Harbor Freight Tools 96513, 96514 User Manual
TRI-FOLD LOAD RAMPS
Models
96513 - 6' x 9" 96514 - 6' x 11"
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Product sold as a pair packaged in one container
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Specications
SKU 96513 96514
Construction 14 Gauge Stamped Steel Frame, Cast Alloy Hinges,
Finish Galvanized Sheet Steel, Zinc Plated Hinges & Hardware
Maximum Weight Capacity 1000 lb. Per Pair, 500 lb. Per Single Ramp
Ramp Tread Dimensions 66” L X 8” W Perforated Steel 66” L X 9” W Perforated Steel
Ramp Overall Dimensions 6’ x 9” 6’ x 11”
Net Weight 30.5 lb. (Each Ramp) 33.1 lb. (Each Ramp)
Safety Chains 1 Per Ramp
NOTE: Maximum Load Capacity = 1,000 lb. per pair, 500 lb. per individual ramp. Do not exceed
this maximum capacity.
Carbon Steel Hardware
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep
your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When using this product, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
Read all instructions before using this product!
Avoid working alone. If an accident happens, an assistant can bring help.1.
Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.2.
Observe work area conditions. Keep work area well lighted. 3.
Keep children away. Children and pets must never be allowed in the area when you 4.
are loading or unloading a vehicle with the Tri-Fold Ramp. Do not let children climb or
walk on Ramp.
Store idle equipment. When not in use, the Ramp must be stored in a dry location to 5.
inhibit rust. Always lock up Ramp and keep out of reach of children.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving 6.
parts. Protective, electrically non-conductive clothes and nonskid footwear are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair. Protect your
hands with heavy duty work gloves.
Use eye protection. Always wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles. 7.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.8.
Maintain Ramps with care. Inspect Ramps periodically, and if damaged, have them 9.
repaired by an authorized technician.
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Use the right Ramp for the job. Do not attempt to force a small Ramp to do the work 10.
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.
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not set up and use the 11.
Ramp when you are tired.
Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged should 12.
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts; any broken parts or mounting
xtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Note: Dents or other
imperfections in the 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.
Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement 13.
parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty.
Do not use this product if under the inuence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels 14.
on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reexes are impaired while taking drugs.
If there is any doubt, do not use the Ramp.
Maintenance. For your safety, maintenance should be performed regularly by a quali-15.
ed technician.
Ground contact. Use your Ramps on a solid, level, at, dry surface. Make sure the 16.
Tongue edge fully contacts the tailgate of the vehicle.
Clean Ramps. Prior to each use, clean dirt, oil, or any debris off ramps.17.
Load vehicle slowly. Never ride a vehicle up or down the load ramp.18.
Never exceed the 1000 lb. per pair, or 500 lb. per single Ramp maximum weight capac-19.
ity. Doing so can result in personal injury and/or damage to the ramp. Be aware of
dynamic loading! If you drop a load on the ramp or if the load bounces, it may create, for
a brief instant, an excess load which may result in damage to the ramp and/or personal
injury.
Check maximum tailgate weight capacity. Never exceed this capacity if tailgate capacity
is less than 1,250 lb.
Use Safety Chains to prevent ramps from sliding off tailgate only.20.
WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual 21.
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.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure the parts listed at the end of this manual are
included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the
number on the cover of this manual.
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