Clam Polar Trailer 8272 User manual

LARGE SIDE RAIL KIT 8272
FITS 1500 SERIES TRAILERS
PART NO. 108272
INSTRUCTIONS NO.-104873-B
THIS SIDE RACK KIT IS INTENDED FOR INSTALLATION ON POLAR TRAILERS WITH AN EMBOSSED
POLAR TUB LOGO ONLY AND WILL NOT FITOLDERTRAILERSWITHAN APPLIED POLAR TUB DECAL.
NOTICE: Once used, this kit cannot be returned to the store. If you have a warranty claim,
please read and follow Warranty Information directions below.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
CLAM OUTDOORS INC. warrants to the original retail purchaser its product be free from manufacturers
defects for (3) years from the date of the original purchase. Clam Outdoors Inc will replace or repair any part
found defective within the (3) years time limit. All parts must be returned to Clam Outdoors Inc. Before
returning any parts, you must first call or write and acquire a return authorization. All returns must be
returned postage-prepaid and include the originalcash register receipt (date and purchase price).
To submit a warranty claim request,please use one of the following methods:
Customer Service Hrs: 9am to 4pm, Monday –Friday Central Standard Time
Clam Corporation
Attn: Customer Service –Warranty Department
12135 Brockton Lane
Rogers, MN 55369
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: customerservi[email protected]
Website: Clamoutdoors.com
The warranty does not apply to any Polar Trailer accessory which has been subjected to an accident,
improper installation, modification, adjustment, repair, misuse, misapplication, neglect, including but not
limited to improper maintenance, or use of unauthorizedparts or attachments.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
It is expressly understood that Clam Outdoors Inc. liability for its products, whether due to breach of
warranty, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, is limited to the repair of the product as stated above.
Clam Outdoor Inc. is not liable for any injury, loss, damage, or expense, whether direct or consequential,
including but not limited to loss of use, income, profit, or damage to material arising in connection with the
sale, installation, use of, inability to use, or the repair or replacement of Clam Outdoor Inc. products. Clam
Outdoor Inc. reserves the right to make alterations or modifications in its products at any time, which in its
opinion, may improve the performance and efficiency of the product. It shall not be obligated to make such
alterations or modifications to products already in service.

THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ARE SUGGESTIONS AND DO NOT SUPERCEDE OR ELIMINATE ANY
TOWING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LISTED IN ANY OWNERS MANUALS FOR ANY PRODUCT BEING USED
FOR THE PURPOSE OF TOWING ANY CLAM OUTDOORS INC. PRODUCTS. ALWAYS REFER TO THE TOWING
VEHICLES MANUAL, GUIDELINES OR INSTRUCTIONS.
Towing Loads Safely
• Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and
distance to stop.
• Total towedweight must not exceed limitsspecifiedin towing vehicle operator's manual.
• Excessive towed load can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. Reduce towed weight
when operatingon slopes.
• Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
• Use only approved hitches. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach
towed equipmentexcept at the approved hitch point.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for weight limits for towed equipmentand towing on slopes.
• Do not turn sharply. Use additional caution when turning or operating under adverse surface conditions.
Use care when reversing.
• Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
•
Protect Bystanders
• Keep bystanders away when you operate a towed attachment.
• Beforeyou back machine and attachment, look carefully behind attachmentfor bystanders.
Keep Riders off Towed
Attachment
• Keep riders off of a towed attachment.
• Riders on a towed attachmentare subject to injury, such as being struck by objects and being thrown off
the attachmentduring sudden starts, stops and turns.
• Riders obstruct the operator's view, resulting in the attachment being used in an unsafe manner.
• Keep riders off of the hitch bracket or trailertongue.
KIT CONTENTS:
QTY
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
2
101999
BRACKET, CORNER CONNECT
1
102001
WELDT, LRG RH RAIL
1
102003
WELDT, LRG LH RAIL
1
102005
WELDT, LRG FRONT RAIL
1
104873
INSTRUCTIONS, LRG TRAILER, RAIL KIT
1
104874
KIT, HDWR, SIDE RAIL
6
101899
NUT, 5/16-18 NYLOCK
6
102009
BOLT, 5/16-18 X 2.25 TH GR5
8
102019
BOLT, 5/16-18 X 1.50 PTH GR5 CZ
6
102035
WASHER, 5/16 WIDE FLAT

RAIL SYSTEM CAN BE ASSEMBLED WITH SCREEN SIDES FACING INSIDE OR FACING
OUTSIDE OF TRAILER. THIS ASSEMBLY IS SHOWING MESH SIDES FACING INWARD
STEP 1 - FRONT RAIL
A) CONNECT FRONT RAIL (102005) TO CORNER BRACKET (101999) WITH SCREWS (102019)
AS SHOWN.
B) CONNECT OTHER CORNER BRACKET (101999) TO OTHER END OF FRONT RAIL (102005)
WITH SCEWS (102019).
LOOSELY ASSEMBLY ALL COMPONENTS IN THIS STEP.
STEP 2 - ADDING SIDE RAILS
A) CONNECT CORNER BRACKET (101999) TO RIGHT HAND RAIL (102001) WITH SCREWS
(102019) AS SHOWN.
B) CONNECT OTHER CORNER BRACKET (101999) TO LEFT HAND RAIL (102003) WITH SCEWS
(102019).
LOOSELY ASSEMBLY ALL COMPONENTS IN THIS STEP.

STEP 3 - ATTACHING RAIL SYSTEM
A) REMOVE THE EXISTING SCREWS, WASHERS AND NUTS FROM TOP SIDES OF TRAILER.
B) PLACE THE LOOSELY ASSEMBLIED RAIL SYSTEM IN PLACE AND LOOSELY
ASSEMBLY SIDE RAILS TO TRAILER USING 1-SCREWS (102009) 1-WASHERS (102035)
AND 1-NUTS (101899) CENTERED PER EACH SIDE IN SAME LOCATIONS AS
PREVIOUSLY REMOVED FASTENERS.
C) CLEARLY MARK THE REMAINING HOLES LOCATIONS (2- PER EACH SIDE RAIL) ONTO
THE TRAILER USING A MARKER OR SOME SHARP PUNCH TOOL.
D) REMOVE THE RAIL SYSTEM FROM TRAILER.
E) DRILL 3/8 DIAMETER HOLES THRU THE TRAILER AT MARKED LOCATIONS.
F) PLACE RAIL ASSEMBLY BACK ON TRAILER AND FASTEN TO TRAILER USING 3-SCREWS
(102009), 3-WASHER (102035) AND 3-NUTS (101899) PER EACH SIDE.
LOOSELY ASSEMBLY ALL COMPONENTS IN THIS STEP.
STEP-3 (A-B)
REMOVE EXISTING FASTNERS
AND REPLACE AS SHOWN
STEP-3 (C)
MARK HERE FOR DRILLING
LOCATIONS
STEP-3 (C)
MARK HERE FOR DRILLING
LOCATIONS

STEP 4- FINAL ASSEMBLY
A) SECURELY TIGHTEN ALL FASTENERS.