Installation Guide

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ATTENTION: PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

BEFORE ASSEMBLING, INSTALLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT.

TRUCK STORAGE SOLUTIONS

SECURING YOUR REPUTATION

WEATHERGUARD.COM

INSTALLATION MANUAL

STEEL & ALUMINUM SIDE BOX WITH

PACK RAT

DRAWER UNITS

NOTICE

WARNING

MODELS

DANGER

CAUTION

Use specic aluminum upt components when installing WEATHER GUARD®

products to aluminum truck beds. Follow additional instructions if mounting

to an aluminum truck bed. There may be left over components depending on

upt.

Any modication or unintended use of this product shall immediately void

all manufacturers warranties. Manufacturer disclaims all liability for injuries

to persons or property resulting from any modication to, or unintended use

of this product. Do not seal uprights to the leg socket seams. It is strongly

suggested that the upright assemblies be removed and stored when not in

use. Warranty will be void if sealant is not properly applied to all seams.

Danger of explosion. Do not use this product for storing or transporting

ammables, explosives, hazardous materials, or hazardous waste, such

as containers of gasoline, solvents, gun powder, dynamite, propane tanks,

acetylene tanks and cutting torches. This product is only intended and safe

for use in storing and transporting small tools, equipment and other similar

materials. Any modications made to, or unintended use of this product, could

create a hazardous condition that can cause death, serious personal injury or

property damage.

Part No. 24-0192 REV. D ECN 5583 05/15

Prior to drilling, so as not to cut or puncture fuel tanks, fuel lines, electric

wires, etc., check under vehicle for locations. All oor mounting bolts near the

gas tank area should be installed from the underside of the vehicle, to guard

against the gas tank being punctured in the event of a collision. This would

mean not using Blind Fastener in this area. Holes drilled in this area should be

3/8".

Ladders must be secured per ANSI standard A14.2-1990 paragraph 8.4.4.

Ladder damage will occur from road shock and vehicle vibration if the ladder

and/or materials are not secured to the rack. Bouncing and side-to-side mo-

tion of an improperly secured ladder will cause wear and weaken the ladder.

Using a damaged ladder could lead to a structural collapse and could result in

serious injury or death.

Before marking the leg mounting holes, check inside the box for location of gas

spring housing and components that may obstruct safe drilling. To keep debris

out of your eyes when checking the underside of the vehicle, or when drilling,

always wear protective eyewear. To prevent resonant vibration damage during

vehicle operation with an unloaded rack, leg assemblies should be removed.

This product is only intended for, and only safe for, transporting ladders, lumber,

pipe and other similar materials. It is the responsibility of the user of this rack

to secure these materials to the rack before transporting. Any modications

made to this product for any other purpose than its intended use could create a

hazardous condition that can cause serious personal injury or property damage.

1475 shown

WEEKENDER

STEEL LADDER RACK

1450, 1475

Summary of content (8 pages)

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INSTALLATION MANUAL TRUCK STORAGE SOLUTIONS SECURING YOUR REPUTATION ® ® SIDE BOX WITH STEEL & ALUMINUM WEEKENDER STEEL LADDER RACK PACK RAT® DRAWER UNITS ATTENTION: PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE ASSEMBLING, INSTALLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT. MODELS 1450, 1475 1475 shown NOTICE Use specific aluminum upfit components when installing WEATHER GUARD® products to aluminum truck beds. Follow additional instructions if mounting to an aluminum truck bed.
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TOOLS REQUIRED • Electric Drill, 1/2" Chuck • Bits: 1/2", 7/32" • Open or Box End Wrench - 1/2", 9/16", 3/8" • Screwdriver (flat head) • Framing Square • Level • Hack Saw • Center Punch • Tape Measure PARTS LIST (9) 5/16-18 Blind Fastener (1) Installation Tool (2) 5/16-18 x 1" Hex Head Bolt (9) 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Hex Head Bolt (1) 5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Black Oxide Bolt (4) #10 Flat Washer (15) 5/16" Flat Washer (1) 3/8" Flat Washer (4) 10-24 Nylon Lock Nut (3) 3/8-16 Nylon Lock Nut (2) Ladder Strap
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BLIND FASTENER INSTALLATION Place a drop of oil on black oxide bolt for lubrication before assembling. Place the Blind Fastener in the hole and use 1/2" or 7/16" wrench to tighten black oxide bolt until fastener is fully seated (it will start out hard and get easier as fastener “bulbs” out). Make sure the Blind Fastener and Installation Tool do not turn during installation. ALUMINUM TRUCK BED INSTALLATION Coat drilled holes with Zinc Rich Primer. Insert Blind Fastener through one 1/2" x 1" plastic washer.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Note: If your truck bed is constructed of aluminum, use zinc rich primer to coat drilled holes. STEP 1 Mounting the Front Leg Socket Note: • The illustrations show installation on the passenger side of the vehicle. For installation on the driver side, simply reverse the parts. • If the pickup has a bed liner, the liner may need to be drilled, trimmed or cut for proper installation of the product. • The best mounting hole location is between floor ribs.
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STEP 2A Mounting the Rear Leg Socket (90º Degree Tailgate Stop) Note: • Skip Step 2A and proceed to Step 2B if you own a Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, or GMC Canyon with a 45-degree tail-gate stop. • If the best mounting hole location is between floor ribs, a floor spacer and/or two extra 5/16" flat washers have been provided to fill the void or rotate the leg socket 90° to the rear of the vehicle if possible.
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STEP 2B Mounting the Rear Leg Socket (45º Degree Tailgate Stop) Note: • For Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, or GMC Canyon with a 45-degree tail-gate stop. • If the best mounting hole location is between floor ribs, a floor spacer and/or two extra 5/16" flat washers have been provided to fill the void. Or rotate the leg socket 90° to the rear of the vehicle if possible. Insert the rear leg socket into the rear mounting bracket plate 1 as seen in figure below (plate 2 will not be used).
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STEP 3 Installing the Front Upright LADDER STOP Take one upright and insert into the front leg socket assembly. Tighten the 3/8-16 x 1" thread cutting bolt installed in Step 1 in the front mounting bracket. Take one extension and insert it into the upright. After tightening at the desired location, seal the joint between the two tubes with the provided silicone sealant. Take the ladder stop, one 3/8-16 x 3/4" carriage bolt, one 3/8" flat washer and one 3/8-16 nylon lock nut and install onto the upright.
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KNAACK LLC LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR WEATHER GUARD® PRODUCTS WEATHER GUARD® Products — Limited Lifetime Warranty (Purchased on or after 1/1/2009) KNAACK LLC (the “Manufacturer”) warrants to the original purchaser only that WEATHER GUARD® Truck and Van Products (the “WEATHER GUARD® Product”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase and continuing for the expected lifetime of the WEATHER GUARD® Product.