WEATHER GUARD 1225 - Manual (Page 8)

- NOTICE -
Any modification or unintended use of this product shall immediately void all manufacturers warranties.
Manufacturer disclaims all liability for injuries to persons or property resulting from any modification to,
or unintended use of this product.
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420 E. TERRA COTTA AVENUE
CRYSTAL LAKE, ILLINOIS, 60014 - 815-459-6020
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WEATHER GUARD®
REFINISHING PROCEDURES
All Weather Guard® products are fin-
ished with a polyester powdered coat-
ing, and it is important to follow these
procedures to get proper adhesion. As
Weather Guard® cannot control the
finishing of the products, Weather
Guard’s® warranty on paint is not ap-
plicable on refinished products.
1. Sand the surface to be painted with
180-200 grit sand paper to rough up
the surface. This should be followed by
wet sanding with a 400 grit wet or dry
paper.
2. Wipe down the sanded surface with
ketone based thinner. This removes
the dust and softens the powder coat-
ing for better paint adhesion.
3. Wipe sanded area with a tack rag to
remove loose dust and particles before
painting.
NOTE: Do not use a lacquer over
the powdered coating.
Rope
Cleat
10-24 x 2-3/4” Screw
(2 places)
10-24 Nylon
Lock Nut
(2 places)
7/32” Hole
(2 places)
11. Rope Cleats - Install the four
Rope Cleats where desired. Apply
E-6000 Sealant on the back of the
Rope Cleats and under the nuts before
installing (see Figure 21.).
WARRANTY WILL BE VOID IF
SEALANT IS NOT APPLIED TO
ALL SEAMS AND CREVICES
12. Sealant -
Seal all nuts, bolts,
and Crossmember to sleeve seams
with E-6000 Sealant.
Figure 21. Rope Cleats - Illustration shows only one Rope Cleat - repeat this for the remaining three Rope Cleats
(see the cover page illustration for approximate placement)
E-6000
Sealant E-6000
Sealant
5/16-18 x 1”
Carriage Bolt
5/16-18 x 2”
Carriage Bolt
3/8-16 x 1-1/2”
Carriage Bolt
3/8-16 x 3/4”
Thrd. Cutting
Bolt
10-24 x 2-3/4”
Slotted Head
Screw
10-24 5/16-18 3/8-16
Nylon Lock Nuts
5/16 Flat
Washer
3/8 Flat
Washer
Bolt Chart
5/16-18 x 2”
Carriage Bolt
(2 places)
Crossmember
(one open end)
5/16” Flat
Washer
(2 places)
5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut
(2 places)
3/8-16 x 3/4"
Thread
Cutting Bolt
(1 place)
Crossmember
Sleeve
10. Front and Middle Crossmember - Install one at the front
and one at the middle of the rack (see Figure 20.).
Rail
Rail
Figure 20. Front and Middle Crossmember Assembly/Installation
(see Figure 1. for approximate placement on the rack)
3/8-16 x 1-1/4”
Carriage Bolt
WARNING
Ladders must be secured per ANSI standard
A142.2-1990 paragraph 8.4.4. Ladder damage will
occur from road shock and vehicle vibration if the
ladder is not properly secured to the ladder rack.
Bouncing and side to side motion of an improperly
secured ladder will cause wear and weaken the
ladder. Using a damaged ladder could lead to a
structural collapse and could result in a serious
injury or death.
Part No. 24-0135 REV. D ECN 5315 05/13
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