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AutoTarper Owner’s Manual | Page 5
Installer Notice
According to Federal Law (49 cfr part 571), each nal-stage manufacturer shall complete
the vehicle in such a manner that it conforms to the standards in effect on the date of
manufacture of the incomplete vehicle, the date of nal completion, or a date between
those two dates. This requirement shall, however, be superseded by any conicting
provisions of a standard that applies by its terms to vehicles manufactured in two or more
stages.
Therefore, the installer of a Stellar
®
AutoTarper is considered one of the manufacturers of
the vehicle. As such a manufacturer, the installer is responsible for compliance with all
applicable federal and state regulations. They are required to certify that the vehicle is in
compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and other regulations issued
under the National Trafc and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Please reference the Code of Federal Regulations, title 49 - Transportation, Volume 5 (400-
999), for further information, or visit http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html for the full
text of Code of Federal Regulations.
General Installation
Every AutoTarper installation is unique. However, certain guidelines exist that apply to
every install. Listed below is a general set of chronlological steps that may be followed
when installing a Stellar® AutoTarper. If any questions arise during the installation process,
feel free to contact your local dealer or Stellar Customer Service at 800-321-3741.
AutoTarper Mounting and Assembly
Study names and locations of the parts and familiarize yourself with the AutoTarper before
starting the assembly. The assembly drawings located at the end of this manual will be
helpful with this process.
Safety
Read all of the safety notations in the assembly instructions for your protection. Accidents
can be prevented by recognizing the cause of an accident before it can happen.
Assembly
Select an area for assembly that will be large enough to accommodate the completed
unit. The surface of the work area should be as level as possible. Use the proper hand
tools to ensure proper bolt tightness. Refer to the chart below for the recommended
torque values for different sizes of bolts.
Chapter 2 - Installation Procedure
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