OPERATORS MANUAL WEEKENDER STEEL LADDER RACK

OPERATORS MANUAL WEEKENDER STEEL LADDER RACK WWW.WEATHERGUARD.COM MODELS 1450 & 1475 1475 Shown INSTALLATION TIME Approximate installation time: 60 minutes (depending on truck equipment installation experience and/or DIY level) Electric Drill with 1/2 Chuck 1/2 and 7/32 Drill Bits 1/2 Open or Box End Wrench 9/16 Open or Box End Wrench 3/8 Open or Box End Wrench Screwdriver - Flat Head (1) Front Leg Socket (1) Ladder Stop TOOLS REQUIRED Framing Square Level Center Punch 3/8" Flat Washer Hack Saw Tape Measure PARTS LIST (9) 5/16-18 Blind Fastener 5/16" Flat Washer (4) #10 24 Nylon Lock Nut (1) Rear Leg Socket (2) Ladder Strap (1) 5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Bolt, Black Oxide (4) #10 Flat Washer #10 Flat Washer Frt LegSocket.eps (1) Front Mounting Bracket (1) Tube of Silicone Sealant (9) 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Hex Bolt (2) Plastic Rope Cleat (1) Rear Mounting Bracket Reduced 80% (not lines) Rear LegSocket.eps (1) 3/8-16 x 3-1/4" Carriage Bolt (9) 5/16" Lock Washer 5/16 x 2 1 4 Bolt.eps (2) 3/8 16 x 1" Thread Cut Bolt (2) Upright Frt MountingBrkt.eps OR (1) 3/8-16 Nylon Lock Nut (3) 3/8 16 x 3/4" 5/16 Thread x 1 1/4 Bolt.eps Cut (1) Floor Mounting Bolt Spacer (2) Extension 1450 1475 3/8" Flat Washer (1) 3/8" Flat Washer 3/8" Flat Washer (1) Blind Fastener Installation Tool (2) 3/8-16 Nylon Lock Nut ThreadCutBolt,3/4".eps (1) F-150 Adapter Uprights.eps Rear&AngleMounting Upright.eps Brkt.eps 5/16" Flat Washer (15) 5/16 Flat Washer (4) #10 24 x 2-3/4" Machine Screw 5/16 x 1 1/4 Bolt.eps (2) 5/16-18 x 1" Hex Bolt 5/16" Flat Washer 3/8-16 x 3-3/4" Carriage Bolt 1 Part No. 24-0192 REV. C ECN 5315 05/13

WARNING Read and understand all WARNINGS, DANGERS, S and INSTRUCTIONS before assembly and installation. WARNING Ladders must be secured per ANSI standard A14.2-1990 paragraph 8.4.4. Ladder damage will occur from road shock and vehicle vibration if the ladder and/or materials are not secured to the rack. Bouncing and side-to-side motion of an improperly secured ladder will cause wear and weaken the ladder. Using a damaged ladder could lead to a structural collapse and could result in serious injury or death. WARNING Prior to drilling, so as not to cut or puncture fuel tanks, fuel lines, brake lines, electric wires, etc., check under the vehicle for locations. To keep debris out of your eyes when checking the underside of the vehicle, or when drilling, always wear protective eye wear. CAUTION This product is only intended for, and only safe for, transporting ladders, lumber, pipe and other similar materials. It is the responsibility of the user of this rack to secure these materials to the rack before transporting. Any modifications made to this product for any other purpose than its intended use could create a hazardous condition that can cause serious personal injury or property damage. CAUTION To prevent resonant vibration damage during vehicle operation with an unloaded rack, leg assemblies should be removed. Any modification or unintended use of this product shall immediately void all manufacturers warranties. Manufacturer disclaims all liability for injuries to persons or property resulting from any modification to or unintended use of this product. Do not seal uprights to the leg socket seams. We strongly suggest that you remove and store the upright assemblies when not in use. Warranty will be void if sealant is not properly applied to all seams and crevices. If at any time during the assembly or installation procedures you have a question or are in need of assistance call 1-800-456-7865. Our customer service agents are eager to help you with your WEATHER GUARD product. The illustrations show installation on the passenger side of the vehicle. For installation on the driver side, simply reverse the parts. If your pickup has a bed liner, you may need to drill, trim or cut the liner for proper installation of this product. The best mounting hole location is between floor ribs, a floor spacer and/or two extra 5/16" washers have been provided to fill the void. Or rotate the leg socket assembly 90 degrees to the rear of the vehicle if possible. If you are installing this product on a F-150 the provided F-150 adapter must be used see figure 1b for installation procedures. 2

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEW TRUCK RACK Extension 1450 (1-1/2" square tube) Ladder Stop, 1450/1475 Ladder Strap, 1450/1475 Extension 1475 (1-3/4" square tube) Upright, 1450 Upright, 1475 Front Mounting Bracket, 1450/1475 Rear Mounting Bracket, 1450/1475 Ford F-150 Adaptor, 1450/1475 Rear Leg Socket, 1450/1475 Front Leg Socket, 1450/1475 3

STEP 1. MOUNTING THE FRONT LEG SOCKET 1a. If installing on a 2004 Ford F-150 and newer vehicle place the F-150 Adaptor onto the front leg socket. Install and tighten a 3/8-16 x 1" thread cutting bolt into the adaptor to make a mark on the front leg socket. Remove adapter and drill a 7/16" pilot hole and then a 1/2" hole at the indention mark of the thread cutting bolt on the leg socket. Re-install the F150 adaptor onto the front leg socket. Do not tighten the thread cutting bolt at this time. 1b. Insert the front leg socket into the front mounting bracket as seen in Figure 1a. Hold the mounting bracket flush with the top rail of the truck bed ensuring the front leg socket assembly is plumb and square to the truck bed. 1c. Mark and center punch the four holes of the front mounting bracket and front leg socket foot as seen in Figure 1a. (See note at bottom of page for mounting to the truck bed floor) 1d. Drill a pilot hole with a 7/32" drill bit in each marked hole. Then re-drill the holes with a 1/2" drill bit. 1e. Install blind fasteners into each drilled hole. (see page 8 for blind fastener installation instructions) 1f. Take the front leg socket assembly, four 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" hex head bolts, four 5/16" lock washers and four 5/16" flat washers and install as seen in Figure 1a. Tighten all screws at this point ensuring assembly is square and plumb to the truck. 1g. Take a 3/8-16 x 1" thread cutting bolt and install into the front mounting bracket as seen in Figure 1a. Tighten the thread cutting bolt enough to mark the front leg socket for drilling. 1h. Disassemble the front leg socket assembly, take the front leg socket and drill a pilot hole with a 7/32" drill bit through the mark created in the previous step by the thread cutting bolt. Then re-drill the hole with a 1/2" drill bit. Reassemble the front leg socket assembly to the truck bed tightening all hardware except the 3/8-16 x 1" thread cutting blot. Square the assembly to the bed Mark Mounting Bracket holes Center punch marks Drill 7/32" pilot hole Re-drill with 1/2" drill bit (4 places) Ford F-150 Adaptor not shown 3/8-16 x 1" Thread Cutting Screw (tighten the screw enough to mark the tube for drilling) Figure 1a FRONT OF BED Installed Blind Fastener (4 places). See page 8 for installation instructions 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Hex Head Bolt (4 places) Figure 1b 5/16 Lock Washer (4 places) 5/16 Flat Washer (4 places) Mark the Front Leg Socket hole that aligns best on the top of a floor rib Drill 7/32" pilot hole then re-drill with 1/2" drill bit where the screw marked the tube NOTE: If the best mounting hole location is between floor ribs, a floor spacer and/ or two extra 5/16" flat washers have been provided to fill the void. Or rotate the Leg Socket 90 to the rear of the vehicle if possible 4

Step 2. MOUNTING THE REAR LEG SOCKET Step 2a-g is to be used when mounting to a 90º degree tailgate stop (Most vehicles) NOTE: Skip to Step 2h if you own a Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado, or GMC Canyon with a 45-degree tail-gate stop. 2a. Using the Hex Head 5/16-18 X 1 bolts, washers, and nylon lock nuts fasten the rear mounting bracket plate 1 and 2 together. The long end of the angle on plate 2 faces away from plate 1. 2b. Insert the rear leg socket into the rear mounting bracket assembly as seen in 2a. Hold the mounting bracket assembly flush with the tailgate stop ensuring that the rear leg is plumb and square to the truck bed. (See note at bottom of page for mounting to truck bed floor) 2c. Mark the five holes. Remove the assembly and center punch each of the holes. Drill a 7/32 pilot hole, then re-drill each hole using a 1/2 drill bit. 2d. Install blind fasteners into each drilled hole. (see page 8 for blind fastener installation instructions) 2d. Take the rear leg socket assembly, four 5/16-18 X 1-1/4 hex head bolts, four 5/16 lock washers and four 5/16 flat washers and install as seen in Figure 2a. (It may be necessary to dis-assemble rear mounting bracket plate 1 and 2 in order to fasten plate 2 to the truck) Tighten all fasteners at this time on the rear mounting bracket. 2f. Take a 3/8 16 X 1 thread cutting bolt and install into the rear mounting bracket as seen in Figure 2a. Tighten the thread cutting bolt enough in order to mark the rear leg socket for drilling. 2g. Disassemble the rear leg socket assembly taking the rear leg socket and drill a 7/32 pilot hole through the mark created in the previous step with the thread cutting bolt. Then re-drill the hole using a 1/2 drill bit. Reassemble the rear leg socket assembly to the truck bed tightening all hardware except the 3/8-16 x 1" thread cutting blot. Now proceed to step 3. Figure 2a Rear Leg Socket Plate 2 Long End of Angle Plate 1 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Hex Head Bolt NOTE: If the best mounting hole location is between floor ribs, a floor spacer and/or two extra 5/16" flat washers have been provided to fill the void. Or rotate the Leg Socket 90 to the rear of the vehicle if possible 5/16 Lock Washer 5/16 Flat Washer Mark the Front Leg Socket hole that aligns best on the top of a floor rib 5

Start here for 45º degree tailgate stop. 2h. Insert the rear leg socket into the rear mounting bracket plate 1 as seen in 2b. (Plate 2 will not be used) Hold the mounting bracket assembly flush with the tailgate stop ensuring that the rear leg is plumb and square to the truck bed. (See note at bottom of page for mounting to truck bed floor) 2c. Mark the five holes. Remove the assembly and center punch each of the holes. Drill a 7/32 pilot hole, then re-drill each hole using a 1/2 drill bit. 2d. Install blind fasteners into each drilled hole (see page 8 for blind fastener installation instructions). 2e. Take the rear leg socket assembly, four 5/16-18 X 1-1/4 hex head bolts, four 5/16 lock washers and four 5/16 flat washers and install as seen in Figure 2b. Tighten all fasteners at this time on the rear-mounting bracket. 2f. Take a 3/8 16 X 1 thread cutting bolt and install into the rear mounting bracket as seen in Figure 2b. Tighten the thread cutting bolt enough to mark the front leg socket for drilling. 2g. Disassemble the rear leg socket assembly taking the rear leg socket and drill a 7/32 pilot hole through the mark created in the previous step with the thread cutting bolt. Then re-drill the hole using a 1/2 drill bit. Reassemble the rear leg socket assembly to the truck bed tightening all hardware except the 3/8-16 x 1" thread cutting blot. Now proceed to step 3. Figure 2b Rear Leg Socket Plate 1 (Plate 2 not used) 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 Hex Head Bolt NOTE: If the best mounting hole location is between floor ribs, a floor spacer and/or two extra 5/16" flat washers have been provided to fill the void. Or rotate the Leg Socket 90 to the rear of the vehicle if possible 5/16 Lock Washer 5/16 Flat Washer Mark the Front Leg Socket hole that aligns best on the top of a floor rib 1450,#3a.eps 6

STEP 3. INSTALLING THE FRONT UPRIGHT 3a. Take one upright and insert into the front leg socket assembly. Tighten the 3/8-16 x 1" thread cutting screw installed in step 1f. in the front mounting bracket. Model 147885 - Install the Ladder Stop on the Extension 3/8-16 x 3/4" Thread Cutting Screw (locks the extension to the leg) Ladder Stop Figure 3 3/8-16 x 3-13/4" Carriage Bolt 3/8" Flat Washer 3b. Take one extension and insert it into the upright as seen in Figure 3. After tighten at the desired location, seal the joint between the two tubes with the provided silicone sealant. 3c. Take the ladder stop, one 3/8-16 x 3/4" carriage bolt, one 3/8" flat washer and one 3/8-16 nylon lock nut and install onto the upright as seen in Figure 3. Adjust Extension to prevent side motion of the ladder 3/8-16 Nylon Lock Nut 3d. Take the one strap and install it onto the bracket as seen in Figure 3. STEP 4. INSTALLING THE REAR UPRIGHT 4a. Take the remaining upright and insert into the rear leg socket assembly. Tighten the 3/8-16 x 1" thread cutting screw installed in step 2f. in the rear mounting bracket. 4b. Take the remaining extension and insert it into the upright as seen in Figure 3. After tighten at the desired location, seal the joint between the two tubes with the provided silicone sealant. 4c. Take the remaining ladder strap and install it onto the bracket as seen in Figure 3. Secure ladder with hook and loop straps when transporting. Secure or remove straps when not being used. 2 Min. Figure 4 STEP 5. INSTALLATION OF ROPE CLEATS The two rope cleats are to be mounted where desired. See figure 5 for installation procedure. STEP 6. SECURING A LADDER TO THE RACK Two Rope Cleats to be mounted where desired. Figure 5 6a. Carefully place a ladder on the rack, and check door entry and head clearance. If clearance is ample, and if desired, the uprights may be shortened as long as a minimum of 2" above the cab roof is maintained, see Figure 4. Remove and cut the uprights if desired. Note that you need to cut from the bottom of the upright. Doublecheck the measurement before cutting. 6b. Secure ladder with the provided ladder straps when transporting. Secure or remove ladder straps when not being used. Apply sealant around holes before assembling #10-24 Flat Washer (2 places) #10-24 Nylon Lock Nut (2 places) Rope Cleat 7/32 Hole (2 places #10-24 x 2-3/4 Machine Screw (2 places) 7

FIGURE 6: BLIND FASTENER INSTALLATION Figure 6 Note: Make sure there is enough hole depth before installing the Blind Fastener. Note: Black Oxide Bolt, Flat Washer, and Installation Tool are only used to install Blind Fasteners. Place a drop of oil on the black oxide bolt for lubrication. Insert Blind Fastener in the hole. Hold the Installation Tool with a 9/16 wrench while turning the Black Oxide Bolt with a 1/2 wrench until fully seated. Black Oxide Bolt Flat Washer 9/16" Wrench Make sure the blind fastener and installation tool do not turn while tightening. Turning Black Oxide Bolt will be hard until fastener bulbs out. When Blind Fastener is fully seated, remove the black oxide bolt and washer and continue with the installation directions. Installation Tool Blind Fastener LIMITED WARRANTY This LIMITED WARRANTY is made by Knaack LLC, 420 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, Illinois to the original retail purchaser of KNAACK or WEATHER GUARD products. KNAACK LLC WARRANTS THAT KNAACK OR WEATHER GUARD PRODUCTS WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE BY THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER. If, before the expiration of the Warranty period, purchaser discovers that the KNAACK or WEATHER GUARD product fails to fulfill the Warranty, purchaser shall contact Knaack LLC to make arrangements for an inspection of the product. If Knaack LLC determines a defect exists, Knaack LLC shall, at its option and expense, repair or replace any defective part. All Warranty repairs shall be made by an authorized KNAACK Product dealer or Knaack LLC approved service company. This Warranty shall not apply if the KNAACK or WEATHER GUARD product has been subjected to misuse, abnormal service or handling, improper maintenance, or alterations made by anyone other than a KNAACK or WEATHER GUARD Product dealer or a Knaack LLC approved service company. THE WARRANTY PRINTED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PURCHASE. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. KNAACK LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. NOR SHALL THE DAMAGES EXCEED THE RETURN AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER. This Warranty is in lieu of all Warranties express or implied. The terms of this Warranty shall not be modified by any party, their successors or assigns. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Product fits based on vehicle design available at the revision date. Vehicle manufacturers may change specs after the revision date, so if you have a vehicle produced with a model year date after the revision date, please contact your distributor or Knaack LLC to verify fitting of product to vehicle. WEATHER GUARD Products are protected by one or more of the following patents: U.S. 5145087, 5308126, 4509787, 4573731, 4618083, D-346355, D-346994, D-353574; Canada 1218968, 1224230, 1235100 and; U.K. 2233036. Other patents pending. KNAACK LLC 420 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, 1-800-456-7865 WWW.WEATHERGUARD.COM 2004 Knaack LLC 8 Part No. 24-0192 REV. C ECN 5315 05/13