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Customer: 

Apogee Trailers

Date/Revision Approved

Description: 

User manual for a trailer

March

1

24/10/2018

100%

Title: 

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Colour(s)

Publication: 

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4c

Format: 

4.5x5.5 inches

Sébastien Neveu / Tel. 514 268-1297

USER MANUAL
FOR THE

Adapt-X

TM

Summary of Contents for Adapt-X 300

Page 1: ...ogee Trailers Date Revision Approved Description User manual for a trailer March 1 24 10 2018 100 Title Colour s Publication 4c Format 4 5x5 5 inches Sébastien Neveu Tel 514 268 1297 USER MANUAL FOR THE Adapt X TM ...

Page 2: ...im to redefine the standard of excel lence of the utility trailer with Adapt XTM unique trailers that will satisfy you We make every effort to serve our customers the best with our motto always in mind AIM FOR THE TOP Apogee trailers 519 103 Rue J Oswald Forest Saint Roch de l Achigan Quebec J0K 3H0 450 588 3845 Monday to Friday 8 30 am 5 00 pm ...

Page 3: ...tion 6 2 Closing the front section 10 Unfolding the trailer 14 1 Hitch extender and opening the front section 14 2 Opening the rear section 16 Loading unloading methods 18 Using the tailgate as a ramp 18 Tipping 20 Towing 21 Load distribution 22 General maintenance 22 Warranty information 23 ...

Page 4: ...is trailer In this manual the level of risk of a potential hazard is indicated as follows WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury OBSERVATION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in damage to property CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in moderate or minor injury ...

Page 5: ... kg Load capacity lbs kg Adapt X 300 4 x8 49 5 x 98 5 125 7 x 250 2 71 5 181 6 400 181 2712 1230 2312 1049 Adapt X 400 5 x8 61 5 x 98 5 156 2 x 250 2 83 5 212 1 440 200 2712 1230 2272 1031 Adapt X 500 5 x10 61 5 x 123 156 2 x 312 4 83 5 212 1 500 227 2712 1230 2212 1003 Adapt X 600 6 x10 73 5 x 123 186 7 x 312 4 95 5 242 6 590 268 2712 1230 2122 963 Adapt X 700 6 x12 73 5 x 147 186 7 x 374 6 95 5 ...

Page 6: ... 2 CLOSING THE REAR SECTION To close the rear section follow the instructions below If necessary consult Figures 3 to 6 2 1 Standing behind the trailer check if the hitch pins in the tailgate are in position then lift up the rear section Fig 2 Fig 3 and Fig 4 CAUTION If the tailgate pins are not in position the tailgate may open when you attempt to lift up the rear section 2 2 Put the hitch pins i...

Page 7: ...7 Figure 1 Remove the hitch pins Figure 2 Rear section ...

Page 8: ...8 Figure 3 Lift up the rear section Figure 4 Close the rear section ...

Page 9: ...9 Figure 5 Storage location for hitch pins when in the closed position Figure 6 Storage location for hitch pins when in the closed position continued ...

Page 10: ...mage the harness 3 4 Put one foot on the tongue then lift and close the front section Fig 8 and Fig 9 3 5 As you did when closing the rear section put the hitch pins in their corre sponding storage location Fig 10 3 6 Tip the trailer onto the stops of the rear section This removes the weight of the trailer from the tongue making it easier to remove the tongue pin Fig 11 3 7 Completely remove the t...

Page 11: ...11 Figure 7 Tipping pin Figure 8 Lift up the front section ...

Page 12: ...12 Figure 9 Close the front section Figure 10 Storage location for hitch pins when in the locked position ...

Page 13: ...13 Figure 11 Tip the trailer onto the stops of the rear section Figure 12 Remove the tongue pin ...

Page 14: ...sary consult Figures 13 to 15 Before opening the trailer check to see if all the hitch pins are in position and if the trailer is tipped onto the stops at the rear section Fig 13 1 1 Attach the tongue to the main body of the trailer by inserting it into its corresponding section Put the tongue pin in the corresponding pin holes Fig 12 and Fig 14 CAUTION If the tongue is not attached and you attemp...

Page 15: ...15 Figure 13 Trailer tipped onto the stops on the rear section Figure 14 Tongue attached to the trailer Rear stops ...

Page 16: ...rear section 2 2 Check that the tailgate pins are in position Fig 16 CAUTION If the tailgate pins are not in position the tailgate could open when you attempt to open the rear section 2 3 Stand behind the trailer and unfold the rear section Fig 17 2 4 Put back the two hitch pins from the front section and the two hitch pins from the rear section 2 5 The trailer is now ready to be used Fig 18 ...

Page 17: ...17 Figure 16 Tailgate pins Figure 17 Opening the rear section Figure 18 Trailer unfolded with hitch pins in position The trailer is now ready to use ...

Page 18: ...is possible to use the tailgate as a loading unloading ramp 1 1 Remove the tailgate pins Fig 16 1 2 Lower the tailgate while unfolding it 1 3 The unfolded tailgate is now ready to use as a loading unloading ramp Fig 19 Figure 19 Using the tailgate as a ramp ...

Page 19: ... Figure 20 Potential pinching point PINCHING POINT CAUTION When opening the tailgate do not put your fingers in the potential pinching point that exists between the two sections of the tailgate See Fig 20 ...

Page 20: ...al wiring harness between the front sec tion and the tongue when using the trailer in the tipping position 1 1 Remove the tipping pin ensuring you keep hold of the front section because the trailer will begin to tip toward the rear Fig 7 1 2 The trailer is ready to use in the tipping position Fig 21 Figure 21 Trailer in tipping position ...

Page 21: ...rt a locking pin or padlock in the corre sponding pin hole 3 Fit the safety chains in a criss cross formation 4 Connect the electrical wiring harness of the trailer to the electrical wiring of the towing vehicle and check that the trailer lights work 5 Check that the safety chains do not restrict the trailer from moving freely 6 Check that the safety chains are not touching the ground CAUTION The ...

Page 22: ...ERAL MAINTENANCE Grease the wheel bearings on an annual basis Check that the coupler is correctly secured to the trailer ball and ensure they are the same size Check that the hub caps have not moved Check that the safety chains are criss crossed under the hitch extender and securely fixed to the vehicle Check that all the lights are working properly Ensure that the tire pressure corresponds to the...

Page 23: ...s subjected the product to improper use EXCLUSIONS The following parts are held directly under the warranty of the manufacturer and not under the Apogee Trailer warranty The axles tires wheel rims coupler or any other part or piece not manufactured by Apogee trailers The warranty is considered void if the trailer is subjected to any modification or improper use or if the trailer is used outside of...

Page 24: ...Apogee Trailers 519 103 Rue J Oswald Forest Saint Roch de l Achigan Quebec J0K 3H0 450 588 3845 Monday to Friday 8 30 am 5 00 pm ...

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