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CASTER INSTALLATION CONTINUED
5. Attach casters to exposed end of each fork pocket.
(See Figure 4)
a. Set one 3/8" flat washer above each hole in fork
pockets.
b. Insert one 3/8"-16 x 1¼" bolt through washer,
corresponding bolt hole and bolt hole in caster
plate.
c. Slide another 3/8” flat washer over threaded end
of bolt. Add 3/8" lock washer and secure with
3/8" nut.
d. Tighten connections with 9/16" wrenches.
WARNING! Never crawl or stand under an
elevated hopper. Limit exposure to reaching
under hopper to fasten hardware.
Figure 4
3/8" Flat Washer
3/8" Nylon Locknut
3/8"-16 x 1⁄" Bolt
6. After installing two casters, slowly lower forks and
disconnect safety chain.
7. Back lift truck away until forks are free of hopper’s
fork pockets.
8. Drive lift truck to opposite end of hopper and repeat
steps 1-5.
9. After installing casters, slowly lower forks and
disconnect safety chain.
10. Back lift truck away until forks are free of hopper’s
fork pockets.
WARNING! Adding casters will reduce the
rolling load capacity of some models.
CASTER TYPE
CAPACITY (LBS.)
Steel Casters
1,200 lbs./caster
Mold-on Rubber Casters
600 lbs./caster
Poly-on Steel Casters
1,200 lbs./caster
1-800-295-5510
uline.com
