AUTO CRIB-IT INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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POWER HAWK TECHNOLOGIES INC., Rockaway, New Jersey USA
Rev F 3/2013
10. Remove the
AUTO CRIB-IT
from underneath the
vehicle. Stow using the
Velcro strap that is provided
to prevent accidental
release and extension.
RAISING THE AUTO CRIB-IT STARTING HEIGHT…
If maximum extension of the
AUTO CRIB-IT
is reached before sufficiently engaging and stabilizing the
vehicle, the starting height of the
AUTO CRIB-IT
may be raised by using proper block cribbing methods.
At a minimum, the
AUTO CRIB-IT
Channel Base must engage the block cribbing at three (3) points…
One at each end and one in the center as shown below:
Maintenance
Proper care and maintenance of the
AUTO CRIB-IT
is necessary to ensure long tool life and safe operation.
Interval Check
Instructions
After Each Use
Make sure all
fasteners are tight
Tighten as necessary.
Top Hinge Bolts (x8): 30-40 Foot-Pounds
Slide Pin Bolts (x3): 30-40 Foot-Pounds
Handle Screws (x4): 40-50 Inch-Pounds
¼-Turn Lock Hex Nut (x1): 65-75 Inch-Pounds
¼ Turn Lock Cam Screw (x1): 10-15 Inch-Pounds
Make
sure
AUTO
CRIB-IT
locking
mechanism for
stowing is engaging
properly
Engage AUTO CRIB-IT Lock and attempt to lift top plates.
Top plates should not be able to lift.
Check for bent,
damaged or cracked
parts.
Replace parts as necessary.
NOTE: A bent Slide Pin or Fixed Pin would indicate that the
AUTO CRIB-IT
was overloaded.
Monthly
Check for smooth
automatic operation
Apply WD-40 (or equivalent) to slide pin, fixed pin, channel
base slots, and hinge.
Annually
Check for sufficient
spring action
Replace gas spring piston assembly as necessary.
Perpendicular
Parallel
Velcro
Strap