LOADHANDLER LH2200 Manuel utilisateur
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Distributed by Rock Drill Technologies
4442 Southward Dr. Olifantsfontein, Gauteng, RSA
Phone: +27 61 614 1844
www.loadhandler.co.za
LOADHANDLER® MODELS
LH2200 (full-size)
LH2200M (mid-size)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ ALL DOCUMENTS IN
THIS PACKAGE!
Although the Loadhandler® is a simple tool,
unloading heavy or bulky loads from your truck
can create unusual conditions. Please read all
documents to ensure the proper assembly and
operation of your Loadhandler®.
NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE.
IT IS DANGEROUS!
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LH2200 & LH2200M PARTS LIST:
QTY
ITEM DESCRIPTION
3 Roller Bar Sections, including:
(1) Left hand side* with slot for handle insertion
(1) Middle section (both ends open for slugs)
(1) Right hand side with red end cap
* Left hand side is based on a person standing at the rear of the truck
and looking towards the front of the vehicle
2 Roller ‘slugs’ for attaching roller bar sections together
1 Dragsheet (4.5m long)
1 Duct tape roll for attaching dragsheet to roller bar
2 Velcro straps to hold dragsheet in rolled up position
1 Handle assembly, including:
(1) Crank bar
(1) M12 x 150mm bolt (≈6”) with plastic sleeve
(2) M12 Nuts
2 Bearing Brackets with short straps and buckles
1 Rear ‘outside’ bracket with long strap, warning label & buckle for
bumper strap (use on left hand side)
1 Rear ‘outside’ bracket with long strap & buckle (use on right hand side)
4 Shaft Collars with
(4) M5 x 25mm round head screws & square nuts
2 Bumper tie-down straps for use when tailgate is down and ready to
crank handle (each side)
1 Parts bag, includes:
(2) M10 x 40mm bolts
(4) M10 flat washers
(2) M10 nuts
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NOTE: You only get 1 crank bar, depending on which model you purchase.
Both crank bars are shown in illustration above for visual purposes only.
Drawings reflect a LHD vehicle
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MAIN ASSEMBLY (Note that drawings show LHD vehicle arrangements)
1. Assemble the roller bar. Screw in slugs as far as they will go (half way) into both
ends of the middle roller section. Screw in the driver (RHS) & passenger (LHS) roller
sections as far as they will go. The roller bar sections will meet in the middle of each
slug.
2. Unfold dragsheet and attach to roller with duct tape. Align the edge of the 4.5m
length of dragsheet to the marker on the slotted side of the bar. Tear off pieces of
duct tape and apply tape in horizontal line across the width of the dragsheet and
affix to the roller bar.
3. Roll dragsheet onto the bar. The direction of the roll is clockwise when facing the
left hand side of the bar (slotted end). When roll-up is complete, the dragsheet
unfurls counter-clockwise from the top of the roller to unroll, and rolls clockwise
back over the top of the roller when unloading materials. Attach Velcro straps to
keep dragsheet coiled up.
4. Remove red end caps from each end of the roller.
5. Slide one shaft collar onto each end of the bar.
6. Slide a bearing bracket onto each end. The strap side of the bearing goes on the
inside of the tailgate (towards the front of the truck/LDV), and the rubber side
makes contact with the inside of the tailgate.
7. Slide a second shaft collar on each end of roller. Insert the round head screws and
square nuts, but do not tighten all the way yet.
8. Put red end caps back on each end of the roller.
9. Slide the left hand side rear bracket onto the respective bearing bracket and loosely
affix the bolts, washers, and nuts as shown. (The left hand side rear bracket has the
warning label and a buckle to accommodate the bumper tie-down strap.) The
tailgate thickness will dictate which of the bearing bracket holes is the best fit for
your truck/LDV. Do not tighten yet.
10. Attach your right hand side rear bracket the same way as above.
11. Assemble handle per diagram (1 nut on each side of crank).
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INSTALLATION
1. With the crank slot on the left hand side, lower the Loadhandler® onto the upraised
tailgate so that the tailgate is between the rubber pads on the inside of the brackets.
2. Slide the left hand side bearing bracket along the roller until near end of the tailgate,
just clear of the inside wall of the truck bed. Slide the right hand side bearing bracket
along the roller until near end of the tailgate or near the red end cap. Position the
unit so the dragsheet is approximately centered between the wheel wells.
3. Position shaft collars to approx. 6mm on each side of each bearing bracket. Tighten
the collar screws. Do not over-tighten the collars or they may crack - just tighten until
the collar is snug on the roller bar. The collars hold the brackets in desired position.
4. Choose the best adjustment hole for each rear bracket. Slide each rear bracket
toward the tailgate until brackets make snug contact with the inside and outside of
tailgate. Tighten nuts and bolts.
5. Drop the tailgate and insert handle in drive slot. Turn handle thru full circle to make
sure it clears truck. If more clearance is needed, loosen collars and slide roller further
to left hand side, and then re-tighten collars. If still more clearance is needed, the
dragsheet itself may need to be moved closer to right hand side so more of the roller
bar is available on the left hand side. Unfurl dragsheet, remove, and then re-tape an
inch or two closer to the right hand side.
6. Spray or lubricate roller where it passes thru each bearing bracket.
7. With tailgate down, feed the long rear straps thru the hinge gap between tailgate &
truck. Then attach to front inside strap buckle as shown. Tighten straps by pulling thru
buckle toward front of truck.
8. Close tailgate. To connect, thread the bumper tie-down strap upward thru the inside
of the outside buckle and back down. Hook bumper strap metal clip to the bottom of
tailgate and pull tight (to hold in place while driving). The bumper strap is only utilized
when unloading. It holds the tailgate down while handle is cranked. After you lower
your tailgate, pull bumper strap down tight. Keep secure at all times.
9. The Loadhandler® is now installed and you are ready to get your load.
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To Load
Untie travel straps.
Pull dragsheet from roller & lay on bed
floor. (Bed liner or a Loadhandler®
Double-Mat® should be used to unload
600kg or more.)
Always leave 3-4 dragsheet wraps on the
roller.
Load truck.
To Unload
Open tailgate.
Hook bumper tie-downs to bumper and
tighten.
Insert crank handle into slot on roller
bar.
Start cranking clockwise to roll up
dragsheet and unload the truck. If the
handle is too close to the truck, slide the
entire unit toward the left hand side.
Always clean bed of all materials before
next load.
To Remove
Loosen the two long straps and
unhook and remove the bumper straps.
Remove the unit.
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WARNING
Safety Protocol Reminders
Operate on flat ground with stable footing to prevent slips
or falls.
Securely grasp handle while unloading.
Do NOT release handle at any time when cranking and
applying tension to the drag sheet and roller assembly.
Before releasing handle or removing from the drive slot,
relieve any tension on crank handle and Loadhandler®.
Use the Loadhandler® as designed. Any modifications could
adversely affect the functionality of the Loadhandler® and
will void the warranty.
Not following ALL safety protocol reminders above
when using your Loadhandler® could result in serious
property damage or personal injury.
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TO PREVENT THE ROLLER BAR FROM TURNING
WHEN DRIVING WITH A LOAD
1. Press the Velcro straps together to make one long strap.
2. Feed one end of the long strap through the drive slot.
3. Wrap the strap around the bearing bracket projecting from the rear of the tailgate.
4. Pull the strap tight and press the ends of the strap together to secure them in
place. This will prevent the roller bar from turning while you are driving with a
high load and stop the dragsheet from billowing behind the truck.
5. It is also a good place to keep the straps when your truck is loaded. You’ll know
where they are!
IF THE LOAD DOES NOT MOVE OR IS STUCK, STOP!
Check if the load is "LOCKED" around the wheel wells.
If you continue to apply excess pressure to the handle without the load moving, you may
damage or break the mounting brackets.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
If your load is stuck and will not move, please STOP! Do not force the load as you may
break or permanently damage the Loadhandler® or your truck/LDV.
Some examples of what may be causing the problem:
1. Overloading or improper installation. Make sure that the load weighs 1000kg or less
and the Loadhandler® is installed properly.
2. A non-slip spray-in liner, rubber mat, or a pitted rusty truck bed – all of these can
cause too much friction for the dragsheet to slide properly. These non-slip surfaces
must be covered with a hard, smooth surface. A sheet of hard plastic, linoleum,
wood paneling, etc. all work well. Or consider purchasing the Doubl-Mat® by
Loadhandler Products, a reversible mat that is both a "slip-liner" on one side and a
protective, non-slip rubber mat on the other side.
3. "Locked Load" - there are several situations which may cause a load to lock. Lock-
up usually occurs behind the wheel wells.
Gravel, rock, soil, etc. may ‘cake up’ and lock the load.
Items such as firewood, shingles, tiles, waste, furniture, etc. may hit the wheel
well (or truck rear wall of either side of the tailgate) and lock the load.
Organic materials, such as grass clippings, compost, turf, etc. If these types of
materials are left in the truck for several hours/days, they can ‘cake up’ or even
stick to the dragsheet.
To solve the ‘locked load’ problem, free or loosen the materials in front of and behind the
wheel wells.
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