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- Page 1 Operations Manual Operations Manual Phone: (800) 332-9220 or (541) 774-9220 collinsdollies.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Slow Lowering Of All Hi-Speed Dollies From 1986-Present — Continued ® Stowing Hi-Speed Dollies From 1986-Present ® SAFETY TIPS FOR COLLINS HI-SPEED DOLLIES 1986-PRESENT — BOWED TRIP HANDLE ® SAFETY TIPS FOR COLLINS HI-SPEED DOLLIES 1986-PRESENT — SAFETY TIE-DOWNS ®... -
Page 3: Warranty
Collins’ liability shall not extend the dollar value of the product that is the subject of a claim, at the time of the claim. This is the amount for which Collins shall be responsible. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
» 2020 NON-WELDED CENTER-CAMBERED CROSS RAILS The Collins Hi-Speed®Dolly is the lightest in weight, but has the heaviest load capacity — up to 25 times its own weight. Collins Dollies have always been prime movers of vehicles with no restrictions on towing distance, (road tested to 2,420 freeway miles without incident). -
Page 5: Hi-Speed
SEE PAGE 20 FOR 4.80X8 AND 5.70X8 TIRE SPECIFICATIONS Collins’ proprietary 4.80x8 load-range ‘D’ tire with a load Combined with Collins’ proprietary 3.75x8 fivehole capacity of 992 lbs each, for a total of 3,968 lbs per set of slotted mag-style aluminum wheel, with a load capacity dollies, is the highest in the towing industry. - Page 6 Operations Manual SLZ HI-SPEED DOLLY ® COMPONENTS NOTE: SHAPE-SPECIFIC COMPONENTS ARE DESIGNATED LEFT & RIGHT SUCH AS: SPINDLE, TRIP, AND RATCHET ASSEMBLIES, AND TRIP SPRINGS. (Refer to catalog Pat. No. 7,673,887 for specific part Pat. No. 8,657,305 numbers) T6 TELESCOPIC ALUMINUM CROSS RAIL RAIL ASSEMBLY YELLOW ZINC-PLATED CAMBERED RAIL END PIECE YELLOW ZINC-PLATED CAMBERED RAIL END PIECE REVERSIBLE STAINLESS STEEL RAIL PLUNGER...
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Page 7: Hi-Speed
Operations Manual HI-SPEED DOLLY ® COMPONENTS NOTE: SHAPE-SPECIFIC COMPONENTS ARE DESIGNATED LEFT & RIGHT SUCH AS: SPINDLE, TRIP, AND RATCHET ASSEMBLIES, AND TRIP SPRINGS. Pat.No. 7,673,887 Pat.No. 8,657,305 (Refer to catalog for specific part Pat. No. 11,193,541 numbers) Pat. No. 11,794,860 T12 CROSS RAILS WITH NON WELDED, CENTER-CAMBERED MALE, AND DUAL SIX-HOLE FEMALE COMPONENTS T10 CROSS RAILS’... -
Page 8: Telescoping Cross Rails And Dolly Placement
CROSS RAILS ARE PARALLEL AND EQUAL IN LENGTH. All Collins cross rails possess an engineered, positive camber since 1975. A slight “bow” is normal. Place dollies beside vehicle tires, with dolly in unloaded position: spindles above dolly body. STEP 2. -
Page 9: Configuring Dolly Components: Safety Lock Positions
CONFIGURING DOLLY COMPONENTS: SAFETY LOCK POSITIONS NOTE: SAFETY LOCKS OPERATE INDEPENDENT OF RAISING AND LOWERING THE DOLLY. ALTHOUGH OPTIONAL, COLLINS HIGHLY RECOMMENDS THEIR USE AS AN ADDED MEASURE OF BACKUP SAFETY, ESPECIALLY WHILE TOWING. Safety locks in stowed position, locking the spindle assemblies in place on truck and while handling the dolly. -
Page 10: Configuring Dolly Components
Operations Manual CONFIGURING DOLLY COMPONENTS Rotate safety locks by turning them 90˚ to release wheel assemblies from stowed position. STEP 3A. Roll dolly tires toward outside of dolly body to spincle assemblies’ loading position. STEP 3B. CONNECTING CROSS RAILS TO DOLLY thumb tab, lift each cross rail end-piece into one of the Using the... -
Page 11: Inserting Pry Bar
Operations Manual USING THE SAFETY RATCHET SYSTEM (SRS) Engage each safety ratchet by rotating cam handle 180˚ to interlock ratchet into gear teeth. STEP 5. IMPORTANT: Although independent of raising and lowering the dolly, use of the safety ratchet system is strongly advised for both safety and protection SAFETY WARNING! RAISING ANY DOLLY WITHOUT A SAFETY RATCHET... -
Page 12: Dollies 1986-Present
With safety lock DISENGAGED - review page 10 - cross rails assembled to dollies, safety ratchets ENGAGED in gear teeth and pry bar inserted into pry pocket, dolly is now ready for lifting. Complete operation for all four wheels. RAISING ALL COLLINS HI-SPEED DOLLIES 1986-PRESENT ®... - Page 13 Operations Manual RAISING ALL COLLINS HI-SPEED DOLLIES 1986-PRESENT - continued ® While swinging pry bar in a 90° arc, spindle assembly will force spring-loaded trip assembly’s STEP 8. handle to rise and fall 4-1/4”, (as seen below), automatically locking the dolly in the loaded position.
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Page 14: Securing Safety Tie-Down Straps To Vehicle
PRIOR TO TIE-DOWN, ALL SAFETY RATCHETS AND SAFETY LOCKS SHOULD BE ENGAGED AT THIS TIME, TO HELP PREVENT UN-COMMANDED LOWERING OF DOLLY WHILE IN TOW. For safety, Collins recommends securing the dolly to the vehicle on all tows. For added security, STEP 10. -
Page 15: Speed Lowering Of All Hi-Speed ® Dollies From 1986-Present
Operations Manual SPEED LOWERING OF ALL HI‐SPEED DOLLIES FROM 1986‐PRESENT ® Turning safety locks away from each other allows more room to grip trip handles BEFORE LOWERING DOLLY: » Place towed vehicle in park/gear » Set towed vehicle’s parking brake »... -
Page 16: Dollies From 1986-Present
Operations Manual SLOW LOWERING OF ALL HI-SPEED DOLLIES FROM 1986-PRESENT ® SKILL-SET LEVEL: Experienced — practice empty before actual unloading! BEFORE LOWERING DOLLY: » Place towed vehicle in park/gear » Set towed vehicle’s parking brake » Remove safety tie-down straps »... -
Page 17: Dollies From 1986-Present - Continued
Operations Manual SLOW LOWERING COLLINS HI-SPEED DOLLIES FROM 1986-PRESENT - continued ® SKILL-SET LEVEL: Experienced — practice empty before actual loading! SAFETY WARNING! MAINTAIN FIRM GRIP WITH BOTH HANDS ON PRY BAR WHILE LOWERING VEHICLE - WEIGHT INCREASES & DECREASES ON:... - Page 18 Please refer to real-world photos below. Forcing spindle with a 1” diameter 5’ pry bar, while safety lock is red, (bottom left). engaged will bend 1/2” Diameter trip handle, thereby changing trip body angle as shown in (Below is a 2016 Collins SLX Hi-Speed Dolly) ® LOOK FOR BOW IN HANDLE IF PRESENT, DO NOT TOW! DOWNWARD FORCE OF 1”...
- Page 19 Operations Manual SAFETY TIPS FOR COLLINS HI-SPEED DOLLIES FROM 1986-PRESENT ® SAFETY TIE-DOWNS The 2-for-1 tie-down method of hooking the straps directly to the dolly spindles, (as recommended on page 14), not only secures the dolly to the towed vehicle, but in case of user error, also prevents unexpected release of the spindle assembly, giving the driver peace of mind while towing.
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Page 20: Dolly Inspection/Maintenance Schedule
Operations Manual COLLINS HI-SPEED DOLLY INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ® For safe dolly operation, follow the guidelines listed below: DAILY/EACH-USE INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS » Refer back to page 4 under “ ” MONTHLY INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE: » Ensure spindle, trip, and safety lock assemblies are all properly lubricated and rotate freely »... - Page 21 24 months of peace of mind. To activate the additional year of warranty coverage, submit the following registration form to Collins within _____ days of purchase. (Additional 12 months of warranty coverage is only available to the first-user purchaser.)
- Page 22 COLLINS MANUFACTURING CORP (“CMC”) Register your product to receive an extended warranty Are you a first-time customer of Collins Dollies? Is this purchase a replacement for a previously owned product? Yes, replacing a Collins Dollies product. Yes, replacing another brand product. (Brand:...
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