Installation Instructions - Weather Guard 250 Manual Del Operador

To reduce the risk of serious personal injury from the ladder falling or becoming a projectile during hard braking or a vehicle acci-
dent:
• Read and follow all instructions and warnings before installing or using this product.
• The sliding ladder rack should only be used for transporting ladders. Never modify or use the sliding ladder rack for any other
purpose.
• Rack must be installed per instructions.
• Only mount the sliding ladder rack in a van, enclosed trailer, or metal truck cap.
• Maximum ladder weight should not exceed 80 lbs.
• When using power tools, follow tool manufacturer's warnings and instructions.
• Protect your eyes. Wear safety goggles that comply with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada, CSA Z94-3-M88) as shown on package.
• Never install the sliding ladder rack system inside passenger compartments.
• Check for electrical wiring in areas where holes are to be drilled. Consult the vehicle's shop manual for wiring paths.
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" flat 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 first 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.
• Rail assembly must be attached to all three roof ribs for proper
installation.
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" flat washers and 1/4-20 nylon lock
nuts. See Figure 1a.
From the rear of the rear mounting bracket, mark the rail assem-
bly 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" flat washer and 1/4-20
nylon lock nut each.
Place the rail assembly in the vehicle in position. Determine
whether the rear mounting bracket needs to be modified. It may
be offset to the rail assembly or have a portion of it removed or
the angle of the flange changed to meet the door jamb flush, if
necessary. Adjust the mounting bracket locations on the rail
assembly if necessary, to insure that the mounting brackets can
be properly fastened to the roof ribs.
Remove the rail assembly from the roof ribs, and tighten the
mounting brackets securely.
Place the rail assembly back in position, and fasten it to the roof
ribs and rear door jamb with two 1/4-14 x 3/4" self drilling screws
and 1/4" flat washers per bracket.
Fasten the cord guide approximately 30" in from the rear of the
rail assembly, using a 1/4-20 x 7/8" pan head machine screw,
1-1/4" OD washer, 1/4" flat washer and 1/4-20 nylon lock nut.
Adjust the 30" dimension for obstructions if necessary.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Rear
Mounting
Bracket
2
Figure 1
Figure 1a