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Caliber Sled Wheels Assembly Instructions for PN 13576 and 13579 Caution: • Read all instructions before assembling or using Sled Wheels. Follow the steps in order. • Only use Sled Wheels as intended, following all instructions contained herein for assembly and adjustment.
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Assembly: 1. Remove the arms from the T-handles, which have been installed in the storage position for shipping. Use a flat blade screwdriver to spread the arm clamp apart if necessary to ease removal. 2. Use Table 2 to determine which type of ski you are using to determine the finger covers you will use.
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3. Apply one fourth of the grease (22) to each axle (2) and assemble a wheel (1), ½” washer (3), arm (6 and 7), and locking hex nut (4). Tighten the axle until snug, then tighten the axle 1/4 - 1/2 turn more (approximately 20 ft-lbs) with a T-55 Torx wrench (a 5/16”...
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5. Slide the Saddle/Latch assemblies (5) over the Telescoping Handles (9) with the latch side first. Slip a ¼” square nut (15) into the Telescoping Handle T-slot, and secure with a ¼-20 x 1.5” screw (11), and a ¼” washer (16). Use Table 2 to find the location of the saddle for your ski.
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6. Place a ¼” square nut (15) in the T-slot of the T-Handle and then slide a Telescoping handle onto the T-handle, lining up the nut with the hole in the Telescoping Handle. Install a ¼-20 x 0.5” screw (12) and ¼” washer (16). Use Table 2 to find the extension for your ski.
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Adjustment: Key adjustments 1. If you have used Table 2 to pre-set your Sled Wheels, proceed to step 5 below. 2. If not done previously, adjust the width of each Sled Wheel assembly to be approximately ½” wider than the ski. Include space to avoid the ski spindle bolt if it sticks out past the ski.
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3. Position one Sled Wheel assembly above the ski so that the Sled Wheels axle is directly above the ski spindle axle. Loosen the Telescoping handle screw and move the handle so it hits the end of the ski. Tighten the screw (approximately 4 ft-lbs).
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6. Grab one Sled Wheel assembly by the handle, hold it vertically, and slide the fingers under the ski until the wheel axle is in line with the spindle bolt. You may need to lift the ski loop to create space under the ski. Rotate the assembly down to raise the ski and check the length of the telescoping handle.
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Attach to skis: 1. Grab one Sled Wheel assembly by the handle, hold it vertically, and slide the fingers under the ski until the wheel axles are in line with the spindle axle. You may need to lift the ski loop to create space under the ski. Rotate the assembly down to raise the ski until the latch closes around the ski loop.
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CALIBER, INC. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Caliber, Inc. warrants that this product will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use, installation and service. Several parts of Sled Wheels are considered wear items: the wheels, rubber finger covers and extenders, rubber hook plate, and rubber latch cover, and are available for purchase from Caliber dealers.
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