Avitec 110111 Instruction Manual

Hitch Mounted
Aluminum
Cargo Carrier
500 Lb. Capacity
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Cargo Carrier
500 Lb. Capacity
Model 110111
Hitch Mounted
Aluminum
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installing, operating, or servicing this product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read and understand all
safety warnings and in-
structions. 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
A. Always wear ANSI approved
safety goggles.
B. Always wear hearing protec-
tection when working in
noisy environments. Prolonged exposure
to high intensity noise can cause hearing
loss.
C. Use safety equipment. Safe-
ty shoes, hard hat and work
gloves must be used for applicable condi-
tions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
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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.
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Keep this manual for the safety warnings
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tant 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 re-
ceipt) in a safe place.
UNPACKING
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ing” 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 AVITEC immediately if any hidden loss
or damage is discovered after receipt.
F. While assembling and using the Cargo
Carrier keep work area clean and well
lighted. Keep spectators and children
out of the work area.
3. Use of the Cargo Carrier
A.The Cargo Carrier must be attached to
a 2” x 2” Class III or Class IV hitch receiv-
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to support the weight of this Cargo Carrier
and its contents (500 Lbs. capacity).
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Do not modify the Cargo Carrier and do
not use this product for purposes that it
was not designed for.
C. Never exceed the maximum weight
capacity of 500 Lbs.
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is dropped onto the Cargo Carrier, resulting
in a short term excessive load. Dynamic
loading can result in damage and failure of
the Cargo Carrier and/or hitch receiver, and
personal injury to the person loading the
Cargo Carrier.
E. Never load people or animals into the
Cargo Carrier. Keep children and specta-
tors well clear when loading and using this
product.
F. Adhere to all Department of Transpor-
tation (D.O.T.) requirements when using
this product. Use ropes and tie downs to
securely hold all cargo in place.
G. For the vehicle that will support the Car-
go Carrier, read all pertinent vehicle instruc-
tions and warnings provided in the owner’s
manual. Make sure the vehicle’s engine is
OFF, with parking brake set, before load-
ing or unloading the Cargo Carrier
H. Weight inside the Cargo Carrier
should be evenly distributed, with heavier
items positioned towards the center of
the Carrier.
I. Note the position of the vehicle’s ex-
haust pipes before setting up the Cargo
Carrier. Make sure exhaust pipes are not in
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ble goods in the Cargo Carrier could catch
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exists on your vehicle, do not use the Cargo
Carrier
Keep in mind that the warnings previous-
ly discussed cannot cover all possible
conditions or situations that could occur.
It is important that the person loading/
unloading and using this product under-
stand 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.
Limited Warranty
AVITEC warrants to the original retail
purchaser that the product is free of defects
in material and workmanship at the time of
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warranty is expressly in lieu of all other war-
ranties, express or implied.
Proof of purchase is required for warranty
transactions; a copy of the original invoice
or sales receipt is required.
WARNING concerning Risk of Eye
Injury. Wear ANSI approved eye
protection.
WARNING concerning Risk of
Hearing Loss. Wear hearing pro-
tection.
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D. Dress appropriately. Never wear loose
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Contain long hair, and keep hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts.
E. Use common sense when working.
Stay alert and concentrate when setting up
and using the Cargo Carrier. Never work
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medications.
Personal and Work Area Safety (continued)
WARNING
DANGER
CAUTION
NOTICE
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

The Cargo Carrier
must be attached to a 2” x 2” Class III or
Class IV hitch receiver.
1. Refer to photo above of an already as-
sembled Cargo Carrier, and to the Assembly
Diagram at end of this manual.
side facing the rear of cargo carrier), insert
and secure to back Long Edge (12) of carrier
basket using Spring Washer (4) and Nut (5).
4. Insert the raised part of Short Edge (1)
into the square holes on the Long Edge (12)
of carrier basket, secure the Short Screw (6)
and Long Screw (7) with Nut (8).
5. Using the Bolt(18) and Nut (17), fasten the
Brace (16) and Hitch Tube (20).
6. Attach carrier basket to hitch tube. Find the
two attachment holes on both the “front” and
“back” edge of carrier basket. Inset the Screw
(13) with Washer (14) from the top, through
the Long Edge (12) and Brace (16). Secure
the bolt with Washer (14) and Nylon Nut (15),
Repeat this at the other 3 attachment points
to secure the Carrier Basket to the Hitch
Tube.
Hitch Tube (20).
8. With all components now assembled
make sure all hardware is securely tightened.
9. To place the Cargo Carrier on the vehi-
cle’s hitch receiver:
A. First remove the Hitch Pin (21)
attached to the Safety Clip (22).
B. If needed, use a helper to lilt the
empty Cargo Carrier and slide the open end
of the Hitch Tube (20) into the vehicle’s 2” x
2” hitch receiver.
C. Align the hole openings on hitch
receiver and Hitch Tube (20), and put the
Safety Clip (22) in place. Secure Hitch Pin
with the Hitch Pin (21).
10. Load the Cargo Carrier as needed. Use
ropes and tie downs to securely hold all
cargo in place.
Do not exceed the 500
Lbs. maximum weight capacity. Weight
inside the Cargo Carrier should be evenly
distributed, with heavier items positioned
towards the center of the Cargo Carrier.
Maintaining the Cargo Carrier
1. Frequently check the condition of the
Cargo Carrier, the Hitch Pin, the Safety Clip
and the vehicle’s hitch receiver. Make sure
all components are in good condition. If
the Cargo Carrier or hitch receiver become
damaged through accident, or if any weld
damage is noted, the product should be
replaced. Check to make sure that all hard-
ware is tightly secured in place.
Keep the Cargo Carrier clean.
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Assembly Drawing
Carrier
Basket
Hitch
Tube
(20)
Assembling and Setting Up
reirraCograCeht
Front
Back
(3)
End Cap
(19)
Parts List
Part # Description Qty Part # Description Qty
1 Short Edge 2
2 Screw 4
4 Spring Washer 4
5 Nut 4
6 Short Screw 4
7 Long Screw 4
8 Nut 8
9 Screw 12
10 Washer 12
11 Support Plate 6
12 Long Edge 2
13 Screw 4
14 Washer 8
15 Nut 4
16 Brace 2
17 Nut 1
18 Bolt 1
20 Hitch Tube 1
21 Hitch Pin 1
22 Safety Clip 1
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Weight
Capacity
Carrier Platform
Inside Dimensions
2” x 2” Class III and IV
Hitch Receivers
48.25” Long x 21.25”
Wide x 2” Tall
5/8” Diameter with Safety
Clip
Construction
For Use With
Hitch Pin
Included
Extruded Aluminum
500 Lbs.
Attaches underneath
to “Front” side of
Carrier Basket
Attaches to “Back”
side of Carrier
Basket
WARNING
WARNING
3. Align the hole openings on Support
Plate(11) and Long Edge (12) of carrier basket,
insert the Screw (9) with Washer (10) from
both sides, fasten Screw (9) into the Rivet Nut
mounted on the Support Plate (11). Repeat
this step to connect six Support Plate (11) with
two Long Edge (12) of Carrier Basket.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration
pur-poses only; no replacement parts are available.
Manufactured for and distributed by:
Avitec Towing and Garage Equipment
Camarillo, CA 93012, U.S.A
www.avitecusa.com
Customer service hours 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Monday-Friday, PST.,
1-805-385-9888