ALUMINUM FULL SIZE TRUCK RACK Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Considerations ........................................................................................................ 5 Safety Labels .........................................
Intended Use This unique truck rack transports anything from construction materials and ladders to kayaks and more! Technical Specifications Property Length Minimum Width Maximum Width Height Maximum Weight Capacity Specification 132in. 19.6in. 76in. 38in. 800 lbs. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury. The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur.
Important Safety Considerations DO NOT modify the product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product was designed. Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force a small equipment to do the work of larger industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed.
RACK USE AND CARE Do not over fill the rack. Racks do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they are designed. Plan your work, and do not overload. Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the rack will operate properly and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never load the rack with a damaged part. Do not let children play with or around the rack. It is not a toy.
Assembly In order to properly assemble the rack you first need to determine if the rack will be installed on a LONG BED or SHORT BED truck. IMPORTANT: DO NOT tighten any bolts during the following steps. Recommended Tools for Assembly Open Wrench Size=10mm Open Wrench Open Wrench Size=13mm Size=17mm Open Wrench Size=18mm Step 1 - Refer to Fig. 1 Slide two Half Supporting Frames (3) together and connect them with a Connecting Plate (6) using 8 lock washers and 8 bolts from Bolt Set A.
Step 3 - Refer to Fig. 3 Put the Connecting Clamps (11) onto the side bar of Supporting Frame (3). Because the Connecting Clamp (11) will be connected to Post A (1) and Post B (2) later, place the three Clamps (11) at a suitable position on the side bar and secure them temporarily with Bolt Set A.
Step 4 - Refer to Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 (Do this for one cross bar.) Slide a M10*20 Square-head Bolt (C) into the slot of the Cross Bar (4), slide a Rubber V Pad Assembly (8 and 9) onto the end of the Cross Bar, slide another M10*20 Square-head Bolt (C) into the slot of the cross bar, position the M10*20 Square-head Bolts (C) in the notches of the Rubber V Pad Assembly (8 and 9), and secure with Bolt Set C. Repeat this for the other end of the Cross Bar (4). (Do this for the two remaining cross bars).
Step 5 - Refer to Fig. 6 Insert a Plastic End Cover (7) into each end of each of the three Cross Bars (4). Position Post A (1) and Post B (2) on the truck bed rails and secure them by inserting J-hooks (5) up through the mounting holes on the feet of the Posts (1 and 2) and securing the J-hooks (5) with Bolt Set E; tighten Bolt Set E to ensure that J-Hooks (5) are holding the foot tightly against the bed rails.
Parts Diagram Parts List Item# Description Quantity Item# Description Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 Post A Post B Half Supporting Frame Cross Bar J Hook 2 2 4 3 8 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting Plate Plastic End Cover Slide Base Rubber V Pad Connecting Clamp 2 6 6 6 6 Page 11 of 14
Hardware List Bolt Set Description Picture Quantity M6*16 Carriage Bolt 40 A M6 Luck nut B 12 M8*25 Bolt, M8 Lock nut M10*20 Square-head Bolt, 12 C M10 Spring washer, M10 nut M10*20 Square-head Bolt, D 8 M10 Washer,M10 spring Washer, M10 washer, Adjustment knob M12 Lock nut,M12 spring Washer, 8 E M12 Washer Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all product components are available for replacement.
Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Ultra-Tow product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of six months from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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