MAX RACK 2.0 LOADING INSTRUCTIONS ™ Please place provided label on your ladder to mark the hook mounting point. Load ladder on front hook (Sticker can be applied for easy reference). Lift the ladder from the rear and push the ladder forward.
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Rotate the ladder over the rear hook and settle it into the anti-theft. THE LADDER LOCK MUST LINE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF TWO RUNGS WHEN LOADING THE LADDER Ensure the anti-theft pin is engaged and locks your ladder. ™...
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MAX RACK 2.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOWER LADDER STEP ONE Release positive lock before operating the rack. STEP TWO With both hands, insert the handle into the Max Rack and turn to secure. STEP THREE Pull the handle down towards you.
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STEP FOUR Turn around. Push the handle forward. STEP FIVE Continue to push the handle until the Max Rack has finished its descent. Do not let go of handle until ladder has fully descended. RAISE LADDER STEP ONE Push the handle, don’t pull it. ™...
HOOKS TO ENSURE THEY ARE TIGHT AND DO NOT RATTLE. Disclaimer Carrying ladders on your roof can be dangerous. While minimizing the risks is Ranger Design’s top priority, ladder rack safety is ultimately the user’s responsibility. Regular maintenance can also help prevent accidents and extend the life of your rack and ladders.
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MONTHLY INSPECT BOLTS AND NUTS ON THE SHAFT AND FRAME. TIGHTEN IF LOOSE. INSPECT CYLINDERS, FOUND ON THE FRONT AND REAR MECHANISMS. Check for leaks and tighten nuts if loose. INSPECT ELBOW FOR ANY CRACK AND ENSURE THE SLEEVE RESTS FLUSH TO THE PIPE KEEPING THE PIN KEY IN PLACE.
MAX RACK 2.0 LADDER INSTALLATION YOU MUST ENSURE: The arm socket and the ladder do not extend beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle. The center of the ladder must be minimum 15" behind the front hook when the ladder ...
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MAX RACK 2.0 WARNING Failing to comply with the hook adjustment settings can result in unrestrained ladder as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2. In these conditions the ladder can dislodge from the vehicle, causing serious injuries to road user and can be life threatening.
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MAX RACK 2.0 Max Rack Maximum Ladder LENGTH Max Rack Maximum Ladder LENGTH Max Rack Maximum Ladder LENGTH MAXIMUM LADDER LENGTH VEHICLE MODEL MAXIMUM 16ft (RACK MODEL SHOWN) LADDER LENGTH (32ft LADDER) APPROX. 15" CENTER OF MASS FRONT HOOK OF THE LADDER...
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Page 2 of 3 PROMASTER 159” WHEELBASE 32ft (1870-PHL) 16ft (32ft LADDER) APPROX. 15" CENTER OF MASS FRONT HOOK OF THE LADDER OF THE RACK PROMASTER 32ft 159” EXTENDED WHEELBASE (1870-PHX) ™ 1880 FOR A DOUBLE SIDED MAX RACK 2.0...
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CONTACT US cs@rangerdesign.com 1-800-565-5321 rangerdesign.com M221-111 rev.1...
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