Pace-Edwards Utility Rig Rack - Manual (Page 12)

Install crossmember on gusset as shown, and fasten loosely with 5” long carriage bolts and
3/8” locknuts. For the rear crossmember of Contractor Rigs use the 2 adjustable handles
provided in the crossmember box. Use the 5/16” knob to fasten the brace under the rear
crossmember.
STEP 4: ASSEMBLE CROSSMEMBERS, LEGS & BRA CES
Slide two 1” carriage bolts into the upper T -slots
on each end of both Rails. Place a truss mount
on each of the bolt pairs (truss mount should
be leaning inward as shown), positioning the
mounts 1/8” in from the ends of the rails. Install
lock washers and nuts and tighten with a 1/2”
open end wrench.
STEP 5: INSTALL TR USS MOUNTS ON EXPLORER SERIES RAILS
HARDWARE USED:
HARDWARE USED:
5/16” STAINLESS LOCK
WA SHERS & NUTS (x 12)
1” CARRIAGE BOLTS (x 12)
3/8” LOCK NUT (x 2)
5” CARRIAGE BOLTS (x 4)
BRACES (x 4)
5/16” STAINLESS LOCK
WASHERS & NUTS (x 8)
1” CARRIAGE BOLTS (x 8)
TRUSS MOUNTS (x4)
Lower the truss onto the truss mounts and slide the 5” long
carriage bolts through the leg and mount. Install nuts and
tighten with a 9/16” wrench until they bear LIGHTLY on the
aluminum surface. Make sure that the truss is centered on the
rails and that the visible joint between the leg and crossmember
is as tight as possible, then tighten all 5” carriage
bolts fi rmly. Note that the truss
mount has an elongated hole
for side-to-side adjustment
of the truss legs. T ighten
the nuts and knobs
that secure the braces
STEP 6: INSTALL PICKUP TR USSES ON TRUSS MOUNTS
HARDWARE USED:
3/8” LOCK NUT (x 4)
5” CARRIAGE BOLTS (x 4)
INSTALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 5
HANDLE & KNOB ON REAR
CROSSMEMBER ONL Y!
5/16” KNOB (x2)
3/8” ADJUSTABLE
HANDLES (x2)
Slide 2 small carriage bolts into the T -slot at the bottom of the gusset and slide 1 carriage bolt
into the inside T -slot of the leg and install the brace between the leg and the crossmember
using nuts and lock washers.