WEATHER GUARD Model 224-3-01 Aluminum Quick Clamp Rack, Dual Side - Manual

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Model 223 & 224 Quick Clamp Van Racks
(Model 223, Curbside clamping only • Model 224, Streetside and curbside clamping)
IMPORTANT
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions and
warnings completely before
assembly and installation.
Rev. A 5/05 Part No. 24-0164
WARNING
This product is only intended for, and only safe
for, transporting ladders, lumber, pipe and other
similar materials. It is the responsibility of the
user to secure these materials to the rack before
transporting. Any modifications made to this
product, or use of this product for any other
purpose than its intended use, could create
hazardous condition that can cause serious
personal injury or property damage.
WARNING
These Ladder Racks were
not designed to fit 1994
and newer 113.3" wheel
base Chrysler mini vans
or 1994 and older Chrysler
mini vans with roof gutters.
If installed on these
vehicles, the handle can
cause serious head injuries
or property damage.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Electric Drill
• 9/32", 13/32" drill bit
• Ratchet Wrench
• 1/2" Socket (deep well preferred)
• 3" Socket Extension
• 7/16" Socket
• 3/8" Socket
• Ruler
• 7/16" Open or Box End Wrench
• 9/16" Open or Box End Wrench
• Loctite® thread locker
223 / 224 PARTS LIST
• 4- Clamp Bar
• 4- Mounting Bracket
• 1- Front Crossmember w/ Airfoil
• 1- Rear Crossmember
• 2- Ladder Guide (223)
• 4- Ladder Guide (224)
• 2- Top Adjustable Clamp (223)
• 4- Top Adjustable Clamp (224)
• 1- Bottom Adjustable Angle (223)
• 2- Bottom Adjustable Angle (224)
• 4- Stand
• 1- Passenger Side Front Rail
• 1- Driver Side Front Rail
• 1- P.S. Rear Rail w/ handle plate
• 1- D.S. Rear Rail w/ bolt plate (223)
• 1- D.S. Rear Rail w/ handle plate (224)
• 1- P.S. Handle Assembly
• 1- D.S. Handle Assembly (224)
• 4- Mounting Pad
• 2- Roof Mounting Plate
BOLT KIT
Bolt Kit #32-0155 with Model 223 and Bolt Kit
#32-0156 with Model 224. Check these bolt
kits to be sure the following parts are included:
32-0155 32-0156 Description
2 2 1/4-20 x 1/2" Taptite Screw SS
2 4 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" SS Carriage Bolt
28 36 5/16-16 x 7/8" SS Carriage Bolt
30 40 5/16-18 x SS Nylon Lock Nut
1 1 1/4-20 x 2-1/4" Blk. Ox. Bolt
8 8 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" SS Hex Hd. Bolt
8 8 1/4-20 SS Nylon Lock Nut
4 4 1/4" SS Lock Washer
4 4 1/4-20 Blind Fastener
1 1 Installation Tool
46 56 5/16 SS Flat Washer
8 8 Spacer - 1/8" thick
2 4 Nylon Bearing
1 1 1 oz. Tube E-6000 Sealant
2 2 Roof Mounting Pads
Approximate Assembly and Installation time:
223: 1 hour 48 min. per unit (1.8 hrs.)
224: 1 hour 36 min. per unit (1.6 hrs.)
Depending on van equipment installation experience
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