How to Attach a Safety Strap to an Oxlite Ramp 


  1. Find the safety strap which has been attached to 
      your ramp.  
   2. Place ramp in a standing position with rubber fingers facing up.  
        3. Take the portion of the looped strap extending from the BOTTOM of the
      release buckle. Loop this strap around both a cross bar and one tube 
      at a point 8" to 12" from the top of the where equipment wheels will 
      ride on the ramp. 
  4. Next loop the hook through the looped end in #3 and pull till taught.
  5. Repeat these instructions with each safety strap
      included in the package.  
   6. Before using Oxlite Ramp(s), please read ALL Safety 		
      Warnings and Instructions on loading and unloading 		
      using ramps. 

This drawing represents what the safety strap should look like on each runner before loading/unloading. As when using all power equipment, please use caution and follow all instructions. Always use all safety straps.

 

 

 

 

Note: Folding Ramps attach on the left and right.Ramps with 3 straps included attach on the left, right, & middle.

  The Safety Strap assembly is designed to keep the ramp from sliding 
  off the end of your truck, tailgate, or trailer. It is not designed to prevent 
  a ramp from free falling to the ground. Always be sure that your ramp is 
  set firmly against the tailgate of your truck or trailer. 

 Placement of Ramps
 
   1. Fit ramps firmly against tailgate. 
   2. Depress lever on Safety Strap buckle and pull hook
      assembly away from ramp(s) to extend the length of the strap.  
   3. Attach hooks securely underneath vehicle or trailer to the 
      metal portion of the  bumper or frame. 
   4. Pull the unattached end of the strap so that it is tightly holding 
      ramp(s) against tailgate or trailer. 
   5. Always use all straps included in ramp set. 
   6. Tighten safety straps to keep the ramp(s) from sliding. (See the 	
      drawing above showing a properly secured safety strap).  
   7. Before loading/unloading the equipment, make sure each 
      ramp does not slip back or sideways on tailgate by pulling 
      from the bottom of the ramp(s) to ensure the top of the ramp(s) 		
      remains in contact with the end of the tailgate or trailer. 
   8. Tires should fit within the width of the ramp(s). 
   9. If using runners (2 narrow ramps) make sure they are 			
      equally spaced apart at the top of the ramp(s) and the bottom 		
      of the ramp(s). 
   10. For each inch of loading/unloading height, make sure each 		
      ramp has  2.2 inches of length. (30” x 2.2” = 66” Ramp 			
      Length Needed).

  Loading & Unloading:
 
  1. Use caution when loading/unloading your equipment. 
  2. Ensure equipment does NOT exceed specified weight 
      capacity of ramp(s). 
  3. No additional passengers or cargo should be in/on the 
      equipment while loading/unloading. 
  4. Throttle your equipment slowly and evenly so that it
      does not bounce on the ramp(s) or flip over backwards. 
  5. Have your spotter verify that the tires of your equipment are on the ramp(s). 
  6. Have your spotter guide you up the ramp(s). Go slow enough to stop in 
      case your spotter tells you to stop. 
  7. Do not spin the tires, over accelerate, or bounce the equipment you are 
      loading/unloading.  
  8. Always remember when unloading equipment follow the same general safety 
      precautions being sure not to throttle down the ramp, but to use the brakes to 
      maintain a slow descent.





     Not following all safety warnings, precautions, and 
    instructions may result in property damage and/or severe injury.
    
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