Apogee Adapt-X Optimax User manual

USER MANUAL
FOR THE OptimaxTM

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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING APOGEE
Apogee is a company based on innovation and excellence, which aims to bring
to market products that stand out. We aim to redefine the standard of excel-
lence of the utility trailer with Optimax
TM
, unique trailers that will satisfy you. We
make every effort to serve our customers the best with our motto always in mind,
AIM FOR THE TOP!
Apogee trailers
519 –103, Rue J Oswald Forest
Saint-Roch-de-l’Achigan,
(Quebec) J0K 3H0
450.588.3845
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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CONTENTS
Important information ...........................................................................................................................4
Specification...............................................................................................................................................5
Storage (Closing).....................................................................................................................................6
1. Closing the rear section ...............................................................................................................6
2. Closing the front section...........................................................................................................10
Unfolding the trailer.............................................................................................................................. 14
1. Hitch extender and opening the front section................................................................ 14
2. Opening the rear section.......................................................................................................... 16
Loading/unloading methods............................................................................................................ 18
Using the tailgate as a ramp............................................................................................................. 18
Tipping ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
Towing ........................................................................................................................................................20
Load distribution.................................................................................................................................... 21
General maintenance............................................................................................................................ 21
Warranty information.......................................................................................................................... 22

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you suffer from a bad back, joint pains or have
any other physical condition which effects your ability to handle
heavy loads, we strongly recommend you do not use this trailer.
In this manual, the level of risk of a potential hazard is indicated as follows:
WARNING:
Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or
serious injury.
OBSERVATION:
Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in damage to
property.
CAUTION:
Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in moderate
or minor injury.

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SPECIFICATION:
Trailer without brake system
Trailer class: Class 1
Tire: 5.30-12
Pressure: 550 kPa (80 psi) max
Wheel torque: 75 N.m (55 ft-lb)
Model
Inside
dimensions
(in)
Inside
dimensions
(cm)
Overall
width
(in/cm)
Mass
(lbs/kg)
GVWR
(lbs/kg)
Load
capacity
(lbs/kg)
Adapt-X Optimax 49.5 x 98.5 125.7 x 250.2 71.5/181.6 325/147 1984/900 1659/753

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STORAGE (CLOSING)
To securely close your OptimaxTM trailer and avoid any damages to it,
please carefully follow the instructions below.
OBSERVATION:
First close the rear section then the front section.
The closing operations must be performed on a flat surface.
1. HITCH PINS
Remove both hitch pins from the front section and both hitch pins from the rear
section. Fig. 1 and Fig. 2
2. CLOSING THE REAR SECTION
To close the rear section follow the instructions below. If necessary, consult
Figures 3 to 6.
2.1. Standing behind the trailer, check if the hitch pins in the tailgate are in
position then lift up the rear section.
Fig. 2, Fig. 3 and Fig. 4
CAUTION:
If the tailgate pins are not in position, the tailgate may open when you attempt
to lift up the rear section.
2.2. Put the hitch pins in their corresponding storage location. Fig. 5 and Fig. 6
WARNING:
Always check that the hitch pins are in their proper position when the trailer is
in the closed or open position.

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Figure 1: Remove the hitch pins
Figure 2: Rear section

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Figure 3: Lift up the rear section
Figure 4: Close the rear section

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Figure 5: Storage location for hitch pins when in the closed position
Figure 6: Storage location for hitch pins when in the closed position (continued)

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3. CLOSING THE FRONT SECTION
To close the front section follow the instructions below. If necessary, consult
Figures 7 to 12.
3.1. Remove the hitch pins from the front section. Fig. 1
3.2. Remove the tipping pin. Fig. 7
3.3. Disconnect the electrical wiring harness between the front section and
the tongue.
OBSERVATION:
Not disconnecting the electrical wiring harness between the front section
and the tongue before closing the front section of the trailer could damage
the harness.
CAUTION:
If the tailgate pins are not in position, the tailgate may open when you attempt
to lift up the front section.
3.4. Put one foot on the tongue then lift and close the front section.
Fig. 8 and Fig. 9
3.5. As you did when closing the rear section, put the hitch pins in their corre-
sponding storage location. Fig. 10
3.6. Tip the trailer onto the stops of the rear section. This removes the
weight of the trailer from the tongue making it easier to remove
the tongue pin. Fig. 11
3.7. Completely remove the tongue pin. Fig. 12
3.8. In order not to lose the tipping pin and tongue pin, put them back into
their corresponding positions on the trailer.
WARNING:
Always check that the hitch pins are in their proper position when the trailer is
in the closed or open position.

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Figure 7: Tipping pin
Figure 8: Lift up the front section

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Figure 9: Close the front section
Figure 10: Storage location for hitch pins when in the locked position

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Figure 11: Tip the trailer onto the stops of the rear section
Figure 12: Remove the tongue pin

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CAUTION:
Be careful if you have to move the trailer when it is in the locked position
because it could tip over.
UNFOLDING THE TRAILER
To securely open your OptimaxTM trailer and avoid any damages to it, please
carefully follow the instructions below.
OBSERVATION:
First you must attach the tongue, then open the front section followed by the
rear section. The unfolding operations must be performed on a flat surface.
1. TONGUE AND OPENING THE FRONT SECTION
To open the front section follow the instructions below. If necessary, consult
Figures 13 to 15.
Before opening the trailer, check to see if all the hitch pins are in position and if
the trailer is tipped onto the stops at the rear section. Fig. 13
1.1. Attach the tongue to the main body of the trailer by inserting it into its
corresponding section. Put the tongue pin in the corresponding pin holes.
Fig. 12 and Fig. 14
CAUTION:
If the tongue is not attached and you attempt to use the front section the
trailer could tip over toward the front.
1.2. Remove the tipping pin and the hitch pins from the front section.
1.3. Check that the tailgate pins are in position. Fig. 16
CAUTION:
If the tailgate pins are not in position, the tailgate may open when you attempt
to close the front section.

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1.4. Stand in front of the trailer and unfold the front section.
1.5. Insert the tipping pin. Fig. 7
1.6. Connect the electrical wiring harness between the front section and
the tongue.
Figure 13: Trailer tipped onto the stops on the rear section
Figure 14: Tongue attached to the trailer
Rear
stops

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Figure 15: Unfolded front section
2. OPENING THE REAR SECTION
To open the rear section follow the instructions below. If necessary, consult
Figures 16 and 17.
2.1. Remove the hitch pins from the rear section.
2.2. Check that the tailgate pins are in position. Fig. 16
CAUTION:
If the tailgate pins are not in position, the tailgate could open when you at-
tempt to open the rear section.
2.3. Stand behind the trailer and unfold the rear section. Fig. 17
2.4. Put back the two hitch pins from the front section and the two hitch pins
from the rear section.
2.5. The trailer is now ready to be used. Fig. 18

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Figure 16: Tailgate pins
Figure 17: Opening the rear section
Figure 18: Trailer unfolded with hitch pins in position
The trailer is now ready to use.

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EXTENDING THE FLOOR OF THE TRAILER
Opening of the front and rear panels
The front and rear panels can be opened in order to extend the floor of the trailer.
1.1. Take out the pins of the panel you wish to open.
1.2. Open the panel. Fig. 19
Figure 19: Trailer with opened gates

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TIPPING
The trailer can also be used in a tipping position as illustrated in Figure 20.
OBSERVATION:
Remember to disconnect the electrical wiring harness between the front sec-
tion and the tongue when using the trailer in the tipping position.
1.1. Remove the tipping pin ensuring you keep hold of the front section because
the trailer will begin to tip toward the rear. Fig. 7
1.2. The trailer is ready to use in the tipping position. Fig. 20
Figure 20: Trailer in tipping position

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TOWING
Apogee Trailers uses a two-inch coupler (2", 5.08 cm)
Check that the size of the trailer ball of the towing vehicle is the same size as the
coupler. To attach your trailer follow the instructions below.
1. Open the clamping device on the coupler and attach the trailer to it.
2. Close the clamping device and insert a locking pin or padlock in the corre-
sponding pin hole.
3. Fit the safety chains in a criss-cross formation.
4. Connect the electrical wiring harness of the trailer to the electrical wiring of
the towing vehicle and check that the trailer lights work.
5. Check that the safety chains do not restrict the trailer from moving freely.
6. Check that the safety chains are not touching the ground.
CAUTION:
The trailer may detach from the towing vehicle if the towing vehicle’s trailer
ball is not the same size as the coupler.