LOADHANDLER LH2200 User manual

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Distributed by Rock Drill Technologies
4442 Southward Dr. Olifantsfontein, Gauteng, RSA
Phone: [phone]
www.loadhandler.co.za
LOADHANDLER® MODELS
LH2200 (full-size)
LH2200M (mid-size)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ ALL DOCUMENTS IN
THIS PACKAGE!
Although the Loadhandler® is a simple tool,
unloading heavy or bulky loads from your truck
can create unusual conditions. Please read all
documents to ensure the proper assembly and
operation of your Loadhandler®.
NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE.
IT IS DANGEROUS!

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LH2200 & LH2200M PARTS LIST:
QTY ITEM DESCRIPTION
3 Roller Bar Sections, including:
(1) Left hand side* with slot for handle insertion
(1) Middle section (both ends open for slugs)
(1) Right hand side with red end cap
* Left hand side is based on a person standing at the rear of the truck
and looking towards the front of the vehicle
2 Roller ‘slugs’ for attaching roller bar sections together
1 Dragsheet (4.5m long)
1 Duct tape roll for attaching dragsheet to roller bar
2 Velcro straps to hold dragsheet in rolled up position
1 Handle assembly, including:
(1) Crank bar
(1) M12 x 150mm bolt (≈6”) with plastic sleeve
(2) M12 Nuts
2 Bearing Brackets with short straps and buckles
1 Rear ‘outside’ bracket with long strap, warning label & buckle for
bumper strap (use on left hand side)
1 Rear ‘outside’ bracket with long strap & buckle (use on right hand side)
4 Shaft Collars with
(4) M5 x 25mm round head screws & square nuts
2 Bumper tie-down straps for use when tailgate is down and ready to
crank handle (each side)
1 Parts bag, includes:
(2) M10 x 40mm bolts
(4) M10 flat washers
(2) M10 nuts

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NOTE: You only get 1 crank bar, depending on which model you purchase.
Both crank bars are shown in illustration above for visual purposes only.
Drawings reflect a LHD vehicle

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MAIN ASSEMBLY (Note that drawings show LHD vehicle arrangements)
1. Assemble the roller bar. Screw in slugs as far as they will go (half way) into both
ends of the middle roller section. Screw in the driver (RHS) & passenger (LHS) roller
sections as far as they will go. The roller bar sections will meet in the middle of each
slug.
2. Unfold dragsheet and attach to roller with duct tape. Align the edge of the 4.5m
length of dragsheet to the marker on the slotted side of the bar. Tear off pieces of
duct tape and apply tape in horizontal line across the width of the dragsheet and
affix to the roller bar.
3. Roll dragsheet onto the bar. The direction of the roll is clockwise when facing the
left hand side of the bar (slotted end). When roll-up is complete, the dragsheet
unfurls counter-clockwise from the top of the roller to unroll, and rolls clockwise
back over the top of the roller when unloading materials. Attach Velcro straps to
keep dragsheet coiled up.
4. Remove red end caps from each end of the roller.
5. Slide one shaft collar onto each end of the bar.
6. Slide a bearing bracket onto each end. The strap side of the bearing goes on the
inside of the tailgate (towards the front of the truck/LDV), and the rubber side
makes contact with the inside of the tailgate.
7. Slide a second shaft collar on each end of roller. Insert the round head screws and
square nuts, but do not tighten all the way yet.
8. Put red end caps back on each end of the roller.
9. Slide the left hand side rear bracket onto the respective bearing bracket and loosely
affix the bolts, washers, and nuts as shown. (The left hand side rear bracket has the
warning label and a buckle to accommodate the bumper tie-down strap.) The
tailgate thickness will dictate which of the bearing bracket holes is the best fit for
your truck/LDV. Do not tighten yet.
10. Attach your right hand side rear bracket the same way as above.
11. Assemble handle per diagram (1 nut on each side of crank).

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INSTALLATION
1. With the crank slot on the left hand side, lower the Loadhandler® onto the upraised
tailgate so that the tailgate is between the rubber pads on the inside of the brackets.
2. Slide the left hand side bearing bracket along the roller until near end of the tailgate,
just clear of the inside wall of the truck bed. Slide the right hand side bearing bracket
along the roller until near end of the tailgate or near the red end cap. Position the
unit so the dragsheet is approximately centered between the wheel wells.
3. Position shaft collars to approx. 6mm on each side of each bearing bracket. Tighten
the collar screws. Do not over-tighten the collars or they may crack - just tighten until
the collar is snug on the roller bar. The collars hold the brackets in desired position.
4. Choose the best adjustment hole for each rear bracket. Slide each rear bracket
toward the tailgate until brackets make snug contact with the inside and outside of
tailgate. Tighten nuts and bolts.
5. Drop the tailgate and insert handle in drive slot. Turn handle thru full circle to make
sure it clears truck. If more clearance is needed, loosen collars and slide roller further
to left hand side, and then re-tighten collars. If still more clearance is needed, the
dragsheet itself may need to be moved closer to right hand side so more of the roller
bar is available on the left hand side. Unfurl dragsheet, remove, and then re-tape an
inch or two closer to the right hand side.
6. Spray or lubricate roller where it passes thru each bearing bracket.
7. With tailgate down, feed the long rear straps thru the hinge gap between tailgate &
truck. Then attach to front inside strap buckle as shown. Tighten straps by pulling thru
buckle toward front of truck.
8. Close tailgate. To connect, thread the bumper tie-down strap upward thru the inside
of the outside buckle and back down. Hook bumper strap metal clip to the bottom of
tailgate and pull tight (to hold in place while driving). The bumper strap is only utilized
when unloading. It holds the tailgate down while handle is cranked. After you lower
your tailgate, pull bumper strap down tight. Keep secure at all times.
9. The Loadhandler® is now installed and you are ready to get your load.