Let's Go Aero GearCage Ramp User manual

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GearCage®Ramp
Accessory Ramp Kit for GearCage Cargo Carriers
Part No. H00680
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Installation & Safe Use Operation Highlights
Copyright© 2017, Lets Go Aero, Inc., All rights reserved.
GC RAMP 110117
Fits GearCage Model Cargo Carriers (Sold Separately)
Rated for 300 lbs of cargo payload.
ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT MANUAL

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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
P
Q
R
S
4
2
8
8
28
1
3
12
16
2
2
8
4
6
2
2
14
27” CROSS TUBE
48” SIDE TUBE
PIN NUT
M6 x 65 BUTTONHEAD BOLT
M6 FLAT WASHERS
TRANSITION FLAP
FLOOR PANELS
M6 x 40 BUTTONHEAD BOLT
M6 NYLOCK NUT
HINGE
M8 x 40 BUTTOHEAD BOLT
M8 WASHER
M8 NYLOCK NUT
M6 x 16 BUTTONHEAD BOLT
LATCH KEEPER
M8 x 70 BUTTONHEAD BOLT
M6 WASHER
PARTS LIST
FOR INFO & VIDEOS
ON GEARCAGE
CARRIERS &
ACCESSORIES
4mm ALLEN WRENCH
5mm ALLEN WRENCH
3/16 ALLEN WRENCH
5/32 ALLEN WRENCH
FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER
10mm SOCKET or WRENCH
13mm SOCKET or WRENCH
1/2in SOCKET or WRENCH
TOOLS NEEDED:

Lay out the two (2) Side Tubes [B] and
four (4) Cross Tubes [A] as shown
[Figure 1].
NOTE: Each Cross Tube [A] end should
align with the holes located on the sides
of the Side Tubes [B].
NOTE: The Pull Latches located along
the Side Tubes [B] should be parallel
with the bent ends of the steel pulls
facing the interior of the assembly.
Insert one (1) Pin Nut [C] at each end
of Cross Tubes [A] through the holes
located on the side of the tube as shown
[Figure 2].
NOTE: The “slot end” illustrates the Pin
Nuts’ [C] internal thread direction [Figure
3].
NOTE: The “notched end” of the Pin Nut
should lock into the edge of the Cross
Tube [A] hole as shown [Figure 4].
Secure the Side Tubes [B] to the Cross
Tubes [A] by threading one (1) M6 x
65 Button Head Bolt [D] with a M6 Flat
Washer [E] through the Side Tubes and
into each Pin Nut [Figure 4].
Lay the Transition Flap [F] onto the end of the ramp assembly aligning the
mounting holes [Figure 5].
NOTE: The Transition Flap [F] should be placed on the Cross Tube [A]
located furthest away from the Side Tubes [A] Pull Latches with the
Transition Flap pointing away from the assembly.
NOTE: Installation of the Transition Flap [F] is optional, and can be
removed for fold at storage t on the GearCage carrier oor of Let’s Go
Aero 4ft models.
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STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
[Figure 1]
[Figure 2]
[Figure 4]
C
NOTCH
END
SLOT
END [Figure 3]
[Figure 5]
TOOL(S): 4mm ALLEN WRENCH & FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER
A
A
F
A
E
C
B
B
Pull Latches
C
DB
A
B
Pull Latches
D

Place one (1) Floor Panel [G] starting on the edge of the Ramp assembly aligning the mounting holes [Figure 6].
Secure the Panel to the assembly using three (3) M6 x 40 ButtonHead Bolts [H], six (6) M6 Flat Washers [E], and three
(3) M6 Nylock Nuts [J] in the mounting holes located closest to the Transition Flap [F], as shown.
Secure one (1) Hinge [K] to the remaining mounting hole on the Floor Panel [G] using one (1) M8 x 40 Buttonhead Bolt
[L], two (2) M8 Washer [M] and one (1) M8 Nylock Nut [N] as shown [Figure 7].
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STEP 4
STEP 5
[Figure 6]
[Figure 7]
TOOL(S): 5mm ALLEN WRENCH & 13mm SOCKET or WRENCH
TOOL(S): 4mm ALLEN WRENCH & 10mm SOCKET or WRENCH
G
H
E
J
E
M
M
N
K
G
L

Repeat STEPS 4 & 5 with the 2nd Floor
Panel on the opposite side of the Ramp
leaving room in the center for the nal
Floor Panel [G] [Figure 8].
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STEP 6
STEP 7
TOOL(S): 4mm ALLEN WRENCH, 10mm SOCKET or WRENCH, 5mm ALLEN WRENCH & 13mm SOCKET or WRENCH
[Figure 8]
[Figure 9]
Install the nal Floor Panel [G] using four (4) M6 x 40 ButtonHead Bolts [H], eight (8) M6 Flat Washers [E], and four (4) M6
Nylock Nuts [J]. [Figure 9]
G
H
E
J
E
TOOL(S): 4mm ALLEN WRENCH & 10mm SOCKET or WRENCH
M
N
E
J
G
H
E
M
K
L

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STEP 8
Working from the bottom of the Ramp assembly, secure the Floor Panel using six (6) M6 x 16 Buttonhead Bolts [P], twelve
(12) M6 Washers [S], and six (6) M6 Nylock Nuts [J] as shown. [Figure 10]
S
J
S
[Figure 10]
TOOL(S): 4mm ALLEN WRENCH & 10mm SOCKET or WRENCH
STEP 9
Remove the End Rail and
associated hardware located on the
passenger side of the carrier. [See
your GearCage Manual for proper
procedure]. [Figure 11]
NOTE: The existing Pin Nuts that
secure the GearCage Side Rail
to the End Rail will be used for
mounting the Ramp Latch Keepers
and should remain in place.
TOOL(S): 5/32 ALLEN WRENCH & FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER
End Rail
GearCage
Pin Nut
[Figure 11]
P

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STEP 10
STEP 11
Remove the two (2) Buttonhead Bolts & their associated
hardware located on the edge of the GearCage carrier  oor
as shown.
Install one (1) Latch Keeper [Q] onto each open end
of the GearCage Side Rail by threading one (1) M6
x 40 Button Head Bolt [H] with one (1) M6 Washer
[S] through Latch Keeper and into the existing Pin
Nut located inside the GearCage carrier Side Rail.
[Figure 12]
NOTE: The Latch Keepers [Q] much be placed so
the “keyhole” of the Latch Keepers faces the interior
of the assembly.
TOOL(S): 3/16 ALLEN WRENCH & 1/2in SOCKET OR WRENCH
TOOL(S): 4mm ALLEN WRENCH & FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER
STEP 12
Place the Ramp assembly Hinges [K] over
the exposed bolt locations on the GearCage
carrier from STEP 11.
Secure the Ramp assembly to the carrier
using two (2) M8 x 70 Buttonhead Bolt
[R], four (4) M8 Washer [M] and two (2) M8
Nylock Nut [N] as shown [Figure 14].
[Figure 14]
Existing
Hardware
Existing
Hardware
[Figure 13]
[Figure 12]
QH
S
GearCage
Pin Nut
M
M
N
R

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RAMP OPERATION
Never operate the vehicle with the Ramp in the DOWN POSITION.
WARNING:
TO SECURE RAMP UPRIGHT: Lift and pivot the ramp upright until the Pull Latches located on the Side Tubes engage
into the “keyholes” of the Latch Keepers. [Figure 15 & 16]
NOTE: Pull Latches may be offset and need to adjusted in order to operate properly.
TO FOLD DOWN RAMP: Simultaneously pull the Latch Pulls toward the center of the Ramp until each Latch Keeper
releases.
Slowly lower the Ramp until it reaches the ground.
FOR FOLD FLAT STORAGE: Release the Pull Latches and slowly lower the RAMP towards the carrier until the Ramp
lays  at within the carrier basket.
NOTE: For GearCage and Moover carrier models of 4ft length, the Transition Flap installed in STEP 3 will need to be
removed for fold  at storage.
[Figure 15]
[Figure 16]
Pull Latches

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Never operate the vehicle with the Ramp in the DOWN POSITION.
Always check to be sure the Ramp is secured UPRIGHT or FOLDED FLAT within the carrier before Transit.
Check and be sure all connects are secured before transit.
WARNING:
SAFE USE OPERATION
WARRANTY & REGISTRATION
Lets Go Aero warrants this product to the rst consumer to be free from defect in material and workmanship for one year
(Please retain your sales slip for your records). Any product or part thereof found to be defective within that period will be
replaced without charge provided that: (1) the product was not misused; (2) no alterations or modications were made; (3)
its failure resulted from a defect in material or workmanship and not from normal wear expected in the use of the product;
(4) the product or part is delivered, freight prepaid, to Let’s Go Aero. Please contact Let’s Go Aero, toll free, at 877-464-
2376 to get a return authorization number prior to return. Manufacturers only obligation shall be to replace such products
or parts proved to be defective.
To register your product, visit the Let’s Go Aero website at www.LetsGoAero.com
Be sure to follow these guidelines to prevent possible hazards from misuse.
Never operate the vehicle with the Ramp in the DOWN POSITION. Always check to be sure the Ramp is secured
UPRIGHT or FOLDED FLAT within the carrier before Transit. Check and be sure all connects are secured before transit.
Tongue Weight Compliance
The GearCage, the Ramp and its cargo create a combined weight that creates direct downward pressure on the hitch
receiver’s tongue. This downward pressure is the tongue weight. Tongue weight is one of the two critical weight rating
factors of your tow rating’s classication. Never exceed your vehicle and hitch receiver’s tongue weight specication.
Weight and Load Parameters
The GearCage Ramp is rated for up to 300 lbs of cargo payload weight. The Ramp weighs 35lbs.
For your total weight in hitch, add the ramp and carrier weights.
Patent and trademark protected. Patent Numbers 8,858,141; 8,177,258; 8,079,491
Patents Pending
Copyright ©2017, Lets Go Aero, Inc., All rights reserved.