Installation Guide
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Installation Instructions
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the slide unit is securely
fastened to a base that will provide safe and reliable operation. The many variations
in usage and placements of a slide unit present specific issues to consider for safety
and reliability; and the following recommendations are only intended to be general in
nature to provide awareness to the installer to consider safety during installation.
Usage
All slide units are designed for use only in static and level conditions. When installed
in a vehicle, the CargoGlide unit must be closed and latched securely prior to and
during any vehicle movement. The vehicle must be parked in a level position prior to
unlocking and extending a slide unit or the weight of your cargo could be difficult or
dangerous to move. Control Loads opening and closing slowly when loaded.
Forces
The slide unit must be securely fastened to a base floor or other structure to resist
movement. A tipping force is applied to the unit when it is extended, which is
countered by the attachments at the front (cab side) and middle of the unit.
Furthermore, vehicle acceleration, cornering and braking will result in additional
forces affecting your cargo and the slide unit. Impacts due to dropping a load will
result in temporarily higher forces seen by the fasteners and should be avoided.
Position & Check Clearances
1. Set the CargoGlide unit into the position it will be installed in.
2. Center the CargoGlide unit between the wheel wells in the bed of the truck or
van, set the CargoGlide forward toward the cab of the truck, leave at least ½ to
1” of space between the front wall (cab) of the truck bed and the CargoGlide.
3. Check to ensure that nothing interferes with the location and operation of the
slide including clearance of the tailgate, opening or doorway edges. Allowing
a small gap (at least 1/2″) on each side to accommodate any slide deflection
due to loads and slight misalignments due to the installation itself.
4. Prior to drilling holes for Plus-Nut installations confirm there are no Fuel Lines
or other obstructions under the vehicle bed where you plan to drill holes.
Attachment Points
Normally, a slide unit will have 4 to 6 points to attach to the base. A single
direction slide unit must have at least the 4 rear points (2 cab end and 2 middle
points) fastened and a dual direction slide must have at least 6 points (2 at both
ends and 2 middle points) attached.