FLINT HILL FHG27ZR Instruction Manual

FHG27ZR
Aluminum
Cargo Carrier
Instruction Manual
& Parts Catalog
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READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE
ASSEMBLING, INSTALLING, OPERATING, OR SERVICING
THIS PRODUCT. SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING concerning Risk of
Eye Injury. Wear ANSI approved
eye protection.
WARNING concerning Risk of
Hearing Loss. Wear hearing
protection.
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
1. Read and understand all
safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may
result in serious injury or death.
Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
A. Always wear ANSI approved
safety goggles.
B. Always wear hearing
protection when working in
noisy environments. Prolonged
exposure to high intensity noise
can cause hearing loss.
C. Use safety equipment. Safety
shoes, hard hat, and work gloves
must be used for applicable
conditions.
2. Personal and Work Area Safety
D. Dress appropriately. Never wear loose
fitting clothing or jewelry when working.
Contain long hair, and keep hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts.
E. Use common sense when working.
Stay alert and concentrate when setting up
and using this Cargo Carrier. Never work
while under the influence of alcohol, drugs
or medications.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and
precautions. The manual offers important
information on how to assemble, use and
maintain this product. Write the product’s model
number and purchase date on the cover page
of this manual. Keep this manual (and your
purchase receipt) in a safe place.
UNPACKING
The shipment should be thoroughly inspected
as soon as it is received. The signed “bill of
lading” is acknowledgement by the carrier of
receipt in good condition or shipment covered
by our invoice. For your own protection, if any
of the goods called for on the bill of lading are
shorted or damaged, do not accept them until
the carrier makes a notation on the freight bill
of the shorted or damaged goods. Notify Flint
Hill Goods immediately if any hidden loss
or damage is discovered after receipt.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER
NOTICE
DANGER indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE indicates important
information which, if not followed,
may cause damage to equipment.
This is a SAFETY ALERT symbol.
It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Personal and Work Area Safety (continued)
F. While assembling and using the Cargo
Carrier keep work area clean and well
lighted. Keep spectators and children
out of the work area.
3. Use of the Cargo Carrier
A. The Cargo Carrier must be attached
to a 2” x 2” Class III or Class IV hitch
receiver. The hitch must be properly
installed by a qualified technician and be
certified to support the weight of this Cargo
Carrier and its contents (500 Lbs. capacity).
B. This Cargo Carrier is designed to haul
Do not modify the Carrier and do not use
this product for purposes that it was not
designed for.
C. Never exceed the maximum weight
capacity of 500 Lbs.
D. Be aware of the danger of “dynamic
loading”. This situation arises when a load
is dropped onto the Carrier, resulting in a
short term excessive load. Dynamic loading
can result in damage and failure of the
Carrier and/or hitch receiver, and personal
injury to the person loading the Carrier.
E. Never load people or animals into the
Cargo Carrier. Keep children and spectators
well clear when loading and using this product.
F. Adhere to all Department of
Trasportation (D.O.T.) requirements
when using this product. Use ropes and
tie downs to securely hold all cargo in place.
G. For the vehicle that will support the Cargo
Carrier, read all pertinent vehicle instructions
tions and warnings provided in the owner’s
manual. Make sure the vehicle’s engine is
OFF, with parking brake set, before loading
or unloading the Cargo Carrier.
H. Weight inside the Cargo Carrier
should be evenly distributed, with heavier
items positioned towards the center of
the Carrier.
I. Note the position of the vehicle’s
exhaust pipes before setting up the Cargo
Carrier. Make sure exhaust pipes are not
in close proximity of the Cargo Carrier;
flammable goods in the Cargo Carrier could
catch on fire due to heat from exhaust. If
this risk exists on your vehicle, do not use
the Cargo Carrier.
Keep in mind that the warnings previously
discussed cannot cover all possible
events and circumstances. It is important
that the person loading/unloading and
using this product use common sense
at all times.
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Assembling and Setting up
the Cargo Carrier
1. Refer to photo above of an already
assembled Carrier, and to the Assembly
Diagram at end of this manual.
2. Place Lower Frame (16) on the ground.
Top Frame (2) is positioned above, and
paralell to the Lower Frame as shown above.
Connect the Top Frame and Lower Frame
with two Wide Braces (5) using three Bolts
(13) and three Nuts (14) on top and bottom
of Wide Braces.
3. Further support the
4. Put two Brace (17) mounted with
5. Attach the Hitch Tube (15) to the Lower
Frame (16) using the Bolts (21), Washers
(22) and Nuts (23). Make sure the tube
protrudes out the front end of Cargo Carrier
(opposite side of the Reflectors).
Top Frame and
Lower Frame by attaching the 10 Vertical
Braces (4). Use Bolts (13) and Nuts (14)
to secure Vertical Braces in place.
Reflectors (18) in place (reflective side facing
the rear of Cargo Carrier) using
Bolts (13) and Nuts (14).
6. With all components now assembled
make sure all hardware is securely tightened.
The Cargo Carrier
must be attached to a 2” x 2” Class III or
Class IV hitch receiver.
7. To place the Cargo Carrier on the
vehicle’s hitch receiver:
A. First remove the Cotter Pin (8)
attached to the Hitch Pin (7).
B. With a helper, lift the empty Cargo
Carrier and slide the open end of the Hitch
Tube (15) into the vehicles 2” x 2” hitch
receiver.
C. Align the hole openings on hitch
receiver and Hitch Tube (15), and put the
Hitch Pin (7) in place. Secure Hitch Pin with
the Cotter Pin (8).
8. Load the Cargo Carrier as needed. Use
ropes and tie downs to securely hold all
cargo in place.
Do not exceed the 500
Lbs. maximum weight capacity. Weight
inside the Cargo Carrier should be evenly
distributed, with heavier items positioned
towards the center of the Carrier.
Maintaining the Cargo Carrier
1. Frequently check the condition of the
Cargo Carrier and the vehicle’s hitch receiver.
Make sure all components are in good
condition. If the Cargo Carrier or hitch
receiver become damaged through accident,
or if any weld damage is noted, the product
should be replaced. Check to make sure
that all hardware is tightly secured in place.
Keep the Cargo Carrier clean.
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Weight
Capacity
500 Lbs.
Construction Extruded Aluminum
For Use With 2” x 2” Class III and IV
Hitch Receivers
Cargo Basket
Dimensions
47-1/4” x 20-1/2” x 6”
Hitch Pin 5/8” Diameter with Cotter
Pin
Included
Wide Brace (5)
Vertical Brace (4)
Wide Brace (5)
Top
Frame
(2)
Reflector(18)
Reflector
(18)
Lower
Frame (16)
Safety Reflectors
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Assembly Drawing
Note: The Parts List and Assembly Diagram is provided as a reference tool only.
Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available
as replacement parts. All repairs to this tool (including replacing parts) should only
be done bt a qualified service technician.
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Parts List
Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty.
2 Top Frame 1 17 Brace for Reflector 2
4 Vertical Brace 10 18 Reflector 2
5 Wide Brace 2 19 Washer 4
7 Hitch Pin 1 20 Nut 4
8 Cotter Pin 1 21 Bolt 4
13 Bolt M5 x 12 40 22 Washer 8
14 Nut M5 40 23 Nut 4
15 Hitch Tube 1 24 End Cap 1
16 Lower Frame 1
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