POWER FIST 9149238 Steel Tailgate Ladder Instruction Manual

STEEL TAILGATE
LADDER
V1.0
9149238

9149238 Steel Tailgate Ladder

Please read and understand all instructions before use. Retain this manual for future reference.

SPECIFICATIONS

HAZARD DEFINITIONS
Please familiarize yourself with the hazard notices found in this manual. A notice is an alert that there is a possibility of property damage, injury or death if certain instructions are not followed.
DANGER! This notice indicates an immediate and specific hazard that will result in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING! This notice indicates a specific hazard or unsafe practice that could result in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION! This notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury if proper practices are not taken.
NOTICE! This notice indicates that a specific hazard or unsafe practice will result in equipment or property damage, but not personal i n j ury.

INTRODUCTION

The steel tailgate ladder flips down for easy access to your truck bed, The steel tube frame has a powder coat finish to protect the metal from the elements. The ladder can hold up to 300 lb of weight.

SAFETY

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool. The operator must follow basic precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
Keep this manual for safety warnings, precautions, operating or inspection and maintenance instructions.

WORK AREA

1. Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean, well-lit and free of distractions. Place lights so you are not working in a shadow.
2. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the work area.

PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING! Wear personal protective equipment approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1. Always wear impact safety goggles that provide front and side protection for the eyes. Eye protection equipment should comply with CSA Z94.3-07 or ANSI Z87.1 standards based on the type of work performed.
2. Wear gloves that provide protection based on the work materials or to reduce the effects of tool vibration.
3. Wear protective clothing designed for the work environment and tool.
4. Non-skid footwear is recommended to maintain footing and balance in the work environment.
5. Wear steel toe footwear or steel toe caps to prevent a foot injury from falling objects.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Control the tool, personal movement and the work environment to avoid personal injury or damage to tool.

1. Do not operate any tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
2. Avoid wearing clothes or jewelry that can become entangled with the moving parts of a tool. Keep long hair covered or bound.

SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to the tool safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury.

1. Use the correct tool for the job. This tool was designed for a specific function. Do not modify or alter this tool or use it for an unintended purpose.

2. Do not use the tool if any parts are damage broken or misplaced.
   Repair or replace the parts.

3. Do not exceed the weight capacity of the ladder (see Specifications).

4. The ladder must touch the ground when in use. The ladder design requires that it rests on a solid surface to prevent unexpected separation of the lower ladder or damage to the locking pins.

UNPACKING

WARNING! Do not operate the tool if any part is missing. Replace the missing part before operating. Failure to do so could result in a malfunction and personal injury.
Remove the parts and accessories from the packaging and inspect for damage.
Make sure that all items in the Identification Key are included.

IDENTIFICATION KEY

A Mounting Plate
B Lock Pin (2)
C Nylon Washer (10)
D Rocker Arm (2)
E M6 x 35 Bolt (4)
F Offset Tube
G Climbing Rungs
H M6 Lock Nut (4)
I Straight Tube
J Tie Down Strap with Male Clasp (not shown)
K Tie Down Strap with Female Clasp (not shown)L M6 x 20 Self-Tapping Screw with Nylon Washer (9) (not shown)
M M6 x 45 Self-Tapping Screw with Nylon Washer (9) (not shown)

ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

Letter references in parenthesis (A) refer to the included Identification Key.

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. Turn off the engine and set the parking brake.

2. Lower the tail gate and choose a side to install the ladder.

3. Place the plate (A) on the tailgate with the rocker arms facing upward.
   Position the plate so the studs align with the tailgate’s edge.

4. Attach the plate with 6 screws. Preference is to use the p l ate ’s front and rear screw holes, but the tailgate’s construction may require different attachment points.
   a. Use M6 x 45 self-tapping screws (M) on a tailgate with a drop-in bed liner.
   b. Use M6 x 20 self-tapping screws (L) on a tailgate with a spray-on liner or no liner.

5. Place a rocker arm (D) so both flanges fit on either side of plate’s stud.
   The rubber bumper faces upward. Insert a lock pin (B) inward through the flanges and stud. Secure the lock pin with the clasp.
   a. You can place nylon washers (C) between each flange and the stud to reduce side-to-side movement. This is optional.

6. Repeat with the other rocker arm and plate stud.

7. Attach the offset tube (F) and straight tube (I) to the rocker arms.
   Install the straight tube closest to the truck bed.
   a. Position the tube end between the rocker arm’s flanges. Insert an M6 x 35 bolt (E) through the flanges and tube. Secure with an M6 lock nut (H).
   b. Repeat with the other tube.

8. Hang both tubes over the edge of your tailgate.

9. Push the open ends of the climbing rungs (G) onto each hanging tube end. You may need to tap it with a hammer to drive it inward.

10. Adjust the length until the ladder is angled approximately 15º off centre and the rocker arms are parallel to the ground. Adjust the climbing rungs until the bolt holes under the top rung aligns with the tubes’ bolt holes.

11. Insert an M6x35 bolt (E) through each set of bolt holes and secure each with an M6 lock nut (H).

12. Fold the ladder across the tailgate.

13. Attach the tie down straps (J and K) to the tailgate between the first and second rung. The strap ends can be placed beneath the ladder or outside the ladder.
    a. Check that the male (J) and female (K) clasps will properly align first by snapping them together while positioning the strap ends.
    b. Separate the clasps carefully so as not to disturb the strap ends.
    c. Secure the strap to tailgate with an M6 x 20 self-tapping screw (L) if there is no liner and an M6 x 45 self-tapping screw (M) if there is a liner.

14. Snap the clasps together. Pull the excess strap through the male clip to tighten the straps.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

1. Maintain the tool with care. A tool in good condition is efficient, easier to control and will have fewer problems.
2. Inspect the tool components periodically. Repair or replace damaged or worn components. Only use identical replacement parts when servicing.
3. Maintain the tool’s labels and name plates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Princess Auto Ltd. for replacements.

WARNING! Only qualified service personnel should repair the tool. An improperly repaired tool may present a hazard to the user and/or others.

DISPOSAL

Recycle a tool damaged beyond repair at the appropriate facil i ty.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Visit a Princess Auto Ltd. location for a solution if the tool does not function properly or parts are missing. If unable to do so, have a qualified technician service the tool.

Visit www.princessauto.com
for more information

References

• princessauto.com

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