Eastwood 31539 User manual
HEAVY DUTY BODY CART
INSTRUCTIONS
Item #31539
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The EASTWOOD HEAVY DUTY BODY CART features an all steel support structure and oversized 8” swivel casters to support up to a total loaded weight of
2000 lbs. [908kg.] yet is completely portable for rolling body shells and pickup beds to the job and project storage. A generous 57” [1.45m] x 70” [1.78m]
span will accommodate large vehicle bodies and projects.
CONTENTS
COMPONENTS:
(2) Long/Short Corner Assemblies - [A]
(2) Short/Long Corner Assemblies - [B]
(2) Long 40mm Square Tube, Intermediate Connectors - [C]
(4) Short 40mm Square Tube, Intermediate Connectors - [D]
(2) 30mm Square Tube Inner Connectors - [E]
(4) Locking Swivel Casters - [F]
(4) Corner Blocks - [G]
(4) Acme Thread Jacking Spinners - [H]
(4) Acme Thread Support Pads - [J]
HARDWARE:
(16) M10 x 30mm Bolts - [K]
(16) M10 Flat Washers - [L]
(16) M10 Lock Washers - [M]
(16) M10 Nuts - [N]
(16) M10 Knob Bolts - [P]
(4) 12mm Short Locking Pins - [R]
(4) 12mm Long Locking Pins - [S]
TOOLS REQUIRED
Two 17mm wrenches (not included).
SPECIFICATIONS
Max. Weight Capacity: 2000lb [908kg]
Overall Clearance Height (Pads at lowest position): 19” [406mm]
Overall Extended Height (Pads at highest position): 20.5” [520mm]
Assembled Body Cart weight: 151 lbs. [68.5kg.]
Overall Extended Length: 57” [1.45m]
Overall Extended Width: 70” [1.78m]
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DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury.
READ INSTRUCTIONS
• Thoroughly read and understand this manual before using.
• Save for future reference.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH HAZARD!
• DO NOT attempt to move Body Cart on sloped surfaces while loaded.
• DO NOT concentrate a heavy load to either side or end of the Body Cart. This can cause the balance to shift suddenly, tipping the
Body Cart and its load which can quickly cause severe injury! Any uneven weight bias of the load MUST be known before attempting
to place it on the Body Cart
• DO NOT exceed the rated 2000 lbs. [908kg.] weight capacity.
• DO NOT use to support humans or animals.
• DO NOT climb on the Body Cart.
• DO NOT use the Body Cart to support items other than auto body shells or pickup beds.
• DO NOT attempt to transport this Body Cart with a load attached by any hauling method.
• DO NOT use with lifting devices and/or chains, cables or ropes that are frayed, twisted, kinked or otherwise damaged.
• DO NOT remove or cover any of the factory supplied labels or warnings! They include specific safety information that must be
communicated to future users.
FALL HAZARD!
• Awkward, out of balance body positions may be attempted while trying to reach specific areas of objects placed on the Body Cart
during use. Failure to ensure proper footing can quickly result in a fall which could inflict serious personal injury or property damage.
PINCH/CRUSH HAZARD!
• This Body Cart has moveable components that can crush and pinch. Keep fingers and hands away from pinch points when operating.
SAFETY INFORMATION
The following explanations are displayed in this manual, on the labeling, and on all other information provided with this product:
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ASSEMBLY PREPARATION
• Obtaining the assistance of a helper during assembly is necessary. DO NOT attempt to construct this Body Cart without assistance!
• The use of ANSI approved safety shoes, head protection gear and eye protection is necessary.
• Perform assembly in a large, uncluttered area close to area of intended usage.
• Allow sufficient area for operator and helper to remain clear when choosing operating area.
• Use only on a firm, smooth, level and clean work surface. DO NOT use on a sloped or rough textured surface, earth, grass, sand, gravel
or any other loose surface.
• DO NOT attempt to move Body Cart on sloped surfaces while loaded.
• DO NOT attempt to raise or lower the Support Pads while the Body Cart is supporting a load.
INJURY HAZARDS!
The Eastwood Body Cart consists of heavy metal components (151 lbs. [68.5kg.] assembled weight) which can cause potentially
serious injuries if allowed to drop. Avoid pinching hands while handling parts during assembly.
To prevent scratches and damage to the finish of the Body Cart components, it is strongly advisable to use cardboard, carpet,
blankets etc. covering a minimum 10’ x 10’ area before beginning assembly.
ASSEMBLY
JOIN LONG/SHORT CORNER SUB-ASSEMBLIES [A] TO
SHORT/LONG CORNER SUB-ASSEMBLIES [B] WITH [C]
TO CREATE TWO FRAME HALVES
Note that the Long/Short [A] & Short/Long Corner [B]
Assemblies are mirror images of one another (FIG 1).
All Square Tubes MUST be installed with the through holes
punched in the sides in the HORIZONTAL position.
1. Assemble one entire side of the Body Cart frame by
placing one each Long/Short [A] & Short/Long Cor-
ner [B] Assembly on the floor with the Longer arms
facing another and resting on their caster mounting
square flanges (FIG 1).
2. Slip one end of a Long 40mm Square Tube, Interme-
diate Connector [C] into the Long square tubing arm
of [A].
3. Slip the opposite end of the Long 40mm Square
Tube, Intermediate Connector [C] into the Long
square tubing arm of [B] (FIG 2).
4. Thread two 10mm Knob Bolts [P] into the threaded
bosses at the outer ends of the long arms and lightly
hand tighten to keep tubes from sliding (FIG 2).
5. Repeat above steps 1, 2, 3 & 4 for remaining opposite
frame side, Long/Short [A] & Short/Long Corner [B]
and Intermediate Connector [C] Assemblies.
FIG. 1
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FIG. 2
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JOIN FRAME HALVES
Note once again that the two frame side Assemblies are
mirror images of one another.
All Square Tubes must be installed with the through holes
punched in the sides in the Horizontal position.
When assembled properly, the insertion of telescoping tubes
will be in this sequence (FIG 3).
1. Arrange each frame half assembly on the floor with
the Shorter arms facing another and resting on their
caster mounting square flanges.
2. Slip one end of each of the four Short 40mm Square
Tube, Intermediate Connectors [D] into the of the four
Short square tubing arms of the Corner Assemblies
[A] & [B].
3. Thread two 10mm Knob Bolts [P] into the threaded
bosses at the outer ends of the short arms and lightly
hand tighten to keep tubes from sliding.
4. Slide one end of each of the two 30mm Square
Tube, Inner Connectors [E] into the four Short 40mm
Square Tube, Intermediate Connectors [D] (FIG 4).
5. Thread two 10mm Knob Bolts [P] into the threaded
bosses at the outer ends of the Intermediate
Connectors [D] and lightly hand tighten to keep
tubes from sliding.
FIG. 3
AC
D
E
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FIG. 4
P
D D
P
P P
AB
E
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MOUNTING LOCKING SWIVEL CASTERS
TO FRAME ASSEMBLY
Note that each corner of the assembled frame will need to
be lifted and supported while each Caster is attached.
• With two 17mm wrenches (not included), attach the
four Swivel Casters [F] using sixteen M10 x 30mm
Bolts [K], M10 Flat Washers [L], M10 Lock Wash-
ers [M], and M10 Nuts [N]. Tighten all hardware
securely (FIG 5).
FIG. 5
INJURY HAZARDS!
The Eastwood Body Cart consists of
heavy metal components which can
cause potentially serious injuries if
allowed to drop. Avoid pinching hands
while handling parts during assembly.
Obtaining the assistance of a helper
during assembly is necessary. DO NOT
attempt to construct this Body Cart
without assistance!
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FIG. 6
FIG. 7
ADD CORNER BLOCKS [G], JACKING SPINNERS [H]
AND SUPPORT PADS [J] TO FRAME ASSEMBLY
• Drop a Corner Block [G] into each of the open square
tubing receptacles of the Corner Assemblies [A] &
[B]. Note that the ends of the Corner Blocks with
the round bores must be installed in the UP position
while the through holes in the sides must go in
DOWN and be aligned with the through holes in the
square tubing receptacles (FIG 6).
• Thread the four Acme Threaded Jacking Spinners
[H] onto the four Acme Threaded stubs of the Sup-
port Pads [J] (FIG 7).
• Set the Acme Threaded post of each of the four Sup-
port Pads and Jacking Spinner assemblies [J] & [H]
into each of the Corner Blocks [G] (FIG 8).
• Thread four Knob Bolts [P] into the threaded bosses
on open square tubing receptacles of the Corner As-
semblies [A] & [B]. Do not tighten (FIG 8).
FIG. 8
G
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UP
J
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H
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P
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SET-UP BODY CART FOR USE
The assembled Body Cart has limited adjustments for length
and width as well as Support Pad height.
First determine where the Support Pads would be best
located to safely support the subject project car body.
LENGTH ADJUSTMENT:
• Loosen the Knob Bolts [P] on both side rails allowing
the telescoping tubes to slide.
• Locate the nearest aligning through holes of the
telescoping Square Tubes then insert the four 12mm
Short Locking Pins [R] fully then swing the lock
clips over the end of the pins to retain them (FIG 9).
• Tighten the four Knob Bolts [P] securely.
WIDTH ADJUSTMENT:
• Loosen the Knob Bolts [P] on the on both side rails
allowing the telescoping tubes to slide. Space out the
overlap of the telescoping tubes as required
then tighten the eight top and bottom Knob Bolts [P]
securely (FIG 9).
FIG. 9
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WIDTH
LENGTH
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P
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PAD HEIGHT INITIAL BASE ADJUSTMENT:
• Loosen the Knob Bolts [P] on open square tubing
receptacles of the Corner Assemblies [A] & [B].
• Slide the Corner Blocks [G] up or down as required
to align the through holes with those of the open
square tubing receptacles of the Corner Assemblies
[A] & [B]. Note that there 2 sets of holes in the open
square tubing receptacles of the Corner Assemblies
(FIGS 10 & 11).
• Insert the four 12mm Long Locking Pins [S] fully
then swing the lock clips over the end of the pins
to retain them.
• Tighten the four Knob Bolts [P] securely.
PAD HEIGHT “FINE TUNING” ADJUSTMENT:
• Rotate the Acme Threaded Jacking Spinners [H] to
raise the Support Pads [J] up or down as required
to securely support the subject project car body
(FIGS 10 & 11).
INJURY HAZARDS!
Store the Body Cart on a flat, level
surface only to prevent possible unat-
tended rolling and property damage.
INJURY HAZARDS!
Only release the Castor Locks when
moving the Body Cart. The Caster Locks
MUST be applied whenever the Body
Cart is stationary.
FIG. 10
Lower Holes
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Upper Holes
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Up
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FIG. 11
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MAINTENANCE
• Keep all moving components of the Body Cart well lubricated and free of any dirt or debris accumulations.
• The Body Cart is finished in rugged powder coating which will provide many years of effort-free beauty, however it is advisable to keep
the finish clean and free from excessive dust and dirt.
• Keep the Body Cart in a clean and dry environment. DO NOT store it in, or expose it to a damp or wet environment.
• Occasionally inspect all components for potential damage and proper alignment. Check all hardware for tightness.
• DO NOT use if damage is discovered.
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NOTES
© Copyright 2018 Easthill Group, Inc. 8/18 Instruction item #31539Q Rev 2
If you have any questions about the use of this product, please contact
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