Instructions / Assembly

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Aluminum Scooter & Wheelchair Carrier

Instructions for Part #WCC-500A

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General Guidelines

• It is the user’s responsibility to read and follow all instructions.

• Keep these instructions with the product at all times and review before each use.

• It is the responsibility of this product’s owner to furnish the instructions to any person that borrows

or purchases the product.

• Inspect the product before use to ensure it is assembled properly and all parts are in safe working

order and free of defects.

• Never modify this product in any way.

• All circumstances cannot be addressed in these instructions. Please use common sense and prac-

tice general safety measures when using this product.

• Parts and/or instructions are subject to change without notice.

Safety

• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

• Never exceed the 500 lb weight capacity. Distribute loads evenly.

• Never exceed the maximum trailer hitch tongue weight rating of your trailer hitch. Hauling weight

may be limited by your vehicle’s suspension.

• Some vehicles may require air shocks or heavier springs to sti󰀨en up the suspension to prevent

sagging.

• Make sure the carrier is secured on the trailer hitch mount and all loads are secured on the carrier.

Tie-down straps are sold separately.

• Secure tie-downs to the tie-down loops on the carrier. Do not secure your scooter to the platform

rails, which may cause the straps to slide or become loose.

• Make sure the ramp is properly folded and secure before transport.

• Hitch adapters may a󰀨ect the weight capacity of the carrier. If using a hitch adapter, always check

its limitations before use.

• Always store the carrier in a safe place out of the reach of children.

• Improper use, storage, or installation of the carrier could result in death or serious injury.

• NOT recommended for tow-behind trailers including 5th wheel and camping trailers, motorhomes,

or RVs. Do not put the product on any kind of trailer.

• Periodically check nuts and bolts for tightness.

• Do not occupy the mobility aid while loading or unloading the carrier. Do not stand on the carrier.

• Only load the carrier on a at, level surface.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Aluminum Scooter & Wheelchair Carrier Instructions for Part #WCC-500A General Guidelines • It is the user’s responsibility to read and follow all instructions. • Keep these instructions with the product at all times and review before each use. • It is the responsibility of this product’s owner to furnish the instructions to any person that borrows or purchases the product. • Inspect the product before use to ensure it is assembled properly and all parts are in safe working order and free of defects.
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Parts A D B E C I F J K L G M H N O Part Description Quantity Part Description Quantity A B C D E F G H 1 1 1 1 2 4 2 5 I J 2 6 Carrier Base Top Frame Ramp Hitch Tube Large Support Plate Medium Support Plate Reflector Support Plate Small Support Plate K L M N O M8x60 Bolt, Lock Nut M6x45 Allen Head Bolt, (2) Washers, Lock Nut M5x12 Phillips Head Bolt, Lock Nut M6x35 Eye Bolt, Washer, Lock Nut Anti-Tilt Device Ramp Pin, Clip Hitch Pin, Clip 46 4 1 2 1 Tools Required 8mm wrench, 10mm
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Assembly Step 1. Attach the support plates (E, F, G, H) to the carrier base (A) using M5x12 bolts and lock nuts (K). Do not fully tighten yet. Make sure the reflector supports are both towards the front of the carrier. (1) F F H E H F H F G H E H G Step 2. Attach the top frame (B) to the support plates using M5x12 bolts and lock nuts (K). After all bolts and nuts are loosely secured, go back and securely tighten the hardware with a Phillips screwdriver and M8 wrench. (2a) (2b) Step 3.
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Step 4. Carefully flip the carrier right-side-up. Attach the eyebolt hardware (L) at each corner for tiedown points. Tighten securely with a 10mm wrench. (4a) (4b) Step 5. Attach the ramp using M8x60 bolts and nuts (I). Tighten the bolts using 13mm wrenches. Do not overtighten; the ramp should be able to rotate freely. (5a) (5b) Step 6. The ramp can be secured in the upright position using the ramp pin and clips (N). (6a) Rev.
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Installation Always use the anti-tilt device (M) with this carrier to help with stabilization. Place the anti-tilt device on the carrier hitch tube so that the bolts can be tightened against the vehicle hitch receiver. Place the carrier hitch tube into the vehicle hitch receiver and secure with the hitch pin (O). Securely tighten the bolts on the anti-tilt device using a 17mm wrench.
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Product Warranty and Liability GENERAL PRODUCT WARRANTY: Products purchased from the Authorized Dealer (original place of purchase) or Merchant (“Dealer”) will be free of defects in material and workmanship at the time of receipt, and will meet the specifications stated at the place of purchase transaction or online at the Dealer’s website, under normal use and service when correctly installed, operated and maintained.