About This Manual
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The intent of this manual is to help you in two ways. One is to follow step-by-step in the order of assembly of your
product. The other way is for easy reference if you have questions in a particular area.
Important:
Read ALL instructions carefully before starting construction.
Important:
Pay particular attention to all SAFETY information.
• Metric measurements are shown in millimeters and in brackets, unless otherwise specified.
“ " ”
equals inches
and “ ' ” equals feet in English measurements.
Examples:
1" [25.4]
4' [1 219]
• Optional equipment contains necessary instructions for assembly or operation.
• Very small numbers near an illustration (
i.e.,
1257-48
) are identification of the graphic, not a part number.
Note: The original, authoritative version of this manual is the English version produced by CTB, Inc. or any of
its subsidiaries or divisions, (hereafter collectively referred to as "CTB"). Subsequent changes to any manual
made by any third party have not been reviewed nor authenticated by CTB. Such changes may include, but are
not limited to, translation into languages other than English, and additions to or deletions from the original
content. CTB disclaims responsibility for any and all damages, injuries, warranty claims and/or any other
claims associated with such changes, inasmuch as such changes result in content that is different from the
authoritative CTB-published English version of the manual. For current product installation and operation
information, please contact the customer service and/or technical service departments of the appropriate CTB
subsidiary or division. Should you observe any questionable content in any manual, please notify CTB
immediately in writing to: CTB Legal Department, P.O. Box 2000, Milford, IN 46542-2000 USA.
Caution, Warning and Danger Decals
have been placed on the equipment to warn of potentially dangerous
situations. Care should be taken to keep this information intact and easy to read at all times. Replace missing or
damaged safety decals immediately.
Using the equipment for purposes other than specified in this manual may cause personal injury and/or damage to
the equipment.
Safety–Alert Symbol
This is a safety–alert symbol.
When you see this symbol on your equipment, be alert to the
potential for personal injury. This equipment is designed to be installed and operated as safely
as possible...however, hazards do exist.
Understanding Signal Words
Signal words
are used in conjunction with the safety–alert symbol to identify the severity of the warning.
DANGER
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL
result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD
result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate
injury.
About This Manual
Safety Information
