Safe T Plus F-105K2.5 Installation Instructions Manual

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MY SAFE T PLUS® UNIT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR MOUNTING HARDWARE

KIT F-105K2.5

This kit supports installation of SAFE T PLUS

MODEL # 41-140 (RED)

MODEL # 41-180 (WHITE)

MODEL #41-230 (BLUE)

KEEP INSTRUCTIONS IN VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES

without expressed written consent.

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Page 1 ® INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING HARDWARE KIT F-105K2.5 ® This kit supports installation of SAFE T PLUS MODEL # 41-140 (RED) MODEL # 41-180 (WHITE) MODEL #41-230 (BLUE) KEEP INSTRUCTIONS IN VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
SAFETY & OTHER RECOMMENDED ITEMS....7 SAFE T PLUS® INSTALLATION......10 ROAD TEST &...
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Before installing your SAFE T PLUS unit: ®  Be sure that vehicle is able to maintain a straight–ahead trajectory when driven on a straight and level stretch of road, without drifting left or right.
Page 4 . Your safety is our first ® priority. If you need any replacement parts, they may be ordered through SAFE T PLUS ® distributors, dealers, and the factory depending on your point of purchase. If you need help locating replacement parts, please contact us direct, we would be happy to help.
Page 5: Safe T Plus® Warranty Information
Austell, Georgia factory location freight prepaid (i.e. at customer’s expense). Warranty ’ ® Replacement units or mounting brackets, bolt kits will be returned to customer at SAFE T PLUS expense (freight prepaid for return) by regular Ground Shipping Service. Warranty Disclaimer ®...
Page 6 ® SAFE T PLUS products considered for warranty must be returned directly to SAFE T PLUS Austell, Georgia, in the original box or adequately secured cardboard boxing, freight prepaid. A copy of customer’s name, return shipping address, contact information (phone, email) and the Return Material Authorization (RMA#) must be included with the product.
Page 7: Kit Contents & Required Fasteners
NAME AND DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QUANTITY 55-105-6 Anchor Bracket 55-206 Tie-Rod Bracket 12-38-1625K (contains two 3/8 x 1-5/8-inch U-Bolts, and four 3/8-16 flanged lock nuts) U-Bolt Kit 14-400 ½-13 Hex Nuts (contained in your Safe T Plus® unit box) Page 5 of...
Page 8: Tools Required
KIT CONTENTS & REQUIRED FASTENERS (cont’d) NAME AND DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QUANTITY 10-4-300 13 ½-13 X 3 Bolts (contained in your Safe T Plus® unit box) 15-850 Washers (contained in your Safe T Plus® unit box) TOOLS REQUIRED Socket Wrench...
Page 9: Safety & Other Recommended Items
Protect eyes from debris while installing SAFE ® T PLUS Safety Glasses Protect hands from dirt and lubricants during ® SAFE T PLUS installation. Nitrile Gloves Remove dirt and debris from tie rod. Scotch Brite Pad Reference source. Vehicle Operator’s Manual...
Page 10 SAFETY & OTHER RECOMMENDED ITEMS (cont’d) NAME AND DESCRIPTION PURPOSE Prevent vehicle from moving when parked. Wheel Chocks Support raised vehicle. Safety Jack Stands Helps to loosen existing nuts on vehicle that may be difficult to remove. Penetrating Oil Lubricant (PB Blaster or similar) Assist with removal of existing nuts on axle assembly U-bolt if required.
Page 11 SAFETY & OTHER RECOMMENDED ITEMS (cont’d) NAME AND DESCRIPTION PURPOSE Apply to steering wheel and dashboard for center steering alignment purposes. Painter’s Tape Page 9 of...
Page 12: Safe T Plus® Installation
 Some vehicles are equipped with a factory-installed dampner. The ® dampner looks similar to the SAFE T PLUS unit, with one end attached to the Tie-Rod, and the other end is usually attached to the frame of the vehicle. If dampner is installed, remove dampner, brackets, and mounting hardware in its entirety before continuing with procedure.
Page 13 ....... . . ® Figure 1. SAFE T PLUS Unit and Attaching Hardware Installation Diagram Page 11 of...
Page 14 The slanted 45 degree angle side of Anchor Bracket ® should be facing the driver's wheel for proper mounting of SAFE T PLUS unit. 3. Using a torque wrench with a 1-1/8-inch socket, install and secure Anchor...
Page 15 Bracket with Anchor Bolt, Anchor ANCHOR WASHER Washer, and Anchor Nut BRACKET (Figure 4). ANCHOR BOLT FIGURE 4. SAFE T PLUS INSTALL TO ANCHOR BRACKET 7. With Tie-Rod Bolt threads facing TIE-ROD NUT TIE-ROD up, loosely install small end of SAFE BRACKET ®...
Page 16 SERVICE TO ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE THE CORRECT PART. PROPER FITTING U-BOLTS ARE A SAFETY REQUIREMENT. ® 9. Rotate Tie-Rod Bracket assembly until SAFE T PLUS unit is parallel to Tie- Rod and is able to move freely without potential contact with any other parts on vehicle.
Page 17 If interference is noted, return steering wheel to straight ahead position and shut the vehicle down. Adjust the Tie-Rod Bracket ® assembly as required. Repeat this step as required until SAFE T PLUS unit does not interfere with steering components. Should SAFE T PLUS®...
Page 18: Road Test & Centering
 One person must hold the steering wheel so that the wheels remain in the straight ahead position, while the second person steps ® outside the vehicle to adjust the SAFE T PLUS unit. If second person is not available, place a strip of painter's tape on the top center of...
Page 19 ROAD TEST & CENTERING (cont’d) ® 5. For the person outside of the vehicle, gain access to SAFE T PLUS unit. Using a socket wrench with a 9/16-inch socket, and loosen Flanged Lock ® Nuts on Tie-Rod Bracket U-Bolt and allow the SAFE T PLUS unit to freely ®...
Page 20: Vehicle Alignment Shop Instructions
VEHICLE ALIGNMENT SHOP INSTRUCTIONS For future front-end alignments: ® 1. Gain access to SAFE T PLUS unit. Using a socket wrench with a 9/16-inch socket, loosen Flanged Lock Nuts on Tie-Rod Bracket U-Bolts so that Tie- Rod Bracket is no longer secured to the Tie-Rod. Be sure Tie-Rod can slide freely between the U-Bolts and Tie-Rod Bracket without binding (Figure 1).
Page 21 ® ® If vehicle fitted with SAFE T PLUS unit is involved in an accident, ® please contact us immediately as your SAFE T PLUS Steering Control unit and assembly could be damaged. United Safety Apparatus, Inc ADDRESS: 1230 Six Flags Road...