TruckCraft TC-508 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
TC-508
DUMPING FLATBED
TruckCraft Corporation Chambersburg, PA 1-800-755-3867 Rev 03/2018 Copyright 2018

Table of Contents
Warranty
• TruckCraft Warranty Registration 3
• TruckCraft Warranty Certificate 4, 5 & 6
Operator Safety Information 7
Mounting & Operation Instructions 8, 9 & 10
Operator Instructions 11
Maintenance 12
Drawings
• D1-06088 Assembly on a 56&40CA/SRW/Ford 13 & 14
• D2-06084 Mounting Kit Inst’l. 56&40CA/SRW/Ford 15
• D1-06195 Mounting Kit Inst’l. USE D1-06088
• D1-06196 Mounting Kit Inst’l. 40CA/SRW/RAM 16 & 17
• D1-06197 Mounting Kit Inst’l. USE D1-06194
• D1-06193 Mounting Kit Inst’l. 56CA/SRW/RAM 18 & 19
• D1-06194 Mounting Kit Inst’l. 56&40CA/SRW/GM 20 & 21
• D1-08527 Mounting Kit Inst’l. 56&40CA/SRW/Ford 2017 22 & 23
• D2-06222 Mounting Kit Inst’l. GM 24
• D-06106 Pintle Hitch / Bumper Inst’l./Ford 25
• D-06231 Pintle Hitch / Bumper Inst’l./GM 26
• D1-06198 12” Fold Down Sides 27 & 28
• C1-03198 Mudflap Kit 29
• D1-05564 Tarp Kit Assembly 30
Major Product Components 31
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TruckCraft Warranty Registration
Thank you for purchasing a TruckCraft TC-508 ARROW Dumping
Flatbed. We appreciate your business and trust that your Dumping Flat-
bed will give you many years of outstanding service. To provide you with
the superior support that you deserve, we request that you register your
warranty with us.
To register your warranty, please complete this form and mail or fax it
to TruckCraft within 30 days of purchase.
Serial # _____________Located on the front panel bottom corner
(behind the cab) of the cabguard on the Driver’s Side.
Company Name __________________________________________________
Street Address __________________________________________________
Address 2 __________________________________________________
City __________________________________________________
State __________________________________ Zip___________
Your Name _________________________________________________
Phone __________________________________________________
E-mail __________________________________________________
Date Purchased _________________________________________________
Dealer Name _________________________________________________
Intended Use _________________________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER
LOCATION
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TRUCKCRAFT CORPORATION WARRANTS EACH TC-508 DUMPING
FLATBED TO BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP
FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF INITIAL SALE TO THE
ORIGINAL RETAIL PURHASER AND AGREES ONLY TO REPAIR OR RE-
PLACE AT ITS OWN EXPENCE, ANY PART OR PARTS OF THE PRODUCT
FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP, PROVIDED
TRUCKCRAFT IS NOTIFIED OF SUCH DEFECT OR DEFECTS WITHIN THE
ONE YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD AND GIVEN REASONABLE TIME TO COR-
RECT THE DEFECT.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT MUST BE IN AC-
CORDANCE WITH TRUCKCRAFT’S INSTRUCTIONS. REPAIRS REQUIRED
FOLLOWING OPERATION BEYOND THE RATED CAPACITY OR IMPROPER
USE OR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED
DEFECTS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE FOREGOING WARRANTY.
WARRANTY WILL NOT BE CONSIDIDERED ON ANY ALTERED, MODI-
FIED, OR MISUSED PART AND FAILURES DUE TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE
OR ACCIDENTS. WARRANTY CLAIMS BY THE USER MUST BE MADE TO
THE DEALER FROM WHICH THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED, UNLESS
OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED BY TRUCKCRAFT.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE SHIPPING COSTS OF DEFEC-
TIVE PARTS TO OR FROM THE DEALER. NO CLAIMS FOR LABOR SHALL
BE CONSIDERED UNLESS PREAUTHORIZED BE TRUCKCRAFT.
NO DEALER HAS AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION OR
PROMISE ON BEHALF OF TRUCKCRAFT, OR TO ALTER OR MODIFY THE
TERMS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS WARRANTY.
NOTE: To activate the Warranty on your new TC-508 go online to
www.truckcraft.com or contact your nearest TruckCraft dealer.
TruckCraft Warranty Certificate
WARRANTY
WHO BENEFITS FROM THIS WARRANTY?
TruckCraft obligation under this warranty applies to the first purchaser of the product.
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HOW IS A WARRANTY CLAIM HANDLED?
The purchaser shall immediately notify the local Authorized Distributor or Truck-
Craft (In Writing) of any claim under this warranty. The information should include
the model and serial number. A detailed description of the alleged defect and photo-
graphs of the entire unit including shots of the specified defect. All repairs must be
authorized be TruckCraft prior to any work being completed. If after inspection
TruckCraft determines the product is defective in material or workmanship as
claimed. TruckCraft shall have the option to repair the defect TruckCraft’s option.
TruckCraft shall not be liable for any rental reimbursement, loss of vehicle use, in-
convenience, mileage, travel expense, storage, lost time/pay, etc.
EXCLUSIONS TO WARRANTY
1. Accessories or services not by TruckCraft Corporation or damages/corrosions
caused by these accessories or services. This includes optional parts, after-
market products, components, installation, finish painting, lettering, wiring or mod-
ifications.
2. Specific corrosion perforation and powder coat warranty exclusions:
a. Products which may have been used to carry corrosive materials, where such
materials may result in corrosion or rust-through perforation.
i) Products purchased with optional bare surface and installed by the original
owner.
ii) Products being warranted under the corrosion perforation warranty must
have a perforation warranty.
iii) Corrosion on a powder-coated surface is not considered a corrosion perfo-
ration warranty.
iv) Damage or corrosion caused by airborne fallout, salt from the sea air, salt or
other materials used to control road conditions, chemicals, tree sap, stones,
hail, earthquake, water or flood windstorm, lighting or the application of chemi-
cals or sealants subsequent to manufacture are not covered.
v) Normal wear-and tear on the product is not covered.
vi) Damage due to accident, misuse, abuse or alteration of the product.
3. Fatigue cracking of the body structure caused by improper mounting, overloading,
severe off-road applications, twisting loads influenced by cranes or aerial devices
are not covered.
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DISCLAIMERS
TruckCraft Corporation warrants its products only as stated in the Warranty.
TruckCraft makes no other warranties, express or implied, and disclaims all other
warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a par-
ticular purpose. TruckCraft’s obligations are limited to those expressed in this
warranty and TruckCraft shall not be liable to the purchaser or any third party for
any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damage or loss. Some states do
not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusions or limita-
tions of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclu-
sions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. If the product is
improperly installed, modified, misused, damaged or otherwise tampered with, the
foregoing warranty shall lapse and become null and void. This warranty shall be
enforced and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Pennsylvania.
No person is authorized to modify or add to the foregoing Warranty.
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Operator Safety Information
Observe the following safety procedures during the use of the dumper.
Before operating read and understand all information furnished with your
dumper and in this manual
ALWAYS keep hands, feet and clothing away from moving parts.
NEVER exceed the structural capacity (7,000 lbs.) of the dumper. Structural capacity
means the maximum weight the dumper will carry and dump with an acceptable margin of
safety. This does not mean that your truck can carry 7,000 lbs.
NEVER exceed the manufacturer’s GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of your truck.
This rating can usually be found on the end of the driver’s door just above or below the
latch.
NEVER exceed the truck axle and tire ratings.
ALWAYS keep as much of the load as possible forward of the rear axle and
evenly distributed from side to side.
NEVER work under a raised body unless the body is supported by blocking
or propped in the raised position. Always unload the body prior to using the prop.
ALWAYS Operate the dumper only when the truck is on a firm, level surface.
ALWAYS inspect the area around the truck for safe dumping prior to operating.
NEVER move the truck with the deck in a raised position.
NEVER let the dumper sit with the bed raised when not in use.
ALWAYS open the tailgate prior to raising the dumper when it is loaded.
ALWAYS store the remote control in a location that assures that no object can come
in contact with the raise button unintentionally.
ALWAYS before raising the dumper, check for adequate overhead clearance. Be
alert for overhead electrical wires.
REGULARTY check and tighten all fasteners to the recommended torque values
in the Torque Chart shown below.
ALWAYS the maximum hydraulic pressure is factory set . Tampering with this setting will
void the warranty and can damage hydraulic components and result in system failure.
NEVER attempt to repair this dumper yourself
unless you have experience working on dump
beds and are familiar with the hazards involved.
For safety, take your dumper to the dealer from
which it was purchased for all repairs and
service.
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Mounting & Operation Instructions
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CAUTION: Verify any lifting and support devices used can support the Flatbed
assembly before picking it up.
1. Install the mounting kit on the truck frame per drawing #D2-06084. Use the hard-
ware supplied with the mounting kit and torque bolts as noted.
2. Attach a jumper cable to the flatbed subframe and to the frame of the truck for a
temporary ground.
3. Cut and remove the shipping strap (if any) at the front of the flatbed and tempo-
rarily hook the loose end of the power cable to the positive terminal of the truck bat-
tery.
4. Position the flatbed dumper in the approximate mounting location. Center the
bed from side to side.
5. While making sure everybody is standing clear, raise the flatbed high enough to
engage the safety prop. Use the up and down buttons on the remote control to raise
and lower the flatbed (See figure #3). Lower the flatbed while holding the prop in a
vertical position so that it engages a slot in the bottom of one of the floor planks and is
supporting the full weight of the flatbed.
6. Mount the flatbed and subframe to the truck
frame Mount Kit per drawing #D1-06088 Section
G-G and Section H-H. Use the mounting hard-
ware supplied with the kit and per the bill of mate-
rial on D1-06088. When tightening bolts, do not
over-tighten the three bolts attaching the subframe
at the rear of the deck, which can crush the alumi-
num tube.
Figure 3
CAUTION: Do not work under the
flatbed dumper without having the
safety prop properly positioned.
SAFETY PROP RASIED
AND SHOWN ENGAGED
IN SLOT IN FLOOR PLANK

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7. Route the pump power cables to the battery in such a way as to avoid sharp edg-
es and maintain a minimum distance of 8” from any portion of the exhaust
system. By routing the power cable along the side of the truck frame, you will give
the cable maximum protection. Fasten the cable to the truck frame using the stay
straps provided. These stay straps should be inserted through holes in the truck
frame to secure the cable. Do not cross under of over the truck frame where the
cable could get pinched or frayed due to rubbing.
8. The hydraulic pump reservoir has been filled at the factory. If more fluid is neces-
sary use only Dextron Automatic Transmission Fluid. CAUTION: Do not overfill.
Adding too much fluid will cause the reservoir to overflow when the bed is lowered.
The best method of refilling the reservoir is to place the dumper on the safety prop,
with the prop being as straight up and down as possible under the dumper. Insert a
clean ruler or measuring stick into the reservoir making sure it touches the bottom
of the reservoir and not the pickup tube. Add fluid until the depth of fluid in the res-
ervoir is 4” from the bottom of the tank. If you have no way to measure 4”, an alter-
nate method of filling is to add 2-3 oz. of fluid at a time and raise the bed. Repeat
this procedure until the pump does not change sound (from pumping air) at the end
of its stroke. Leave the breather off and fully lower the bed to the down position.
The bed can then be raised and the breather reinstalled. The reason for leaving
the breather off during the first cycle after filling is to guard against pressurizing the
reservoir in the event that it has been overfilled. Back pressure due to overfilling
may dislodge the reservoir from the pump. Adding too much fluid will result in the
reservoir overflowing when the bed is lowered. The hydraulic cylinder will require
bleeding of all air each time you replenish fluid.
CAUTION: An accumulation of air in the lifting cylinder will cause the bed to
bounce and possibly raise when the vehicle is moving.

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BLEEDING THE CYLINDER: After filling the hydraulic reservoir to the proper level
(See Page 9 for filling).
Locate and remove the plug on the top of the hydraulic cylinder. Place a clean rag
over the plug opening and jog the “UP” button until a small amount of fluid comes out
the opening. Replace the plug and re-check the reservoir fluid level as described
above. If the fluid level is low, repeat all steps listed above. See picture below for
location of plug.
PLUG LOCATION
9. Install the remote control in the cab by making note of the wire colors and connec-
tion locations prior to disconnecting the remote cable from the power unit. Then
route the end of the cable through the floor of the pickup cab behind the driver’s
seat (preferably through a rubber plug in the floor). The cable should then be rout-
ed down to the power unit where it should be reconnected. Use a stay strap to se-
cure the cable to the front of the bottom subframe to assure clearance when the
flatbed dumper is raised and lowered.
10.Never exceed the manufacturer’s gross vehicle rating of the truck. These rat-
ings can usually be found on the end of door just above or below the latch on the
driver’s side. Filling the bed with materials such as sand, stone, scrap steel, etc.
could exceed the rating of the Flatbed dumper and would extremely overload the
truck. Filling the bed without regard to the weight of the material being loaded can
result in structural failure and injury. Never exceed the dumper and trucks maxi-
mum ratings.

Operator Instructions
If you have any problems with your Dumping Flatbed, please contact your authorized
dealer immediately.
Dealer Contact Information ______________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
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This Dumping Flatbed, like any product, will perform and last depending on how it is
used and cared for. Following are some operating and maintenance guidelines for us-
ing the Flatbed:
Use the remote control to raise and lower the bed always
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Check all the locations on the Dumping Flatbed for loose hardware. Also check the loca-
tions that have moving parts and make sure everything is still functioning correctly.

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Maintenance
1. Check the hydraulic fluid level and bleed the cylinder every 6 months.
If additional fluid is required add Dextron Automatic Transmission Fluid.
The fluid should not need to be changed unless it becomes contaminated
from an outside source. To check the fluid level and bleed the cylin-
der follow step #8 in the “Mounting and Operating Instructions”.
2. Never operate the vehicle if any “bounciness” or “springiness” is noted
in the empty flatbed dumper when fully down. The cylinder may have air
trapped inside that could cause the empty flatbed to bounce up into on-
coming high wind, thus raising the dumper while moving. BLEED THE
CYLINDER IMMEDIATELY. Follow the directions in step #8 in the
“Mounting and Operating Instructions”.
3. Never close off the cab guard window screen when the bed is empty .
High winds and high driving speed may cause the bed to raise.
4. Lubricate the stainless steel tailgate pins periodically with WD-40.
5. Depending on frequency of use, check all bolts for proper tightness
and torque.
STAINLESS STEEL
TAILGATE
CYLINDER
BLEERER
SCREW

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