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- Page 1 1-08 TB20017,Rev.12 Page 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Bolt Torque ............................12 Hooking up, and Operating Instructions ................... 13-14 Unhooking Tow Bar ........................14-15 Aluminator ® Tow Bar Parts Breakdown ................16-17 Lock Collar Assembly & Disassembly Instructions .................18 Safety Cable Kit Parts Breakdown ....................19 Auxiliary Lighting Cable Kit Parts Breakdown ................19 Optional Tow Bar Light Bar Parts Breakdown .................20... -
Page 3: Warranty Registration
What other products would you like to see DEMCO offer? Comments Owner’s Name: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip Code: Model#: Serial #: Purchase Date: Owner’s Signature: Please return to DEMCO By FAX or tri-folding this form to the backside, it is pre-addressed. Page 3... - Page 4 Postage Demco 4010 320th Street, Box 189 Boyden, Iowa 51234 Page 4...
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Page 5: Safety Sign Location
SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS ™ Types of safety sign and locations on the Aluminator are shown in illustration below. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with various safety signs, type of warning, and particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. -
Page 6: Safety Defi Nitions
If you have questions not answered in this manual, or require additional copies, please contact your dealer or Dethmers Mfg. Co., P.O. Box 189, 4010 320th Street, Boyden, IA 51234 ph: (712) 725-2311 or (712) 725-2302 Toll Free: 1-800-543-3626 Fax: (712) 725-2380 http://www.demco-products.com Page 6... -
Page 7: Equipment Safety Guidlines & Lighting And Marking
SAFETY...YOU CAN LIVE WITH IT EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing and following precautions in this section. To avoid personal injury, study following precautions and insist those working with you, or you yourself, follow them. -
Page 8: Safety Sign Care & Before Operation
SAFETY SIGN CARE • Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. • Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. • Replacement parts that displayed a safety sign should also display current sign. • Safety signs are available from your distributor, dealer parts department, or factory. How to install safety signs: •... -
Page 9: During & Following Operation
DURING OPERATION • Always follow state and local regulations regarding auxiliary lighting when towing. Be sure to check with local law enforcement agencies for your own particular regulations. Only safety cables (not elastic or nylon/plastic tow straps) should be used to retain connection between towing unit and towed vehicle in event of separation. -
Page 10: Performing Mainenance
- Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid risk of overturning. - Always keep towing unit in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill. Do not coast. - Do not drink and drive! • Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety. •... -
Page 11: Safety And Maintenance
• NOTE: This unit can be backed up in moderate increments. Any severe backwards cornering could result in damage to Keep the Aluminator covered when stored on or off the the Aluminator and/or towed vehicle chassis. -
Page 12: Important Notice
Be sure to check that receiver on towing vehicle is not inset to far. When attaching a Demco towing product it is important that turning clearance is adequate. A receiver that is inset to far on a towing vehicle will shorten turning radius. -
Page 13: Hooking Up, And Operating Instructions
Step 2. Insert the lock pin block and sping into the Alumina- reciever tube and line up block with hole in tube. Insert the Aluminator into a Class III or IV hitch. Step 5. Slide and twist the legs into position to attach them to the baseplate on towed vehicle. -
Page 14: Unhooking Tow Bar
Step 3. Remove pins that attach tow bar to towed vehicle. Aluminator will remain in position. Slide the extendable legs Step 8. Once you are secured to the tow bar, release towed back into tube. Position electrical cable on storage rod and vehicle parking brake, and slowly back up the towed vehicle insert pin to prevent cable from sliding off. - Page 15 Cover your Aluminator and you are ready to drive your vehicle. NOTE: Picture shown in 90 degree position. Aluminator will also store in 45 degree position. NOTE: If you need to store your Aluminator on the op- posite side you must rotate the rear yoke 180°...
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Page 16: Aluminator ® Tow Bar Parts Breakdown
PARTS BREAKDOWN Order No. 9511007 REF. PART REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION 1. 03796-81 1 Male Receiver with bushings 09343 Plastic Bearing (Nyliner) 03808 Crosstube Bushing Only 10117 O-ring 1.862 I.D. x .103 Cross Section 3. 07161-95 2 3/4”-10NC x 4-1/2” Hex Head Bolt (Gr.5) 11770 Washer, .782 ID, Stainless Steel 02961... - Page 17 Connecting Arm O-Ring PAT. PEND. DECALS ORDER QTY. DESCRIPTION TB21009 2 Aluminator Decal 11959 2 Safety Latch Stripe (Red) TB21004 1 User Instruction Decal TB21008 1 Warning Do Not Exceed Weight Limits & 1 Manufacturers Patent / Hitch Rating Decal Please order replacement parts by PART NO.
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Page 18: Lock Collar Assembly & Disassembly Instructions
LOCK COLLAR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS REASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY: ® 1. Reinstall o-ring (#10) on outer tube. Lubricate only the 1. Leave Aluminator on towing vehicle or clamp hitch tube o-ring with a lite coat of copper anti-seize (included with in heavy-duty vise. ®... -
Page 19: Safety Cable Kit Parts Breakdown
6-WayAuxiliary Coiled Lighting Cable w/recpt. NOTE: For replacement parts, call orig- 9523009 9523004 & Towed Vehicle Tail Light Wiring/Diode Kit inal manufacturer or DEMCO 9523010 Towed Vehicle Tail Light Wiring/Diode Kit Only 9523011 9523006 & Towed Vehicle Tail Light Wiring/Diode Kit at 1-800-543-3626 Please order replacement parts by PART NO. -
Page 20: Optional Tow Bar Light Bar Parts Breakdown
fi nish of the towed vehicle. LIGHT BAR PARTS LIST REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION KKLB Aluminator Light Bar (complete) TESTING LIGHTS BEFORE USE 01772 Nylon Security Strap with hooks & tightener 1. With headlights in “ON” position, the tail lights and the... -
Page 21: Optional Extended And Drop/Lift Hitch Attachments
OPTIONAL 3-1/2” EXTENDED MALE RECEIVER TUBE PARTS BREAKDOWN PARTS LIST REF. PART QTY. DESCRIPTION 9523008 3-1/2” Extended Male Receiver (complete) 1. 07498-81 1 Extended Receiver Tube 3-1/2” with bushings 03808 Cross Tube Bushing 02961 3/4”-10UNC Nylon Insert Locknut Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION. OPTIONAL DROP/LIFT RECEIVER HITCH PARTS BREAKDOWN PARTS LIST REF. -
Page 22: Optional Locking Pins
OPTIONAL TOW-BAR TO BASE PLATE LOCKING PINS PARTS LIST REF. PART DESCRIPTION 9523043 Tow-Bar to Base Plate Locking Pin Set 5847 Tow-Bar to Base Plate SingleLocking Pin Assembly 12431 Replacement Keys Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION. OPTIONAL 3-PIECE LOCKING PINS PARTS LIST REF. -
Page 23: Warranty Statement
3) paint 4) rust damage 2. Manufacturer and Warrantor of Tow Bar: 5) Any Demco Tow Bar that has been loaded in excess Dethmers Manufacturing Co. of the load capacity stated on the tow bar identifi cation 4010 320th Street label. - Page 24 P.O. BOX 189 4010 320th St., BOYDEN, IA. 51234 PH: (712) 725-2311 FAX: (712) 725-2380 TOLL FREE: 1-800-54DEMCO (1-800-543-3626) www.demco-products.com Page 24...
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