WEATHER GUARD Model 250 Sliding Ladder Rack - Manual (Page 5)

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Step 6: ADJUSTING MOUNTING POSITIONS
Place ladder onto the front cradle and slide forward to the stowed position. Place the bottom rung of the
ladder onto the fixed catch. This will be the final position of the fixed catch assembly. Gently remove the
ladder so as not to move the fixed catch and finish securing the fixed catch assembly in place.
Step 7: SHOCK CORD INSTALLATION
Slide the shock cords through the adjustable mount shock cord holes. Make sure the hog ring is at the
back of the unit. Next slide the cords through the shock cord guide holes, and then through the fixed mount
shock cord holes.
Place ladder onto rack and slide forward while holding the shock cord. When the ladder is in the stowed po-
sition, firmly pull the shock cord and slide it into the holding slot on the back of the fixed mount (see figure 5).
Make sure to have enough tension on the shock cord to securely hold the ladder in place. Tie a double knot
into the end of the shock cord at this point, and insert the cords in the slots in the fixed mount. Tuck the
excess into the back of the fixed mount (see figure 5).
Step 8: INSTALL FORWARD AND REAR STOPS
Recommended position of the forward stop is approximately 1” in front of the sliding mount in the stowed
position. The position of the stop should allow just enough travel to slide the ladder forward to place the
bottom rung onto the adjustable catch as well as ladder removal.
Rear stop should be placed far enough forward to limit travel of the sliding mount allowing you to pull the
ladder easily off of the front cradle assembly without hitting the fixed catch.
CAUTION
• Elastic cords can snap back and strike your eye. Do not over stretch. Keep your body and face clear.
• Elastic cords must be properly adjusted. Failure to adjust cord tension for length of ladder may allow ladder
to fall.
Figure 5
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CAUTION
• Fixed Catch assembly is not completely secured at this point. When placing ladder into position it could fall.
• Do not allow anyone directly underneath or to the side of ladder during this installation step, except to help
with mounting.
WARNING
Front Stop Plate must be installed to prevent the sliding catch from dislodging during hard braking or in a
vehicle accident.