WEATHER GUARD 1245 - Manual

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ladder Rack - Models 1245 and 1275
Model 1245 - Full Size Pickup Short Beds • Model 1275 - Full Size Pickup Long Beds
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Electric Drill
• Drill Bits - 5/16", 3/8" & 1/2"
• 3/8" Open or Box End Wrench
• 1/2" Open or Box End Wrench (2)
• 9/16" Open or Box End Wrench (2)
• Screwdriver - common
• Framing Square
• Pencil or Marker
PARTS LIST
• 4 - Top Rail Halves
• Cushion Strip (bulk)
• 2 - Closed Top Tube Sleeves
• 2 - Open Top Tube Sleeves
• 4 - Legs
• 2 - Crossmembers (open ends)
• 1 - Front Crossmember
• 1 - Front Crossmember Sleeve
• 2 - Bed Reinforcing Brackets
• 2 - Front Leg Spacer
• Tube, Sealant
• 1 - Ladder Stop
• 2 - Straps
IMPORTANT
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions and
warnings completely before
installing.
BOLT KIT
Bolt Kit #32-0105 is provided with
your ladder rack. Check this bolt kit
to be sure the following parts are
included:
Quan. Description
4 3/8-16 x 3/4" Hex Head,
Thread Cutting
20 5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
4 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Carriage Bolt
4 3/8" Flat Washer
4 3/8-16 Nylon Lock Nut
4 5/16-18 x 2" Hex Hd. Bolt
2 5/16-18 x 2-3/4" Hex Hd. Bolt
12 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Hex Hd. Bolt
16 5/16-18 x 3/4" Carriage Bolt
34 5/16 Flat Washer
14 5/16" Lock Washer
14 5/16-18 Blind Fastener
1 Installation Tool
2 5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Black
Oxide Bolt
2 5/16" x 2-3/4" Latch Pins
4 Black Tie Downs
8 10-24 x 2-3/4" F.H. Screws
8 10-24 Nylon Lock Nuts
2 Sq. Cap Plugs (black)
2 5/16-18 x 2" Carriage Bolt
4 5/16 x 2" Dia. Blk. Oxide
Flat Washer
WARNING
This product is only intended for, and only safe for, transporting
ladders, lumber, pipe and other similar materials. It is the responsi-
bility of the user to secure these materials to the rack before trans-
porting. Any modifications made to this product, or use of this
product for any other purpose than its intended use, could create
a hazardous condition that can cause serious personal injury or
property damage.
Part No. 24-0132 REV. B ECN 5315 05/13
Approximate Assembly and
Installation Time:
5 hours per unit (5.0 hrs.)
depending on truck equipment
installation experience.
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