- Dethmers Manufacturing Company Automobile Accessories User Manual

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WARNING: ADDITIONAL SAFETY ITEMS
Safety is of utmost importance at all times. To prevent per-
sonal injury or property damage, observe the following.
• Before allowing anyone to hook up or operate the
Aluminator
TM
, be sure they have read and understand the
proper operating procedure.
• This unit must be used with a Class III, 5,000 lb. Hitch
or higher.
• Be sure the steering components of the towed vehicle
are properly aligned.
• The male receiver tube must fi t snugly in the hitch receiver
and the safety pin must be in position to lock the receiver
and tube together.
• NOTE: This unit can be backed up in moderate increments.
Any severe backwards cornering could result in damage to
the Aluminator
TM
and/or towed vehicle chassis.
• For automatic transmissions: Consult your vehicle
owners manual for towing suitability with the drive shaft
connected. Otherwise, the towed vehicle will have to be
equipped with a transmission pump or drive shaft discon-
nect.
• Be sure the SAFETY CABLES w/retainers are hooked
to both the towing and towed vehicles using the criss-cross
method.
• Do not load the towed vehicle with anything as you may
exceed the towing capacity of the tow bar.
• Check to make sure that all lights are in proper working
order.
• Make sure the optional light bar is fastened securely at
the rear of the towed vehicle.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF TOWING VEHICLE CONTROL, SEPARA-
TION OF THE TOW BAR FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM THE TOW
BAR, CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
MAINTENANCE
Periodically check all bolts and nuts to ensure proper
tension or torque.
Check all pivot points for wear or breakage.
Replace any worn or damaged parts with O.E.M. parts
only.
An occasional spray of lubricant may be required inside
the Lock Collar of the extending legs.
DO NOT lubricate any of the pivot points of the Alumina-
tor
TM
These are self-lubricating washers and your towbar
could lose its self-supporting ability.
Keep the Aluminator
TM
covered when stored on or off the
towing vehicle.
If the Lock Collars become limited in their movement they
may require disassembly using the instructions provided
on page 18.
Make sure all bolts are properly tightened and those
requiring a set torque are up to specifi cations:
Center Horizontal Pivot Bolt - 40 ft./lbs.
Front Vertical Pivot Bolt - 75 ft./lbs.
(This bolt can be tightened to a torque range of 60 ft./lbs
- 100 ft./lbs for the ease of maneuverability)
Rear Horizontal Pivot Bolt - 60-75 ft./lbs.
(See diagram on Page 13)
Thank you for Purchasing
Products.
Tow Bar positioning
should be parallel to
road surface or within 3”
in either direction
Must have cable
anchors or a place
to connect cable to
frame
TOW BAR