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- Page 1 FORD TRANSIT TRAIL LADDER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SKU: 1003-MK45-00 REV 0.1 MANUAL REVISION: 01 DATE: 7/9/2024...
- Page 2 • The Unaka Transit ladder is a service ladder used to help access the roof of the van in order to help clean or work on solar panels. If frequent roof access is required or access to other parts of the van roof not safely accessible using this ladder in the location it is installed, additional ladders or methods of access should be used.
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Page 3: Additional Notes
ADDITIONAL NOTES • Ladders: All ladders are extremely dangerous if used improperly. The installation of the Transit Ladder requires the use of a separate ladder. Anyone using any ladder should follow the manufactures guidelines with respect to proper usage. Possible Drilling Required During Installation: Some of the Ford Transit Trail factory side steps vary in •... -
Page 4: Required Tools
A drill, a 1/8" and a 3/8" drill bit, and touch up paint in case you need to add or adjust mounting hole locations in the Transit Trail Side Step or the Unaka Bracket during your installation. This may not be required but we have had some feedback on side step... - Page 5 FLANGED BHCS, 5/16"-18 Thread, 1" Long 92240A585 HEX HEAD BOLT, 5/16"-18 X 1.25" LG, 18-8 SS 92949A542-B BHCS, 1/4-20 X 1" LG, SS, BLACK Unaka Gear Co. 1003-MP40-01 REV 1 CONNECTOR Unaka Gear Co. 1003-MW41-00 REV 1 TRANSIT LADDER UPPER HALF Unaka Gear Co.
- Page 6 STEP 1: INSTALL THE LOWER ADAPTER BRACKET OT THE LADDER LOWER HALF • LINE UP ADAPTER BRACKET TO THE HOLES IN THE FRONT OF THE LADDER LOWER HALF BOTTOM RUNG • ATTACH THE BRACKET TO THE LADDER USING THE SUPPLIED HARDWARE •...
- Page 7 STEP 2: INSTALL THE UPPER/LOWER HALF CONNECTORS INTO THE LOWER LADDER HALF • VERY CAREFULLY HOLD AND INSERT EACH CONNECTOR TUBE INTO THE LOWER LADDER TUBES INSTALL EACH CONNECTOR TUBE • SECURE THE CONNECTOR TUBES USING THE SUPPLIED HARDWARE • LEAVE SLIGHTLY LOOSE UNTIL THE END OF THE INSTALLATION...
- Page 8 STEP 3: INSTALL THE UPPER LADDER HALF INSTALL THE UPPER LADDER HALF • USE THE HARDWARE PROVIDED TO ATTACH THE UPPER LADDER HALF TO THE LOWER LADDER HALF • NOTE THE HARDWARE WILL BE ON THE BACK SIDE, CLOSER TO THE VAN...
- Page 9 • IF THE HOLES IN THE SIDE STEP DO NOT ALIGN AS NEEDED, EITHER DRILL NEW HOLES IN THE SIDE STEP OR ADD NEW HOLES IN THE UNAKA ADAPTER PLATE • DO THIS BY DRILLING AN 1/8" PILOT HOLE FIRST, THEN OPEN THAT HOLE UP USING THE 3/8"...
- Page 10 STEP 5: LOOSELY SECURE THE TOP OF THE LADDER TO THE RACK THIS STEP IS BEST COMPLETED WITH 2 PEOPLE TO ENSURE THE BOTTOM OF THE LADDER DOES NOT HIT THE • INSTALL THE ROLL-IN T-NUTS INTO THE ROOF RACK GROOVES OF THE 80/20 •...
- Page 11 STEP 6: SECURE LADDER LOWER HALF • WITH TOP HALF LOOSELY ATTACHED TO THE RACK, POSITION THE LOWER HALF SO THE HOLES IN THE ADAPTER PLATE LINE UP WITH THE HOLES CALLED OUT ON THE TRANSIT TRAIL SIDE STEP • INSERT ALL BOLTS THROUGH ONE WASHER EACH THROUGH THE ADAPTER PLATE...
- Page 12 STEP 7: CHECK ALIGNMENT AND TIGHTEN HARDWARE • CHECK THE ALIGNMENT AND POSITION OF YOUR LADDER • RECOMMENDED TORQUE FOR ALL 1/4-20 FASTENERS IS 6.26 LB-FT • RECOMMENDED TORQUE FOR THE 3 X 5/16-18 FASTENERS SECURING THE TOP OF THE LADDER TO THE RACK IS IS 11 LB-FT •...
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Page 13: Step 8: Preventative Maintenance
STEP 8: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE • FREQUENTLY CHECK THE ALL HARDWARE ON YOUR LADDER IS TIGHT. • CONDUCT AN INITIAL TORQUE CHECK AFTER DRIVING 10 MILES • CHECK ALL HARDWARE EVERY 3 MONTHS OR WHEN YOU GET YOUR OIL CHANGED, WHICH EVER COMES FIRST •...
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