Instructions – 4097M *PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLING, INSTALLING, AND USING THIS PRODUCT.* Warning Always check for wires, fuel tanks and lines, brake lines and other important vehicle functionality items prior to drilling and installing all products.
Instructions – 4097M Step 1 – Place Bows Place front bow on top of the installed feet from the mount kit. Place rear bow on top of the installed feet from the mount kit. Center both bows on the feet.
Instructions – 4097M Step 2 – Install Torque Tube Place torque tube in between the two bows. Be sure both ladder pans are COMPLETELY resting on the bows as shown. Bolt torque tube to each bow using three 1/4" x 7/8” hex head bolts, six 1/4” flat washers and three 1/4"...
Instructions – 4097M Step 3 – Install Pan Tube Place pan tube at the end of the two bows. Bolt pan tube to each bow using two 5/16" x 5/8” hex head bolts, two 5/16” split lock washers and two 5/16”...
Instructions – 4097M Step 4 – Tighten Hardware Start with tightening the rear bow to the feet. Tighten rear bow to torque tube from step 2. Tighten rear bow to pan tube from step 3. Tighten front bow to torque tube from step 2.
Instructions – 4097M Step 5 – Install Ladder Hooks Choose the location where the ladder hook will be installed on both bows. Once the location is determined, use the pre-installed hardware on bow for installation. TIGHTEN. For Technical Support Call: 800-343-7486, Monday-Friday, 7AM - 4 PM (PST)
Instructions – 4097M Step 6 – Install Ladder Stops Place ladder stop next to the previously installed ladder hook on both front and rear bows. Attach to bow using pre-installed hardware. Be sure the flange on the ladder stop lines up with the rectangular cut out in the pan.
Instructions – 4097M Step 7 – Install Bow Stop At the open end of each bow, mount the bow stop using 5/16” x 3/4” carriage bolts, 5/16” flat washers and 5/16” nylon lock nuts. For Technical Support Call: 800-343-7486, Monday-Friday, 7AM - 4 PM (PST)
Instructions – 4097M Step 8 – Install Handle Bar Assembly Remove the hardware that attaches the pan arm to the rear bow tube mechanism. Insert handle bar assembly into the open tube in the rear bow tube mechanism.
Instructions – 4097M Step 9 – Install Clips for Handle Locate a good mounting place to install the upper clip for the handle. We recommend placing towards the rear of the van on the rear panel of a shelf.
Instructions – 4097M Step 10 – Test Ladder Rack Go back and ensure all hardware is tight. Prior to installing a ladder, place the long handle into the handle bar assembly and test that the ladder rack mechanism works correctly.
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