Apogee Adapt-X Optimax User manual
USER MANUAL
FOR THE OptimaxTM
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING APOGEE
Apogee is a company based on innovation and excellence, which aims to bring
to market products that stand out. We aim to redefine the standard of excel-
lence of the utility trailer with Optimax
TM
, unique trailers that will satisfy you. We
make every effort to serve our customers the best with our motto always in mind,
AIM FOR THE TOP!
Apogee trailers
519 –103, Rue J Oswald Forest
Saint-Roch-de-l’Achigan,
(Quebec) J0K 3H0
450.588.3845
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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CONTENTS
Important information ...........................................................................................................................4
Specification...............................................................................................................................................5
Storage (Closing).....................................................................................................................................6
1. Closing the rear section ...............................................................................................................6
2. Closing the front section...........................................................................................................10
Unfolding the trailer.............................................................................................................................. 14
1. Hitch extender and opening the front section................................................................ 14
2. Opening the rear section.......................................................................................................... 16
Loading/unloading methods............................................................................................................ 18
Using the tailgate as a ramp............................................................................................................. 18
Tipping ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
Towing ........................................................................................................................................................20
Load distribution.................................................................................................................................... 21
General maintenance............................................................................................................................ 21
Warranty information.......................................................................................................................... 22
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you suffer from a bad back, joint pains or have
any other physical condition which effects your ability to handle
heavy loads, we strongly recommend you do not use this trailer.
In this manual, the level of risk of a potential hazard is indicated as follows:
WARNING:
Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or
serious injury.
OBSERVATION:
Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in damage to
property.
CAUTION:
Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in moderate
or minor injury.
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SPECIFICATION:
Trailer without brake system
Trailer class: Class 1
Tire: 5.30-12
Pressure: 550 kPa (80 psi) max
Wheel torque: 75 N.m (55 ft-lb)
Model
Inside
dimensions
(in)
Inside
dimensions
(cm)
Overall
width
(in/cm)
Mass
(lbs/kg)
GVWR
(lbs/kg)
Load
capacity
(lbs/kg)
Adapt-X Optimax 49.5 x 98.5 125.7 x 250.2 71.5/181.6 325/147 1984/900 1659/753
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STORAGE (CLOSING)
To securely close your OptimaxTM trailer and avoid any damages to it,
please carefully follow the instructions below.
OBSERVATION:
First close the rear section then the front section.
The closing operations must be performed on a flat surface.
1. HITCH PINS
Remove both hitch pins from the front section and both hitch pins from the rear
section. Fig. 1 and Fig. 2
2. CLOSING THE REAR SECTION
To close the rear section follow the instructions below. If necessary, consult
Figures 3 to 6.
2.1. Standing behind the trailer, check if the hitch pins in the tailgate are in
position then lift up the rear section.
Fig. 2, Fig. 3 and Fig. 4
CAUTION:
If the tailgate pins are not in position, the tailgate may open when you attempt
to lift up the rear section.
2.2. Put the hitch pins in their corresponding storage location. Fig. 5 and Fig. 6
WARNING:
Always check that the hitch pins are in their proper position when the trailer is
in the closed or open position.
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Figure 1: Remove the hitch pins
Figure 2: Rear section
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Figure 3: Lift up the rear section
Figure 4: Close the rear section
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Figure 5: Storage location for hitch pins when in the closed position
Figure 6: Storage location for hitch pins when in the closed position (continued)
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3. CLOSING THE FRONT SECTION
To close the front section follow the instructions below. If necessary, consult
Figures 7 to 12.
3.1. Remove the hitch pins from the front section. Fig. 1
3.2. Remove the tipping pin. Fig. 7
3.3. Disconnect the electrical wiring harness between the front section and
the tongue.
OBSERVATION:
Not disconnecting the electrical wiring harness between the front section
and the tongue before closing the front section of the trailer could damage
the harness.
CAUTION:
If the tailgate pins are not in position, the tailgate may open when you attempt
to lift up the front section.
3.4. Put one foot on the tongue then lift and close the front section.
Fig. 8 and Fig. 9
3.5. As you did when closing the rear section, put the hitch pins in their corre-
sponding storage location. Fig. 10
3.6. Tip the trailer onto the stops of the rear section. This removes the
weight of the trailer from the tongue making it easier to remove
the tongue pin. Fig. 11
3.7. Completely remove the tongue pin. Fig. 12
3.8. In order not to lose the tipping pin and tongue pin, put them back into
their corresponding positions on the trailer.
WARNING:
Always check that the hitch pins are in their proper position when the trailer is
in the closed or open position.
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