General Precautions

1. Read and understand how to safely operate the equipment you are loading/unloading. 
   
   
2. Always follow the Safety Warnings associated with the equipment you are loading/unloading and follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions. 
   
   
3. When loading/unloading equipment, always remember that you are on an incline. There is potential for flipping over. Be extremely careful.
   
   
4. Always have a person watching as you load or unload your equipment.
   
   
5. For every inch of height you are loading/unloading, your ramp(s) should be 2.2 inches long; For Example: to load equipment into a 30 inch truck bed height you should have a ramp at least 66 inches long.  (30” x 2.2” = 66” Ramp Length Needed). If not sure always go longer.
    
   DO NOT alter ramp(s) in any way.

  Motorcycles: DO NOT ride your motorcycle up the motorcycle loading ramp(s).
  You and your spotter should roll the motorcycle up with the
  engine turned OFF. Be on guard for “tip-overs.”

  ATV’s:  ATV’s have enormous torque. If you over throttle the engine
  the ATV can bounce, change direction, or even flip over. DO NOT 
  over throttle. Accelerate the vehicle slowly and evenly on the ATV loading ramp(s) to slowly  maneuver vehicle up the ramp. DO NOT stop the vehicle on the ramp.

  Remember:
 
 *  Always wear a helmet when riding any wheeled vehicle.  Never operate any equipment or use a Loading ramp(s) after consuming   any alcoholic beverage or medication.
  * Never exceed the load capacity of the loading ramp(s).  - Never load equipment with additional passengers or cargo in and/or on equipment.  - Never use loading ramp(s) as ladders. 

How to Attach a Safety Strap to an Oxlite Ramp :

    1. Find the safety strap which has been attached to your ramp. 
    2. Place loading ramp in a standing position, 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 loading ramp.
    4. Next loop the hook through the looped end and pull till taught.
    5. Repeat these instructions with each safety strap
      included in the package. 
    6. Before using our loading ramp(s), please read ALL Safety  
      Warnings and Instructions on loading and unloading  
      using ramps.

Note: Folding Loading Ramps (Bi-fold and Tri-fold) attach on the left and right. Loading 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 loading 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 loading 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 loading
      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  photo 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 loading 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 loading 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.