Harbor Freight Tools 250 lb. Capacity Truck Ladder Rack Product manual
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1. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will eit2. Owner s Manual amp Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions installation operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference ITEM 66187 250 LB CAPACITY Haul Master TRUCK LADDER RACK Truck and ladder not included Visit our website at http www harborfreight com REV 12b Email our technical support at tech harborfreight com When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken AWARNING please call 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible Copyright 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools Alll rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in Read this material before using this product any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Failure to do so can result in serious injury Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing SAVE THIS MANUAL improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for installation and service may not be included Specifications Weight Capacity 250 Ib Arm Width 19 34 Rack Height Important Safety Infor
3. at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product AWARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY DURING INSTALLATION Park truck in level stable location well away from traffic Place transmission in park neutral and set parking brake Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 7 Blind Fasteners Blind Fasteners will need to be installed throughout these instructions a To assemble Blind Fastener Installation Tool Note The Unthreaded Installation Nut C is used only to hold the Blind Fastener H in place while the Installation Bolt A locks it in place 1 Slide Flat Washer B over Installation Bolt A 2 2 Place a box end wrench over Unthreaded Installation Nut C 3 Place Installation Bolt through Unthreaded Installation Nut as shown on To install a Blind Fastener 1 WARNING Verify that installation surface has no hidden brake lines wiring or other critical components before drilling Drill an 11 mm 0 433 hole in the location the Blind Fastener will be installed 2 Thread the Blind Fastener H onto the Installation N Bolt as part of installation tool by hand until snug 3 Insert Blind Fastener as part of installation tool so that the flange rests on the lip of the hole Step 3 Hold this Wrench still Turn this Bolt 4 H
4. echnical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 66187 Parts List and Diagram Part Description _ Qty B S C D ame ont Mounting Bracket ear Mounting Bracket ont Base ear Base Flat Washer 8 tool 1 C Unthreaded Installation Nut tool 1 D JamBot _ _ _ E HexBoltM8x30 TD F FlatWasher 8_ _ _ _ J 9 G Spring Washer 8 _ 9 _ 9 4 efef als laalaa o 3 kJ E adder Stop 4 OM 1 ON Et Cleat Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts M Carriage Bolt M10 x 80 1 N Flat Washer 010 1 P_ Nylon Insert Nut M10 xO rO 0 O g Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Item 66187 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER
5. her repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Haul viaster 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353
6. lation shown and install the Cleats using Screws J Washers K and Nylon Insert Nuts L Item 66187 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 5 Operating Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product 1 Measure the width of the ladder to be mounted 2 Lay the ladder on top of the Frames 1 on top of the Ladder Rack and slide the between the vertical arms and slide it forward Arms 6 to fit the ladder allowing no more than until it contacts the Ladder Stop 7 2 of space between ladder and Ladder Rack Tighten the Jam Bolts 4 securely 3 Use the Straps 8 to wrap around ladder rungs and securely hold the ladder in place using hook and loop system attached to Straps Maintenance and Servicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician AWARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM RACK FAILURE Do not use damaged equipment If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use 1 BEFORE EACH USE inspect the general 2 AFTER USE wipe external surfaces condition of the rack Check for of the rack with clean cloth loose hardware misalignment or binding of moving parts cracked or broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation Page 6 For t
7. mation Installation Precautions 1 Follow DOT regulations regarding 5 Keep installation area clean and well lit installation and use a 6 Keep bystanders out of the area during installation 2 Verify that installation surface has no hidden utility lines before drilling or driving screws 7 Do not install when tired or when under the influence of drugs or medication 3 Install only according to these instructions Improper installation can create hazards 8 Weight capacity and other product capabilities apply to properly and completely installed product only 4 Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and heavy duty work gloves during installation Use Precautions 1 Do not exceed listed weight capacity 5 Inspect before every use do not use distributed evenly Be aware of dynamic loading if parts loose or damaged Sudden load movement may briefly create excess load causing product failure 6 This product is not a toy Do not allow children to play with or near this item 2 Strap ladder securely to rack a 7 Maintain product labels and nameplates 3 When expanding the Arm 6 leave at These carry important safety information least 2 5 of the tube in the Frame 1 If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement 4 Use as intended only Page 2 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 66187 Installation Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section
8. old wrench attached to Unthreaded Installation Nut ap still while turning Installation Bolt clockwise with another wrench until Blind Fastener is held securely in place When finished unthread Installation Bolt from Blind Fastener Step 4 Holding this Wrench still helps prevent the Blind Fastener from turning with the Installation Bolt REV 12b Item 66187 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 3 Front Rack Installation Note The Front Rack is near the truck cab ra n Wy 5 Attach the assembly to the Blind Fasteners as shown above using Bolts E Washers F and Spring Washers G as shown above 1 Slide Front Mounting Bracket 2 over Front Base 4 as shown above Temporarily secure in place with Jam Bolt D 2 Place the Base Bracket assembly as shown below at the passenger side of the vehicle near the cab Loosen the Jam Bolt and allow the Base to slide down so the foot rests flat on the truck bed 3 Mark the bedrail at center of the holes 3 holes in the side and 1 hole on the truck bed Any one of the 4 holes in the Base can be used for the truck bed hole Set the assembly aside 4 Drill for and install 4 Blind Fasteners H in the locations marked in the previous step 6 Insert Arm 6 into Frame 1 and secure with Jam Bolt D as shown above 7 Attach Ladder Stop 7 to Frame 1 using Carriage Bolt M Washer N and Nylon Insert Nut P 8 Install S
9. trap 8 through the bracket on the Frame 1 9 Slide the assembled Frame 1 into the Front Base 4 Page 4 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 66187 Rear Rack Installation 5 Attach the assembly to the Blind Fasteners as shown above using Bolts E Washers F and Spring Washers G as shown above 1 Slide Rear Mounting Bracket 3 over Rear Base 5 as shown above Temporarily secure in place with Jam Bolt D 2 Place the Base Bracket assembly as shown below at the passenger side of the vehicle near the tailgate Loosen the Jam Bolt and allow the Base to slide down so the foot rests flat on the truck bed 3 Mark the bedrail at center of the holes 4 holes in the side and 1 hole on the truck bed Any one of the holes in the Base can be used for 1 the truck bed hole Set the assembly aside 4 Drill for and install 5 Blind Fasteners H in 6 Insert Arm 6 into Frame 1 and secure the locations marked in the previous step with Jam Bolt D as shown above 7 Install Strap 8 through the bracket on the Frame 1 8 Slide the assembled Frame 1 into the Rear Base 5 After Installation 1 If desired a Cleat 9 can be installed on each 2 Inspect and test vehicle systems thoroughly Frame 1 Place the Cleat in the desired location especially lighting and braking systems to confirm and mark the holes Drill 1 4 holes in the locations that they were not damaged during instal
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