Cequent GearCage 5800200 Installation instructions

Cequent Performance Products
47774 Anchor Court West
Plymouth, MI 48170
Technical Service: [phone] 5800200N 11-5-09 Rev C
5800200
GearCage™ SP Cargo Rack
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ITEM:
DESCRIPTION:
User Assembly and Operation Manual
Part One
Safe Use and Operation Page 2
Part Two
Parts Identification Page 3
Part Three
Assembly and Installation Page 4
Installation Tips:
• Keep this manual for future reference.
• The GearCage™ SP system fits a 2" size receiver style hitch and requires a minimum
of a Class III tow rating.
If this product was purchased from a dealer, all documentation MUST be furnished to the customer.
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Cequent Performance Products
47774 Anchor Court West
Plymouth, MI 48170
Technical Service: [phone] 5800200N 11-5-09 Rev C
5800200
GearCage™ SP Cargo Rack
Safe Use and Operation
Be sure to follow these guidelines to prevent possible hazards from misuse.
Vehicle and Hitch Receiver Compliance
This GearCage™ SP Cargo Rack fits 2" size hitch receivers and is rated for a Class III tow capability or higher.
When operating a tow accessory (any item inserted into the hitch receiver), you must comply with the vehicle
and hitch receiver’s towing parameters. Consult your vehicle and hitch receiver owner’s manual(s) for details on
your tow and tongue weight parameters. Be sure that they are compatible with GearCage™ SP’s weight
specifications.
Tongue Weight Compliance
The GearCage™ SP and its cargo creates a combined weight that creates direct downward pressure on the
hitch receiver’s tongue. This downward pressure is the tongue weight. Tongue weight is one of the two critical
weight rating factors of your tow rating’s classification (Class I, II, III, IV, V). Never exceed your vehicle and
hitch receiver’s tongue weight specification.
GearCage™ SP Weight and Load Parameters
The GearCage™ SP weighs 40 lbs unloaded. To determine your available load weight in accordance with your
vehicle and hitch receiver’s tongue weight rating, subtract GearCage™ SP’s 40 lbs from your identified tongue
weight rating. The difference represents your vehicle and hitch receiver’s available load weight.
The GearCage™ SP is rated for up to 300 lbs of cargo weight carrying capacity. When transporting cargo, place
heavy loads in the center and lighter cargo to the outside.
WARNINGS!
Failure to adhere to these recommendations may result in potential hazards from improper operation,
including property damage and bodily injury.
• Engage Silent Hitch Pin™
The Silent Hitch Pin™ furnished with the carrier MUST be securely engaged before
transit. A wrench MUST be used to tighten the Hex head Silent Hitch Pin™ at the hitch
receiver location.
• Secure the GearCage™ SP Cargo Rack as close to vehicle as possible
Always secure GearCage™ SP as close to your vehicle as possible, minimizing the
distance of this structure and its load from your vehicle. There are two bolt hole settings
from which to choose.
We warrant this product to the first consumer to be free from defect in material and workmanship for one year (Please
retain your sales slip for your records). Any product or part thereof found to be defective within that period will be replaced
without charge provided that: (1) the product was not misused; (2) no alterations or modifications were made; (3) its
failure resulted from a defect in material or workmanship and not from normal wear expected in the use of the product; (4)
the product or part is delivered, freight prepaid, to Cequent Performance Products Inc. Please contact Cequent
Performance Products Inc., toll free, at 888-521-0510 to get a return authorization number prior to return. Manufacturers
only obligation shall be to replace such products or parts proved to be defective.
U.S. And International Patent Numbers: 6,409,203; 6,609,725; 6,945,550;6,910,609; Patents Pending
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Cequent Performance Products
47774 Anchor Court West
Plymouth, MI 48170
Technical Service: [phone] 5800200N 11-5-09 Rev C
5800200
GearCage™ SP Cargo Rack
Parts List
Item Description Quantity
A 2" x 2” Shank Tube 1
B 1" x 1" x 43.25 Cross Tubes 2
C 1/8” x 1" Cross Straps 2
D U-Tube 4
E Panel 3
F Side Tube 2
G End Tube 2
H 3/8” x 4" Long Bolt 2
I ¼” x 2-1/2" Long Bolt 8
J ¼” x 2" Long Bolt 16
K 1/4“ x ¾” Long Bolt 4
L 1/4" Flat Washer 44
M1/4"NylocNut 16
N3/8"NylocNut 2
O 3/8" Flat Washer 4
P Plastic End Cap 8
Q ¼”Lock Washer 12
R 5/8" Silent Hitch Pin and Clip 1
S U-Tube Seal Gasket 12
Tools Needed
9/16" Wrench
7/16" Wrench
If you are missing any items, contact your
sales agent if the product was assembled by
them. If not, or if purchased from Cequent
Performance Products Inc., please contact us
at 1-888-521-0510 .
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Cequent Performance Products
47774 Anchor Court West
Plymouth, MI 48170
Technical Service: [phone] 5800200N 11-5-09 Rev C
5800200
GearCage™ SP Cargo Rack
GearCage™ Sp Assembly
1. Locate the 2" x 2" Shank Tube (A), the two (2) 1" x
1" x 43.25" Cross Tubes (B) and the two (2) 1" x 1/8"
Cross Straps (C). Place the Cross Tubes (B) on top of
the Shank Tube (A) and perpendicular to it. Place the
Cross Straps (C) under the Shank (A) and oriented to
meet the Cross Tubes (B).
Use a 4" x 3/8" Bolt (H) with two (2) 3/8" x 1" Washers
(O) and a 3/8" Nyloc Nut (N) to secure each Cross
Tube (B) and Cross Strap (C) to the Shank (A).
Secure the ends of the Cross Straps (C) to the Cross
Tubes (B) with a 1-3/4" x 1/4" Bolt (J), two (2) 3/4" x
1/4" Washers (L) and a 1/4" Nyloc Nut (M) at each
location.
Securely tighten all hardware.
3. Place the middle Panel (E) on top of the U-Tubes (D).
Use a 3/4" x 1/4" Bolts (K), two (2) 3/4" x 1/4" Washers
(L) and a 1/4" Nyloc Nut (M) at each of the four (4)
locations to secure this panel to the outside panels.
Securely tighten all hardware installed in Steps 2 and 3.
2. Position the four (4) U-Tubes (D) over the corresponding
bolt holes in the Cross Tubes (B). Place the two (2) outside
Panels (E) on top of the UTubes (D). Install a 2 1/2" x 1/4"
Bolt (I), two (2) 3/4“ x 1/4" Washers (L) and a 1/4" Nyloc
Nut (M) at each location. Install Plastic End Caps (P) in the
ends of the Cross Tubes (B).
4. Install the two (2) Side Tubes (F) on top of the
UTubes (D) with a U-Tube Seal Gasket (S) using a (1)
3/4" x 1/4" Bolt (J), a 1/4" x 20 Split Ring Lock Washer
(Q), and a 3/4" x 1/4" Washer (L) in each location.
Place the U-Tube Seal Gasket on top of each U-Tube
(F) and in each end of the Side Tubes (F). Then place
the Side Tubes in place and secure them by threading
the 1 3/4" x 1/4" Bolts (J), with 3/4" x 1/4" Washers (L)
and 1/4" x 20 Split Ring Lock Washers (Q) into the pin
nuts in each U-Tube (D). Loosely tighten the bolts until
all eight (8) are in position, then final tighten.
Outside
Panels (E)
2-1/2” x ¼” Bolts (I)
¼” Flat Washers (L)
U-tube (D)
Cross Tubes (B) Plastic End Caps (P) ¼” Flat washers (L)
¼” Nyloc Nuts (M)
Plastic
End Caps (P)
Side Tubes (F)
¼” x 1-3/4” Bolt (J)
¼” Lock
Washer (Q)
U-tube Seal
Gaskets (S)
U-tube
Seal
Gasket
(S)
Pin Nut (Factory Installed) ¼” Flat
Washer (L)
U-Tube Seal
Gasket (S)
Center
Panel (E)
¼” Washer (L)
¼” Nyloc Nuts (M)
¼” x ¾” Bolts (K)
¼” Flat washers (L)
3/8” x 4” Bolt (H)
3/8” Flat washer (O)
¼” x 1-3/4” Bolt (J)
¼” Flat washer (L) 1” x 1” x 43-1/4”
Cross Tube (B)
2” x 2”
Shank Tube (A)
1/8” x 1”
Cross Strap (C)
¼” Flat washer (L)
¼” Nyloc Nut (N)
3/8” Flat washer (O)
3/8” Nyloc Nut (N)
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Plymouth, MI 48170
Technical Service: [phone] 5800200N 11-5-09 Rev C
5800200
GearCage™ SP Cargo Rack
5. Locate the End Tubes (G). Install them on each end of
the Side Tubes (F) by threading the 1 3/4" x 1/4" Bolts (J),
with 3/4" x 1/4" Washers (L) and 1/4" x 20 Split Ring Lock
Washers (Q) into the pin nuts in each Side Tube (F).
Loosely tighten the bolts until all four (4) are in position,
then final tighten.
7. Orient the Shank (A) with the two 5/8" holes toward
the receiver hitch on the vehicle. Insert the spring nut
from the Hex head Silent Hitch Pin™ Assembly (R) into
the Shank and line it up with the second hole from the
end of the Shank (A).
Note: Use the bolt hole in the Shank that places the
GearCage™ SP as close to your vehicle as possible. If
more clearance is needed use the last hole in the Shank.
Use Second Hole
Unless more
Clearance is required
Shank (A)
Spring Nut
6. Install a Plastic End Cap (P) in each end of End
Tubes (G).
Pin Nut
(Factory
Installed)
¼” Flat
washer (L)
¼” x 1-3/4”
Bolt (J)
¼” Lock washer (Q)
End Tube (G)
End Tube (G)
Install GearCage™ SP On Hitch with
Silent Hitch Pin™
Install GearCage™ SP on your hitch using our Silent Hitch
Pin™. The Silent Hitch Pin technology is the final step in
the installation of the GearCage™ SP Cargo Rack on the
vehicle’s hitch. The Silent Hitch Pin prevents the inherent
free-play that occurs when placing an accessory device (in
this case GearCage™ SP) into the receiver hitch.
8. Slide the Shank with the spring nut installed into the
vehicle hitch and line up the Shank’s bolt holes with
the hole in the hitch.
Make sure the washer is on the Hex head Silent Hitch
Pin™ (R) and thread it into the threaded spring nut.
Use a wrench to securely tighten the Hex head Silent
Hitch Pin™ (R) to 30 ft. lbs – 60 ft. lbs. of torque
(equivalent to tightening a lug nut on a car wheel).
Install the pin clip from the assembly.
1” Plastic End Caps (P)
1” Plastic End Caps (P)
WARNING!
The Silent Hitch Pins™ must be firmly tightened to work
properly. Make sure you use the Hex head Silent Hitch
Pin™ (R) to attach the Shank to the receiver hitch and
use a wrench to securely tighten it.
Hex Head Silent
Hitch Pin
Pin Clip
Shank (A)
Receiver
Hitch
Washer
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