Erickson 07710 User manual

MANUAL
ITEM# 07710
UNIVERSAL UTILITY
TRUCK RACK
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS: before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic
safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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INTENDED USE
is unique truck rack transports anything from construction materials and ladders to kayaks and more!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Property Specication
Minimum Length 57in.
Maximum Length 77in.
Minimum Width 13.8in.
Minimum Height 33.5in.
Maximum Weight Capacity 500 lbs.
WARNINGS
• Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury.
• e warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that
could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be aware of the environment
and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
• DO NOT allow persons to operate or assemble this product until they have read this manual and have
developed a thorough understanding of how the product works.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• DO NOT modify the product in any way. Unauthorized modication may impair the function and/or safety
and could aect the life of the product. ere are specic applications for which the product was designed.
• Use the right tool for the job.DO NOT attempt to force a small equipment to do the work of larger industrial
equipment. ere are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. It will do the job better and
more safely at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use this equipment for a purpose for which it
was not intended.
• Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
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WORK AREA SAFETY
• Inspect the work area before installation. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit. Cluttered,
wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Installing the truck rack in conned work areas may put you
dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
• Do not allow the rack to come into contact with an electrical source. e rack is not insulated and contact
will cause electrical shock.
• Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while installing the truck rack.
• Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your work area.
Some of these hazards may be below the work surface hidden from your view and may cause personal
harm or property damage if unintentionally contacted.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when installing the truck rack, loading and
unloading. Do not load the rack while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention may result in serious personal injury.
• Use safety apparel and equipment when necessary. Use ANSI-approved safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in dusty work conditions. Also use non-
skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems, and hearing protection when appropriate. is
applies to all persons in the work area.
• Do not overreach when loading and unloading. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
OPERATION SAFETY
• Carrying any load can be hazardous. All loads must be tied down securely to the rack to prevent them
from vibrating or sliding forward, backward, laterally or being blown o or broken by unexpected wind or
road hazards such as potholes.
• Check each time you install the rack, load the rack, as well as daily to ensure that all connections are tight.
Periodically check welds for cracking caused by metal fatigue.
• Avoid roll over by ensuring that loads are not top-heavy. High loads must be transported with GREAT
CAUTION to prevent loads from striking low overhead objects or tipping during turns, abrupt stops, or

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RACK USE AND CARE
• Do not over ll the rack. Racks do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they are designed.
Plan your work, and do not overload.
• Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the rack will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never load the rack with a damaged part.
• Do not let children play with or around the rack. It is not a toy. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of
children. Inspect the rack for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your rack. Accessories that may
be suitable for one rack may create a risk of injury when used with another rack. Be aware of the dierent
loading capacities of each accessory.
• Inspect the rack and accessories for damage or excessive wear before each use. If you nd damage do not use
the rack.
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ASSEMBLY
For assembly of this item, you will need an open wrench, an Allen wrench and either a cordless or electric drill
with a 7/16in. drill bit.
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1. Set the rack to the high (Fig. 1) or low (Fig. 2) position, whichever is best for the cargo and the truck, by
ipping the Le and Right Crossbraces (1 and 2). For bowed canoes, the high position is recommended. If
you choose to ip the Crossbraces (1 and 2), you will have to remove and replace the Caps.
2. Insert the Crossbraces (1 and 2) into the Crossbrace Extension (3) (Fig. 3) and set the entire assembly on
top of the Le and Right Upright Legs (3 and 4). (Fig. 4)
FIG 1 FIG 2
FIG 3
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3. Center the Crossbraces (1 and 2) le to right and secure them with M10*15 Allen Head Set
Screw (D). (Fig. 4)
4. Secure the Crossbrace (1 and 2) to each Upright leg with M10*15 Allen Head Set Screw (D). (Fig. 4)
FIG 4
5. Position the front of the Upright Legs as close to the cab as possible. Attach the mounting plates to the
truck’s bed rail by drilling 7/16” holes in the bed rail and lip, and then securing the mounting plate with
two sets of Hex Bolt (A), Flat Washer (B), and M10 Lock Nut (C) through the top and side of the
Mounting Plate. (Fig. 5)
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PARTS DIAGRAM
PARTS LIST
Item # Description Quantity
1 Le Crossbrace 2
2 Right Crossbrace 2
3 Crossbrace Extention 2
4 Le Upright 2
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HARDWARE LIST
HARDWARE DECRIPTION PIC QUANTITY
A M10*45 Hex Bolt 16
B M10 Flat Washer 32
C M10 Lock Nut 16
D M10*15 Allen Head
Set Screw
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Warranty
Warranty Qualifications
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 ReturnThe Unit to the Place of Purchase
Contact Erickson Manufacturing Ltd’sTechnical 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