Quadratec 12033.1003 Assembly & Installation Manual

® Quadratec ® Aluminum Cargo Receiver Rack Assembly & Installation Manual: for 2” Receiver Hitches #12033.1003 TO REDUCE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE: READ ALL SAFETY MESSAGES AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUC- TIONS AND PROCEDURE NOTICES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR USE THIS PRODUCT. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS WITH PRODUCT & VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL. REGARDING RECEIVERS: SEE PAGE 2 FOR URGENT RECEIVER CAPACITY WARNINGS. DO NOT ALLOW RECEIVER MOUNTED ACCESSORIES (RACKS, ETC.) TO BLOCK VEHICLE MIRRORS OR LIGHTS. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAPACITY WARNINGS. RISK OF EYE INJURY! SAFETY GLASSES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE INSTALLING OR MAINTAINING THIS PRODUCT. TORQUE AND RECHECK FASTENERS AFTER 250 MILES AND FREQUENTLY THEREAFTER. INSPECT BUMPER AND MOUNT BEFORE USE. DO NOT USE IF DAMAGED. CHECK STATE AND LOCAL HIGHWAY SAFETY LAWS REGARDING PERMITTED HITCH MOUNTED ACCESSORIES PARTS LIST: 2” Receiver Tube Assembly - QTY 1 Cargo Basket - QTY 1 M10 Carriage Bolts - QTY 4 M10 Nylock Nuts - QTY 4 Reinforcing Plates - QTY 4 PARTS LIST: Cotter Pin - QTY 1 5/8” Hitch Pin - QTY 1 REQUIRED TOOLS: Safety Glasses 17mm Wrench or Socket

® 2 Figure 1 Figure 2 THIS IS DESIGNED FOR A CLASS II RECEIVER THE RACK IS RATED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 500 LBS CONSULT & NEVER EXCEED LESSER OF VEHICLE, RECEIVER OR TRAILER MAXIMUM TOW OR WEIGHT RATINGS. DO NOT BLOCK TAILLIGHTS OR LICENSE PLATE WITH CARGO LOAD. CONSULT AND FOLLOW ALL LIMITATIONS & WARNINGS IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL AND SAFE TOWING SUPPLEMENT. SECURELY FASTEN LOAD TO CARGO CARRIER. ATTACH STRAPS AND/OR TIE DOWN HOOKS TO THE TUBULAR FRAME OF CARGO RACK. DO NOT CARRY ANY LOADS WIDER THAN YOUR VEHICLE. TO REDUCE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE: INSTALL ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS. TORQUE AND RECHECK FASTENERS AFTER 250 MILES AND FREQUENTLY THEREAFTER. INSPECT AND DO NOT USE RECEIVER/BUMPER IF DAMAGED. Before You Begin Installation: Congratulations on your purchase of a Quadratec Cargo Receiver Rack. This version is specifically designed for use with a 2” receiver style hitch. When unpacking, check to make sure all parts are included and not damaged due to shipping. If any part is missing or broken, please call Customer Service at 800-745-6037 as soon as possible. As cargo racks tend to be bulky, we suggest you get help for steps involving lifting, locating or holding the rack assembly during installation. Thank you again for your purchase and let’s start the installation process. a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. You CAN be moderately HURT and also may suffer property damage if you don’t follow instructions. Careful attention is required to this instruction or operation but does generally not relate to personal injury. Damage to your Quadratec® product or other property may result if you don’t follow instructions. A Few Words About Product Safety: Your Receiver Mounted Cargo Rack is intended to enhance the utility and en- joyment of your off road capable vehicle. Before installation, please take a mo- ment to review the following safety in- formation, assembly and installation instructions. Important safety information is generally preceded by one of three signal words indicating the relative risk of injury. The signal words mean:

® 3 Install a reinforcing plate and nylock on the inside of the cargo basket as shown. Repeat on the remaining 3 holes and then tighten with a 17mm wrench. Install the assembled rack into the 2” receiver hitch on your vehicle and secure it with the supplied 5/8” hitch pin and cotter pin. Cargo Rack Installation: Place the Cargo basket onto the receiver tube assembly as shown with the reflec- tors facing the rear. Align the square holes in the reliever tube with the square holes in the cargo basket. Then, insert a carriage bolt through the receiver tube and cargo basket.

® Quadratec® Exclusive Three Year Limited Warranty Your Quadratec® branded accessories are covered by the following Limited Warranty provided exclusively by Quadratec, Inc., 1028 Saunders Lane, West Chester PA 19380. This Limited Warranty is the only warranty made in connection with your purchase. Quadratec neither assumes nor authorizes any vendor, retailer or other person or entity to as- sume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with this product or Limited War- ranty. This Limited Warranty does not apply and is not cumulative to any accessory or part distributed by Quadratec for which the Manu- facturer provides a separate written warranty. What is Covered: Subject to the terms, exclu- sions and limitations herein and with respect only to Quadratec branded accessories first sold in the United States, Quadratec warrants to the initial retail purchaser only that your Quadratec accessory shall be free of defects in material and workmanship: for a period of three (3) years from date of retail purchase. This Limited Warranty is not assignable and shall terminate upon sale of the vehicle upon which the Quadratec accessory is installed or other transfer third persons. All other warranties are hereby disclaimed, ex- cept to the extent prohibited by applicable law in which case any implied warranty of mer- chantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited to 3 year from date of initial retail sale. Quadratec reserves the rights to: (a.) require invoice or other proof your ac- cessory is within the terms of this Limited Warranty as a condition of warranty service and, (b.) make future revisions to this product and Limited Warranty without prior notice or obligation to upgrade your product. What is Not Covered: Your Quadratec Limited Warranty does not cover products or parts Quadratec determines to have been damaged by or subjected to: (a.) installation damage, alteration, modifica- tion, combination with other parts, failure to maintain or improper repair or service, (b.) nor- mal wear & tear, cosmetic damage or damage from moisture or water immersion, (c.) Acts of God, accidents, misuse, negligence, inadequate mounting or impact with vehicle(s), obstacles or other aspects of the environment, (d.) theft, vandalism or other intentional damage. Remedy Limited to Repair/Replacement: The exclusive remedy provided hereunder shall, upon Quadratec inspection and at Quadratec’s option, be either repair or replacement of prod- uct or parts (new or refurbished) covered under this Limited Warranty. Customers requesting warranty consideration should first contact Quadratec to obtain a RGA number (610-701-3336). All labor, removal, shipping and installation costs are customer’s responsibility. Other Limitations - Exclusion of Damages - Your Rights Under State Law: In consideration of the purchase price paid, nei- ther Quadratec nor any independent Quadratec distributor/licensee are responsible for any time loss, rental costs, or for any incidental, conse- quential, punitive or other damages you may have or incur in connection with any part or product purchased. Your exclusive remedy hereunder for covered parts is repair/replace- ment as described above. This Limited Warranty gives you specific rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state. For example, some states do not allow limitations of how long an implied war- ranty lasts and /or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations and exclusions herein may not apply to you. ©Quadratec, Inc. 2019. All Rights Reserved. Instructions Part #12999.3150