Caution – WEATHER GUARD Model 229-3 All-Purpose Rack, Aluminum, Full-Size, 3 Cross Member User Manual

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#10 x 1/2" Sheet
Metal Screw

5/32"
Pilot Hole

Figure 4. Airfoil Installation

Figure 6. Rack Assembly

CAUTION

To keep debris out of your
eyes when drilling, always
wear protective eyewear.

2. Measure and mark the center of the
Crossmembers. Insert each Cross-
member end into a Stand Socket.
Place the Front Stand/Crossmember
Assembly on the van with the Stands
resting in the roof gutters, and the rear
of the front Stands even with the back
edge of the front van doors (

See Figure

3.). Place the other Stand
assembly(s) where shown in

Figure 3.

Center the Crossmembers between the
Stand Sockets. To provide maximum
strength and proper clamping, on all
vans except the ’96 or newer Chevy
GMT600/GMC Savana, locate the
Stands as close as possible to the
roof. Mark the Crossmembers at the
socket ends. Remove the rack.

Stand
Upright
Tube

Socket

1/4-20 x 2-1/2"
Hex Hd. Bolt

Ladder Guide

5/16" Holes

1/4-20 Nylon
Lock Nut

Crossmember

1/4-20 Nylon
Lock Nut

5/16"
Hole

5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt

5/16" Flat
Washer and
5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut

Clamp

1/4-20 x 2-1/2"
Hex Hd. Bolt

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut 8" Cushion Strips from the Bulk
Cushion Strip to fit the gutter lip of
each Stand. Press onto the underside
of each Stand to prevent scratching
your vehicle.

NOTE: Gutter widths vary, some vans
will require the Crossmember to be cut.
All Crossmembers for 1996 or newer
Chevy GMT 600/GMC Savana vans will
have to be cut to length, as well as the
rear Crossmember on a 1992 or newer
Ford van. Insert each Crossmember
end into a Stand. Carefully place each
Crossmember/Stand in position (see
Figure 3.), laying the Crossmember on/
across the roof. On the opposite side of
the van from the Stands, place a Stand
in the gutter so the Stand socket is
alongside of the Crossmember. Raise
the Crossmember end off the roof so
that it and the Stand socket are hori-
zontal. Mark the Crossmember 1" short
of the Stand upright tube. Remove the
Stand and Stand/Crossmember from
the van. Cut the Crossmember end off
at the mark.

Stand

8" Cushion
Strip

Airfoil

Figure 5. Airfoil Marking

Mark the center
of the obround

5/16" Flat
Washer

Ladder
Strap

5/16-18 x 1-1/2"
Carriage Bolt

5/16" Flat
Washer and
5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut

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