WEATHER GUARD 1245 User Manual
Warning
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ladder Rack - Models 1245 and 1275
Model 1245 - Full Size Pickup Short Beds Model 1275 - Full Size Pickup Long Beds
TOOLS REQUIRED
Electric Drill
Drill Bits - 5/16", 3/8" & 1/2"
3/8" Open or Box End Wrench
1/2" Open or Box End Wrench (2)
9/16" Open or Box End Wrench (2)
Screwdriver - common
Framing Square
Pencil or Marker
PARTS LIST
4 - Top Rail Halves
Cushion Strip (bulk)
2 - Closed Top Tube Sleeves
2 - Open Top Tube Sleeves
4 - Legs
2 - Crossmembers (open ends)
1 - Front Crossmember
1 - Front Crossmember Sleeve
2 - Bed Reinforcing Brackets
2 - Front Leg Spacer
Tube, Sealant
1 - Ladder Stop
2 - Straps
IMPORTANT
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions and
warnings completely before
installing.
BOLT KIT
Bolt Kit #32-0105 is provided with
your ladder rack. Check this bolt kit
to be sure the following parts are
included:
Quan.
Description
4
3/8-16 x 3/4" Hex Head,
Thread Cutting
20
5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
4
3/8-16 x 1-1/4" Carriage Bolt
4
3/8" Flat Washer
4
3/8-16 Nylon Lock Nut
4
5/16-18 x 2" Hex Hd. Bolt
2
5/16-18 x 2-3/4" Hex Hd. Bolt
12
5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Hex Hd. Bolt
16
5/16-18 x 3/4" Carriage Bolt
34
5/16 Flat Washer
14
5/16" Lock Washer
14
5/16-18 Blind Fastener
1
Installation Tool
2
5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Black
Oxide Bolt
2
5/16" x 2-3/4" Latch Pins
4
Black Tie Downs
8
10-24 x 2-3/4" F.H. Screws
8
10-24 Nylon Lock Nuts
2
Sq. Cap Plugs (black)
2
5/16-18 x 2" Carriage Bolt
4
5/16 x 2" Dia. Blk. Oxide
Flat Washer
WARNING
This product is only intended for, and only safe for, transporting
ladders, lumber, pipe and other similar materials. It is the responsi-
bility of the user to secure these materials to the rack before trans-
porting. Any modifications made to this product, or use of this
product for any other purpose than its intended use, could create
a hazardous condition that can cause serious personal injury or
property damage.
Part No. 24-0132 REV. B ECN 5315 05/13
Approximate Assembly and
Installation Time:
5 hours per unit (5.0 hrs.)
depending on truck equipment
installation experience.
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