Step 11 – Install Handle Bar Holder ......................13 Step 12 – Test Ladder Rack ........................13 Before You Begin Read all instructions prior to assembling or installing any Holman rack. Find your vehicle roof rail mounting locations prior to rack assembly. ...
Instructions – 47993 Hardware (Continued) DO NOT EXCEED MANUFACTURERS WEIGHT CAPACITY FOR ROOF. Step 1 – Determine Installation Location Determine the approximate location for installation of mounting feet on closed service body or cap. The rack will require holes be drilled into the roof, so verify the following.
Instructions – 47993 Step 2 – Assemble Feet On the cross bows, use the slots that correspond to the measured distance between the mounts. NOTE: Depending on mounting width you will use either position 1 or position 2. ...
Instructions – 47993 Step 4 – Install Torsion Bar Make sure the pan on each bow is flat against the bow. Using three 1/4” x 7/8” hex head screws, six 1/4” washers, and three 1/4” lock nuts, attach one end of the torsion tube extension to the front bow as shown below.
Instructions – 47993 Step 5 – Install Ladder Pan Stiffener Insert swaged end of ladder pan stiffener long end into ladder pan stiffener short end aligning holes. Fasten ladder pan stiffener long end to ladder pan stiffener short end using 5/16” x 1-1/2” hex head screws, 5/16”...
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Instructions – 47993 Fasten operator arm to torsion mechanism using the previously removed 5/16” x 2” flanged head screws, 5/16” washers, and 5/16” lock nuts. TIGHTEN bolts and nuts. Attach handle into operator arm by pushing handle in and then pulling out.
Instructions – 47993 Step 7 – Determine Ladder Stop Locations NOTE: On each bow, there are two positions available for mounting the ladder stops and ladder hooks based on the size and type of ladder. Ladder stops may be installed either further inboard or further outboard, depending on the ladder to be used.
Instructions – 47993 Step 8 – Install Ladder Stops Using the hardware in the front bow, bolt ladder stop in orientation shown below. Be sure to place the tab on the ladder stop into the slot on the bow.
Instructions – 47993 Step 10 – Mount Rack Set rack on top of service body and center rack side-to-side and square to the vehicle. CENTER RACK TO SERVICE BODY Make sure the following clearances and warnings are met. o Be sure front bow is towards front of the vehicle and handle is towards rear of vehicle.
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Instructions – 47993 Snugly tighten, but allow movement. SEALANT Verify rack works appropriately. Additional 3/8” hardware has been provided for secondary fastening of feet to bows. If self-clinching nuts are accessible after installation, it is recommended to apply the additional hardware.
Instructions – 47993 Step 11 – Install Handle Bar Holder Determine best location for the installation of the handle bar. Most installs are at the rear of the van, on the backside of a shelving unit. This makes it easily accessible when the rear doors are open.
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