IRONguard PowerTower Hitch Hauler Instruction Manual

OPERATOR’S
SAFETY MANUAL
P/N 4026613
Hitch Hauler
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It is very important that you read, understand and obey the contents of
this manual! Keep it easily accessible for reference at all times.
The purpose of this manual is to provide safe and proper operating procedures
for anyone utilizing the benefits of the Hitch Hauler.
Because we at IRONguard Safety Products are always working to improve our
products, processes and procedures, we reserve the right to make changes
without prior notice. Please contact us at IRONguard Safety Products for
updated information.
This is the Safety Alert Symbol. It is used throughout this manual and on the
machine to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Understand and obey all
safety messages that correspond with this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION AND IF NOT AVOIDED
WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS DECAL WILL HAVE A RED
BACKGROUND.
INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. IF NOT AVOIDED,
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS DECAL WILL HAVE
AN ORANGE BACKGROUND.
THIS PRODUCT MUST COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY RELATED BULLETINS.
CONTACT IRONGUARD SAFETY PRODUCTS OR THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED
IRONGUARD SAFETY PRODUCTS REPRESENTATIVE FOR INFORMATION
REGARDING SAFETY RELATED BULLETINS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN ISSUED
FOR THIS PRODUCT.
DANGER
NOTICE
CAUTION
WARNING
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND
SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
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INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT IF NOT AVOIDED,
MAY RESULT IN MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY. IT MAY ALSO ALERT AGAINST
UNSAFE PRACTICES. THIS DECAL WILL HAVE A YELLOW BACKGROUND.
IRONGUARD SAFETY PRODUCTS SENDS SAFETY RELATED BULLETINS
TO THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THIS MACHINE. CONTACT IRONGUARD
SAFETY PRODUCTS TO ENSURE THAT THE CURRENT OWNER RECORDS ARE
UPDATED AND ACCURATE.
IRONGUARD SAFETY PRODUCTS MUST BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY IN
ALL INSTANCES WHERE OUR PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN
ACCIDENT INVOLVING BODILY INJURY OR DEATH OF PERSONNEL OR
WHERE SUBSTANTIAL PERSONAL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DAMAGE TO THE
IRONGUARD SAFETY PRODUCTS PRODUCT HAS OCCURRED.
DANGER
NOTICE
CAUTION
WARNING
FOREWORD
DANGER
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FOR:
• Accident Reporting
• Product Safety Publications
• Current Owner Updates
• Product Safety Questions
• Standards and Regulations Compliance Information
• Questions Regarding Special Applications
• Questions Regarding Product Modifications
CONTACT:
Technical Safety and Engineering Department
181 Regina Road
Vaughan, ON L4L 8M3 Canada
In USA
Toll Free: 866-828-6737
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REVISION LOG
Original issue of Manual........................................May 11, 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION - INFORMATIONAL
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................ 2
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY WORDS ....................................... 2-3
CONTACT ........................................................................................................... 3
REVISION LOG ................................................................................................... 4
SECTION - 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................ 6
1.1 GENERAL.................................................................................................... 6
1.2 PRE-USE ..................................................................................................... 6
User Preparedness .......................................................................... 6
Transport Vehicle Inspection ........................................................... 7
Hitch Hauler Inspection ................................................................... 7
1.3 USER GUIDELINES.................................................................................... 8
General ............................................................................................. 8
Fall Hazard........................................................................................ 8
Lifting Instructions........................................................................... 9
Tipping Hazards ..............................................................................10
Crushing and Collision Hazards ....................................................10
Additional Safety Information .......................................................11
SECTION - 2 - PREPARATION AND INSPECTION .......................................... 12
2.1 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................... 12
User Requirements........................................................................ 12
User Responsibilities..................................................................... 12
2.2 PREPARATION, INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ............................. 13
2.3 PRE-USE INSPECTION .............................................................................14
Pre-Use Inspection..........................................................................14
2.4 FUNCTION CHECK................................................................................... 18
Function Check Items .....................................................................19

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SECTION - 3 - MACHINE OPERATION............................................................ 20
3.1 GENERAL.................................................................................................. 20
3.2 MACHINE DESCRIPTION......................................................................... 20
3.3 MACHINE OPERATION............................................................................ 22
General ........................................................................................... 22
3.4 SET-UP AND USE ..................................................................................... 24
Set-Up and Prepare for Loading................................................... 24
Load the PowerTower.................................................................... 26
Check Complete Installation ......................................................... 28
Unload the PowerTower................................................................ 30
SECTION - 4 - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE............................................... 32
4.1 MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................. 32
General ........................................................................................... 32
Maintenance Safety....................................................................... 33
4.2 PREPARATION, INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ............................. 34
General ........................................................................................... 34
Preparation, Inspection and Maintenance................................... 34
Pre-Use Inspection......................................................................... 34
Frequent and Pre-Delivery Inspection.......................................... 35
Preventative Maintenance ............................................................ 35
4.3 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE......... 36
Inspection and Maintenance Codes ............................................. 36
4.4 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES.................................... 38
General ........................................................................................... 38
Safety and Workmanship ............................................................. 38
Cleanliness ..................................................................................... 38
Component Disassembly and Reassembly ................................. 38
4.5 REPLACEMENT KITS ............................................................................... 40
4.6 DECAL REPLACEMENT ........................................................................... 42
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This manual is your guide for establishing habitual precautions for safe operation
of the Hitch Hauler.This section is your guide in developing a daily routine that
focuses on safety and proper maintenance of the Hitch Hauler prior to each
use. A maintenance program must be established and conducted by a qualified
person to ensure the Hitch Hauler is in safe working condition before it is used.
Before using the Hitch Hauler, the user shall:
1. Read, understand and obey the operating instructions and safety rules.
2. Obey all labels, warnings and instructions located on the Hitch Hauler.
3. Be sure that all operators of the Hitch Hauler wear appropriate personal
protection equipment (PPE) for the conditions.
If there are any questions regarding safety, training, maintenance, inspection,
application or operation of the machine, please contact IRONguard Safety
Products.
FAILURETO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL
COULD RESULT IN HITCH HAULER DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
1.1 General
DANGER
NOTICE
CAUTION
WARNING
SECTION 1: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
User Preparedness
• Do not operate this Hitch Hauler until the operator has read and fully
comprehends the Operator’s Safety Manual of the Hitch Hauler.
• Only competent personnel may operate the Hitch Hauler.
• Read, fully comprehend and obey all DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS
and operating instructions on the Hitch Hauler and in this manual.
• Only use this Hitch Hauler in a manner which is within the scope of the
intended application set by IRONguard Safety Products.
1.2 Pre-Use
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• All operators must read, comprehend and obey all applicable
employer, local and governmental regulations as they pertain to the
safe operation of the Hitch Hauler.
Transport Vehicle Inspection
• The user is to take measures to identify and avoid all hazards that will
affect the safe operation of the Hitch Hauler.
• Be sure the transport vehicle is capable of safely transporting the
PowerTower.
• Be sure to inspect the vehicle receiver hitch. Make sure it is a 2” class
3 minimum vehicle receiver hitch and is installed properly, in good
condition and capable of carrying the intended load.
Hitch Hauler Inspection
• Before installing the Hitch Hauler on the vehicle, perform an inspection
and function check. Refer to Section 2 of this manual for further
instructions.
• No one shall use the Hitch Hauler until it has been inspected, serviced
and maintained according to the requirements in this manual.
MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF THE HITCH HAULER SHALL BE MADE
ONLY WITH PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE MANUFACTURER
• Do not use any Hitch Hauler on which the safety decals or instruction
placards are missing or illegible.
• Avoid any build up of debris on the components of the Hitch
Hauler. Keep mud, oil, grease and other slippery substances from
accumulating on the Hitch Hauler.
SECTION
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER
NOTICE
CAUTION
WARNING

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1.3 User Guidelines
General
• Do not use the Hitch Hauler for any purpose other than to carry and
transport a PowerTower.
• Never use a Hitch Hauler that is not working properly. If a malfunction
occurs, remove the Hitch Hauler and contact IRONguard Safety Products.
• Be sure that all locking pins are present and in good condition before
installing the Hitch Hauler.
• Do not transport tools, drills or other materials on the PowerTower
platform.
• Be sure to fully lower the PowerTower platform before loading the
PowerTower on the Hitch Hauler.
• Be sure the mast sections and outriggers of the PowerTower are in their
properly stowed position before loading on the Hitch Hauler.
• Be sure all pins and fasteners are in place and secure before leaving the
loaded PowerTower unattended.
Fall Hazards
• Do not enter the PowerTower platform while it is loaded on the Hitch
Hauler (Figure 1-2).
• Do not stand or sit on any part of the Hitch Hauler (Figure 1-3).
• Be sure to check that there are no rear obstructions that could cause the
user to trip while unloading (curb, pothole,uneven pavement, etc).
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Figure 1-2: Do not enter PowerTower
platform while loaded on Hitch Hauler
Figure 1-3: Do sit or stand on any part of Hitch Hauler

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Lifting Instructions
The number of people required to load and unload the PowerTower on to the
Hitch Hauler is dependent on a number of factors:
• The physical condition, strength, ability and prior injuries of the people
involved.
• The stance, posture and grip used by the people involved.
• The lifting techniques used.
• The site conditions and weather on which the activity is being
performed.
• The appropriate number of people, proper lifting techniques and must
be used to prevent injury.
Note: If it is determined that the user is unable to safely load or unload the
PowerTower from the Hitch Hauler in a safe manner and no additional help
is available, the user should remove the appropriate number of components
(mast sections, outriggers, platforms) to optimize the weight to better suit the
operators physical ability
• Before loading or unloading the PowerTower, be sure the transport
vehicle is parked on a surface that is level and free of slippery
substances such as ice, wet leaves, loose gravel or any other substance
that could cause the user to loose traction and fall (Figure 1-4).
Figure 1-4: Do not load or unload on uneven or slippery surfaces

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Tipping Hazards
• Do not attempt to load or unload the PowerTower from the Hitch
Hauler if the vehicle is on a slope or
if the ground or pavement surface is
uneven (Figure 1-5).
• Always maintain a firm, comfortable grip
on the PowerTower during loading
and unloading.
• Apply even lifting pressure when
loading and even resistance when
unloading the PowerTower.
• When unloading, be sure to
maintain control of the PowerTower at all times.
• Be sure there is adequate space for both the user and the PowerTower
when unloading.
Crushing and Collision Hazards
• Be sure to determine that there is an adequate escape path for the user
during the loading and unloading process (Figure 1-6).
• Check area clearances above, on sides and on bottom of platform
when loading and unloading the PowerTower.
• Always check to be sure the PowerTower
will clear any overhead obstacles
during transport (parking garages,
overhead doors, drive through
awnings, etc.).
• Be sure the bearing surfaces of
the Hitch Hauler are clear of any
foreign debris before loading.
SECTION
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Figure 1-5: Tipping Hazard
Figure 1-6:Tripping on a Pothole or Curb