Buyers 1501200 - Manual (Page 2)

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the alignment of the cab hoop in relation to the
roof of the truck cab. Have an assistant adjust
the rack to the left or right until the front hoop
is centered over the truck cab. The hardware
that connects the mounting foot to the leg can
now be tightened. Recheck alignment and adjust
if necessary. All hardware can now be fully
tightened, starting with the gusset points at the
top of each leg.
• Maintenance – Your Buyers ladder rack has a
powder coat finish and can be kept clean by using
a soft sponge or cloth with mild soap and water.
WaRRanTY
Buyers Products Co. warrants all truck/trailer hardware manufac-
tured or distributed by it, to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment. Parts
must be properly installed and used under normal conditions. Any
product which has been altered, including modification, misuse,
accident or lack of maintenance will not be considered under
warranty. Normal wear is excluded. The sole responsibility of
Buyers Products Co. under this warranty is limited to repairing or
replacing any part or parts which are returned, prepaid, and are
found to be defective by Buyers Products Co. Authorization from
Buyers Products Co. must be obtained before returning any part.
No charges for transportation or labor performed on Buyers’ prod-
ucts will be allowed under this warranty.
WARNING
LADDER RACK IS RATED AT 1,000 LBS. DO NOT EXCEED
THIS LIMIT FOR ANY REASON AND NEVER EXCEED THE
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING(GVWR) OR GROSS
AXLE WEIGHT RATING(GAWR) AS SET BY THE VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER.
WARNING
ALL PAYLOADS MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED FOR
TRANSPORTATION
WARNING
DO NOT CUT REAR SIDE RAILS FOR ANY REASON.
WARNING
NEVER USE THE LADDER RACK WITH THE REAR CROSS
BAR REMOVED. THIS WILL AFFECT THE STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY OF THE RACK.
WARNING
USE CAUTION CARRYING A PAYLOAD ON THE LADDER
RACK. ALWAYS LOAD THE LADDER RACK AS LOW AND
EVEN AS POSSIBLE. ANY PAYLOAD CARRIED ABOVE
THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK’S BED WILL INCREASE THE
TENDENCY OF THE VEHICLE TO ROLLOVER.
CAUTION
DOUBLE CHECK THAT THE HOLES ARE CLEAR OF ALL TAIL
LIGHTS, WIRING, BOX HANDLE HARDWARE AND THERE
IS ROOM TO MOUNT THE ANGLES
• If the distance between the Front and Rear
Legs (when adjusted to shortest point/position)
is longer than the measured distance X the Front
Side Rails will need to be cut (Fig. 2)
• If it is necessary to shorten the rack, cut the
Front Rails by the determined amount now. If
cutting is necessary, you should paint the cut
edges to prevent rust.
• Set the preassembled rack onto the truck to verify fit
• After fit is verified, use predrilled holes in the
Feet to mark the places where mounting holes
will need to be drilled. (Fig. 6)
• Remove rack and drill all necessary holes (For
1/2" diameter hardware)
STEP 3 – Final Installation
NOTE: Silicone is provided to seal all joints and
prevent water from entering toolboxes and/or
the rack
• Separate the Front and Rear halves of the rack,
apply silicone around the entire swaged surfaces
of the Rear Rails, and reconnect the halves. (Fig. 7)
• Install the Connector Plates and (4)M16 x 35
Carriage Bolts with washers and locknuts. (Fig. 7)
• Install the Front Hoop (Fig. 7). Apply silicone to
the swaged surfaces of the Front Rails then slide
the Front Hoop into position. Use (2)M10 x 70
Carriage Bolts with washers & locknuts to secure.
• Install the Center Crossmember using (2)M12 x
75 HHCS with washers and locknuts (Fig. 8)
• Position the Rack on the truck and attach using
the Angles and (8)M12 x 45 HHCS with washers
and locknuts. (Fig. 9)
NOTE: The bottom of the feet have drain holes
so if any gasket tape is used between the
bottom of the Feet and the body of the truck the
installer should ensure that these drain holes
remain uncovered
STEP 4 – aLIGnInG, MaInTEnanCE, & WaRnInG
• Aligning – Stand in front of the vehicle. Note