Installation Guide

Owner’s Manual
TX500 Aluminum Packable Ramp
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ALWAYS…
• Useonlevelgroundandsecurelyattachramptotruck.
• Becarefulofpinchpointsatramphingelocations.
• Becarefulofpinchpointsatramptablocationswhilesecuring
ramp to tailgate, and of pinch points between rungs.
• Useas4-wheeledATV,UTV,orlawntractorramponly.
• Inspect before each and every use to be sure there is no
product damage or loose/missing bolts and hardware.
Lubricate hinges as necessary.
NEVER…
• Neverexceedloadcapacityof1,000lb.perramp(2,000lb.as
a pair), evenly distributed over four wheels.
• Useadamagedramp;replacewithnew
• Usewhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugs.
• LoadATVonrampwithanygearonracksofATV.
• Usewith2-or3-wheeledvehicles.
• Usecarelessly--ThinkSafety!
• Useinslipperyconditions.
REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS
A306 Rubber tab cover
48663 Ramp strap, complete
WARRANTY
RUSH™ Ramps, a division of Ardisam Inc., offers a one year limited
warranty to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
theservicelifeoftheproduct,nottoexceedtwelveconsecutive
months from the date of purchase. This warranty applies to the
original owner with a proof of purchase and is not transferable.
This warranty applies only to products which have not been
subjected to negligent use, misuse, alteration, accident or if
repairs have been made by anyone outside our factory. This
warranty supersedes all other warranties either expressed or
implied and all other obligations or liabilities on our part.
Ardisam, Inc., does not assume, and does not authorize any other
person to assume for us, any liability in connection with the sale of
our products. Warranty work must be sent directly to Ardisam, Inc.
or one of our authorized service centers and performed by them.
To obtain warranty service and/or replacement instructions,
you must have prior approval from Ardisam, Inc. before
shipping your package to us by calling our customer service
department at 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST or by writing to:
Ardisam, Inc., 1160 Eighth Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829
for a return material authorization number (RMA#). All
items must be shipped prepaid. Ardisam, Inc. will at no charge,
repair or replace, at their discretion, any defective part which
falls under the conditions stated above. Ardisam retains the
right to change models, specifications and price without notice.
For replacement parts, phone [phone] or go online to
www.rushramps.com.
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Figure 2
bumper
s-hook
loop
tailgate
straps tight
(assemblyinstructionscontinued...)
3. Attach the two provided securing straps to the fifth rung
awayfromthetailgateend(oneoneachramp).Wraptheloop
end of each strap around the center brace and thread the
buckle and “S” hook end through the loop. This permanently
attaches straps to the ramp. SEE FIGURE 2.
USE INSTRUCTIONS:
TO LOAD YOUR 4-WHEELED ATV, UTV OR LAWN TRACTOR:
1. On level ground, rest both ramps on the tailgate. SEE FIGURE
3.Besurerampsarecentered on tailgate and aligned correctly
to your four-wheeled ATV, UTV, or lawn tractor’s wheel width.
2. Hook the “S” hooks of both straps to bumper and pull on loose
endofstrapsuntilstrapsaretightlyholdingramptotailgate.Be
sure ramps have not moved location when tightening straps.
Double check to make sure ramps are still aligned correctly. To
remove, simply push the thumb release on strap buckle.
3. Draw the ATV, UTV or lawn tractor up the ramps. We
recommend using an electric or manual winch.
4. Once vehicle is in truck bed, be sure to set brake and securely
tie down vehicle. Ramp can now be removed, folded up, and
stored.
TO UNLOAD YOUR 4-WHEELED ATV, UTV OR LAWN TRACTOR:
1. Reverse loading procedures to unload your ATV, UTV, or lawn
tractor.