WEATHER GUARD Model 224-3-01 Aluminum Quick Clamp Rack, Dual Side - Manual (Page 7)

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8. Assemble the Ladder Guides
through the slots of the Crossmembers
and slide up to the ladder. Tighten Fas-
teners.
WARNING
Ladders must be secured per
ANSI standard A142.2-1990
paragraph 8.4.4. Ladder dam-
age will occur from road shock
and vehicle vibration if the lad-
der is not properly secured to
the ladder rack. Bouncing and
side to side motion of a im-
properly secured ladder will
cause wear and weaken the
ladder. Using a damaged lad-
der could lead to a structural
collapse and could result in a
serious injury or death.
CAUTION
To keep debris out of your
eyes when drilling, always
wear protective eyewear.
Figure 12. Clamp Adjustment and Ladder Guide Installation
5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt
5/16" Flat Washer and
5/16"-18 Nylon Lock Nut
CAUTION
Load should be approximately centered front to rear. Failure to
do this will cause damage to the vehicle roof. Long loads that
extend out the rear of the vehicle will prevent the rear hatch from
fully opening and cause damage if attempted.