WEATHER GUARD Model 224-3-01 Aluminum Quick Clamp Rack, Dual Side User Manual
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Insert the Rear Rail into the
Front Rail and align the holes,
then fasten. Use a drop of
Loctite ® on the 1/4-20 x 1/2"
taptite screws (repeat on oppo-
site side).
2.
Rack Assembly
NOTE: If installing a Model 225,
assemble it at this time.
Loosely fasten the
Mounting Brackets to
the Stands to allow
them to pivot on the
bolts.
Figure 4. Side Rail / Stand Assembly
5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt
5/16" Flat Washer and
5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
5/16" Flat Washer
and 5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut
5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt
NOTE: For an extended
Chevy Astro, insert the Rear
Rail tube into the Front Rail
tube until the first Rear Rail
tube hole is aligned with the
front rail hole. All other vans
will use the second Rear Rail
tube hole.
Loosely fasten
the Stands to the
Crossmembers.
5/16-18 x 1-1/4"
Carriage Bolt
5/16" Flat Washer and
5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt
5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt
NOTE:
See Figure 11.
Before Assembling
5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt
5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt
Nylon Bearing
5/16" Flat Washer and
5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
Figure 2. Front Crossmember /
Front Rail Assembly
Figure 3. Rear Crossmember /
Rear Rail / Handle Assembly
1.
Crossmember / Rail Assembly
NOTE: Airfoil on this side
of Front Crossmember
when assembled.
5/16" Flat Washer and
5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut