Black Jack BJTJ-1000 Trailer Jack NO DIY Wiring Harness User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Black Jack
Table of Contents
- Black Jack BJTJ-1000 Trailer Jack NO DIY Wiring Harness
- Product Information
- Product Usage Instructions
- SPECIFICATIONS
- INTRODUCTION
- SAFETY
- HAZA RD DEFINITIONS
- WORK A REA
- PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
- SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- ELECTRICAL SAFETY
- IDENTIFICATION KEY
- ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
- CARE & MAINTENANCE
- WIRING INSTALLATION KIT (BJTJ-1001)
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- WA RRANTY & PA RTS
- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Black Jack BJTJ-1000 Trailer Jack NO DIY Wiring Harness
Product Information
The Black Jack Trailer Jack is a 12V DC product with a maximum load capacity of 1,600kg. It comes in two models: BJTJ-1000 and BJTJ-1001. The product features a patented Black Jack Clamp that allows it to be fitted to any trailer A-frame. It also has an LED light to illuminate the hitch area at night and a built-in leveling gauge. The Black Jack comes with a choice of two feet – a traditional leg extension foot that can be adjusted and a new folding foot. It is designed with a high-quality cover to protect it against dirt, moisture, and harsh conditions.
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Precautions
- Read and understand all instructions before using the product.
- Follow basic precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury and equipment damage.
- Keep the manual for safety warnings, precautions, and maintenance instructions.
Work Area Precautions
Operate in a safe work environment
- keep the area clean, well-lit, and free of distractions.
- Keep anyone without appropriate safety equipment away from the work area.
- Store unused devices properly in a safe and dry location to prevent rust or damage.
- Lock devices away and keep them out of the reach of children.
- Do not install or use the product in the presence of flammable gases, dust, or liquids.
Assembly & Installation
- Follow the assembly and installation instructions provided in the manual.
- Ensure that the product is securely attached to the trailer A-frame using the Black Jack Clamp.
- Make sure all connections are properly tightened.
Operation
- Use the built-in leveling gauge to ensure proper trailer alignment.
- Use the LED light to illuminate the hitch area when operating at night.
- Follow the manual override instructions if needed.
- Take care not to exceed the maximum load capacity of 1,600kg.
Unhitching The Trailer
- Follow the instructions provided in the manual to safely unhitch the trailer.
Hitching The Trailer
- Follow the instructions provided in the manual to safely hitch the trailer.
Care & Maintenance
- Regularly clean the product and remove any dirt or debris.
- Inspect for any signs of damage or wear.
- Lubricate moving parts as recommended in the manual.
- Store the product in a dry location when not in use.
Please refer to the complete user manual for more detailed information on specific safety precautions, troubleshooting, warranty, and compliance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Load Capacity | 1600 kg |
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Height Range | 356mm (254 to 609mm from mounting point. Excluding Drop Leg |
Height)
Stroke Length| Max stroke length including drop leg 22” (560mm)
Drop Leg Height| Up to 203mm
Foot Plate| Removable 133mm diameter foot plate or optional folding foot
Handle| Manual crank override
Ratio| 5:1 (manual crank handle)
Tube Diameter| 58mm outer Dimension
Construction| Steel tubes and plate and polypropylene cover
Motor Type| Sealed encapsulated brushless motor
Finish| Powder coat tube, zinc plated inner and drop tubes
Overall Dimensions| H 781 x W 216 x D 140mm
Voltage Rating| 12V DC
Circuit Protection| Circuit Breaker 30amp short stop, auto resettable ignition
protected
Current Rating| Maximum 28A (Extended), 6A (Retracted)
IP Rating| Minimum IP55
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your new Black Jack!
The Black Jack Trailer Jack is rated to support up to 1600kg trailer tongue
weight and with the patented Black Jack Clamp, it can be fitted to any trailer
A-frame.
The Black Jack features an LED light to illuminate the hitch area at night and
a built-in levelling gauge. It also features a high quality cover to protect
it against dirt, moisture and harsh conditions that exist behind to tow
vehicle.
It comes with a choice of 2 feet. The traditional leg extention foot that can
be adjusted, and the amazing new Black Jack folding foot. The choice is yours.
SAFETY
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this device.
The operator must follow basic precautions to reduce the risk of personal
injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Keep this manual for safety warnings, precautions, operating or inspection and
maintenance instructions.
HAZA RD DEFINITIONS
Please familiarise yourself with the hazard notices found in this manual. A
notice
is an alert that there is a possibility of property damage, injury, or death
if certain instructions are not followed.
DANGER!
This notice indicates an immediate and specific hazard that will result in
severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING!
This notice indicates a specific hazard or unsafe practice that could result
in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION!
This notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in
minor or moderate injury if proper practices are not taken.
NOTICE!
This notice indicates that a specific hazard or unsafe practice will result in
equipment or property damage, but not personal injury.
WORK A REA
Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean, well-lit, and
free of distractions. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment
away from the work area.
Store unused devices properly in a safe and dry location to prevent rust or
damage. Lock devices away and keep out of the reach of children.
Do not install or use in the presence of flammable gases, dust, or liquids.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Control the device, personal movement, and the work environment to avoid
personal injury or damage to device.
Do not operate any device when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or medications.
Avoid wearing clothes or jewelry that can become entangled with the moving
parts of a device. Keep long hair covered or bound.
SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to the device safety rules. If you use this device unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury.
- This device was designed for a specific function. Do not modify or alter this device or use it for an unintended purpose.
- Do not attempt to lift more than the 1,600 kg maximum lifting capacity of this jack.
- Always place the jack on a hard, level surface capable of supporting the load. Allow enough clearance around the jack and the load for movement.
- Never place any part of your body beneath the trailer that is supported by the jack. A jack failure or shifting of the trailer may cause it to collapse and cause a serious injury or death.
- Keep your limbs and body away from any pinch or shearing points while using the jack. Failure to do so may result in a serious injury.
- Inspect the jack before each use. DO NOT use if bent, broken, cracked or otherwise damaged, if any suspect parts are noticed or it has been subjected to a sudden or unexpected load (shock loading).
- Ensure that all applicable pins, bolts, and nuts are firmly tightened before using.
- Do not allow untrained persons to operate the jack. Secure the load, trailer, and vehicle by chocking all the wheels before using.
- Do not place your hands between moving components.
- Use only with accessories rated to handle the forces exerted by the device during operation. Other accessories may break and forcefully launch pieces.
- Ensure that there are no obstructions under the load and that the area is clear before lowering it.
- Ensure that the lock pin is properly inserted through the inner and outer tubes, and that there is no load on the trailer before using the manual drop leg extension.
- Do not adjust the drop foot while there is a load on the Black Jack.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
- Disconnect device from power source before cleaning, servicing, changing parts/accessories or when not in use
- Protect yourself against electric shocks when working on electrical equipment. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces. There is an increased chance of electrical shocks if your body is grounded.
- Do not expose device to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power device will increase the risk of electric shock.
- Do not alter any parts of the device or accessories. All parts and accessories are designed with built-in-safety features that may be compromised if altered.
- Make certain the power source conforms to requirements of your equipment (see Specifications).
- Do not operate this device if the leads are frayed or damaged as an electric shock or surge may occur, resulting in personal injury or property damage.
- Inspect the leads for cracks, fraying or other faults in the insulation before each use. Discontinue use if the leads feel more than comfortably warm while operating the device.
- Keep all connections dry and off the ground to reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not touch the leads with wet hands.
- Keep the leads away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
- Install caps over the battery terminals to prevent accidental contact. Discharged batteries may still carry charges and cause electric shock upon contact.
IDENTIFICATION KEY
Letter references are in parenthesis (A) refer to the included Identification Key. The Black Jack Trailer Jack also comes with the Black Jack Clamp (Patent Pending NO 20200902039) and the Black Jack All Weather Cover.
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
- Attach and secure the trailer’s coupler to the tow vehicle’s hitch. Chock the wheels of the trailer and vehicle. Also apply the vehicle’s parking brake.
- Mount the Black Jack bracket to the chassis using the 4 bolts and lock nuts.
- Slide the tube (D) into the Black Jack Mounting Bracket hole. Guide the foot plate into the jack’s leg (E). Ensure the groove in the leg is aligned with the one on the foot plate. Do not insert the lock pin (K).
- Position the jack to face your preferred operating position, either front, sideways or facing the rear.
- The design of the vehicle may impair the use of the manual crank (L) based on the jack’s orientation.
- Insert the three M10 bolts through the mounting plate and secure with the M10 lock nuts.
- Tighten the bolts ensuring the whole unit is tightly secured to the A-Frame.
- The negative wire (earth) terminates under the head of the Black Jack. Connect the other end of the negative wire to the negative terminal on the 12 volt power supply or to the chassis.
- The positive black wire enters the underside of the Black Jack head to provide power. Connect the other end of the positive black wire to the positive power supply. Alternatively, unravel the red wire (supplied with the optional installation kit BJTJ-1001) and lay it out along the A-frame to the battery. Secure the wire with cable ties. Position the cable in a way to protect it from damage if possible. Connect the wire lead to the battery’s positive terminal (+). A 30 amp in-line fuse is recommended on the positive wire between the Black Jack and the 12 volt power supply.
- Press the extend/retract switch (H) to test that the connection is correct, and the jack is working. Also press the LIGHT ON/OFF Switch (C) to confirm the light is working.
- Push the foot plate up fully and insert the lock pin (K) and retract the jack.
OPERATION
The Extend\Retract switch is OFF in its natural position. Press EXT to extend
the Black Jack and RET to retract the Black Jack. WARNING: When the Black Jack
is fully extended or fully retracted the EXT\RET switch must be released
immediately. Failure to release the switch can result in significant internal
mechanical damage to the Black Jack.
The ON\OFF switch is for the light only. It does NOT switch power on or off to
the Black Jack
The Black Jack has a built-in 30-Amp circuit breaker which automatically trips
and resets. It is designed to protect against power surges.
WARNING! Never apply horizontal force against the jack. The load may
shift and cause the jack to fail, creating a dangerous situation for the user
or bystanders.
UNHITCHING THE TRAILER
Chock the trailer’s wheels to prevent rolling.
Press the extend/retract switch to extend the jack’s leg (E) until the foot
plate contacts the ground and raises the trailer off the hitch.
If the fully extended leg does not reach the ground. Retract the leg until you
have enough room to extend the foot plate. Remove the lock pin and lower the
foot plate until it touches the ground.
Raise the foot plate upwards until the bolt holes in it align with the bolt
hole in the leg. Insert the locking pin and close the clasp. Extend the Black
Jack until the trailer is clear of the tow hitch.
Move the towing vehicle away from the trailer’s hitch receiver.
Level the trailer by pressing the extend/retract switch to raise or lower the
jack. It is level once the bubble level is centered.
HITCHING THE TRAILER
Press the extend switch to raise the trailer’s hitch receiver above the level
of the towing vehicle’s hitch.
Align the towing vehicle’s hitch with the trailer hitch receiver.
Press the retract switch to lower the trailer hitch receiver onto the towing
vehicle hitch. Secure the hitch receiver once seated.
Retract the Jack to its fully retracted position.
WARNING! The hitch receiver must be properly aligned and seated before
retracting the leg fully to prevent it from slipping off the hitch and causing
an injury to yourself or bystanders.
MANUAL OVERRIDE
A loss of power may require you to raise and lower the trailer using the
manual crank (L).
Remove the crank cap (G) and set aside.
Insert the manual crank onto the shaft in the housing.
Crank counterclockwise to extend the leg. Crank clockwise to retract the leg.
Follow the directions for hitching or unhitching the trailer.
Replace the crank cap when done and store the crank.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Maintain the device with care. A Black Jack in good condition is efficient,
easier to control and will have few problems. Inspect the device components
periodically. Repair or replace damaged or worn components. Only use identical
replacement parts when servicing.
Inspect and lubricate the device when required. Apply grease to the inner tube
when extended and then retract to grease the outer tube
NEVER use a penetrating oil to lubricate the device. Penetrating oil may act
as a solvent that can break down the grease and cause the device to seize up.
The Black Jack‘s motor is sealed and maintenance-free.
Check the wiring from time-to-time. Ensure all the connections are tight and
free from corrosion. Ensure the ground wire has a solid metal-to-metal contact
with the trailer frame.
OPTIONAL FOLDING FOOT
Your new Black Jack comes with a choice of two feet.
The silver steel foot is the traditional adjustable foot. You can manually
adjust the height and it will tuck up under the chassis tightly.
The Black Jack folding foot will automatically drop from the horizontal
position to the vertical position when the leg is extended saving time and
without the need to manually adjust the foot. When retracting, the folding
foot will automatically move from the vertical position to horizontal, again
saving time.
The choice of feet to use is yours and will be based out your individual set up and requirements.
WIRING INSTALLATION KIT (BJTJ-1001)
The Black Jack -1001 comes with a wiring installation kit. This is designed to hard wire the Black Jack to the house battery. To install the wiring kit, follow these steps.
The Black Jack 1000 also comes with an in line 30 amp fuse. We recommend that this fuse is installed in the power wire between the Black Jack and the power source as an added protection.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Contact Titan Stability Solutions for a solution if the device does not function properly or parts are missing. If unable to do so, have a qualified technician service the device. Also, check the troubleshooting guide below:
Problems | Possible Cause(s) | Suggested Solution(s) |
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Motor is not operating | Poor Ground | Check the negative\earth cable provided |
is securely connected to the negative terminal or grounded to the chassis.
| No or Low voltage| Check battery and electrical connections. Power supplied
must be at least 12V DC. If the battery is low, plug the Black Jack into an
alternative 12 volt supply to provide power to the Black Jack.
| No Power from trailer connector| Check the trailer connector has power.
Replace or repair the trailer connectors or wiring.
Light Operates but not Motor| Low Voltage| Check voltage inside Black Jack is
minimum 12volts
| RET/EXT Switch is faulty| Check power at middle positive terminal on switch
when EXT or RET is pressed.
+12v = motor faulty
<12v = switch faulty
WA RRANTY & PA RTS
All replacement parts are available on the Black Jack Trailer Jack web site:
www.blackjacktrailerjacks.com.au
For warranty replacement contact
Titan Stability Solutions Pty Ltd.
Unit 5 Euro Business Park
26-34 Weippin Street Cleveland QLD 4163
P: +61 07 3286 1199
E:
info@blackjacktrailerjacks.com.au
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Registered Trademark
Black Jack® Trailer Jacks is a registered trademark in Australia owned by
Titan Stability Solutions Pty Ltd.
Patent Pending
The Black Jack Clamp is a registered patent pending in Australia (Patent
Pending NO 20200902039).
Registered Design
The Black Jack Clamp is a registered design pending in Australia.
Copyright
This “Black Jack Trailer Jack® 1,600kg 12V DC User Manual” is copyright
protected and owned by Titan Stability Solutions Pty Ltd.
Domain Name
blackjacktrailerjacks.com.au is a registered domain name owned by Titan
Stability Solutions Pty Ltd.
COMPLIANCE
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EMC Compliance
The Black Jack TM is EMC approved and compliant with:
EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011+AC:2012
EN IEC 61000-6-1:2019
EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019
EN 6100-3-3:2013+A1:2019 -
Australian Standards for Gas Installations in Caravans
Gas Installations in Caravans AS\NZS 5601.2.2020 (Standard)
The Standard requires that an “ignition source” cannot be located within the clearances of an exchange gas cylinder as set out in the diagram below.
The standard defines an “ignition source” as “A source of energy that can ignite an explosive atmosphere”
Note 1 to entry: Such sources include, but are not limited to flames, incandescent material, electrical sparks, hot surfaces, and mechanical impact sparks.
Note 2 to entry: For the purposes of domestic caravans and boats, items
of equipment within a controlled area that are non sparking by nature or
encapsulated are NOT considered to be ignition sources.
The Black Jack has been tested by an independent third pary laboratory in
Victoria and found to be compliant with the standard.
A Summary of the test report confirms:
The tested electric powered Caravan and Trailer Jack model BJTJ series
complied with the below tested clauses of the standard AS\NZS 5601.2.2020 +A1
2021.
- Clause 1.3.41 Ignition Source Definition
- Clause 2.4.2 Required Clearance
- Clause 3.1.8 Required Clearance around a cylinder
- Clause 5.3 Encapsulated devices
The testing was carried out based on the information observed on the actual
samples.
For a copy of the report please contact us.
ABOUT BLACK JACK®
Black Jack® Trailer Jacks is a division of Titan Stability Solutions Pty Ltd
trading as Titan RV.
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CONTACT US
Black Jack® Trailer Jacks is a division of Titan Stability Solutions Pty Ltd
Titan Stability Solutions Pty Ltd
Unit 5 Euro Business Park
26-34 Weippin Street Cleveland QLD 4163 AUSTRALIA
P : +61 07 3286 1199
E :
info@blackjacktrailerjacks.com.au
www.blackjacktrailerjacks.com.au
References
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- RedFoot Levelling....because the earth is not flat!
- Australian Sway Control Hitches - Towing without Fear!