Personal and Work Area Safety (continued)
F. While setting up and using the Adjustable
Ball Mount, keep work area clean and well
lighted. Keep spectators and children out of
the work area.
3. Use of the Adjustable Ball Mount
A. Do not exceed the
Adjustable Ball Mount’s maximum weight
ratings (see Specification chart on cover
page).
B. Always make sure that the tow vehicle’s
engine is turned off, with emergency brake
on, before attempting to install this product.
Take safety precautions to prevent unsafe
movement of the trailer as it is being
connected to the towing vehicle. Make sure
trailer wheels are chocked before attempting
to hook the trailer to the tow vehicle.
C. Make sure that the Adjustable Ball
Mount is securely connected to the tow
vehicle’s receiver. Use of a 5/8” steel
hitch pin and R-Shaped safety clip
(both included) are required for this
connection. Make sure safety clip is
fully engaged.
D. Only use an appropriate sized hitch ball
(1” diameter shank) with this Ball Mount.
Read and adhere to all instructions and
safety warnings provided by the manufac-
turer of the hitch ball being used.
E. It is critical that the
connection between the trailer’s hitch
coupler, the hitch ball and this Adjustable
Ball Mount be made correctly. If this
connection is not solid and adjusted
properly, the ball mount could loosen
while the vehicle/trailer are on the road,
resulting in serious property damage,
personal injury or death.
F. Safety chains between the towing vehicle
and the trailer are always required.
Safety chains must operate freely around the
hitch. If the chains are too tight, they can
become entangled with the height adjust-
ment pins, possibly shearing off the head of
a pin; this would allow the pin to fall out and
would result in the trailer separating from the
tow vehicle.
G. The trailer and the towing vehicle must
be level before attempting to install the
Adjustable Ball Mount.
H. Always keep arms, feet and legs away
from under the trailer when setting up the
Adjustable Ball Mount and when hitching,
unhitching or moving the trailer. Keep
spectators away when setting up and using
this product.
I. Be aware of the danger of “dynamic
loading”. This situation arises when a load
is dropped onto the Adjustable Ball Mount/
trailer tongue, resulting in a short term
excessive load. Dynamic loading can result
in damage and failure of the Adjustable Ball
Mount and/or trailer tongue, and personal
injury to people nearby.
J. Before each use, check the Adjustable
Ball Mount, hitch ball, trailer hitch, trailer
tongue and receiver hitch to make sure
all hardware is tightly secured. Check
for damaged or worn parts; never use the
Adjustable Ball Mount if it is damaged.
Keep in mind that the warnings, cautions
and instructions previously discussed
cannot cover all possible events and
circumstances. It is important that the
person setting up and using this product
use common sense at all times.
Model FHG32VR
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