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Some points to remember are:
-DO NOT WELD TO THE TRUCK CHASSIS, DRILL AND BOLT ONLY.
Follow the chassis manufacturers recommendations.
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Utilize existing bolts if you can.
Make sure that the structure is well supported and gusseted. There is apt to be
considerable vibration at this point along the chassis which can lead to failed
welds.
The structure must be:
-Plumb (vertical) and level (horizontal).
-Low enough so that it will not interfere with any container or its accessories.
-High enough to allow access to the tires and wheels.
-Wide enough apart so ANY container you may be hauling will clear the arms of
the covering system, even if the container is not to be covered. KEEP IN MIND
LOCAL AND STATE WIDTH REGULATIONS AS WELL AS FEDERAL
DOT.
-Must be the same distance out from the chassis on both sides.
D. Install both arms, with the bows clamped in place, onto the Arm Mounting
Brackets using -2- Retaining Rings (G 1532) (one on each side) and -6- Roll Pins
(G 1513) (three on each side). Place the Arm onto the Arm Mounting Bracket so
that the short leg of the spring is on the inside of the Arm Mounting Bracket
facing the front of the truck. Tap -1- retaining ring over the round part of the Arm
Mounting Bracket. Insert -1- roll pin into each of the three holes in the bracket
and tap down until they are flush with the outside of the retaining ring.
E. With both Arms sitting on the top rear of the container, measure the distance
between the arms just above the Arm Mounting Brackets. You will have to raise
the hoist to make this measurement so be careful that the arms don't slide off the
container and fall to the ground, which may cause physical injury or damage to
the unit. Lower the hoist and measure the distance between the top of the arms
(where the bows go into the arms) and adjust the arms in or out so that the
distance between the arms at the top is the same as the bottom.
Measure the distance between the ends of the bows. Taking this measurement and
adding 12" to it will give you the proper length of the Rear Section (H 7037). Cut
the rear section to length, if necessary, and install onto the bows, allowing it to
overlap the bows by 6" on both sides. Attach the bows to the arms by drilling a
¼" hole thru the arm and bow approximately 8" down from the top of the arm.
This measurement may vary depending on how much bow is left inside the arm
(the long leg of the bow is 24" long). Insert -1- cotter pin (provided) thru the hole
and open fully.
You are now ready to attach the rear section to the bows and attach the cover to
the unit.
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