Aero Conestoga Operation Manual

Hybrid drop deck w/reverse stinger

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Serving the Truck & Trailer Industry
Since 1944
Hybrid Drop Deck w/Reverse Stinger
Operation Manual
Attention Dealers: Please give this owners manual to the customer when the product is delivered.
Call 800-535-9545 | www.aeroindustries.com
Indianapolis, IN | Omaha, NE | Kent, OH

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  • Page 1 Serving the Truck & Trailer Industry Since 1944 Hybrid Drop Deck w/Reverse Stinger Operation Manual Attention Dealers: Please give this owners manual to the customer when the product is delivered. Call 800-535-9545 | www.aeroindustries.com Indianapolis, IN | Omaha, NE | Kent, OH...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operation Manual Directory Item Step Page Explanation of Safety Message — Drop Deck Layout and Quick Guide — Rolling Rear from Lower Deck to Upper Deck Open Rear Curtain Unlock Rear Curtain Remove Strap from Rear Curtain Roll Open Curtain Release Panel Tension Open Front Wraps Open Lower Deck...
  • Page 3 Important Safety Information Explanation of Signal Words DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury. General Safety Messages WARNING: Read this entire manual before installing and operating this product.
  • Page 4 Front Bow Drop Bow I-Bow Rear Bow Bulkhead Curtain Clamp Rear Curtain Front Rear Upper Deck Lower Deck Drop Quick Guide Open Lower Deck Open Upper Deck Open Rear Curtain Open Rear Curtain 1) Unlock rear curtain clamp. 1) Unlock rear curtain. 2) Remove Straps 2) Remove Straps 3) Roll Open Curtain...
  • Page 5: Rolling Rear From Lower Deck To Upper Deck

    Operation Manual Rolling Rear from Lower Deck to Upper Deck IMPORTANT: Make sure the truck and trailer are on level ground during opening and closing of your tarp system will ensure easy and efficient operation and a safer environment. IMPORTANT: Check your load before opening or closing your tarp system to protect the tarp, the load, and yourself.
  • Page 6: Release Panel Tension

    Operation Manual Release Panel Tension IMPORTANT: Release panel tension from the rear. Do NOT unlock from the front. Magnet Rear Lock Nut Rear Lock Car on Rear Bow Step 4) Unlock Rear Bow 4a) Locate rear lock 4b) Rotate lock handle to unlock rear 4c) While pulling back on curtain clamp, push handle and insert onto bow and lock is loose in lock rack...
  • Page 7: Open Lower Deck

    Operation Manual Open Lower Deck Step 6) Transition System onto Upper Deck 6a) Roll rear bow towards the front 6b) Push bows onto upper deck rail...
  • Page 8: Rolling Front From Upper Deck To Lower Deck

    Operation Manual Rolling Front from Upper Deck to Lower Deck IMPORTANT: Make sure the truck and trailer are on level ground during opening and closing of your tarp system will ensure easy and efficient operation and a safer environment. IMPORTANT: Check your load before opening or closing your tarp system to protect the tarp, the load, and yourself.
  • Page 9: Release Panel Tension

    Operation Manual Release Panel Tension IMPORTANT: Release panel tension from the rear. Do NOT unlock from the front. Magnet Rear Lock Nut Rear Lock Car on Rear Bow Step 4) Unlock Rear Bow 4a) Locate rear lock 4b) Rotate lock handle to unlock rear 4c) While pulling back on curtain clamp, push handle and insert onto bow and lock is loose in lock rack...
  • Page 10: Open Upper Deck

    Operation Manual Open Upper Deck WARNING: Before rolling open from the front make sure the Front Bow is Properly latched to the Drop Bow. If NOT properly locked the front bow could roll off the upper deck and cause serious injury or death. WARNING: Before attaching the Front Bow to the Drop Bow make sure Drop Bow is properly locked into position.
  • Page 11: Attach Front Bow To Drop Bow

    Operation Manual Step 8) Attach Front Bow to Drop Bow 8a) Roll the Front Bow up to the Drop Bow. Drop Bow Front Bow Cane Bolt Locks 8b) Latch Front Bow to Drop Bow using the Cane Bolt and Lock Block. Cane Bolt Lock Block 8c) Repeat on opposite side of the trailer.
  • Page 12: Transition System Onto Lower Deck

    Operation Manual Step 9) Transition System onto Lower Deck 9a) Roll Front Bow and Drop Bow to 9b) Unlock Drop Bow Lock the rear to open system from front Lift Bow Lock up until held by the magnet This picture shows the Drop Bow Lock and does NOT show panel on actual unit.
  • Page 13: Close Your Hybrid Drop Deck

    Operation Manual Close Your Hybrid Drop Deck Close from Front Step 1) Transition System onto Upper Deck 1a) Roll drop bow into position at 1b) Bring the Drop Bow into position 1c) Lock the Drop Bow into position. drop on the drivers side with lock close to the locking shoe.
  • Page 14: Lock Front And Rear Bows

    Operation Manual Lock Front and Rear Bows IMPORTANT: Release panel tension from the rear. Do NOT unlock from the front first. Step 3) Lock Front Bow 3a) Place the lip of the front bow 3b) Slowly walk the hinged-handle to the 3c) Use the security pin to lock over the bulkhead lock front pulling the front bow tight...
  • Page 15: Lock Rear Bow

    Operation Manual Step 4) Lock Rear Bow 4a) Move rear bow to the back IMPORTANT: Avoid tearing your tarp. Check bottom edge of the tarp along the rails and make sure tarp is tucked into the rails to avoid the tarp from being torn by the wheel cut outs in the rails on both sides.
  • Page 16: Close Rear Curtain

    Operation Manual Close Rear Curtain Step 5) Close and Secure Rear Curtain 5a) Use crank to roll curtain 5b) Reattach straps to inside of from top of rear bow rear curtain on both sides Step 6) Lock Rear Curtain 6a) Rotate curtain 6b) Rotate lock bar 6c) Replace pin to 6d) Repeat for opposite side...
  • Page 17 NOTES:...
  • Page 18 800-535-9545 800-535-9545 888-237-2262 FAX: 317-244-1311 FAX: 402-895-6129 FAX: 330-626-3277 © 2018 Aero Industries, Inc. US: 4711484, 4902064, 5538313, 6419301, 6793273, 7229120, 7249796, 7325855, 7494177; others pending Canada: 1290786, 2159749, 2610565, 2625980; others pending Aero Industries, Inc. 0930-201103 1/16/18 Rev. A...

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