CHICAGO 47423 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

Brand: CHICAGO

Model: 47423

Type: Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

CHICAGO 47423 Steel Side Panel Kit is designed for use only with the Model 42709 Foldable Utility Trailer, which is available from Harbor Freight Tools. The kit includes a front panel, two side panels, and a rear panel, all of which are made of steel. The kit also includes all of the necessary hardware for assembly. The steel side panel kit can be used to protect the contents of the trailer from the elements and from theft. It can also be used to create a more organized storage space inside the trailer.

STEEL SIDE PANEL KIT

Model

47423

(FOR USE WITH MODEL 42709 FOLDABLE UTILITY TRAILER)

SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

(MODEL 42709 TRAILER and TARP NOT INCLUDED. TARP SOLD SEPARATELY.

SHOWN FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY)

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

SAVE THIS MANUAL.

2002 by Harbor Freight Tools

contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of

Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual 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.

Manual Revised 10a

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SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Overall Dim. 96” L x 48-9/16” W x 15-7/8” H

Front Panel Dim. 48-9/16” W x 15-7/8” H x 2” T

Rear Panel Dim. 44-5/8” L x 15-7/8” H x 2” T

Side Panel Dim. 96” L x 15-7/8” H x 2” T

Rear Panel Latch Swing Over, Cam Slotted

Weight 92 Pounds

SAVE THIS MANUAL

You will need this manual for the

safety warnings and precautions, assembly,

operating, inspection, maintenance and

cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly

diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual.

Write the invoice number on the inside of the

front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a

safe and dry place for future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

AND PRECAUTIONS

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. 1.

Cluttered, damp, or wet work areas invite

injuries.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK 2.

AREA. Do not allow children to handle

this product.

STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. 3. When not

in use, tools and equipment should be

stored in a dry location to inhibit rust.

Always lock up tools and equipment, and

keep out of reach of children.

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT 4.

IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Read warning

labels on prescriptions to determine if

your judgement or reexes are impaired

while taking drugs. If there is any doubt,

do not attempt to use this product.

USE EYE AND HAND PROTECTION. 5.

Wear ANSI-approved safety impact

goggles and heavy-duty work gloves

when using this product. ANSI-approved

safety impact goggles and heavy-duty

work gloves are available from Harbor

Freight Tools.

DRESS SAFELY. 6. Do not wear loose

clothing or jewelry, as they can become

caught in moving parts. Wear a

protective hair covering to prevent long

hair from becoming caught in moving

parts. If wearing a long-sleeve shirt, roll

sleeves up above elbows.

DO NOT OVERREACH.7. Keep proper

footing and balance at all times to

prevent tripping, falling, back injury,

etcetera.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST 8.

FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS.

STAY ALERT.9. Watch what you are

doing at all times. Use common sense.

Do not use this product when you are

tired or distracted from the job at hand.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.10.

Before using this product, carefully

check that it will operate properly and

perform its intended function. Check for

damaged parts and any other conditions

that may affect the operation of this

product. Replace or repair damaged or

worn parts immediately.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND 11.

ACCESSORIES: When servicing, use

only identical replacement parts. Only

use accessories intended for use with

this product. Approved accessories are

available from Harbor Freight Tools.

MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH 12.

CARE. Keep this product clean and dry

for better and safer performance.

MAINTENANCE:13. For your safety,

service and maintenance should be

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performed regularly by a qualied

technician.

USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE 14.

JOB. Do not attempt to force small

equipment to do the work of larger

industrial equipment. There are certain

applications for which this equipment

was designed. It will do the job better

and more safely at the capacity for

which it was intended. Do not modify

this equipment, and do not use this

equipment for a purpose for which it was

not intended.

WARNING:15. The warnings, precautions,

and instructions discussed in this manual

cannot cover all possible conditions and

situations that may occur. The operator

must understand that common sense

and caution are factors, which cannot

be built into this product, but must be

supplied by the operator.

SPECIFIC PRODUCT

WARNINGS AND

PRECAUTIONS

THIS STEEL SIDE PANEL KIT IS 1.

DESIGNED FOR USE ONLY WITH THE

MODEL 42709 TRAILER (AVAILABLE

FROM HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS).

PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL 2.

ASSEMBLY KNOWLEDGE IS

REQUIRED TO SECURELY AND

PERMANENTLY ATTACH THE STEEL

SIDE PANEL KIT TO THE MODEL

42709 TRAILER. ONLY A QUALIFIED

TECHNICIAN SHOULD PERFORM THE

ASSEMBLY.

MAKE SURE TO READ AND 3.

UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

AS OUTLINED IN THE

MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL FOR

THE MODEL 42709 TRAILER. Make

sure to attach the Steel Side Panel Kit to

the Trailer manufacturer’s recommended

assembly points.

ALWAYS EXAMINE THE STEEL SIDE 4.

PANEL KIT FOR LOOSE MOUNTING

BOLTS, STRUCTURAL CRACKS,

BENDS, DAMAGE, AND ANY OTHER

CONDITION THAT MAY AFFECT

ITS SAFE OPERATION. Do not use

the Steel Side Panel Kit even if minor

damage appears.

When installing the Steel Side Panel kit, 5.

the trailer must be located on a level,

solid surface, with tires blocked so that

the trailer cannot roll.

UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure

all the parts shown on the Parts List (page

9) are included. If any parts are missing or

broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the

number shown on the cover of this manual as

soon as possible.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Steel Side Panel Kit is designed

for use only with the Model 42709 Trailer

(available from Harbor Freight Tools). Its

assembly onto the Trailer requires a 3/4”

thick, 4’ x 8’ plywood board (not provided).

Attaching the Steel Side Panel Kit to the

Trailer will also require drilling mounting

holes through the plywood board. ONLY A

QUALIFIED

TECHNICIAN SHOULD PERFORM THE AS-

SEMBLY.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: For additional references to the parts

listed below, refer to the Assembly

Diagram (page 9).

1. Measure the on-center distance between

the ten mounting holes located on the

front frame and two side frames of the

Trailer, locations indicated above.

DRILL 3/8” HOLES

FIGURE A

notch

2. Use the measurements taken in Step #1

to mark and drill ten holes through the

3/4” thick, 4’ x 8’ plywood board. (See

Figure A.)

NOTE: You will need to notch out the

plywood to allow for the hinge as

shown in Figure A.

ALIGN PRE-DRILLED

HOLES IN PLYWOOD

WITH FRAME

MOUNTING HOLES

3/4”, 4’x 8’

PLYWOOD

BOARD

MODEL

42709

TRAILER

FIGURE B

3. With assistance, place the 3/4” thick, 4’

x 8’ plywood board on the frame of the

Trailer. Make sure to align the ten pre-

drilled holes in the plywood board with

the ten mounting holes on the front and

two sides of the Trailer frame.

(See Figure B.)

Place the Front Panel (1) on the front 4.

of the front end of the Trailer and

underneath the plywood board. Make

sure to align the two mounting holes at

the bottom of the Front Panel with the

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previously aligned holes in the plywood board and Trailer frame. Insert two Bolts (6)

downward through the holes in the Front Panel, plywood board, and Trailer frame. Then,

screw on a Nut (7) to each of the two Bolts extending through the underside of the Trailer

frame. Do not fully tighten the Nuts in this Step. (See Figure C.)

Place one Side Panel (2) on one side of the Trailer and underneath the plywood board. 5.

Slide the Side Panel forward into the “lip” of the Front Panel (1), and make sure to align

the four mounting holes at the bottom of the Side Panel with the previously aligned holes

in the plywood board and Trailer frame. Insert four Bolts (6) downward through the holes

in the Side Panel, plywood board, and Trailer frame. Then, screw a Nut (7) onto each of

the four Bolts extending through the underside of the Trailer frame. Do not fully tighten

the Nuts in this Step. (See Figure C.)

Repeat Step #5 for the remaining Side Panel (2). 6. (See Figure C.)

Align the 7. four mounting holes on one side of the Front Panel (1) with the four mounting

holes on the front end of one Side Panel (2). Insert four Bolts (8) through the four

mounting holes on the side of the Front Panel and through the four mounting holes on the

front end of the Side Panel. Then, screw a Nut (9) onto each of the four Bolts extending

through the inner side of the Side Panel. Do not fully tighten the Nuts in this Step. (See

Figure C.)

Repeat Step #7 for the other side of the Front Panel (1) and remaining Side Panel (2). 8.

(See Figure C.)

Check to make sure the Steel Side Panel Kit is setting square on the Trailer. 9. Then,

rmly wrench tighten all Bolts and Nuts. (See Figure C.)

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SIDE VIEW

PLYWOOD

TRAILER

FRAME

TOP VIEW

SIDE

PANEL

FRONT

PANEL

BOLT (6)

NUT (7)

SIDE PANEL (2)

BOLT

(8)

NUT

(9)

FRONT PANEL (1)

FIGURE C

SIDE

PANEL

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To Attach And Remove The Rear Panel:

REAR PANEL (3)

LATCH (4)

(UNLOCKED

POSITION)

LATCH (4)

(LOCKED

POSITION)

SIDE

PANEL (2)

SIDE

PANEL 2)

EXTENDING ROD EXTENDING ROD

ROD CLAMP ROD CLAMP

TRAILER FRAME (REAR)

FIGURE D

1. The Rear Panel (3) is removable for loading and unloading. (See Figure D.)

To attach the Rear Panel (3) to the Steel Side Panel Kit, hold the Rear Panel with both 2.

hands and insert the Extending Rods at the bottom of the Rear Panel into the Rod

Clamps. Then, turn the Latch (4) on each rear end of the Side Panels (2) to their locked

position. (See Figure D.)

To temporarily remove the Rear Panel (3), turn the Latch (4) on each rear end of the Side 3.

Panels (2) to their unlocked position and pull the Extending Rods of the Rear Panel up

and out of the Rod Clamps. (See Figure D.)

INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING

BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the general condition of the Steel Side Panel Kit. Check

for loose mounting bolts, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked, bent, or

broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. Importantly,

check the Steel Side Panel Kit regularly to assure the welds remain solid. If abnormal

noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use

damaged equipment.

TO CLEAN,2. use only water and a mild detergent.

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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 AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY

CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES 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.

PARTS LIST / ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

Part Description

Qty.

1 Front Panel 1

2 Side Panel 2

3 Rear Panel 1

4 Latch 2

5 Plastic Roller 14

6 Bolt (M10 x 16) 10

Part Description

Qty.

7 Nut (M10) 12

8 Bolt (M8 x 16) 8

9 Nut (M8) 12

11 Bolt (M8 x 25) 2

12 Washer 4

NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available

individually as replacement parts.

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