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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

C-10, C-11 & C-12 SERIES RACKS

C12S-1 with 26” Legs shown above.

Package Contents:

HARDWARE KIT PARTS

(8) 3/8”-16 x 3” CARRAIGE BOLTS (1) RAIL DRIVER’S SIDE ASSEMBLIES

(20) 3/8”-16 x 2” CARRAIGE BOLTS (1) RAIL PASSENGER’S ASSEMBLIES

(4) 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” CARRAIGE BOLTS (1) FRONT RECTANGLULAR CROSSBAR

(12) 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” HEX BOLTS (1) MIDDLE CROSSBAR ASSEMBLY

(4) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HEX BOLTS (1) REAR CROSSBAR

(4) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HEX BOLTS (4) LEGS

(4) 3/8” x 1-1/4” LAG BOLTS (4) CAMPER FEET

(52) 3/8”-16 NUTS (4) HD BRACES

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3/8” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS

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EXTENDED CAB BRACES & HARDWARE

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EX VERSION ONLY

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Before you begin:

Remove all components from the shipping carton.

The rack should be assembled on a padded surface such as carpet to prevent scratching of aluminum surfaces. Remove bands

securing components together.

Read the instructions thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the assembly sequence.

Note that you DO NOT tighten any nuts and bolts until the completed rack is installed on the vehicle unless specified. This allows for

minor adjustments to the rack during the installation process.

Gather the following tools used to assemble and install the rack.

9/16” Socket or open end wrench

3/8” Drill bit and drill

Pencil or marker

Tape measure

Center punch and hammer (optional)

Level (optional)

2 Clamps (optional)

Boards (optional)

HAULER RACKS, INC. Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445

7109 31

Avenue North Phone: 763-546-5620

Minneapolis, MN 55427-2848 Fax: 763-546-0933

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Summary of content (14 pages)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR C-10, C-11 & C-12 SERIES RACKS C12S-1 with 26” Legs shown above.
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1. Connect front and rear sections Each side rail side contains a front and rear section preassembled for easier assembly. The front and rear sections are banded together. Remove the banding and separate the front and rear rail sections from packaging. On a flat surface, place boards under the front and rear rail sections as shown so that the rear ‘Y’ bracket does not touch the ground. This will make aligning the front and rear rail sections faster.
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1. (Continued) Connect front and rear sections Note the orientation of the other carriage bolts on rail assemblies. For the top round tube, use (2) 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” carriage bolts, (2) 3/8” split lock washers and (2) 3/8”16 nuts, install hardware finger tight. Repeat for other side rail. For the lower rectangle tube, use (4) 3/8”-16 x 3” carriage bolts, (4) 3/8” split lock washers and (4) 3/8”16 nuts, install hardware finger tight. Repeat for other side rail. HAULER RACKS, INC.
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2. Install front Crossbar. The front crossbar is the smooth rectangle tube with the round bolt holes in each end. Secure the front cross bar to the ‘H’ brackets mounted on the side of the front rail sections using (4) 3/8”-16 x 2” carriage bolts, (4) 3/8” split lock washers and (4) 3/8”-16 nuts. Finger tighten only. HAULER RACKS, INC. st 7109 31 Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55427-2848 Page 4 of 14 Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445 Phone: 763-546-5620 Fax: 763-546-0933 WWW.HAULERRACKS.
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3. Set middle crossbar assembly in place. The middle crossbar assembly is the ribbed rectangle extrusion with a slotted bottom with ‘Y’ brackets attached to each end. Orientate the crossbar so the ribbed bottom is facing down. Position the middle crossbar assembly on the front side rails forward of the 5” bracket and about halfway between the 5” bracket and the next support bracket. The middle crossbar assembly will be secured in place after the final adjustments on the vehicle. HAULER RACKS, INC.
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4. Install rear crossbar. The rear crossbar is the rectangular extrusion with a ribbed bottom and square bolt holes in each end. Using (4) 3/8”-16 x 2” carriage bolts, (4) 3/8” split lock washers and (4) 3/8”-16 nuts, secure the rear crossbar to the ‘Y’ brackets mounted at the ends of the rear rails sections. Finger tighten hardware only. HAULER RACKS, INC. st 7109 31 Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55427-2848 Page 6 of 14 Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445 Phone: 763-546-5620 Fax: 763-546-0933 WWW.HAULERRACKS.
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5. Assemble legs Insert a 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” hex head bolt into the center channel leg and loosely secure with 3/8” split lock washer and 3/8-16 nut. Repeat for remaining legs. Assemble the legs with camper feet as shown using (3) 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” hex head bolts, (3) 3/8” split lock washers and (3) 3/8”-16 nuts. Tighten hardware. Ford vehicles may require mounting to the outside the leg to the outside of the foot bracket. HAULER RACKS, INC.
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6. Install legs Place the legs with feet so the ribbed portion faces inwards into the ‘Y’ brackets. Use (2) 3/8”-16 x 2” carriage bolts, (2) 3/8” split lock washers and (2) 3/8”-16 nuts to secure the leg to the ‘Y’ bracket. Finger tighten hardware. Repeat for remain legs side. Note the orientation of the carriage bolts so they face inward. HAULER RACKS, INC. st 7109 31 Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55427-2848 Page 8 of 14 Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445 Phone: 763-546-5620 Fax: 763-546-0933 WWW.HAULERRACKS.
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7. Install HD braces If your rack is not an SHD version, proceed to next step. SHD version includes (4) heavy duty corner supports (HD braces) that are attached from the legs to the crossbars. (These braces may be purchased separately if your rack is not an SHD version.) Remove the 3/8”-16 nuts and 3/8” split lock washers from the floating 3/8” bolts in the legs and crossbar. Loosely attach the HD brace to the leg using one of the previously removed 3/8” split lock washers and 3/8”-16 nuts.
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8. Drill and attach middle crossbar / leg assembly Turn the rack upright and place the rack on the vehicle. The rear legs should be positioned as far back on the bed edge as possible. Avoid placing attachment bolt holes in brackets over stake pockets. Check to make sure the tailgate can open and close properly. Temporarily clamp the rear legs in place (optional but suggested).
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8. (Continued) Drill and attach middle crossbar / leg assembly With a pencil or marker, draw lines from corner to corner on square outlined on the rail. For best results, use a center punch to mark the intersection of the two lines before drilling. Carefully drill (2) 3/8” holes straight up through the rectangle tube in each side. Note you cannot drill down from the top as the round tube rail is in the way and will prevent drilling a straight hole.
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11. Install extended cab braces (EX version only) This step is for the EX version, if your rack is not an EX version, please disregard this step. (These braces may be purchased separately if your rack is not an EX version.) With a pencil, mark a reference line 1” from the edge of the leg as shown below. This will center the mounting hardware in ribbed portion of the leg.
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11. (Continued) Install extended cab braces (EX version only) Insert (2) 3/8”-16 x 2-1/2” hex head bolts through the brace and leg as shown. Secure the extended cab brace with (2) 3/8” split lock washers and (2) 3/8”-16 nuts. Position the brace top so it is tight against the lower rail and lightly tighten the hardware. Move the brace so the upper mounting hole is centered on the lower rail. Using the upper mounting hole as a guide, mark the center of the hole. Move the brace out of the way.
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Customer Limited Warranty and Standard Return Policy Hauler Racks, Inc. offers to preferred customers a special limited warranty. It is our goal to provide effective service for any warranty or standard return. This statement of warranty and return policy is divided into two sections: Warranty Returns of Defective Product and Standard Returns of Unused Product. Warranty Returns of Defective Product Hauler Racks, Inc.