Installation instructions – WEATHER GUARD Model 233-3-01 Accessory Cross Member, Full-Size User Manual

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STEP 1. Assemble Center Stand to Crossmember

STEP 2. Unfasten the Center Rail from the Front and Rear Side Rails of the rack. Slide the Center Rail rearward, then unfasten and

remove the Center Support.
STEP 3. Adjust the stands to the approximate gutter width dimensions for your vehicle shown below. Position the rack assembly on

the vehicle. Locate the stands as close as possible to the roof on all vans except the 1996 and newer Chevy GMT600/GMC Savana.

Check to make sure the Crossmember is centered between the stands before tightening the Crossmember/Socket bolts.
Approximate Gutter Widths

Ford 64-1/4"

GM* 66-3/4"

* - 1996 and older GM vans

GMC Savana vans

Dodge 64-7/8"

GM** 58-3/4"

** - 1996 and newer Chevy GMT600/

STEP 4. Reassemble the Center Rail, making sure to use a drop of thread locker on the screws.
STEP 5. Fasten the Stand Clamps.
STEP 6. Drill a .218 Diameter hole through one side of Center Rail using hole in short tube as a guide. Install 1/4-20 x 1/2" Taptite

Screw into hole using a drop of thread locker on the screws.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WEATHER GUARD® PRODUCT REFINISHING PROCEDURES
All WEATHER GUARD

Products are finished with a polyester

powder coating, and it is important to follow these procedures

to get proper adhesion. As Knaack LLC cannot control the

finishing of the products, the warranty for WEATHER GUARD

Products on paint is not applicable 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 coating 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.

If using a short

ladder, loosely fasten

the Adjustable Clamp

(supplied with your

234-3 or 236-3 rack),

using the fasteners

from the Clamp.

For any van other than a ‘92 and

newer Ford or ’96 and newer

Chevy GMT600/GMC Savana,

assemble the Center Stand

Plates to the 233-3 Stands.