WEATHER GUARD Model 250 Sliding Ladder Rack User Manual

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CAUTION

Do not over tighten fasteners.

Step 3: INSTALLING SLIDING MOUNT
Insert the sliding mount into the rail assembly with the grooved portion facing the rear of the vehicle. Install

the vinyl cap over the cut end of the rail assembly.
Step 4: FRONT CRADLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
NOTE:

If installing this sliding ladder rack to the side wall of a trailer, proceed to Step 10 for the side

catch assembly.

Using two 1/4-20 x 7/8” carriage bolts, 1/4” flat washers, and 1/4- 20 nylon lock nuts, affix front cradle to

extension arm. Attach to sliding mount. With one 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” carriage bolt, 1/4” flat washer, and 1/4-20

nylon lock nut, adjust the depth of the cradle to fit the height of your ladder. Tighten carriage bolt completely

(Figure 3).

Step 5: FIXED CATCH
Using one 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” carriage bolt, 1/4” flat washer, and 1/4- 20 nylon lock nut, affix the fixed catch and

safety cable to the fixed mount allowing for adjusting the depth to fit the bottom rung of the ladder. Tighten

carriage bolt completely (Figure 4).

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