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- Page 1 BED RACK INSTALLATION GUIDE...
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Page 2: Warranty Information
The manufacturer’s warranty is exclusively limited to the repair or replacement of a defective Bed Rack. Damage to your vehicle, its contents or to any person or property is excluded. Damage or failure due to improper installation, use or general wear is not covered by this warranty. - Page 3 PARTS LIST COOLER STRAP (2) LATCH (2) WING NUT (2) TOP PLATE (2) SCREWS (8) BOTTOM PLATE (2) WING ADDITIONAL TOOLS NOT INCLUDED Recommended - 7/16” Ratchet Wrench - 9/32” Drill Bit - 1/8” Drill Bit...
- Page 4 ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK STEP 1 Carefully measure two lines between the inside edges of the Bottom Plate as shown in the diagram. The top line and the bottom line should have the exact same measurements. This confirms the Bottom Plates are squared up correctly and ensures there is an accurate space for your cooler.
- Page 5 ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK STEP 2 Position the Top Plates on top of the Bottom Plates, making sure to align the holes of outside edges as shown. Insert the Wings. Note: This is only a partial assembly to give you a sense of how it will sit in your truck bed once fully installed.
- Page 6 ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK STEP 3 Slide the APEX A45 or A75 Cooler into place and make sure everything lines up correctly, including the holes of the Top and Bottom Plates. Make sure the plates are sitting level and have adequate surface area...
- Page 7 ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK STEP 4 With all components still in place, mark the location of the 8 holes as shown in the diagram. Remove all components from the truck bed except for the Bottom Plates.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK STEP 5 Drill pilot holes (not full-size permanent holes) in the spots you’ve marked. We recommend using a small drill bit (around 1/8“) for the pilot holes. The use of at least four screws is required on each side, but the Bottom...
- Page 9 ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK STEP 6 Reposition the Bottom Plates on top of the pilot holes, then place Top Plates on the Bottom Plates to check alignment. Once alignment is confirmed, remove the Top Plates. With the Bottom Plates still in place, drill eight (8) complete holes through the vehicle bed where the pilot holes were started.
- Page 10 ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK STEP 7 Place the Top Plates over the Bottom Plates. Insert the bolts through the eight (8) holes, then tighten using the washers and nuts provided. We recommend you hand-tighten each bolt before using a wrench to firmly secure each bolt.
- Page 11 ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK STEP 8 Slide the flat outer edges of the Wings into the gaps between the Bottom Plates and Top Plates on each side.
- Page 12 ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK STEP 9 Place the Wing Nuts into the center holes of the Top Plates and tighten with a wrench to secure the Wings.
- Page 13 ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK STEP 10 Lift your A45 or A75 APEX Cooler above the Bed Rack and slide the Wings into the grooved cooler sides. (This is to confirm the equipment is correctly installed before you tighten everything down.) Keep the cooler in place...
- Page 14 SECURE THE COOLER STEP 11 Slide the Cooler Straps through the slots on either side of the base of the cooler. You may have to adjust the rope of the cooler handles out of the way to install the Cooler Straps.
- Page 15 SECURE THE COOLER STEP 12 Tuck the cooler handles behind the Wings to keep them secure during transport.
- Page 16 SECURE THE COOLER STEP 13 Pull the Latch up and hook it to the bottom of the Cooler Strap on either side of the cooler. Then, pull the Latch down on both sides of the cooler to secure the latches into place. Note that the latches are adjustable and can be tightened or loosened as needed by twisting the threaded lever.
- Page 17 SECURE THE COOLER STEP 14 To fully secure your cooler into place, insert a lock through either padlock hole near the lever. Note that the padlock holes can take up to a 3/8-inch shackle diameter lock.
- Page 18 APEXCOOLERS.COM...
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