Harbor Freight Tools 67498 User's Manual
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1. section over the Posts so the large lower bar fits into the cupped section near the top of the Posts and the smaller bar sits on top of the flange at the top of the Posts Position the Rail so the vertical supports are not in the way of attaching the Posts Vertical Supports Figure 6 Note The vertical supports on the Rail sections should be positioned so they are on the inside of the framework The Posts can be positioned anywhere along the Rails between the vertical supports 2 Working with one Post at a time straddle the large bottom bar of the Rail with the Crossbeam Sockets 14 aligning the holes on the Crossbeam Sockets with the holes in the Post 3 Secure the Crossbeam to the large bar and Post with two Bolts 19 four Washers 22 and two Nuts 25 4 Secure the small top bar to the top flange of the Post with the U Bolt 16 two Washers 21 and two Nuts 24 5 Repeat steps 1 4 above for the other assembled Rail section and remaining Posts 6 Double check the distances between the Posts and adjust their distances so they will fit on the truck bed as determined in step 2 under Preparation Optional Construction with Bar over Cab This unit can be assembled as a smaller Rack by omitting the pieces positioned over the Truck Cab or it can be assembled as For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 67498 shown on the manual cover with the extra section over the truck c2. AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYERASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Crossbeam Sockets J Bolt 8 U Bolt Description _ __ Right Front Rail Left Front Rail ight Middle Rail 21 Washer8 _ 8 10 SmallEndCap 6 23 Spring Washeri6 8 11 LargeEndCap CE 8 24 NuMm8 _ _ 8 Ri L Right Back Rail eft Back Rail Front Crossbar Qty Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts Page 6 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 67498 PARTS LIST amp ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Note Add end caps only to open pipe ends of finished configuration You will not need to add end caps to Parts 3 and 4 if constructing the over cab configuration SKU 67498 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free fr
3. UNIVERSAL PICKUP RACK 67498 INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS Visit our website at http www harborfreight com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS Copyright 2009 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this document or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this document may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 SPECIFICATIONS With Over Cab Section 1500 Ib Without Over Cab Section 1200 Ib Weight Capacity UNPACKING When unpacking make sure that the item is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Assembly Precautions 1 Assemble only according to these instructions Improper assembly can create hazards 2 Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and heavy duty work gloves during assembly Keep assembly area clean and well lit Keep bystanders out of the area during assembly Do not assemble when tired or when under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication Use Precautions This produc
4. Y INFORMATION a koi truck bed is solid without an inner rim section at the beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Drilled and Bolted Configuration Post B 13 va Bolt 17 amp Washer 20 amp Washer 20 Nut 26 not shown Front Crossbar 7 Assembled Rail Bolt 17 amp Washer 20 Unused Q Z MBolt Slots ore Holes drilled in wa a Post B 13 PostA 12 i Bed Kinet ee D Figure 1 This Rack is designed to fit over a standard Bed Liner or short bed pickup truck with or without the Figure 3 section over the vehicle cab You can adjust ook the location of the Posts along the Assembled i ia E a ae baling T Rail to fit your vehicle SP Or SEOSE HET TIT YOU WATES to drill holes in the top of the Pickup rim to attach the Posts 12 13 If the truck J Bolt Configuration bed has a liner or the side of the truck Post A or B 12 13 ea view bed is solid you will also need to cut 2 ie cis holes in the side so you have access to Washer 20 BGsiack the bottom of the Bolts 17 to add the Washers 20 and Nuts 26 oea CAUTION Do not drill any holes until you have fully assembled the rack and placed it on the truck bed to double check the hole placement J Bolt Slot gt Preparation 1 Lay out and identify all parts J Bolt 15 J i Note Some parts are similar but not Pickup Side Rim ide
5. ab If assembling in the smaller configuration skip this section and go to Completing the Rack below If assembling with the over cab section attach the Left Front and Right Front Rails 2 amp 1 to the assembled rail sections using the same hardware as used for attaching the other side rail sections Note The Rack supports up to 1500 Ibs in the over cab configuration and up to 1200 lbs in the smaller configuration Completing the Rack 1 Working with one assembled section slide the Crossbars 8 amp 9 into the Crossbeam Sockets 14 If making the over cab construction also slide the front Crossbar 7 into the Front Rail 1 or 2 and tighten in place with the Hex Bolts 17 2 Slide the other ends of the Crossbars into the other assembled section insert the Hex Bolts but do not fully tighten so you can adjust the width of the Rack if needed Note If assembling with the J Bolts 15 loosely pre assemble the J Bolts 15 Nuts 26 and Washers 20 23 through the J Bolt Slots in the Post bases Note If attaching to a truck bed with a liner use a Cargo Bar sold separately SKU 66172 to press the liner up against the truck bed sides to get a snug fit on the truck bed and liner Attaching the Rack to the Truck 1 With a helper lift the assembled Rack and position on the vehicle 2 Drill holes in the truck bed and or liner as needed 3 If using the J Bolts hook them under the Pickup S
6. gal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353 Page 8 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 67498
7. ide Rim Adjust the width or post positions as needed until the SKU 67498 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Rack is ready to secure Secure in place through the base of the Posts with the Hex Bolts 17 Washers 20 and Nuts 26 or tighten the Nuts on the J Bolts as needed for your vehicle 4 Adjust and tighten the Hex Bolts holding the Crossbars Check that all connections are secure and all bolts are tight 5 Insert the Large and Small End Caps 10 11 into the ends of the bars and posts Note You may want to shorten the length of the Back Rails by sawing off the ends before inserting the End Caps OPERATION Secure all loads in place 2 Be aware of dynamic loading Dropping swinging or bouncing load may briefly create excess load causing product failure 3 Cargo protruding beyond the back of the truck and Rack must be identified by a red flag by day and a red light by night Check local DOT regulations Page 5 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS
8. n b Inspect underneath truck bed for fuel lines electrical wiring brake lines etc before drilling 11 All loads placed on this Pickup Rack must be secured against movement 20 in any direction bouncing or shifting of load Along with the weight capacity of this Pickup Rack be aware of the weight bearing capabilities of the vehicle suspension and tires Driving techniques must take into consideration the change in center of gravity and the different driving and handling characteristics when the Pickup Rack is loaded Trucks with bedliners may have to be modified to allow the use of the J Bolts Loaded Pickup Rack is not recommended for unimproved or poorly maintained roads If this rack cannot be installed according to instruction do not use Loads extending beyond the back of the truck must have a red flag day or red light night Check local DOT regulations Avoid having material protruding beyond the sides which may injure a passerby After assembly and mounting on vehicle double check all connections to make sure all fasteners are properly and securely tightened Be aware of cross winds when traveling with items placed on the rack Page 2 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 67498 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS through the top of the rim You will need to cut holes in the side of a liner if the Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT truck bed has a liner or if the side of the SAFET
9. ntical such as Post A 12 and Post B ee 13 Use the Assembly Diagram to help Side of Pickup Bed identify all parts Figure 2 2 Determine approximately where to attach the Posts 12 13 to the rim of the truck bed without interfering with other structures or hidden components within the truck bed Record the distance Use the J Bolt 15 configuration as shown in Figure 2 for bolting the Rack to the truck bed without drilling holes SKU 67498 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 3 A t between posts and mark the location for the bolts on the truck bed taching the Side Rails Together Bolt 18 Bolt 19 Washers 22 Left Middle Rail 4 Washers 22 Nut 25 Figure 4 Slide the Left Middle Rail 4 into the Left Back Rail 6 and secure the smaller bar sections together with the Bolt 18 two Washers 22 and a Nut 25 and the larger bar sections together with the Bolt 19 two Washers 22 and a Nut 25 Attach the Right Middle and Right Back Rails 3 amp 5 in the same manner Attaching the Posts to the Side Rails Page 4 Small Top Bar U Bolt 16 Assembled Rail Washer 21 wr a Nut 24 L B eer Crossbar 8 Bolt 19 Crossbeam Socket 14 Washer 22 amp Nut 25 Post 12 13 Figure 5 Lay one Post A and one Post B on the ground at the approximate distance apart as in step 2 under Preparation and lay one assembled Rail
10. om defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific le
11. t is not a toy Do not allow children to play with or near this item Use as intended only Inspect before every use do not use if parts are loose or damaged Maintain product labels and nameplates These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement Safety Warnings 1 Do not exceed 1500 Ib capacity for over cab configuration or 1200 Ib capacity for bed only configuration Be aware of dynamic loading Sudden movement may briefly create excess load causing product failure Vehicle structure may require reinforcement to allow full capacity Do not overload vehicle Consult vehicle manufacturer 2 Wear ANSI approved goggles and heavy duty work gloves during assembly 3 Use as intended only 4 Verify that installation surfaces have no hidden wires or components before drilling 5 Secure load before use Follow traffic regulations for loads transported 6 Inspect before every use do not use if parts loose or damaged 7 Install and use according to manual instructions 8 Do not modify this product or use it for any use other than its intended purpose 9 Check to see if the vehicle manufacturer requires a reinforcing kit for this installation 10 In the event that this rack is to be mounted on the truck bed a All floor mounting bolts near gas tanks must be installed from underneath to avoid tank rupture in the event of a collisio
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