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A Deck height (DH)
B Bumper height
C Vehicle safety hook
D Sill edge
E Sill
F Bumper depth
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Check the front to back and side to side positioning when unloading and loading the cot to make sure that you install the
vehicle safety hook correctly.
To check the front to back positioning:
1. Select the appropriate vehicle safety hook (
Selecting the vehicle safety hook
(page 13)).
2. Position the vehicle safety hook at least 3-3/4 in. from the leading edge of the door sill (A). The recommended distance
from the face of the safety hook to be no less than 3-3/4 in.
3. Make sure that you can secure the vehicle safety hook to the mount in the back of the vehicle.
4. Make sure that you have adequate bumper clearance to allow the cot to be loaded and unloaded from the vehicle.
5. Confirm the side to side placement of the vehicle safety hook (Positioning of the vehicle safety hook, side to side).
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