Demco 9517001 User Manual

ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
REPLACEMENT PARTS

9-07

TP20001,Rev.3

Chevy S-10 (2WD) & GMC S-15 (2WD)
Chevy Blazer (2WD) & GMC Jimmy (2WD)

Doing Our Best to Provide You the Best

BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

STANDARD BOLTS:

Size Grade Torque
5/16” 5 20 ft/lbs.
3/8” 5 35 ft/lbs.
7/16” 5 56 ft/lbs.
1/2” 5 85 ft/lbs.

Centers-24” Pin Height-14”

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METRIC BOLTS:

Size Torque
8mm 32 ft/lbs.
10mm 37 ft/lbs.
12mm 46 ft/lbs.

READ complete manual CAREFULLY

BEFORE attempting operation.

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9517001 PARTS LIST

REF. PART
NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION

1. 01254 4 1/2”-13UNC x 1-1/2” Hex Head Bolt Gr.5

2. 00084 4 1/2” Lockwasher

3. 07213-35 1 Base Plate

4. 07214-35 2 Frame Nut Strip

5. 12329 1 Loctite(not shown)

Please order replacement parts by PART NO. and DESCRIPTION.

DEMCO • Dethmers Mfg. Co. • 4010 320th Street • P.O. Box 189 • Boyden, IA 51234

PH: [phone] • Toll Free: 1-800-543-3626 • FAX: [phone] or 1-800-845-6420

www.demco-products.com

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF TOWING VEHICLE CONTROL, SEPARATION

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OF THE TOW BAR FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, SEPERATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM THE TOW BAR, CAUS­ING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Safety is of utmost importance at all times. There are several items that
must be checked each time before using and while using a tow bar.
Before allowing anyone to hook up or operate a tow bar, be sure they
have read and understand the proper operating procedure.

DO NOT use worn or damaged cables and/or pins.
Be sure the SAFETY CABLES are hooked, chassis to chassis, to both

the towing and towed vehicles using the crisscross method.
Check clearance between vehicles in a turning situation.
Check base plate mounting bolts for tightness and frame for metal fa-

tigue.
Do not load the towed vehicle with anything as you may exceed the

towing capacity of the tow bar.
Keep fi ngers away from pivot points to prevent personal injury.
Be sure the steering components of the towed vehicle are properly

aligned.
NOTE: This unit can be backed up in moderate increments. Any se-

vere backwards cornering could result in damage to the Tow Bar and/
or towed vehicle chassis.

For automatic transmissions: Consult your vehicle owners manual
for towing suitability with the drive shaft connected. Otherwise, the
towed vehicle will have to be equipped with a transmission pump or
drive shaft disconnect.

Check to make sure that all lights are in proper working order.

The information on towability of vehicles is reprinted with permis­sion of MotorHome
Demco does not warrant the information to be correct. Always consult

your towed vehicle owner’s manual and follow towing instructions. Each
year, MotorHome© Magazine, compiles a list of vehicles that can be
towed four-down behind a motorhome with no modifi cations required.
This guide contains only those vehicles that have been approved by their
manufacturers for towing. This list is enclosed with this manual.

Caution: MotorHome
towing speed limits slower than 55 m.p.h., or distance limits of less than
200 miles. At a minimum, these vehicles require signifi cant modifi ca­tion, such as the use of an aftermarket product, to make them towable.
The availability of a Demco Tow Bar Base Plate does not imply that
these vehicles can be modifi ed or that there is an aftermarket product
available. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual or consult your dealer
to determine whether your vehicle can be modifi ed to make it towable.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in property damage or
personal injury.

CAUTION

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Magazine, and is believed to be reliable. However,

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Magazine left out any vehicles that have

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION ITEMS

DEMCO products and accessories are intended to be
installed by professional installers with experience,
proper equipment and the ability to do modifi cation
work. Installers with these qualifi cations can be
found in RV and Automotive Service Centers.

If the car to be towed has been in an accident, the
chassis may be damaged in an area where the Base
Plate attaches. It may no longer be suitable for tow­ing. Extreme caution and careful examination are
required in such a situation. It is also likely, even
from a minor accident, that the hole alignment will
be more diffi cult due to hole alignment problems.

Many DEMCO Base Plates are designed to use
existing holes and hardware to mount the Base Plate
to the towed vehicle. Even though the bolt is there
however, do not assume it is adequate for mounting
the Base Plate. Manufacturers make many changes
in hardware both within and between model years.
Be sure the bolt is long enough to protrude past the
nut a distance no less than 1/2 the diameter of the
bolt, after the Base Plate is mounted. The threads
should be in good condition. We require that

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new bolt is required, be sure it is SAE Grade 5 or
Metric 8.8.

Blue” be used on all bolts. If a

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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NOTE: The dimensional variations between otherwise

identical vehicles can be considerable. Some mi­nor modifi cations may have to be made to ensure
a proper fi t.

1. Loosen all Air Dam/Valance bolts.

2. Pull the Air Dam/Valance towards the front of the vehicle

and insert Frame Nut Strip

5. Lower or completely remove base plate. Cut out air

dam\valance slots as earlier marked. Trial fi t the base
plate.

3. Install base plate with rear bolts snug so front ears
touch Air dam/Valance.

NOTE: Some bolts may need
to be put back in so it is stable for marking and cutting
of slots.

6. Raise base plate and make sure pulling ears clear

Air Dam/Valance slots. Use base plate for template
and mark front holes.

Remove base plate and frame nut

strip.

7. Drill front holes in frame using 9/16” bit. Check existing

frame hole and ream with 9/16” bit if necessary.

4. Mark the 1-5/8” x 2-1/2” slots by using the pulling ears

of the base plate to guide you in the loacation.

8. Install base plate and nut strip using four 1/2” x 1-1/2”

bolts and 1/2” lockwashers.

NOTE:

Blue must be used on all fasteners.

9. Re-Install Air Dam/Valance.

DEMCO PRODUCTS ORIGINAL

PURCHASERS LIMITED WARRANTY

1. Extent and Duration of this Warranty:

Your Demco product has a Lifetime Limited
warranty to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service from date

of purchase by the original (fi rst) retail owner, or until it is
resold or transferred by the original owner. Any part of
the Demco product found in the judgement of the

manufacturer to be defective in materials or workmanship

will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer’s option
without charge for parts or labor to the original owner.

2. Manufacturer and Warrantor:

Dethmers Manufacturing Co.
4010 320th Street
P.O. Box 189
Boyden, IA 51234
[phone]

3. Repair or Replacement Procedure:

If your Demco product develops a defect during the war-

ranty period, promptly notify Dethmers Manufacturing
Co. customer service department. Until such notice is
received, Warrantor will not be responsible for any repair
or replacement.

Upon receipt of notice from you, Warrantor will have a

choice of options in replacing any part it determines to
be defective:

a) Warrantor may require you at your own expense

to deliver or ship the part to its factory or autho­rized dealer. Any defective part will be repaired
or replaced and returned to you free of charge.
Any part returned to Warrantor and found not to be
defective will be returned to you freight collect with
an explanation.

In addition, the warranty does not extend to repairs made

necessary by normal use of parts, accessories or other
equipment which in the judgment of Warrantor, are either
incompatible with the Demco product, or affect its opera­tion, performance or durability.

This warranty does not cover:

1) normal wear and tear

2) road fi lm or gravel damage to paint

3) paint

4) rust damage

Warrantor has a policy of continuous product improvement.

We reserve the right to change or improve the design
of any Demco product, including but not limited to state
of the art changes, without assuming any obligation to
modify any product previously manufactured.

Warrantor assumes no responsibility to the owner for loss

of use of the product, loss of time, inconvenience or other
damage consequential or otherwise, including, but not
limited to expense for gasoline, expense of transporting the
product to the dealer and expense of returning the product,
mechanic’s travel time, telephone or telegram charges,
road service/towing charges, rental of another product
during the time warranty repairs are being performed,
travel, lodging, loss or damage to personal property or
loss of revenue or earnings.

5. Limitations of Implied Warranties:

All implied warranties, if any, expire and terminate upon

expiration of this warranty. Some states do not allow
limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this
limitation may not apply to you.

b) Warrantor may elect to ship a new part to its dealer

to be exchanged free of charge for the defective
part returned by you to the dealer.

c) Warrantor may elect to ship or deliver a replacement

part to your address.

4. Limitations on Warranty Coverage:
Coverage under this warranty will be valid only if the cus-

tomer warranty card is returned by the original pur­chaser within 30 days of purchase.

Coverage under this warranty will be effective only when

a copy of the original invoice, showing the date and loca­tion of purchase, accompanies any claim for warranty.
This warranty is limited to the original owner and is NON

TRANSFERABLE to a second party.

Warrantor has no liability whatsoever and this warranty is
null and void if any Demco
or subjected to neglect, negligence, misuse, accident or
operated in any way contrary to the operating and main­tenance instructions as specifi ed in the Demco Owner’s
Manual for that model.

This warranty does not cover any product that has been

altered or modifi ed so as to affect it’s operation, perfor­mance or durability, or that has been modifi ed to change
the intended use of the product.

product

has been misassembled

6. Limitation of Consequential Damages:

Warrantor’s responsibility under this warranty extends

solely to repair or replacement of your Demco product
and its component parts.

Warrantor does not assume responsibility for, nor shall

it be liable for, any special, incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation on incidental or consequential damages, so the
above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

7. Purchaser’s Rights:

This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state.

8. Exclusive Warranty:

This is the only express warranty made by Dethmers

Manufacturing Co. on your Demco product and no agent,
employee, or other person is allowed to change or add to
this warranty.

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Warranty Registration

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Dethmers Manufacturing Company
4010 320th Street • Box 189 • Boyden, Iowa 51234
Toll Free 800-54DEMCO (800-543-3626) • FAX [phone]
www.demco-products.com

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I would recommend this product to my family and friends. YES NO

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Would you purchase again from DEMCO? YES NO

Since taking delivery, have you been contacted by the dealer? YES NO

Did you have any problems with this DEMCO product? YES NO
If YES, are you satisfied with the company’s resolution of your problem? ❍❍❍❍

Why did you purchase this product?

Please list the specific source of information prompting this purchase.

After purchasing this product, do you see any needed product improvement? If yes, what improvement?

What other products would you like to see DEMCO offer?

Comments

Owner’s Name: Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Model#:

Serial #:

Purchase Date:

Owner’s Signature:

Please return to DETHMERS MFG. CO. By FAX or tri-folding this form to the backside, it is pre-addressed.

Dethmers Manufacturing Company
4010 320th Street, Box 189
Boyden, Iowa 51234

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NOTES:

DETHMERS MFG. COMPANY

4010 320th St., P.O. BOX 189, BOYDEN, IA. 51234

PH: [phone] FAX: [phone] or 1-800-845-6420

TOLL FREE: 1-800-54DEMCO (1-800-543-3626)

www.demco-products.com