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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. Item # 48118...
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Thank you very much for choosing an Ultra-Tow product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Considerations ......................5 Safety Labels ............................6 Assembly ............................... 7 Parts Diagram ............................11 Parts List .............................. 11 Hardware List ............................12 Replacement Parts ..........................12 Limited Warranty ..........................13 Page 3 of 14...
Intended Use This unique truck rack transports anything from construction materials and ladders to kayaks and more! Technical Specifications Property Specification Length 132in. Minimum Width 19.6in. Maximum Width 76in. Height 38in. Maximum Weight Capacity 800 lbs. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury.
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.
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.
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 Open Wrench Open Wrench...
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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.
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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.
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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;...
Parts Diagram Parts List Item# Description Quantity Item# Description Quantity Post A Connecting Plate Post B Plastic End Cover Half Supporting Frame Slide Base Cross Bar Rubber V Pad J Hook Connecting Clamp Page 11 of 14...
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.
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Distributed by Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 NorthernTool.com Made in China Page 14 of 14...
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