MAD-RAMPS MAD-MOUNT User manual

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MR0100
MAD-MOUNT
Installation Instructions
The MAD-MOUNT consists of two components: a Lower Mounting Plate for the MAD-RAMPS frame
and an Upper Mounting Plate for the Pivot Cage Assemblies (Pivot Cages and Aluminum Ramps).
The Upper Mounting Plate has four individual hooks and the Lower Mounting Plate has two individual
hooks, along with the MAD-RAMPS logo. Two fasteners for each Mounting Plate are included in box.
Please note that the Upper and Lower Mounting Plates are not interchangeable.
The MAD-MOUNT is equipped with pre-drilled holes on each mounting plate to accommodate wall
framing on 16-inch and 24-inch centers. The MAD-MOUNT must be secured into the wood-framed
wall studs with the provided fasteners. The use of drywall anchors or other fasteners are not
acceptable and could be a potential safety hazard. The MAD-MOUNT is designed only for
wood framed walls and should not be used on metal-framed walls. Please follow instructions
carefully to ensure proper installation.
Mount the MAD-MOUNT on an area six-feet wide by ve-feet high to accommodate The MAD-
RAMPS Pivoting Ramp System when stored. Additionally, prior to beginning the installation process,
clear your work area of any objects that could pose a safety hazard, and always ensure that there
are no small children present in your work area. Lastly, in an e󰀨ort to discourage small children from
climbing on the MAD-MOUNT after installation, install the MAD-MOUNT in a low-tra󰀩c area of your
garage or shop.

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Tools Required
Measuring Tape
Level
Pencil
Drill
3/16” Drill Bit
Stud Finder
Item No. Part No. Description Qty.
1.................................61-8307 .............................2 Hook Lower Mounting Plate .........................................1
2.................................61-8308 .............................4 Hook Upper Mounting Plate .........................................1
3.................................201-1124 ...........................5-16” x 3-1/2” SPAX Power Lag, ZP................................4
4.................................229-1154(Not Shown) .......T40 x 2” Torx Power Bit ...................................................1

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Installing the Upper Mounting Plate
Step 1:
After locating the wall space where you will install the MAD-MOUNT, measure ve feet up from
the ground and make a mark on the wall. Using a level, draw a straight line across the wall
(approximately 36 inches); this line will be used as a reference point for installing the Upper Mounting
Plate.
Once the reference line has been drawn, locate the studs in the wall and mark each stud that in-
tersects the reference line drawn. These marks must line up with the pre-drilled holes in the Upper
Mounting Plate.
NOTE: Walls framed 16 inches on center will use the outer pre-drilled holes and will span three studs
(32 inches). Walls framed 24 inches on center will use the inner pre-drilled holes and will span across
two studs (24 inches).
Step 2:
Align the bottom edge of the Upper Mounting Plate on the horizontal reference line drawn in step 1.
Verify that the pre-drilled holes in the plate line up with the wall studs; then pre-drill holes in the wall
studs using the 3/16” drill bit. Next, use two of the provided fasteners to secure the Upper Mounting
Plate to the wall studs with the aid of the provided T40 Torx Bit. Check again to ensure that both fas-
teners are completely tightened into the wall studs.
Installing the Lower Mounting Plate
Step 3:
Measure down 10 1/2 inches from the top edge of the Upper Mounting Plate and make a mark. Using
a level, draw a straight line across the wall (approximately 36 inches); this line will be used as a refer-
ence point for installing the Lower Mounting Plate.
Step 4:
Align the top edge of the Lower Mounting Plate on the horizontal reference line drawn in step 3. Verify
that the pre-drilled holes in the plate line up with the wall studs; then pre-drill holes in the wall studs
using the 3/16” drill bit. Next, use two of the provided fasteners to secure the Lower Mounting Plate to
the wall studs with the aid of the provided T40 Torx Bit. Check again to ensure that both fasteners are
completely tightened into the wall studs.
Figure 1 shows how the MAD-MOUNT should look when properly installed.
The MAD-MOUNT is now properly installed and ready to store The MAD-RAMPS Pivoting Ramp
System.

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Figure 1
Storing the MAD-RAMPS Pivoting Ramp System
STEP 1:
Ensure both ramps are locked into the o󰀨-road travel position. Remove the retainer clip from the
driver’s side of the Pivot Bar, and then slide the Driver-Side Pivot Cage and Aluminum Ramp o󰀨 of the
MAD-RAMPS frame and set it aside. Reinsert the retainer clip into Pivot Bar. Repeat the process for
the Passenger-Side Pivot Cage and Aluminum Ramp.
STEP 2:
Disconnect the electrical plug that connects the MAD-RAMPS lighting cord to your truck.
STEP 3:
Remove the receiver pin from the receiver hitch on your truck. Disconnect the MAD-RAMPS frame
from your truck by sliding the frame’s main arm out of the receiver hitch.
STEP 4:
Hang the MAD-RAMPS frame on the Lower Mounting Plate (with the top-side of the frame facing the
wall) by placing the Pivot Bar on the lower plate’s two hooks, as shown in Figure 2. Ensure that the
MAD-RAMPS frame is centered on the Lower Mounting plate for even weight distribution. Please
note that the receiver end of the frame’s main arm should be facing the ground.

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STEP 5:
Hang the Driver-Side Pivot Cage on two of the four hooks on the Upper Mounting Plate. The steel
tubing that a󰀩xes the Pivot Cage to the Pivot Bar (when fully assembled) should be facing away from
the wall. Repeat this process for the Passenger-Side Pivot Cage, utilizing the two remaining hooks on
the Upper Mounting Plate. Figure 3 shows how the MAD-RAMPS Pivoting Ramp System looks when
properly stored on the MAD-MOUNT.
Figure 2
Figure 3