Erickson 07494 User manual

WARNING:
To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, please read and follow ALL of these
instructions before assembling and operating.
Only use the cargo carrier with a properly installed 2 in hitch receiver capable of
supporting the Cargo Carrier and its load Refer to Hitch Manufacturers specifications and load
capacities before using.
MANUAL
ITEM# 07494
50” x 30.25” x 4”
Deluxe Aluminum Cargo
Carrier with Ramp

Item no: 07494
ASSEMBLY
CARRIER ASSEMBLY
STEP 1 Place carrier（#1（on a flat（secure work area able to support weight of carrier. Fasten support
bracket（#3（to carrier underside, align the square hole and use M10 carriage bolt（#2（ through carrier,
support bracket（#3（and U clamp（#4（（tighten with an M10 lock nut（#5（. See FIG 1.
Tools Needed:
Open Wrench (1 pc.) Open Wrench (1 pc.) Adjustable Wrench (1 pc.) Hex Key (1 pc.)
Size=24mm Size=16mm Size = 30mm Size=6mm
FIG 1

Item no: 07494
STEP 2 Rotate the carrier 180 degree, align left spoon-shaped mounted plate（#8（with the two holes
on L-type corner of the carrier, tighten with lifting bolt（#7（（M10 Hexagon socket button head screws（#6
（（M10 lock nut（#5（. Repeat the same step with right spoon-shaped mounted plate（#17（, tighten with
lifting bolt（#7（（M10 Hexagon socket button head screws（#6（（M10 lock nut（#5（for right side. See FIG 2.
STEP 3 Install folding bar(#9), align the holes and tighten with M16 bolt (#12) M16 lock nut (#11),
5/8” pin （#13（and clip（#10（are used for vertical position, See FIG 3
FIG 2
FIG 3

Item no: 07494
STEP 4 Insert folding bar(#9) into receiver bar (not included), tighten with M16 bolt（#14（, M16 flat
washer（#16（, M16 spring washer（#15（and secure in place with （#10（. See FIG 4.
FIG 4
Ramp Folds up Ramp Folds down and into carrier
Carrier Folds up against the vehicle

Item no: 07494
Ramp Folds down and into carrier
Part# Description Q’ty
1 Carrier 1
2 M10 carriage bolt 4
3 Support bracket 1
4 U clamp 4
5 M10 lock nut 7
6 M10 hexagon socket button head screw 1
7 Lifting bolt 2
8 Spoon-shaped mounted plate 1
9 Folding bar 1
10 Safety Pin 2
11 M16 lock nut 1
12 M16 bolt 1
13 5/8”locking bolt 1
14 M16 bolt 1
15 M16 spring washer 1
16 M16 flat washer 1
17 Right spoon-shaped mounted plate 1

Item no: 07494
SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When using product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
personal injury and damage to equipment.
Only use the cargo carrier with a properly installed 2 in hitch receiver capable of supporting
the Cargo Carrier and its load. Refer to Hitch Manufacturers specications and load capacities before using.
Read all instructions before using this product!
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. Observe work area conditions. Keep work area well lighted.
3. Store idle equipment. When not in use, the Carrier must be stored in a safe and clean location. Always
lock up products and keep out of reach of children.
4. Use the right product for the job. There are certain applications for which the Cargo Carrier was designed.
Do not modify the Cargo Carrier and do not use the Cargo Carrier for a purpose for which
it was not intended.
5. Check for damaged parts. Before using any product, any part that appears damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for any broken or damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
6. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts will void the warranty.
7. Do not exceed the product’s maximum load capacity of 400 lbs. Based on evenly distribute weight,
CAUTION NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS A STEP!
8. Only use the Cargo Carrier with a properly installed 2 in. hitch receiver capable of supporting the Cargo Carrier
and its load. If the Cargo Carrier is installed on a Class II receiver, total weight, including carrier, is limited to 350
lbs.
9. Use eye protection. Always wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles when setting up, loading and
unloading the Cargo Carrier. Wear gloves and avoid sharp edges when assembling and when loading
and unloading the Cargo Carrier.
10. Do not allow children to play on, stand upon or climb into the Cargo Carrier. The Cargo Carrier
is not for carrying people or animals.
11. Always check hardware and assembled parts after assembling. All connections should be tight and
hardware tightened.
12. Always distribute objects in the Cargo Carrier evenly. Uneven weight distribution could
cause tipping.
13. Be aware of dynamic loading! Suddenly dropping or bouncing a load on the Cargo Carrier may create,
for a brief instant, an excess load, which may result in damage to the product and/or personal injury.
Additionally, if the vehicle hits a bump, a slight play in the receiving hitch or a movement in the load
could result in a momentary dynamic loading effect that could dramatically increase the actual weight
load. Check the hitch-to-carrier connection for any looseness. This momentary dynamic loading effect
could result in damage to the Cargo Carrier, the load and possible personal injury.
14. WARNING: Be aware of the possible risk of fire and damage to property resulting from the
vehicle’s exhaust system pointing at or running near the cargo loaded on the Cargo Carrier. Before
installing the Cargo Carrier, check to make sure that the exhaust pipe is not pointing in the direction
of the cargo. Flammable cargo can ignite from exposure to heat. Other cargo can be damaged from
the heat. Always be aware of this potential danger, and never use the Cargo Carrier if the risk exists.
15. Follow DOT/MOT guidelines for installation and use.
16. Do not exceed 65 MPH while carrier is attached.
!
!

Item no: 07494
WARRANTY
Warranty Qualications
Effective from the day you purchase the product. Please keep your dated purchase invoice as proof.
Repair/Replacement Warranty
Erickson Manufacturing Ltd. warrants to the original purchaser that the mechanical components
will be free of defect in material and workmanship for 90 days from the original date of purchase.
Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under warranty are the sole
responsibility of the purchaser. This warranty only applies to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
Do Not Return The Unit to the Place of Purchase
Contact Erickson Manufacturing Ltd’s Technical Service and service people will troubleshoot any issue
via phone or email. Repairs or replacements without prior authorization, or at an unauthorized repair
facility, will not be covered by this warranty. Warranty Exclusions This warranty does not cover the
following repairs and equipment:
Normal Wear
This warranty does not cover the repair when use has exhausted the life of a part or the
equipment as a whole.
Installation, Use and Maintenance
This warranty will not apply to parts and/or labor if this product is deemed to have been misused,
neglected, involved in an accident, abused, loaded beyond specifications, modified, or installed
improperly. Normal maintenance is not covered by this warranty.
Other Exclusions
This warranty excludes:
• Cosmetic defect such as paint, decal etc.
•Wear items
•Accessory parts
•Failures due to acts of God and other force majeure events beyond
the manufacturer’s control.
•Problems cause by parts that are not Erickson Manufacturing Ltd. parts.
Limits of implied Warranty and Consequential Damage
Erickson Manufacturing Ltd. disclaims any obligation to cover any loss time, use of this product,
freight, or any incidental or consequential claim by anyone from using this product. THIS WARRANTY
IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
A unit provided as exchange will be subject to the warranty of the original unit. The length of the warranty
governing the exchanged unit will remain calculated by reference to the purchase date of the original unit.
This warranty gives you certain legal rights which may change from state to state. Your state and/or
province may also have other right you may be entitled to that are not listed within this warranty.
Contact Information
Marine City, Michigan 48039
Thamesville, Ontario N0P 2K0
Toll Free: 1-888-546-4668