MBS TranzSporter TP400 User manual

TP400
Carriage
Assembly
Instructions
Instruction #08237
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Before You Begin
We’ve included this easy to use instruction sheet to ensure quick, easy assembly of your carriage
platform. Be sure to read the instructions (a time saver in the long run). Identify all parts and hardware.
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TP400 Carriage Parts Description List
TP400 Carriage Assembly Instructions
Carriage Base
Carriage Base
Carriage Base
Lift This
Side
Support
Strut
Platform Base
Platform Base
Platform Base
Platform Back/Flap
Platform
base/Carriage, Pivot
Tab Holes
Pivot
Tab Holes
Description Qty.
Platform Back Flap 1
Platform Base 1
Carriage Base 1
Support Struts w/Pins 2
Plywood Brackets w/Pins 2
5/16”-18 x 2” Bolt 2
5/16”-18 x 1” Bolt 2
5/16” Nyloc Nuts 4
Step #1
Place the Carriage Base (wheels down)
and Platform Base (Smooth flat top down)
on a hard flat surface. Lift carriage base on
one end (shown left) so the pivot tab holes
align with each other.
Step #2
Insert 5/16” x 2” Bolt through platform and
carriage base tab holes Tighten nyloc nut with
the bolt; not so tight as to prevent free movement.
Repeat opposite side.

Carriage Base
Support
Strut
Safety Pin
Platform Base
Platform Back/Flap
Tab Holes
Safety Pin
Carriage Base
Step #3
Flip the carriage base over so that it lays
flat on top of the carriage base
Align the platform back/flap tap holes
with the carriage holes.
Insert 5/16”x 1” bolt through back/flap
tap holes and carriage base, Tighten nylock nut
with the bolt. Do not over-tighten nyloc nut so
tight as to prevent free movement.
Repeat for the other side.
Step #4
Fold the platform back/flap down,
lift the carriage base up 90 degrees
to both back/flap and platform base.
Position support strut with tab over the
carriage base tab as shown.
Insert safety pin. Insert safety pin
between the platform base and strut
as shown right.
Repeat for the other side.
Platform
Base

Step #6
You have completely assembled the TP400
Carriage unit.
Please proceed to the TP400 Operations Manual
for further instructions. Located in the tubular
holder on the rear side of the motor tray.
Plywood Brackets
Safety Pins
Plywood brackets used when
handling panel goods.
Plywood brackets in position for
transport or storage.
Step #5
Flip the completed base over. Insert the plywood brackets into slots on the front of the Platform base.
If you plan to use the plywood brackets insert the short end into the slots with the long end 90˚ up.
Insert safety pins on each bracket.
When not in use or during transport turn the plywood brackets down 90˚ and insert safety pins on both sides.