LIPPERT PowerStance Tongue Jack Owner’s Manual
- June 6, 2024
- LIPPERT
Table of Contents
LIPPERT PowerStance Tongue Jack
Introduction
The PowerStance™ Tongue Jack is used with travel trailer A-frame applications.
The textured casing helps protect from chips and cracks. Three LED lights
provide excellent illumination while reducing power consumption. Helical cut
gears reduce noise and improve operating efficiency. Enhanced rocker switch
improves its durability. A chain holder provides a storage location for
chains. The PowerStance Tongue Jack is provided with a 30A fuse, and has an
18” stroke with a 3,500-lb capacity.
NOTE: The PowerStance Tongue Jack is designed for vertical movement of
the trailer only.
NOTE: Images used in this document are for reference only when
assembling, installing and/or operating this product. Actual appearance of
provided and/or purchased parts and assemblies may differ.
Additional information about this product can be obtained from
lci1.com/support or by using the LippertNOW app. Replacement kits can be
ordered from https://store.lci1. com/ or by using the LippertNOW app.
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Information regarding the assembly and components of this product can be
obtained from https://support.lci1.com/leveling-and-stabilization-support-
tongue-jacks
Safety
Read and fully understand all instructions before installing or operating this
product. Adhere to all safety labels.
This manual provides general instructions. Many variables can change the
circumstances of the instructions, i.e., the degree of difficulty, operation
and ability of the individual performing the instructions. This manual cannot
begin to plot out instructions for every possibility, but provides the general
instructions, as necessary, for effectively interfacing with the device,
product or system. Failure to correctly follow the provided instructions may
result in death, serious personal injury, severe product and/or property
damage, including voiding of the LCI limited warranty.
Warning:
- THE “WARNING” SYMBOL ABOVE IS A SIGN THAT A SAFETY RISK IS INVOLVED AND MAY CAUSE DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR SEVERE PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IF NOT SAFELY ADHERED TO AND WITHIN THE PARAMETERS SET FORTH IN THIS MANUAL.
- FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR SEVERE PRODUCT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE, INCLUDING VOIDING OF THE COMPONENT WARRANTY.
- FAILURE TO RETRACT ALL JACKS PRIOR TO TRAVEL MAY RESULT IN SEVERE PRODUCT AND UNIT DAMAGE, INCLUDING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO PEOPLE AND PETS. MAKE SURE ALL JACKS ARE RETRACTED PRIOR TO TRAVEL.
- THE “CAUTION” SYMBOL ABOVE IS A SIGN THAT A SAFETY RISK IS INVOLVED AND MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IF NOT SAFELY ADHERED TO AND WITHIN THE PARAMETERS SET FORTH IN THIS MANUAL
- MOVING PARTS CAN PINCH, CRUSH, OR CUT. KEEP CLEAR AT ALL TIMES.
Parts List
NOTE: Part numbers are shown for identification purposes only. Not all parts are available for individual sale. All parts with a link to the Lippert Store can be purchased
Aftermarket Kit #813748
L e t t er
A
| PN
2020102032
| De s c r ip t ion
PowerStance Jack w/3 each 3/8”
16 x 1” bolts
| Q t y
1
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B| 116112|
Manual Crank Handle (replacement crank handle may vary in style)| 1
C| 2020132943| Top Cap| 1
---|---|---|---
D| 2020132985| Top Plug| 1
E| 225875| Side Plug (1 each side)| 1
F| 117919|
3/8” 16 X 1” Bolt (3 total required)| 1
G| 165253| Footpad| 1
H| 118105| Cotter Pin|
1
I| 382844|
Clevis Pin| 1
J| 2020132986| Switch Assembly| 1
Optional Part – Sold Separately
–| 813749| PowerSwap Auxiliary Cord (not shown)
Resources Required
- Cordless or electric drill or screw gun
- Appropriate drive bits
- 9/16” socket
- Appropriate loom, size cut to length
Prior to Installation
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Remove the footpad from the PowerStance Tongue Jack (if necessary).
A. Remove the hairpin cotter pin (Fig.1A) and clevis pin
(Fig.1B) holding the footpad (Fig.1C) to the jack leg (Fig.1D). Set the pins and the footpad aside. -
Support the trailer according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Warning: THE TRAILER MUST BE SUPPORTED PER MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Installation
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Carefully slide the jack leg (Fig.2A) through the hole in the coupler (Fig.2B) on the trailer A-frame (Fig.2C).
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Align the three holes in the PowerStance Tongue Jack mounting plate (Fig.3A) with the three holes in the coupler (Fig.3B).
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Secure the PowerStance Tongue Jack to the coupler plate with the three provided 3/8” – 16 x 1” bolts (Fig.4A).
Notice: ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES SHALL BE LOOMED AND SECURED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RVIA ELECTRICAL STANDARDS.
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Connect the red power wire from the PowerStance Tongue Jack housing to a grounded 12V power supply on the trailer. The PowerStance Tongue Jack is wired through its 30A fused circuit.
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Loom the harness wires (Fig.2D) with the appropriate size and length to protect the wires from damage.
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Reattach the footpad (Fig.1C) to the jack leg (Fig.1D) by sliding the footpad back over the bottom of the jack leg and securing it with the clevis pin (Fig.1B) and hairpin cotter pin (Fig.1A) previously removed.
Operation
NOTE: The PowerStance Tongue Jack can be operated by utilizing either a
battery stored in the trailer, or by drawing from the tow vehicle using the
optional PowerSwap Auxiliary Cord.
NOTE: When RET (Fig.6A) or EXT (Fig.6B) on the switch is pushed, the
light above the switch (Fig.7A) will turn on automatically, and remain on for
five minutes. It will then automatically turn off.
NOTE: The PowerStance Tongue Jack is designed for vertical movement of
the trailer only.
Unhitching from Tow Vehicle
- Chock the tires of the trailer.
- Make sure the footpad of the PowerStance Tongue Jack is pinned securely in place with the clevis pin and hairpin cotter pin (Fig.5A).
- Make sure the ground surface under the PowerStance Tongue Jack is firm and level.
- Push EXT (Fig.6B) to extend the PowerStance Tongue Jack until the footpad touches the ground and the coupler clears the hitch ball.
- Disconnect safety chains and attach to chain hanger on the PowerStance Tongue Jack.
- Disconnect all electrical and mechanical connections between the trailer and tow vehicle.
- Move the tow vehicle away from the trailer.
- Push RET (Fig.6A) as needed to return the front of the trailer to level.
Hitching to Tow Vehicle
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Chock the tires of the trailer.
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Press EXT (Fig.6B) if needed to allow the coupler to clear the hitch ball.
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Push RET (Fig.6A) to retract the PowerStance Tongue Jack until the coupler properly mounts the hitch ball and the leg of the PowerStance Tongue Jack is fully retracted.
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Reconnect all electrical and mechanical connections between the trailer and tow vehicle.
NOTE: Make sure the leg of the PowerStance Tongue Jack (Fig.5B) is fully retracted prior to moving the tow vehicle. -
Reconnect safety chains to the tow vehicle.
PowerSwap Auxiliary Cord
(Part Number 813749 is Optional and Sold Separately)
The PowerSwap Auxiliary Cord (Fig.8) allows the user to power the PowerStance
Tongue Jack from the battery of the tow vehicle when there is no battery power
from the trailer.
NOTE: The PowerSwap Auxiliary Cord is optional and sold separately.
ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES SHALL BE LOOMED AND SECURED TO PREVENT
POSSIBLE DAMAGE AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RVIA ELECTRICAL STANDARDS.
- Insert the 7-way plug (Fig.8A) into the 7-way connector on the tow vehicle.
- Insert the 2-pin connector (Fig.8B) into the plug receptacle of the PowerStance Tongue Jack (Fig.6C).
Manual Operation
NOTE: In the event of loss of power, the PowerStance Tongue Jack can be operated manually.
- Manually unhitching from tow vehicle:
A. Chock the tires of the trailer.
B. Be sure the footpad of the PowerStance Tongue Jack jack is pinned securely in place with the clevis pin and hairpin cotter pin (Fig.9B).
C. Make sure the ground surface under the power tongue jack is firm and level.
D. Remove the rubber plug (Fig.10A)
on top of the PowerStance Tongue Jack’s gearbox to expose the manual drive
shaft.
E. Insert the socket end of the
manual crank handle (Fig.11A) into the manual drive shaft.
F. Turn the manual crank handle (Fig.11) clockwise until trailer is supported and the coupler clears the hitch ball.
G. Move the tow vehicle away from the trailer.
H. Lower the trailer until it is level by turning the manual crank handle counterclockwise.
I. Remove the manual crank handle (Fig.11).
J. Replace the rubber plug (Fig.10A).
Manually reconnecting to tow vehicle:
A. Chock the tires of the trailer.
B. Be sure the footpad of the PowerStance Tongue Jack is pinned securely in
place with the clevis pin and hairpin cotter pin (Fig.9B).
C. Remove the rubber plug (Fig.10A) on top of the PowerStance Tongue Jack’s
gearbox to expose the manual drive shaft.
D. Insert the socket end of the manual crank handle
(Fig.11A) into the manual drive shaft.
E. Turn the manual crank handle counterclockwise until the coupler properly
mounts the hitch ball and the leg of the PowerStance Tongue Jack (Fig.9A) is
fully retracted.
F. Remove the manual crank handle (Fig.11).
G. Replace the rubber plug (Fig.10A).
NOTE: Make sure the leg (Fig.9A) of the PowerStance Tongue Jack is fully
retracted prior to moving the tow vehicle.
Troubleshooting
Fuse
The PowerStance Tongue Jack is provided with a 30A ATO-type in-line fuse which
will need to be replaced if it blows. The battery must be fully charged prior
to operating the PowerStance Tongue Jack. Low voltage from the battery will
cause the fuse to blow prematurely.
NOTE: When RET or EXT on the switch is pushed, the light above the switch
will turn on automatically, and remain on for five minutes. It will then
automatically turn off.
Clutch
The PowerStance Tongue Jack is provided with a clutch and a motor. The clutch
will slip under two conditions:
A. The PowerStance Tongue Jack has reached its extend or retract limit.
B. The tongue weight of the trailer has exceeded the capacity limits of the
PowerStance Tongue Jack. Items stored in the trailer can vastly influence the
weight on the PowerStance Tongue Jack. Reorganize stored items if the
PowerStance Tongue Jack motor clutch continues to slip.
NOTE: Release the switch immediately when the clutch noise occurs. The clutch is the overload protection for the motor. The clutch should not slip during normal operation. This will cause excessive wear on the clutch and the motor.
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