User manual CHICAGO 66983

[. . . ] Make sure the area in which the Carrier is assembled is clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Keep children and bystanders away while using the Carrier. Distractions can cause you to lose control. [. . . ] Dropping or bouncing a load may briefly create excess load, causing personal injury and/or product failure. Inspect before use, including all bolts and nuts in the Carrier. Turn off the vehicle's ignition and set the parking brake before loading an object onto the Carrier or unloading. Make sure to read and understand all instructions and warnings set forth by the manufacturer of the vehicle that the carrier will be used with. Keep it out of reach of children. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. (Department of Transportation) guidelines for installation and use. Make sure to secure load with ropes, and/or tie-downs before transporting. Load heaviest items toward the center of the Carrier. Be aware of openings and use larger containers that will not fall through gaps in the Carrier's framework. Specific Safety Rules 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Carrier. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or SKU 66983 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3 13. Only use Carrier with a properly installed Class iii or Class iV 2 inch hitch receiver capable of supporting the Carrier and its load. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. aSSeMbly inStRuCtionS Read the entiRe iMpoRtant SaFety inFoRMation section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before assembly of this product. For reference, please refer to the assembly diagram on page 6: 1. Align the mounting holes on ends of the Right Frame (2) and Left Frame (3) with the mounting holes along the sides of the Post (1). With a wrench (not included), fasten the Frames to the Post by using the Connecting Bolts (10) and the Flat Washers (11), Spring Washers (12) and Nuts (13). Set the Cross Braces (6) over the Frames (2, 3) and fasten the Cross Braces to the Frames by using the Bolts (7), Flat Washers (8), and Lock Nuts (9). Make sure all connections are tightened securely. SaVe tHeSe inStRuCtionS. Maximum Weight Capacity Construction Vehicle Hitch Receiver Size Hitch Pin Size 2. pRoduCt SpeCiFiCationS 500 Pounds Heavy-duty tubular steel construction. 2" (Vehicle hitch requires a Class III or Class IV tow rating. ) 5/8" dia. (with clip) 3. unpaCKinG When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]