MAXXHAUL 50613 Universal Aluminum Truck Ladder Contractor Rack Instruction Manual

MAXXHAUL 50613 Universal Aluminum Truck Ladder Contractor Rack

Product Specifications

• Product Name: Aluminum Height Adjustable Pick-up Truck Rack
• Model Number: 50613 (Height Adjustable Rack Frame), 50620 (Crossbars)
• Material: Aluminum
• Usage: Pick-up Truck Rack

Product Usage Instructions

Unpacking:
Inspect the shipment upon receipt. Do not accept any goods that are shorted or damaged without notation by the carrier on the freight bill.

Important Safety Information:
Read and understand all safety warnings and instructions provided in the manual. Failure to follow them may result in serious injury or death.

Personal and Work Area Safety:

• Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles.
• Use hearing protection when working in noisy environments to prevent hearing loss.
• Use appropriate safety equipment like safety shoes, hard hat, and work gloves as needed.
• Dress appropriately by avoiding loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in moving parts.
• Stay alert and focused while using the product and avoid working under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do the Height Adjustable Rack Frame and Crossbars come together?
  No, the Height Adjustable Rack Frame (50613) and Crossbars (50620) are sold separately.

• What should I do if I discover hidden loss or damage after receipt?
  Immediately notify MAXXHAUL if any hidden loss or damage is discovered after receipt to address the issue promptly.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

• This is a SAFETY ALERT symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this  symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
  • DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or 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.
  • NOTICE indicates important information which, if not followed, may cause damage to equipment.
• Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions. The manual offers important information on how to assemble, use and maintain this product.
• Write the product’s model number and purchase date on the cover page of this manual.
• Keep this manual (and your purchase receipt) in a safe place.

UNPACKING

• The shipment should be thoroughly inspected as soon as it is received. The signed “bill of lading” is acknowledgement by the carrier of receipt in good condition or shipment covered by our invoice. For your own protection, if any of the goods called for on the bill of lading are shorted or damaged, do not accept them until the carrier makes a notation on the freight bill of the shorted or damaged goods.
• Notify MAXXHAUL immediately if any hidden loss or damage is discovered after receipt.

Definition of Symbols

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read and understand all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury or death. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

2. Personal and Work Area Safety

   • Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles.
   • Always wear hearing protection when working in noisy environments. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise can cause hearing loss.
   • Use safety equipment. Safety shoes, hard hat and work gloves must be used for applicable conditions.
   • Dress appropriately. Never wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry when working. Contain long hair, and keep hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
   • Use common sense when working. Stay alert and concentrate when setting up and using this Product. Never work while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications.
   • While assembling and using this Product, keep work area clean and well lighted. Keep spectators and children out of the work area.

3. Use of this Product

   • This Product must be securely bolted into the bed of the truck. The front and back Truck Racks of this Product have a combined maximum carry capacity stated in following 3.C, and weight must be evenly distributed.
   • This Product is designed to carry ladders, deck boards, piping, rebar, sports equipment and other long objects. Do not modify this Product and do not use this Product for purposes that it was not designed for.
   • Never exceed the maximum weight capacity of 500 lb. (on-road rating) / 300 lb. (offroad rating). Weight must be evenly distributed.
   • Be aware of the danger of “dynamic loading”. This situation arises when a load is dropped onto this Product resulting in a short term excessive load. Dynamic loading can result in damage and failure of this Product, and personal injury to the person loading this Product.
   • Never load people or animals onto this Product. Keep children and spectators well clear when loading unloading and using this Product.
   • Adhere to all Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) requirements when using this Product. Use ropes and tie downs to securely hold all cargo in place.
   • For the vehicle that will support this Product, read all pertinent vehicle instructions and warnings provided in the owner’s manual. Make sure the vehicle’s engine is OFF, with parking brake set, before loading or unloading this Product.
   • Before installing this Product, and before making any alterations to the truck liner, make sure that no electrical lines or gas tanks are in the path of the work being done. After installation of this Product, recheck electrical lines and braking system to insure proper operation.
   • When not in use, remove this Product from the vehicle and store indoors.
   • Maintain labels and nameplates on this Product. They contain important information and must always remain readable.
     Keep in mind that the warnings previously discussed cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It is important that the person setting up and using this Product understands that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this Product, and must be supplied by the person(s) using this Product.

4. Special Note

   • This Product consists of SKU#50613 and SKU#50620, which are sold SEPARATELY.
   • Ensure you have both SKUs procured and have their packages on hand before proceeding with the following assembling and installation process.

ASSEMBLING AND SETTING UP

Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles.
Refer to picture below of a completely assembled Product, and Parts Diagram at the end of this manual.

Assemble the Product

1. Take out 1 Post Component consisting of 1 Post (C), 1 Sleeve (E) 2 Threaded Plates (F) and 1 Self-tapping Screw (J). Double check if all above parts are in place.

2. Insert 2 Gaskets (G) into the square shaped space in the Post Component, then insert the whole Post Component (with 2 Gaskets (G) inserted) into the open end of a Foot A (D1). Connect Foot A (D1) and Post Component by 2 Gaskets (G), 4 Spring Washers (H) and 4 Bolts (I).

3. Take out another Post Component and connect it with Foot B (D2) by 2 Gaskets (G), 4 Spring Washers (H) and 4 Bolts (I).

   • Note#1:
     The two Uprights that you assembled in above step 2 and step 3 should lean against each other, and the shorter edge of L-shape plate of Foot A and Foot B should be at the inner side. See below pictures.

   • Note#2:
     Height of all Uprights must be same. You can adjust their heights by loosing Bolts (I), adjust to suitable positions then tighten the Bolts (I) again.

4. Assemble 2 Cargo Retainer Components, each shall be assembled using 1 Cargo Retainer (R), 1 Knob (S), 1 Spring Washer (H), 1 Big Washer (L) and 1 T-shape Bolt (O).
   Note:
   DO NOT tighten T-shape Bolts (O) with Knob (S) for now. They should remain loose until Step B.7.

5. Take off Caps (B) from the ends of a Crossbar (A), Slide Cargo Retainer Components and T-shape Bolts (O) into the opening end of the Crossbar (A), make sure two Cargo Retainers (R) are face to face (two Knobs (S) are far away from each other). Replace Caps (B) at the ends of the Crossbar (A).

6. By completing above Step 1 to Step 5, you should have 2 left Uprights, 2 right Uprights and 2 sets of Crossbar (with Cargo Retainers Components and T-shape Bolts (O) installed). See below picture.

Installation
Mounting this Product to the truck bed requires complete assembly.
If the truck bed has a liner, minor modifications may need to be made to the liner. Components can be bulky to position in place. It is recommended that two people complete the assembly and setup. The installation of this Product should be done by qualified service technicans.
This Product is not compatible with truck beds equipped with Tool Boxes/Side Boxes, or utility Track System, or covered with Caper Shell/Tonneau Cover.

1. Clean bedrails. Position left Upright to left bedrail as close to cab as possible.
   Note: Mount location is different for each bed design and may require adjustment to avoid interference with hardware mounting.

2. If the truck bed has a liner, two rectangular cut-outs will have to be cut in the liner as shown in the below photos, otherwise the Truck Racks can’t be secured by C-Clamps. Approximate size of cut-outs is 1-1/2” wide x 3-1/2” height. It is recommended that the top and sides of the cut-out be made first, and the bottom edge be folded inward (this will help hold the C-Clamps (A) in place while they are being secured to the Foots). We suggest that the distance between the inner edge of the rectangular cut-outs shall be 6”. Such distance shall NOT exceed 7-1/2” otherwise it will cause an installation failure.

3. Secure the left Upright on left bedrails with 2 C-Clamp A (M) and 2 C-Clamp B (N), and secure them using 2 Long Bolts (K), 2 Spring Washers (H) and 2 Big Washers (L).

4. Repeat above Steps to install right Upright.
   Make sure the distance between right Upright to cab is same with the distance between left Upright to the cab, so that two Uprights are aligned. See below picture.

5. Put Crossbar (with Cargo Retainer Components and T-shape bolts (O) installed) on top of the left and right Uprights, alight the T-shape bolts (O) with the holes on top of the uprights.

6. Measure and center the Crossbar (A) of the Truck Rack.

7. Secure Crossbar (A) by tightening Locknuts (Q). (Wrench in below picture is not included.) Adjust all Cargo Retainer Components to desired positions, then secure all Cargo Retainer Components by tightening Knobs (S).

8. Repeat above Step 1 – 7 to mount the rear Truck Rack on the bed rails. When mount the left and right
   NOTICE Uprights on the rear of the bedrails, ensure that they are as close as possible to tailgate. Using a tape measure, ensure equal front-rear Crossbar spacing.
   NOTICE Some accessories require a specific distance between Crossbars. If installing secondary accessories, check accessory fitment prior to positioning and securing.

9. Above picture shows the final status of this Product. Please ensure that two Truck Racks are in same height. If not, please release and adjust related hardware to ensure two Truck Racks are in same height, then tighten all hardware again.

10. Check all connection points in front and rear Truck Racks to ensure all of them are secured tightly.

OPERATION

Adhere to all Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) requirements when using this product. Use ropes and tie downs to securely hold all cargo in place.
Do not exceed the Truck Rack’s maximum capacity of 500 lb. (on-road rating) / 300 lb. (off-road rating).

MAINTENANCE

1. Frequently check the condition of the Product. Make sure all components are in good condition. If the Product becomes damaged through an accident, or if any weld damage is noted, the Product should be replaced.
2. Check to make sure that all hardware is tightly secured in place. Keep the Product clean.
3. When the Product is not being used, it should be removed from the vehicle and stored indoors.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Maximum Weight Capacity 500 lb. on-road rating; 300 lb. off-road rating. Weight must be evenly distributed.
• Scope of Adjustable Height 18-3/4” to 28” (from top surface of Crossbar to truck bed mounting surface)
• Width of Truck bed that fits this Product Up to 78” (Truck bed inner width)

PARTS DIAGRAM

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