ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR AL-KO SECURITY
DEVICE FOR AK160/300 COUPLINGS &
AKS 1300 STABILISER.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY,
BEFORE COMMENCING TO OPERATE THIS PRODUCT.
GENERAL:
1) The AL-KO Security (Hitch Lock) Device is effective against the following
unauthorized operations:
a) Uncoupling from the towing vehicle
b) Coupling onto another towing vehicle
c) Theft of the Coupling/Stabiliser from the trailer/caravan.
2) AL-KO recommends the use of the AL-KO Safety Ball to complement the AL-KO Security.
The Safety ball is inserted into the coupling area of the Stabiliser, before the AL-KO Safety is
locked into position (Fig. 1). This prevents your caravan from being coupled to any other tow
hook or smaller towball and being towed away. The AL-KO Safety Ball is available from most
Caravan Shops or if this Safety Device was purchased via AL-KO’S direct Mail Order Service*,
the Safety Ball is provided with the kit.
APPROVAL:
1) This product holds full TUV approval and is also Sold Secure Approved.
WARRANTY:
1) Product warranty is given in accordance with S10, Clause 1-7 of the General Terms of
Business and is usually 12 months from date of purchase.
* Please note - the Safety Ball is only included with kits purchased direct from AL-KO‘s main
factory - if this item is purchased from a caravan dealer then the Safety Ball is an additional
item.
Fig. 1
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AL-KO Kober Ltd
South Warwickshire Business Park
Kineton Road
Southam
Warwickshire, CV47 0AL
01926 818500 01926 818562
www.al-ko.co.uk Part No. 1385108 Iss. 02/2011
Removing Security Cover (reverse order to
tting cover):
Open dust cap.
Insert key and turn to the right, as far as it will
go (about 600). As a result the lock cylinder
will slide up automatically. If necessary, press
the safety cover forward and pull out the lock
cylinder with the key (turned about 600).
Pull security device back.
Remove security device and stow in vehicle or
caravan. So that the dust cap is not damaged
during transit, remove key (inserting lock) and
swing dust cap over the lock cylinder.
Important Information:
Never attempt to x or remove the security
device with the aid of a hammer - this may
result in damage to the cover.
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3. MAINTENANCE
Clean strain bolt, locking bolts and the
cutaway portion in the locking plates if they
become dirty. A little grease may be applied
but remove excess with a cloth so that only a
thin lm remains.
Operate the locking cylinder periodically, if
the cover has not been used for a while. If
the lock only operates with difculty, spray the
cylinder with WD 40 (or similar).
Please Note:
All diagrams shown in this booklet represent
AK160/300 couplings but assembly procedure
for AKS 1300 Stabiliser is identical.
2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Insert left and right lugs of safety cover into
cutaway portion of the attached locking plates
(Fig. 7/Item 2).
Push security device rmly forward until it can
go no further (Fig. 8/Item 1).
Hold security device in place, turn key to the
right and press the lock cylinder in, until it
clicks into place (Fig. 9). Turn the key to the
left into the locked position. The strain bolt
then moves out and locks.
Swing the dust cap over the lock cylinder to
protect from dirt (Fig. 9).
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Secure gaiter with tie wrap.
Put security device on and lock. If the cover is
difcult to put on or lock/unlock then you need
to reposition the locking plates. Loosen front
bolt and the plates can now move laterally.
Re-tighten bolts to correct torque and check if
safety cover now ts.
