Product Manual

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Important Safety Considerations
 DO NOT modify the product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product
was designed.
 Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force a small equipment to do the work of
larger industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed.
It will do the job better and more safely at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use this
equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
 Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
WORK AREA SAFETY
 Inspect the work area before installation. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Installing the truck rack in confined work
areas may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
 Do not allow the rack to come into contact with an electrical source. The rack is not insulated and
contact will cause electrical shock.
 Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while installing the truck rack.
 Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your
work area. Some of these hazards may be below the work surface hidden from your view and
may cause personal harm or property damage if unintentionally contacted.
PERSONAL SAFETY
 Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when installing the truck rack,
loading and unloading. Do not load the rack while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention may result in serious personal injury.
 Use safety apparel and equipment when necessary. Use ANSI-approved safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in dusty work
conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems, and hearing
protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
 Do not overreach when loading and unloading. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
OPERATION SAFETY
 Carrying any load can be hazardous. All loads must be tied down securely to the rack to prevent
them from vibrating or sliding forward, backward, laterally or being blown off or broken by
unexpected wind or road hazards such as potholes.
 Check each time you install the rack, load the rack, as well as daily to ensure that all connections
are tight. Periodically check welds for cracking caused by metal fatigue.
 Avoid roll over by ensuring that loads are not top-heavy. High loads must be transported with
GREAT CAUTION to prevent loads from striking low overhead objects or tipping during turns,
abrupt stops, or high winds.