WEATHER GUARD Model 250 Sliding Ladder Rack - Manual (Page 2)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS LIST
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Electric Drill • Ruler • Ratchet Wrench
• 5/16” Hex Driver Bit • 7/16” Wrench • Lithium Grease
• Phillips Screw Driver • 7/16” Deep Well Socket
Step 1: RAIL ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Using connecting brackets (2), connect rail sections (3) using eight 1/4-20 x 3/4” carriage bolts, 1/4”
washers and 1/4-20 nylon lock nuts.
NOTE: The installation instructions below are written for the installation of this product to the roof
ribs of a van or truck cap. This rack can be mounted to the side wall of a trailer if desired, using the
same steps described below.
NOTE: Depending on the size and type of your vehicle, the rail assembly may need to be cut to
length for proper installation, Measure the distance inside the van, and cut the assembled rail to the
correct length.
Determine the rail mounting location inside vehicle (center, off-center, side). Measure the three van
rib locations from the rear of the van, starting from the upper inside of the rear door jamb, and measuring
forward. Record those dimensions.
Fasten the rear mounting bracket to the rear of the rail assembly (end opposite cut end) using two 1/4-20
x 3/4” carriage bolts, 1/4” washers and 1/4-20 nylon lock nuts. See Figure 1a. From the rear of the rear
mounting bracket, mark the rail assembly at the recorded rib locations. Fasten a mounting bracket just
tight enough to be adjusted by hand, centered at each mark, using one 1/4-20 x 3/4” carriage bolt, 1/4”
washer and 1/4-20 nylon lock nut each.
(1) Cord guide
(4) Strut channel nut
(2) Stop plate
(1) 1.25 OD Washer
(4) Hex head cap screw,
1/4 x 20 x 1
(20)Nylon lock nut, 1/4 x 20
(2) Carriage bolt,
1/4 x 20 x 1-1/2
(24)1/4” Flat Washer
(1) Pan head machine screw,
1/4 x 20 x 7/8
(2) Shock cord
(4) Lock washer
(1) Adjustable mount
(1) Fixed mount
(1) Adjustable arm
(1) Front cradle
(1) Inside side catch
(1) Outside side catch
(1) Fixed catch
(17)Carriage bolt,
1/4 x 20 x 3/4
(1) Safety cable assy.
(3) Rail
(2) Connecting bracket
(3) Mounting bracket
(1) Vinyl cap
(8)1/4 - 14 x 3/4
self-drilling screw
(1) Rear mounting bracket
CAUTION
Rail assembly must be attached to all three roof ribs for proper installation.