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. Copyright 2002 by Harbor Freight Tools. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork 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 10d
SPECIFICATIONS TABLE Overall Dim. Front Panel Dim. Rear Panel Dim. Side Panel Dim. Rear Panel Latch Weight 96 L x 48-9/16 W x 15-7/8 H 48-9/16 W x 15-7/8 H x 2 T 44-5/8 L x 15-7/8 H x 2 T 96 L x 15-7/8 H x 2 T Swing Over, Cam Slotted 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 1. 2. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. Cluttered, damp, or wet work areas invite injuries. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORK AREA. Do not allow children to handle this product. 3. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. 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. 4. 5. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to use this product. USE EYE AND HAND PROTECTION. 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. 6. DRESS SAFELY. 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. 7. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera. 8. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS. 9. STAY ALERT. 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. 10. 11. 12. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. 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 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 CARE. Keep this product clean and dry for better and safer performance. 13. MAINTENANCE: For your safety, service and maintenance should be REV 03f Page 2
14. performed regularly by a qualified technician. USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE 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. 15. WARNING: 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. 1. SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS THIS STEEL SIDE PANEL KIT IS DESIGNED FOR USE ONLY WITH THE MODEL 42709 TRAILER (AVAILABLE FROM HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS). 4. 5. 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 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, 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. 2. 3. PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL 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 UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE MANUFACTURER S MANUAL FOR Page 3
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). DRILL 3/8 HOLES notch 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 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. FIGURE B MODEL 42709 TRAILER 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 predrilled holes in the plywood board with the ten mounting holes on the front and two sides of the Trailer frame. (See Figure B.) 4. Place the Front Panel (1) on the front 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 Page 4
previously aligned holes in the plywood board and Trailer frame. Insert two Bolts (6-1) 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.) 9. Check to make sure the Steel Side Panel Kit is setting square on the Trailer. Then, firmly wrench tighten all Bolts and Nuts. (See Figure C.) 5. 6. Place one Left Side Panel (2-1) on one side of the Trailer and underneath the plywood board. 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 (6-1) 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 Right Side Panel (2-2). (See Figure C.) 7. Align the four mounting holes on one side of the Front Panel (1) with the four mounting holes on the front end of one Left Side Panel (2-1). 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.) 8. Repeat Step #7 for the other side of the Front Panel (1) and remaining Right Side Panel (2-1). (See Figure C.) REV 05k, 10d Page 5
(#6-1) (#6-1) FIGURE C REV 10d Page 6
To Attach And Remove The Rear Panel: (#11-1) (#10-1) (#5-1) 1. The Rear Panel (3) is removable for loading and unloading. (See Figure D.) FIGURE D 2. 3. To attach the Rear Panel (3) to the Steel Side Panel Kit, hold the Rear Panel with both hands and insert the Extending Rods at the bottom of the Rear Panel into the Rod Clamps. Then, turn the Left/Right Latch (4-1,4-2) on each rear end of the Left/Right Side Panels (2-1,2-2) to their locked position. (See Figure D.) To temporarily remove the Rear Panel (3), turn the Latches (4-1,4-2) on each rear end of the Left/Right Side Panels (2-1,2-2) 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 1. BEFORE EACH USE, 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. 2. TO CLEAN, use only water and a mild detergent. REV 03f, 10d Page 7
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 2-1 Left Side Panel 1 2-2 Right Side Panel 1 3 Rear Panel 1 4-1 Left Latch 1 4-2 Right Latch 1 5-1 Bolt (M8) 2 6-1 Bolt (M10 x 20) 10 Part Description Qty. 7 Nut (M10) 10 8 Bolt (M8 x 16) 8 9 Nut (M8) 12 10-1 Fixed Ring 2 11-1 Bolt (M6 x 20) 2 12 Washer 4 14 Nut (M6) 2 15 Pin 2 (#6-1) (#6-1) (#5-1, #9) (#10-1) (#11-1, 14) NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. REV 03f, 10d Page 8