FLINT HILL FHG32VR User manual

FHG32VR
Adjustable
Ball Mount
Instruction Manual
Functions Fits 2”x 2” Receivers;
Class III
Rise: 1-3/4” to 6-1/4”
Drop: 3” to 7-1/2”
Capacity5,000 Lbs. Gross Trailer
Weight;
500 Lbs. Tongue Weight*
Hitch Pins 5/8” Diameter Steel with
R-Shaped Safety Clips;
Included
Hitch Ball Opening 1” Diameter; Hitch Ball
sold separately
Too much tongue weight exerted on the hitch ball can lower the tow
vehicle in the back and overload tow vehicle’s rear tires, resulting in
traction, steering and braking problems.
Too little tongue weight can reduce rear wheel traction, resulting in
instability, swaying or jackknifing.
For proper handling, tongue weight should be under 10% of the Gross
Trailer Weight (GTW).
Do not exceed the maximum weight ratings shown in the Specifications
table above.
Do not exceed the rating of the lowest rated component in the
vehicle/trailer towing set-up.
Copyright © 2022 by Flint Hill Goods. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein
may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Flint Hill Goods. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and
maintenance may not be included.
*Tongue Weight refers to the trailer’s
weight that presses down on the trailer
hitch. The total of this weight should not
exceed 500 Lbs.
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 Adjustable Ball Mount.
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 setting up and using the Adjustable
Ball Mount, keep work area clean and well
lighted. Keep spectators and children out of
the work area.
3. Use of the Adjustable Ball Mount
A. Do not exceed the
Adjustable Ball Mount’s maximum weight
ratings (see Specification chart on cover
page).
B. Always make sure that the tow vehicle’s
engine is turned off, with emergency brake
on, before attempting to install this product.
Take safety precautions to prevent unsafe
movement of the trailer as it is being
connected to the towing vehicle. Make sure
trailer wheels are chocked before attempting
to hook the trailer to the tow vehicle.
C. Make sure that the Adjustable Ball
Mount is securely connected to the tow
vehicle’s receiver. Use of a 5/8” steel
hitch pin and R-Shaped safety clip
(both included) are required for this
connection. Make sure safety clip is
fully engaged.
D. Only use an appropriate sized hitch ball
(1” diameter shank) with this Ball Mount.
Read and adhere to all instructions and
safety warnings provided by the manufac-
turer of the hitch ball being used.
E. It is critical that the
connection between the trailer’s hitch
coupler, the hitch ball and this Adjustable
Ball Mount be made correctly. If this
connection is not solid and adjusted
properly, the ball mount could loosen
while the vehicle/trailer are on the road,
resulting in serious property damage,
personal injury or death.
F. Safety chains between the towing vehicle
and the trailer are always required.
Safety chains must operate freely around the
hitch. If the chains are too tight, they can
become entangled with the height adjust-
ment pins, possibly shearing off the head of
a pin; this would allow the pin to fall out and
would result in the trailer separating from the
tow vehicle.
G. The trailer and the towing vehicle must
be level before attempting to install the
Adjustable Ball Mount.
H. Always keep arms, feet and legs away
from under the trailer when setting up the
Adjustable Ball Mount and when hitching,
unhitching or moving the trailer. Keep
spectators away when setting up and using
this product.
I. Be aware of the danger of “dynamic
loading”. This situation arises when a load
is dropped onto the Adjustable Ball Mount/
trailer tongue, resulting in a short term
excessive load. Dynamic loading can result
in damage and failure of the Adjustable Ball
Mount and/or trailer tongue, and personal
injury to people nearby.
J. Before each use, check the Adjustable
Ball Mount, hitch ball, trailer hitch, trailer
tongue and receiver hitch to make sure
all hardware is tightly secured. Check
for damaged or worn parts; never use the
Adjustable Ball Mount if it is damaged.
Keep in mind that the warnings, cautions
and instructions previously discussed
cannot cover all possible events and
circumstances. It is important that the
person setting up and using this product
use common sense at all times.
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1. A 5/8” diameter steel hitch pin and match-
ing R-Shaped Safety Clip (both included)
are needed to secure the Adjustable Ball
Mount’s shank to the tow vehicle’s receiver
- see illustration below.
2. To gain the required rise/drop needed,
the front hitch ball bracket can be inserted
up and into the shank bracket, or reversed
and attached from the top side of the shank
bracket - see photo below.
Setting Up the Adjustable Ball Mount
Hitch Pin
R-Shaped Safety Clip
Adjustable
Ball Mount Shank
Always use the included Pins with R-Shaped
Safety Clips to secure the Hitch Ball and
Shank Bracket together. The R-Shaped
Safety Clips must be fully engaged.
3. Only use an appropriate sized hitch ball
(1” shaft diameter) with this Ball Mount.
Read and adhere to all instructions and
safety warnings provided by the manufac-
turer of the hitch ball being used.
4. Read and adhere to all safety warnings
and instructions provided by the manufac-
turer of the hitch ball, and the trailer being
connected to the Adjustable Ball Mount.
5. Do not exceed the maximum weight
ratings shown in the specification chart on
cover page of this manual.
Model 70068 shown
Hitch Ball Bracket
Shank Bracket
Flint Hill Goods is not responsible for
the attachment or the installation of this
product. The attachment of this product
is critical and beyond the control of Flint
Hill Goods. It neither guarantees, nor
will it be liable for any damage resulting
from its attachment or improper use.
Limited Warranty. Flint Hill Goods
warrants to the original retail purchaser
that the product is free of defects in material
and workmanship at the time of shipment.
This product is warranteed for 90 days from
the date of purchase. This warranty is
expressly in lieu of all other warranties,
express or implied. Proof of purchase is
required for warranty transactions; a copy of
the original invoice or sales receipt is required.
Always wear ANSI approved
safety goggles.
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