the 
chassis, behind the axle(s).
NOTE
Care should be taken to ensure the brackets do not 
interfere with any other equipment fitted in this area. 
Please observe minimum clearances as per Fig 2.
2 On AL-KO chassis manufactured from 1991 onwards, 
the mounting holes are already incorporated into the 
longitudinal chassis members as standard.
3 This jacking system can be fitted...

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Fig 3 Necessary cleanances for drilling holes
FITMENT OF JACK BRACKETS
Fig 2 Minimum clearances
Min.
160mm
Min.
180mm
A
b
a
38
C
B
1
95MIN
D2
55MIN
D
F
E
Fig 5 Drilling according to position ‘b’ (C Section Chassis Members)
 
FRAME HEIGHT HOLE SPACING  HOLE DIA.
 A (mm)  E (mm)    F (mm)   D (mm)
 215  40            55  13
Fig 4 Drilling according to position ‘a’ (C Section Chassis Members)
 
FRAME HEIGHT HOLE SPACING  HOLE DIA.
 A (mm)  B (mm)    C (mm)   D (mm)
 215  40            55  13
A
A
3  

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FITMENT OF JACK BRACKETS
5 Position the inner jack mounting bracket (Fig 6/item 1) 
with cutaway section of the bracket at the top edge, lining 
up the holes in the bracket, with those in the chassis.
6 Fit 2 x M13 washers (Fig 6/item 2) onto the M12x35 Bolt 
head (Fig 6/item 4) and insert bolt through holes, with 
bolt head on inner side of chassis.
7 Position the outer jack mounting bracket (Fig 6/item 
3), lining up the holes in the bracket, with those in the 
chassis member.
8 Fit 2 x M13 washers...

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1 Attach caravan to the towing vehicle and apply the 
handbrake on both towing vehicle and caravan.
2 In the case of manual towing vehicles, select 1st or 
reverse gear; with automatic towing vehicles, place the 
selector lever in the ‘P’ position.
3 As an additional safety measure ensure that you chock 
the caravan wheel (back and front) on the opposite side 
to the one to be changed.
4 Clean jack mounting brackets on the caravan. 
5 Remove jack from storage bag (if...

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TECHNICAL DATA
Fig 11 Never lie underneath a jacked vehicle
Fig 9 Min Ground clearance
Fig 10  Maximum lifting height
Fig 8 Technical data
 Min. Ground Clearance   Max. Lifting Ht.   Static Load
 A (mm) Fig 6a  B (mm) Fig 6b  (Kg)
 85  375 1000 
A
B
WARNING
NEVER LIE UNDERNEATH A JACKED-UP VEHICLE, AS THIS IS 
HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY 
OR EVEN DEATH!  

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FAQS
HOW DO I KNOW WHICH JACK I NEED? 
There are two side lift jacks kits available, the 2000kg 
version and the 1600kg version. This figure is based on the 
maximum weight of the caravan. The jacks will lift a static 
load of 1000kg and 800kg respectively. 
WHY HAS MY BRACKET BENT?
Is is vital that the jack and brackets be lined up as shown 
in Fig 7 on page 6. The joining section must be directly 
underneath the bracket, and the joining section must not 
enter the jack bracket at angle as this could...