Harbor Freight Tools 90018 User Manual

Tri-Fold

®

Aluminum Ramp

Model 90018

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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Copyright © 2003 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No por tion of this
manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form
without the express written consent of Harbor F reight Tools.

For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353

Revised Cover 12/04

Specifications

Open Dimensions 45” W x 69” L x 2-5/6” H
Folded Dimensions 14-7/8” W x 69” L x 5-1/2” H
Tongue Dimensions 3-7/8” W x 12-1/8” L (20 degree angle)
Rung Width 10-5/8” W

Save This Manual

You will need the manual for the safety wa rnings and precautions, assembly
instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. K eep
your invoice with this man ual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Keep the manual and inv oice in a safe and dry place for future reference .

Safety Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: When using this product, basic saf ety precautions should al wa y s
be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.

Read all instructions before using this product!

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

2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

3. Observe work area conditions. Keep work area well lighted.

4. Keep children away. Children and pets must never be allowed in the area
when you are loading or unloading a vehicle with the Ramp. Do not let them
climb or walk on Ramp.

5. Store idle equipment. When not in use, the Ramp must be stored in a dry
location to inhibit rust. Always lock up Ramp and keep out of reach of
children.

6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be
caught in moving parts. Protective, electrically nonconductive clothes and
nonskid footwear are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair
covering to contain long hair . Protect your hands with heavy duty work
gloves.

7. Use eye protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles.

8. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not
reach over or across electrical cables or frames.

9. Always wear gloves when handling the ramps.

10. Maintain Ramp with care. Inspect Ramp periodically, and if damaged, have
it repaired by an authorized technician.

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11. Use the right Ramp for the job. Do not attempt to force a small Ramp to do
the work of a larger industrial Ramp. There are certain applications for which
this Ramp was designed. Do not modify this Ramp and do not use this
product for a purpose for which it was not intended.

12. Stay alert. W atch what y ou are doing, use common sense. Do not set up and
use the Ramp when you are tired.

13. Check for damaged parts. Bef ore using any tool, an y part that appears
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Chec k for alignment and binding
of moving parts; any broken parts or mounting fixtures; and an y other
condition that may affect proper oper ation. Note: Dents or other imperfections
in the aluminum Ramp may lead to a weakening of the structural strength of
this product; do not use the ramp if this type of damage is noted.

14. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any other parts will void the warr anty.

15. Do not use this pr oduct if under the influence of alcohol or drugs . Read
warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are
impaired while taking drugs. If there is an y doubt, do not use the Ramp .

16. Maintenance. For your safety, maintenance should be performed regularly
by a qualified technician.

17. Ground contact. Use your Ramps on a solid, level, flat, dry surface. Make

sure the Tongue edge fully contacts the tailgate of the vehicle.

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

Warning: 1,500 Lbs. Maximum Capacity with e venly distributed load, or 500

Lbs. Maximum Capacity for each section. Never exceed the 1500 Lb.
Maximum. Load vehic le slowl y .

WARNING: DO NO T WALK ON RAMP! NEVER SIT ON A VEHICLE WHILE

VEHICLE IS BEING MOVED UP OR DO WN THE RAMP!

DO NOT EXCEED THE MANUF A CTURER’S RECOMMENDED PRODUCT
WEIGHT CAPACITY . Doing so can result in personal injury and/or damage to the

product. Caution: Be aware of dynamic loading! If you drop a load on the
ramp, it ma y create f or a brief instant, an e xcess load, which may result in damage
to the ramp and/or personal injury .

Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruc­tion manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may
occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be
supplied by the operator .

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REV 09/03

Unpacking

When unpacking, check to make sure the parts listed on page 5 are included. If
any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the n umber on
the cover of this manual.

Operation

Warning! All persons not in v olved in the loading process must stand c lear of
the loading Ramp.

Warning! Never e xceed the 1500 Lb. Maxim um. Load vehic le slowly .
Warning! Make sure the vehicle whic h you are loading into is turned off and

in gear or park, with the emergency brake engaged.
Warning! Make sure the Ramp is completely open and the securing c hains

and hooks are correctly in place (see #4 below). Make sure the Ramp is
clean and dry before loading.

1. When folded, the Ramp will be wrapped in the Safety Chains and

Hooks (#2). Release the hooks and unfold the Ramp.

2. Make sure the Ramp is completely open.

3. Mak e sure the tailgate the r amp will sit on, is dry and clean.

4. Sit the tongue (angled lip) of the Ramp on the tailgate . Stretch the

Safety Chain on each side of the Ramp up into the inside of the truck bed; attach
the hook on each Safety Chain to a secure location on the inside of the truck bed.
The Safety Chains should be taut so that the Ramp’ s tongue cannot slip off of the
tailgate.

5. Very slowly, drive or push the vehicle that you wish to load so that the front tires

are on the Ramp without moving the tongue resting on the tailgate.
Caution: When walking up or down the r amp, be e xtremely careful of your f ooting.
Only walk on the two innermost vertical beams. Never attempt to walk on the
outside edge of the ramp. Be extremely careful not to get your feet caught be­tween the horizontal cross braces. Always maintain good balance when walking up
or down the ramp.

6. Make sure no persons or pets are near or under the Ramp or truck. Have an

assistant monitor the Ramp tongue for slippage on the tailgate as you slo wly move
the vehicle into the truck bed.

7. Remo ve the ramp, fold it up and secure it with the Safety Chains and

Hooks (#2).
Warning! Contact between the tongue (angled lip) of the ramp and the

tailgate of the vehicle, ma y result in dama ge to the vehic le’s body finish.

Maintenance

1. Clean the r amp after each use. Make sure any dirt, oil, grease, or debris are not

on the Ramp.

2. Check the Ramp and Safety Chains and Hooks (#2) for cracks, signs of

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Assembly Drawing and Parts List

Part No. Description Qty.
1 Tri-fold Ramp 1
2 Safety Chains and Hooks 2
3 Hinges 6

Safety Hook

1

2

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

Safety Hook

2

3

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER
NOR 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.

NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not
available individually as replacement parts.

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