WEATHER GUARD Model 250 Sliding Ladder Rack - Manual (Page 8)

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WARNING
• To reduce the risk of personal injury:
• Do Not use ladder rack with missing or damaged parts.
• Inspect elastic cords for wear. If cloth covering is frayed, cord could break unexpectedly. Do not use rack.
• Maintain grease on rail.
Conduct periodic inspection of your sliding ladder rack for wear and tear, damage or loose parts. Repair or
replace as necessary.
Apply a generous amount of lithium grease to the inside of the rail allowing for smooth travel of the sliding
front cradle.
Check the elastic cords for damage and wear. If cloth covering is frayed, cord could break unexpectedly.
Replace the cords before using the rack.
Check the safety cable for damage or breakage. Look for broken strands. If found replace cable before
using the rack.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
SERVICE PARTS
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Unloading ladder from rack:
1. To un-load ladder from rack, reverse the loading process above while following these steps.
2. Make sure you have secure footing and a clear path behind your vehicle to walk the ladder out.
3. Check that the ladder has not shifted in the rack and is still securely held by the fixed catch.
4. Remove the safety cable from around the step.
5. Push the ladder forward and then down to disengage the step from the face of the fixed catch. Be prepared
for the push-back from the elastic cords.
6. Walk away from the vehicle until the top of the ladder has slid to near the fixed catch.
7. For long or heavy ladders, set the bottom of the ladder down to the ground and then move up the side of
the ladder to a position and lift the top from the front cradle.
ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 7947 Safety Cable
2 7948 Shock Cord (1 pair)
3 7949 Bolt Kit (not shown)
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