WEATHER GUARD Model 250 Sliding Ladder Rack - Manual (Page 3)

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Step 2: INSTALLING FIXED MOUNT
Measure from the foot of the ladder to the bottom rung. From the back of the rail assembly measure the
same distance and mark the rail. This will be the approximate location of the fixed mount. Install the fixed
mount with grooves facing the front of the vehicle. Allow for position adjustment using fasteners shown in
Figure 2.
Figure 1
Figure 1a
Rear
Mounting
Bracket
Place the rail assembly in the vehicle in position. Determine whether the rear mounting bracket needs to
be modified. It may be offset to the rail assembly or have a portion of it removed or the angle of the flange
changed to meet the door jamb flush, if necessary. Adjust the mounting bracket locations on the rail assem-
bly if necessary, to insure that the mounting brackets can be properly fastened to the roof ribs.
Remove the rail assembly from the roof ribs, and tighten the mounting brackets securely.
Place the rail assembly back in position, and fasten it to the roof ribs and rear door jamb with two 1/4-14 x
3/4” self drilling screws and 1/4” flat washers per bracket.
Fasten the cord guide approximately 30” in from the rear of the rail assembly, using a 1/4-20 x 7/8” pan
head machine screw, 1-1/4” OD washer, 1/4” flat washer and 1/4-20 nylon lock nut. Adjust the 30” dimen-
sion for obstructions if necessary.
Strut
Channel
Nut
Fixed Mount
1/4” Flat Washer
Lock Washer
1/4-20 x 1
Hex Head
Cap Screw
Adjustable Arm
Front Cradle
Adjustable
Mount
Safety Cable Fixed
Catch
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4