Powerfist 8176919 Owner's manual

Brand: Powerfist

Model: 8176919

Type: Owner's manual

Steel Loading

Ramps

8176919

OWNER'S MANUAL

Please read and understand all instructions before use.

Retain this manual for future reference.

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity: 1 000 lbs. (Static Conditions)

Dimensions: 72" L x 9" W x 2"H

Flange: 5/8" W

Angle Bracket: 8" W x 8-3/4" L

Hardware: 8X Hex Nuts, Bolts, Split Washers

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this ramp. Keep this

manual for the safety warnings and precautions, operating, inspection and maintenance

instructions. When using this ramp, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce

the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.

WORK AREA

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.

2. Operate in a safe work environment. Do not use load anything with this ramp when it is wet or when it

is raining.

3. Keep children, bystanders and visitors away from the work area. All persons not involved in the

loading process must stand clear of the loading ramps.

4. Store unused equipment. When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry location to prevent rust.

Always lock up tools and keep them out of reach of children.

PERSONAL SAFETY

1. Use hand and foot protection. Wear gloves and steel toed boots.

2. Do not over reach; keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables

better control of the vehicles you are loading in unexpected situations.

4. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use your common sense. Do not operate any machine or

tool when you are tired, under the inﬂuence of drugs, alcohol or medications.

TOOL USE AND CARE

1. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a

larger industrial tool. The tool will perform better and safer at the task for which it was intended. Do not

modify this tool or use for a purpose for which it was not designed.

SERVICE

1. Check for damaged parts. Before using the ramp, any part that appears to be damaged should be

carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform it's intended functions. Check

for alignment and binding of moving parts; broken parts or mounting ﬁxtures, or any other condition

that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a

qualiﬁed technician.

2. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this

ramp.

For any technical questions, please call 1-800-665-8685

8176919

Steel Loading

Ramps

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Caution: Bouncing or dropping onto ramps increases the load and may reduce rated

capacity substantially.

1. Avoid working alone. If an accident happens, an assistant can bring help.

2. Use your ramps on a solid, level, ﬂat, dry surface. Make sure the ﬂange faces down and the tongue

(#2) Edge fully contacts the end of the truckbed.

3. Clean Ramps. Prior to each use, clean dirt, oil or any debris off the ramps.

4. Prior to each use, clean dirt, oil or any debris off ramps.

5. Periodically check the ramps for stress fractures and breakage.

6. Tighten nuts and bolts before each use.

WARNING: NEVER EXCEED THE 1000 LB. MAXIMUM LOAD VEHICLE SLOWLY.

DO NOT DROP LOAD ONTO RAMP; THIS MAY REDUCE LOAD CAPACITY AND POSSIBLY

LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

ASSEMBLY

Warning: In the following assembly process, the ﬂange pictured below must face down

with the Tongue (#2) edge

fully contacting the end of the

truckbed. It is designed to keep

the ramps from moving once the

weight of the load is riding on

the ramp.

Refer to the Assembly Drawing on

Page 7.

1. Line up the four holes on

the Tongue (#2) with the

four holes on the Ramp (#1).

Insert four Bolts (#3) from the top (as pictured on page 7) and secure with Split Lock Washers (#4)

and Nuts (#5).

2. Repeat with other ramp.

OPERATION

WARNING! As you will be loading heavy machinery/vehicles on these ramps, please keep

the following warnings in mind:

• It is very important to place the ramps correctly. Tailgates have a capacity of less than 500 lbs. it is

therefore critical that you remove the tailgate and install the ramp on the back of the truck bed. Failure to

follow these instructions could result in serious injury or damage!

• Make sure no persons or animals are under the ramps or the end of the truck bed during the

loading process.

• Do not run the load vehicle prior to the loading process. The vehicle's engine must be cool to the

touch before loading.

• Never exceed the 1000 lb max. weight capacity.

• Load vehicle slowly.

• Do not drop load onto ramp; this may reduce load capacity and possibly lead to personal injury

and/or property damage.

• Do not drive a vehicle up the loading ramps. Serious injury could result.

Reminder: All loading and unloading must be done on a ﬂat, level, dry surface.

LOADING A MOTORCYCLE

(Recommended: 3 people for loading)

1. Make sure the ramps are clean of dirt, debris, grease and oil.

For any technical questions, please call 1-800-665-8685

2. The tongue edge must be face down (see Assembly, page 4) in order to fully contact with the end

of the truckbed.

3. Position a person on each side of the motorcycle. Each person should hold either the front handlebar

or the front fork, where they can steer/guide the vehicle.

4. They should position their other hand toward the rear of the seat or the rear fork. The third person

can start the process from the rear, by pushing, then move to the inside of the truck bed to take control

of the motorcycle when it enters the truck bed.

5. Put motorcycle in neutral.

6. As the motorcycle contacts the ramp, make sure the ramp remains straight, and the tongue edge

remains in contact with the truckbed. If not, roll back and slowly start over.

LOADING AN ATV

(Recommended: 3 people for loading)

1. Make sure the ramps are clean of dirt, debris, grease and oil. Position the ramps to match the width

of the ATV wheels.

2. The tongue edges must be face down (see Assembly, page 5) in order to fully contact with the end

of the truckbed.

3. Position a person on each side holding the handlebar and the rear rack. Position a third person in

the rear to push.

4. Put the ATV in neutral.

5. As the ATV contacts the ramps, make sure the ramps remain straight, and the tongue edges

remain in contact with the truckbed. If not, roll back and slowly start over.

LOADING A DOLLY WITH AN APPLIANCE

(Recommended: 3 people for loading)

1. Make sure the ramps are clean of dirt, debris, grease and oil. Space the ramps to match the dolly

wheels.

2. The tongue edges must be face down (see Assembly, page 4) in order to fully contact with the end

of the trucked.

3. Position people according to the needs of the particular appliance.

4. As the dolly wheels make contact with the ramps, make sure the ramps remain straight, and the

tongue edges remain in contact with the end of the truckbed. If not, roll back and slowly start over.

Note: When unloading follow the same process in reverse. Make sure someone has access

to a brake to slow the process down.

PARTS LIST

# Description Q'ty

1 Ramp 2

2 Tongue 2

3 Hex bolt 8

4 Sprlit lock washer 8

5 Lock nut 8

For any technical questions, please call 1-800-665-8685

WASHER (4)

RAMP (1)

NUT (5)

FLANGE

TONGUE (2)

BOLT (3)

ASSEMBLY DRAWING

Powerfist 8176919 Owner's manual

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