Maxxhaul 70108 Instruction Manual

Aluminum
Cargo Carrier
Model 70108
Read and understand this entire manual before assembling,
installing, operating, or servicing this product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
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.
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 serious 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.
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Keep this manual for the safety warnings
and precautions. The manual offers impor-
tant 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 re-
ceipt) in a safe place.
UNPACKING
The shipment should be thoroughly inspected as
soon as it is received. The signed “bill of lad-
ing” 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 Maxx Group, LLC immediately if any hid-
den loss or damage is discovered after receipt.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
WARNING concerning Risk of Eye
Injury. Wear ANSI approved eye
protection.
WARNING concerning Risk of
Hearing Loss. Wear hearing pro-
tection.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read and understand all
safety warnings and in-
structions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in serious injury
or death. Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
2. Personal and Work Area Safety
A. Always wear ANSI approved
safety goggles.
B. Always wear hearing protec-
tection when working in
noisy environments. Prolonged exposure
to high intensity noise can cause hearing
loss.
C. Use safety equipment. Safe-
ty shoes, hard hat and work
gloves must be used for applicable condi-
tions.
D. Dress appropriately. Never wear loose
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 the Cargo Carrier. Never work
while under the of alcohol, drugs or
medications.
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Personal and Work Area Safety (continued)
F. While assembling and using the Cargo
Carrier keep work area clean and well
lighted. Keep spectators and children
out of the work area.
3. Use of the Cargo Carrier
A. The Cargo Carrier must be attached to
a 2” x 2” Class III or Class IV hitch receiv-
er. The hitch must be properly installed by a
to support the weight of this Cargo Carrier
and its contents (500 Lbs. capacity).
B. This Cargo Carrier is designed to haul
Do not modify the Carrier and do not use
this product for purposes that it was not
designed for.
C. Never exceed the maximum weight
capacity of 500 Lbs.
D. Be aware of the danger of “dynamic
loading”. This situation arises when a load
is dropped onto the Carrier, resulting in a
short term excessive load. Dynamic loading
can result in damage and failure of the Car-
rier and/or hitch receiver, and personal injury
to the person loading the Carrier.
E. Never load people or animals into the
Cargo Carrier. Keep children and specta-
tors well clear when loading and using this
product.
F. Adhere to all Department of Transpor-
tation (D.O.T.) requirements when using
this product. Use ropes and tie downs to
securely hold all cargo in place.
G. For the vehicle that will support the Car-
go Carrier, read all pertinent vehicle instruc-
tions and warnings provided in the owner’s
manual. Make sure the vehicle’s engine is
OFF, with parking brake set, before load-
ing or unloading the Cargo Carrier.
H. Weight inside the Cargo Carrier
should be evenly distributed, with heavier
items positioned towards the center of
the Carrier.
I. Note the position of the vehicle’s ex-
haust pipes before setting up the Cargo
Carrier. Make sure exhaust pipes are not in
-
mable goods in the Cargo Carrier could
this risk exists on your vehicle, do not use
the Cargo Carrier.
Keep in mind that the warnings previ-
ously discussed cannot cover all pos-
sible events and circumstances. It is
important that the person loading/unload-
ing and using this product use common
sense at all times.
Limited Warranty
Maxx Group, LLC warrants to the original retail
purchaser that the product is free of defects
in material and workmanship at the time of
shipment. This Cargo Carrier is warranteed
for 90 days from the date of purchase. This
warranty is expressly in lieu of all other war-
ranties, express or implied.
Proof of purchase is required for warranty
transactions; a copy of the original invoice
or sales receipt is required.

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Assembling and Setting Up
the Cargo Carrier
1. Refer to photo above of an already
assembled Carrier, and to the Assembly
Diagram at end of this manual.
2. Place Lower Frame (16) on the ground.
Top Frame (2) is positioned above, and parellel
to the Lower Frame as shown above. Con-
nect the Top Frame and Lower Frame with
two Wide Braces (5) using three Bolts (13)
and three Nuts (14) on top and bottom of
Wide Braces.
3. Further support the
4. Put two Brace (17) mounted with
4. Attach the Hitch Tube (15) to the Lower
Frame (16) using the Bolts (21), Washers
(22) and Nuts (23). Make sure the tube
protrudes out the front end of Cargo Carrier
(opposite side of the Reflectors).
Top Frame and
Lower Frame by attaching the 10 Vertical
Braces (4). Use Bolts (13) and Nuts (14) to
secure Vertical Braces in place.
Reflecto (18) in place (reflective side facing
the rear of Cargo Carrier) using
Bolts (13) and Nuts (14).
5. With all components now assembled
make sure all hardware is securely tight-
ened.
The Cargo Carrier
must be attached to a 2” x 2” Class III or
Class IV hitch receiver.
7. To place the Cargo Carrier on the ve-
hicle’s hitch receiver:
A. First remove the Cotter Pin (8) at-
tached to the Hitch Pin (7).
B. With a helper, lilt the empty Cargo
Carrier and slide the open end of the Hitch
Tube (1) into the vehicle’s 2” x 2” hitch re-
ceiver.
C. Align the hole openings on hitch
receiver and Hitch Tube (15), and put the
Hitch Pin (7) in place. Secure Hitch Pin with
the Cotter Pin (8).
8. Load the Cargo Carrier as needed. Use
ropes and tie downs to securely hold all
cargo in place.
Do not exceed the 500
Lbs. maximum weight capacity. Weight
inside the Cargo Carrier should be evenly
distributed, with heavier items positioned
towards the center of the Carrier.
Maintaining the Cargo Carrier
1. Frequently check the condition of the
Cargo Carrier and the vehicle’s hitch re-
ceiver. Make sure all components are in
good condition. If the Cargo Carrier or hitch
receiver become damaged through accident,
or if any weld damage is noted, the product
should be replaced. Check to make sure
that all hardware is tightly secured in place.
Keep the Cargo Carrier clean.
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Weight
Capacity
500 Lbs.
Construction Extruded Aluminum
For Use With 2” x 2” Class III and IV
Hitch Receivers
Cargo Basket
Dimensions
47-1/4” x 20-1/2” x 6”
Hitch Pin 5/8” Diameter with Cotter
Pin
Included
Wide Brace (5)
Vertical
Brace (4)Wide Brace (5)
Top
Frame (2)
Reflector(18)
Reflector(18)
Lower
Frame (16)
WARNING
WARNING

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Assembly Drawing
Note: The Parts List and Assembly Diagram is provided as a reference tool only.
Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available
as replacement parts. All repairs to this tool (including replacing parts) should only
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Parts List
Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty.
2 Top Frame 1 17 Brace for Reflector 2
4 Vertical Brace 10 18 Reflector 2
5 Wide Brace 2 19 Washer 4
7 Hitch Pin 1 20 Nut 4
8 Cotter Pin 1 21 Bolt 8
13 Bolt M5 x 12 40 22
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14 Nut M5 40 23 Nut 8
15 Hitch Tube 1 24 End Cap 1
16 Lower Frame 1
Manufactured and Distributed by:
Maxx Group, LLC
Camarillo, CA 93012
www.maxxhaul.com
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with this product. In the event of missing or
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