Operator Safety Information
Observe the following safety procedures during the use of the flatbed.
Before operating read and understand all information furnished with
your flatbed and in this manual
NEVER
exceed the structural capacity of
(200lb/SF)
for the
TC
-
500/STD
. floor plank
1.25”
thick with
4”
stringers. Optional
6” “
C
”
or
7” “
H
”
stringers are available for the
STD.
TC
-
500/501
flatbed. For the Extra H/D
TC
-
501
flatbed with
2.38”
thick floor
planks the structural capacity will be
(350lb/SF)
with a
7” “
H
”
beam or optional
6”
“
C
”
channel. The Structural capacity means the maximum weight per square foot the
flatbed will carry with an acceptable margin of safety.
NEVER
exceed the manufacturer
’
s
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
of your
truck. This rating can usually be found on the end of the driver
’
s door just above or be-
low the latch.
NEVER
exceed the truck axle and tire ratings.
ALWAYS
keep as much of the load as possible forward of the rear axle and
evenly distributed from side to side.
REGULARTY
check and tighten all fasteners to the recommended torque values
in the Torque Chart shown below if needed.
.
TruckCraft Corporation
5751 Molly Pitcher Hwy South
Chambersburg, PA 17202
TC
-
500501 Flatbed
Tel. (800) 755
-
3867
Fax. (717) 375
-
2975
E
-
Mail:
Web: www.truckcraft.com
Copyright 2018 TruckCraft Corporation Rev. 10/2018
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