Perrycraft SporTrek Roof Racks - Manual

Roof Rack Installation Instructions
WARNING : The mounting hardware included in this rack is not recommended for use on fiberglass truck covers.
If installing on a fiberglass or plastic composite surface, please contact the distributor from whom this unit was
purchased and obtain supplemental hardware kit, part# HWSTTC-UV or call 800-777-7081.
Test fit the rack before drilling any mounting holes. Each SportTrek rack may fit several different vehicles, therefore
the factory “bow” in the side rails may or may not exactly match the roof contour of your particular vehicle. Prior
to attaching the crossbars, place the side rails on the vehicle roof in the approximate location to be installed. The
ends of the rails should touch the roof surface and the center of the rails should be no more than 1/2 inch off the
roof surface. To adjust the “bow”, place the empty carton on the ground as a cushion, hold one end of the rail in
one hand placing the other end on the carton and apply moderate pressure with the other hand to the area of the rail
needing adjustment.
CONTENTS: 2-Side Rails, 2-Crossbars, 4-Stanchions, 5-PVC Roof slats, 1-Hdwe pack.(some racks may contain
only 4 roof slats).
1. Insert stanchions into ends of crossbars and secure with #8 x 1/2" pan head screws through hole in underside
of crossbar.
2. Slide tie-down loops into rails. (Fig. 1)
3. Slide stanchions onto rails, positioning them approximately 10 inches from the
ends of the rails. (Fig. 2)
4. Tighten adjustment knobs sufficiently to hold stanchions in place but loose enough
to allow rails to swivel to conform with roof contour.
5. Place rack in desired position, mark mounting hole locations. Remove rack.
6. Drill pilot holes where marked using 1/8" drill bit, being careful not to penetrate interior headliner.
7. Place rack on roof and secure using #10x1/2" truss head waxed screws in holes at each end of the rails.
8. Place rail end caps in position and secure using #10x3/4" waxed screws.
9. Install remaining #10x1/2" waxed screws through rails, taking care to insure the lateral spacing between rails
is kept constant from front to rear.
10. Place vinyl roof slats in desired positions and mark locations. Remove slats and clean roof surface where slats
will be positioned with an adhesive prep solution (Pro-bond, Tite-R-Bond, or Alcohol) to insure proper bonding
of slats to roof. Peel adhesive liner from bottom of slats, place in position and press firmly in place.
11. To adjust crossbar position, rotate adjustment knobs 1-2 turns counter-clockwise. Press inward on knobs while
sliding stanchions to desired position. Rotate knobs clockwise firmly to securely lock stanchions in place.
NOTE: Crossbars may be removed from rails by rotating adjustment knobs 4-5 turns counter-clockwise and pressing
inward on knobs while lifting stanchions off rails. Reverse procedure to re-install crossbars.
Warning: External roof racks do not increase the GVWR of the vehicle. Total occupant and cargo load should not
exceed the vehicle manufacturer’s rated vehicle capacity. Maximum load for this rack is 75 lbs., evenly distributed
on crossbar assemblies. Keep in mind that torque applied to any straps, cords, etc. between the load and the vehicle
body effectively add "load weight" to crossbars and the roof. Large or flat items such as plywood or watercraft can
trap air and create wind lift. Secure the ends of such objects directly to the vehicle bumpers or tie downs. Bulky
or tall loads can create tremendous horizontal wind resistance from headwinds and crosswinds. Extreme caution
should be used when transporting such loads, taking into consideration road conditions, vehicle speed, crosswinds,
load securing methods, etc. Large, bulky, tall or flat objects should be properly secured to both crossbars, tie-down
loops, and other attachment points on the vehicle body. PERRYCRAFT, Inc. does not assume responsibility for
style or size of rack installed, improper rack installation, exceeding rack load limit, load securement methods, vehicle
roof strength, wind lift or any other factors beyond its control.
All fasteners, knobs and load securements should be checked
frequently and tightened as necessary!
Fig 2
INST-RR 120918