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Rev 03 

CCCS Install Manual 

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CRUSHED CAR 

CONTAINMENT SYSTEM

 

INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE,  

& SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

(800) 272-6276 

001-321-757-7611 

www.cramarotarps.com  

Plants In: Delaware, Florida, Massachusetts, Nevada, Ohio, and Canada 

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Summary of Contents for FARP WORKS CRUSHED CAR

Page 1: ...CS Install Manual 1 CRUSHED CAR CONTAINMENT SYSTEM INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 800 272 6276 001 321 757 7611 www cramarotarps com Plants In Delaware Florida Massachusetts Nevada Ohio and Canada ...

Page 2: ...ll be a 2 x 4 post on each corner of the bulkhead that will set on the deck Check across for square prior to welding Preparing the Trailer for Install There cannot be any obstructions where the new bulkhead uprights will be Any existing bulkhead s rub rails and post pockets will need to be removed from the front and rear of the trailer Typically chain and cable ratchets will need to be moved from ...

Page 3: ...of the trailer on the right side To determine the proper mounting location find the middle point of the trailer You may need to move any lights in the way On the left side mark a line 2 inches from the middle point toward the front of the trailer the back edge of the device will be 4 behind that mark On the right side mark a line 2 inches from the middle point toward the rear of the trailer the ba...

Page 4: ... front and rear of the 2 x 4 mast of the locking device This will be where the bi fold gates will end when closed From that point measure toward the front and then the back the length of the bi fold section This new point will be the cen ter of the gate helper ramp Weld the ramp in place so the stop on the back of the ramp stops the gate at the de sired position and matches with the gate locking d...

Page 5: ...railer This will tighten up any slack in the hinges and keep the gate from drooping once the gate is utilized Shims noted are typical for an install on a 48 trailer adjust as necessary Position the bulkhead hinges so the flat part is flush to the 4 x 4 of the bulkhead IMPORTANT There is a small amount of play between the bulkhead hinge tube and the hinge pin Make sure to adjust the play in the bul...

Page 6: ... hole of the rod Make sure the pin does not keep the rod from swinging fully around to outside of truck When not holding a gate open the rod should be in seat of pocket Position and tack in place checking for proper inser tion in 3 hole latch plate then weld Repeat these steps for all other locking rods Ratchets Mount a ratchet to the trailer directly under the J hook on the gusset of the bulkhead...

Page 7: ... gap must remain between the bottom edge of the shield and the top of the locking device mast to allow the pivoting lock plates to function Lights and Reflective Tape To Meet Federal Lighting Standards 1 Reflective tape is required on the rear top corners of the bulkheads 2 Amber lights are required at the top corners in the front 3 Red lights are required at the rear top corners and the triple li...

Page 8: ... the main gates approximately 6 away from the 3 hole latch plate Weld a j hook on the side of the trailer to secure the chain when not in use Finishing Mask all of the lights on the trailer to prevent overspray when painting frame and bulkhead Mask and paint front and rear bulkheads using a direct to metal paint Grease hinge pins OPERATION To open system Release safety ratchet on the locking devic...

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