Examples of Ladder Clamps Firmly Against Ladder Rungs ................11 Before You Begin Read all instructions prior to assembling or installing any Kargo Master product. Have vehicle specific mount kit installed on vehicle. Most times it is easier to assemble on top of the roof, after the mount kit has been installed.
Instructions – 4081L Step 1 ─ Remove Ladder End Stops If haven’t already done so, remove ladder stops from the opposite end of both bows where the existing ladder rack is installed. Step 2 – Install Side Tube Insert the J-tube into the tube as shown.
Instructions – 4081L Place J-tube assembly on top of the installed bows. Be sure the J-Tube is oriented with hook towards front and outside of vehicle. Leave one square slot open at the rear of the tube. Mount the tube assembly to the bows using 5/16” x 2” carriage bolts, 5/16” flat washers and 5/16”...
Instructions – 4081L Step 4 – Attach Clamp Tube and L-bracket Place the plastic bushings on the rotating clamp in the orientation shown. Be sure to have the long flange of the L bracket to the center of the vehicle.
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Instructions – 4081L Attach the long L-bracket to both bows in the orientation shown using 3/8” x 1” carriage bolts, 3/8” flat washers and 3/8” lock nuts. For Technical Support Call: 800-343-7486, Monday-Friday, 7AM - 4 PM (PST) Page 7...
Instructions – 4081L Step 5 – Mount Handle Bolt the handle to the rotating clamp in the order shown using a 3/8” x 3” hex head, a 3/8” flat washer, 3/8” nylon washer, 3/8” contour washer and a 3/8” lock nut. The nylon washer goes in between the rotating clamp and the handle.
Instructions – 4081L Step 6 – Mount Latch Assembly Attach the latch assembly to the rear most square hole in the tube using 5/16” x 2” carriage bolt, 5/16” flat washer and 5/16” lock nut. Step 7 – Install Ladder Hook to Bow ...
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Instructions – 4081L GO BACK AND ENSURE ALL HARDWARE IS TIGHT. YOUR INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE. Refer to the Clamp and Lock Adjustment instructions to adjust the rack to your ladder. ALWAYS BE SURE LADDER IS SECURE PRIOR TO TRANSPORTATION.
Instructions – 4081L Angle Pad Orientations and Locations Standard Flipped Oritentation Orientation Clamp Mechanism Orientation and Angled Pad Positions Rear- Facing Examples of Ladder Clamps Firmly Against Ladder Rungs Be sure to position the ladder hook in a way so the hook clamps the ladder tight into place.