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

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

V10SG and V11SG ‘G’ MOUNT RACKS

P/N V10SGV-1 / V11SGV-1

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

1/2” Socket or open end wrench

7/16” Socket or open end wrench

Phillips screwdriver

5/16” Drill bit and drill

Pencil or marker

Tape measure

Center punch and hammer (optional)

Package Contents:

HARDWARE KIT

(6) G-MOUNT FLAT PLATES

(6) G-MOUNT RUBBER GASKETS

(8) 3/8”-16 x 3” CARRAIGE BOLTS

(16) 3/8”-16 x 2” CARRAIGE BOLTS

(4) 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” CARRAIGE BOLTS

(4) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HEX BOLTS

(32) 3/8”-16 NUTS

(32) 3/8” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS

(12) 5/16”-18 x 1” CARRIAGE BOLTS

(12) 5/16”-18 NUTS

(12) 5/16” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS

(18) ¼”-20 X 1-1/2” PHILLPS SCREWS

(18) 1/4” -20 NUTS

(18) ¼” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS

(12) SPACERS

PARTS

(1) RAIL DRIVER’S (LEFT) SIDE ASSEMBLY

(1) RAIL PASSENGER’S (RIGHT) SIDE ASSEMBLY

(1) FRONT RECTANGLULAR CROSSBAR

(1) REAR CROSSBAR

(2) MIDDLE CROSSBAR ASSEMBLIES WITH ‘H’ BRACKETS

(6) CURVED ARMS

(6) G-MOUNT HINGE ASSEMBLIES

Summary of content (9 pages)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR V10SG and V11SG ‘G’ MOUNT RACKS P/N V10SGV-1 / V11SGV-1 Package Contents: HARDWARE KIT (6) G-MOUNT FLAT PLATES (6) G-MOUNT RUBBER GASKETS (8) 3/8”-16 x 3” CARRAIGE BOLTS (16) 3/8”-16 x 2” CARRAIGE BOLTS (4) 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” CARRAIGE BOLTS (4) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HEX BOLTS (32) 3/8”-16 NUTS (32) 3/8” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS (12) 5/16”-18 x 1” CARRIAGE BOLTS (12) 5/16”-18 NUTS (12) 5/16” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS (18) ¼”-20 X 1-1/2” PHILLPS SCREWS (18) 1/4” -20 NUTS (18) ¼” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS (12)
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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 ‘H’ brackets 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. 2.
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3. Crossbar assembly Slide (2) 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” bolts into the center channel of the rear cross bar on each end. Remove the (4) 3/8” split lock washers and (4) 3/8”-16 nuts from the middle front and middle rear crossbar assemblies. Loosely attach the G-mount assembly to the ribbed crossbar using (2) 3/8” split lock washers and (2) 3/8”-16 nuts for each Gmount. Repeat for other end. Repeat for remaining ribbed crossbars. HAULER RACKS, INC.
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4. Install front Crossbar. The front crossbar is the smooth rectangle tube with the round bolt holes in each end. Loosely 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 5 of 9 Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445 Phone: 763-546-5620 Fax: 763-546-0933 WWW.HAULERRACKS.
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5. Place middle crossbars assemblies. The middle crossbar assemblies are the ribbed rectangle extrusions with a slotted bottom and ‘H’ brackets attached to each end. Orientate the crossbar so G-mount is as shown. Position the middle crossbar assemblies as shown over the mounting holes located on the lower rail of the rack. Secure using (4) 3/8”-16 x 2” carriage bolts, (4) 3/8” split lock washers and (4) 3/8”-16 nuts for each crossbar. Finger tighten only. HAULER RACKS, INC.
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6. 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 ‘H’ brackets mounted at the ends of the rear rails sections. Finger tighten hardware only. Tighten all crossbar to rail hardware. HAULER RACKS, INC.
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7. Mounting to Van Place the rack on the van (an assistant is highly recommended) and position to the desired location. Adjust the G-mounts to the desired width and tighten the G-mount assembly to the crossbar hardware. Recheck rack position and adjust if needed. Note: Measure the side to side distances to make sure the rack is centered along the roof and not skewed.) Using the G-mounts holes for a pattern; mark the holes onto the van roof. Move the rack aside. Drill 5/16” holes through the van roof.
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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.