Step 10 – Install Clips for Handle ....................12 Before You Begin • Read all instructions prior to assembling or installing any Holman product. • Be sure vehicle specific mount kit is installed on vehicle prior to installing rack. • Place sealant around all swage connections.
Instructions – 4A93M Hardware (Continued) Step 1 ─ Install Load Plates • If installing a driver-side ladder rack add-on, skip this step. • At the end of each bow, opposite from the pan mechanism, attach the load plates using two 5/16” x 1” carriage bolts, two 5/16” flat washers and two 5/16” lock nuts as shown.
Instructions – 4A93M Step 2 ─ Determine Front and Rear Bow • The front bow is shown below. This bow does NOT have a dampening mechanism on the underside. • The rear bow is shown below. This bow has the dampening mechanism assembled on the underside.
Instructions – 4A93M Step 3 – Install Ladder Clamps and Stops Location of ladder clamps and stops for standard extension ladders. Location of ladder clamps and stops for standard step ladders. • Determine which location the ladder bow and ladder stop need to be installed.
Instructions – 4A93M • On the rear bow, position the ladder stop in the desired location. Be sure the slot of the ladder stop aligns with the slot in the bow. • Bolt the ladder stop in place using 3/8” x 1” hex head bolt, 3/8” split lock washer and a 3/8”...
Instructions – 4A93M • Using a 1/4" x 1" hex head, a 1/4” lock washer and a 1/4" flat washer, bolt ladder hook assembly to ladder hook weldment using the previously determined mounting location. • Tighten. DO NOT USE IMPACT WRENCH! AT LEAST 1/4”...
Instructions – 4A93M Step 6 – Place Bows on Vehicle • Be sure to have the vehicle specific mounting installed on vehicle. • Place the front bow on top of the front most mounts and the rear bow on the rear most mounts.
Instructions – 4A93M Step 7 – Determine if the Extension is Needed • Measure the distance between the two bows as shown. If the distance is approximately 84.5”, the extension will be needed. • If the distance between the two bows is approximately 60”, the extension piece is NOT needed.
Instructions – 4A93M • Bolt the torque tube to the front and the rear bow using 1/4" x 1” hex head bolt, two 1/4" flat washers and 1/4" lock nut at each location. If the extension is used, bolt together using the same method.
Instructions – 4A93M • Repeat at the end of both bows. Step 10 – 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.
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Instructions – 4A93M SQUARE AND POSITION THE RACK. START BY TIGHTENING THE FEET TO THE VEHICLE AND MOVING UPWARD AND OUTWARD ON THE RACK. ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION ARE NOW COMPLETE. For Technical Support Call: 800-343-7486, Monday-Friday, 7AM - 4 PM (PST)
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