Apex Digital BED RACK User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
BED RACK

READ BEFORE ASSEMBLING
WARRANTY INFORMATION
THE APEX OF SECURITY
Load. Lock. Go. Whether it’s a
gnarly o-road trek to your deer
camp, daily ride to a worksite
or smooth cruise to your next
game-day tailgate, you don’t have
to worry about your cooler being
secure or vulnerable to theft.
Follow these easy step-by-step
instructions to install this bad boy,
then hit the road with condence.
Please carefully read the guidelines to the installation and use of the Bed Rack before beginning
use. All steps of the installation process are solely your responsibility.
The manufacturer’s warranty is exclusively limited to the repair or replacement of a defective
Bed Rack. Damage to your vehicle, its contents or to any person or property is excluded. Damage
or failure due to improper installation, use or general wear is not covered by this warranty.
Because of the size and structural difference among vehicles, we rely upon your discretion
when attaching the Bed Rack to your vehicle. Additionally, we highly recommend professional
installation of the Bed Rack.
Prior to each use, conrm all components are properly attached, tightened and locked. It is
also important to check for any signs of wear, corrosion or fatigue. If any of these issues are
present, do not use the product. When traveling, periodically inspect the hardware to conrm
it is fastened securely.
Remove the Wings when cooler is not in use.
A 2-year limited warranty is included on parts (except for powder coating) that fail due to a
manufacturing defect. Please visit apexcoolers.com for more information.

COOLER STRAP (2)
LATCH (2)
WING NUT (2)
TOP PLATE (2)
SCREWS (8)
BOTTOM PLATE (2)
WING
ADDITIONAL TOOLS NOT INCLUDED
Recommended
- 7/16” Ratchet Wrench
- 9/32” Drill Bit
- 1/8” Drill Bit
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PARTS LIST

ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK
STEP 1
Carefully measure two lines between the
inside edges of the Bottom Plate as shown in
the diagram. The top line and the bottom line
should have the exact same measurements.
This conrms the Bottom Plates are squared
up correctly and ensures there is an accurate
space for your cooler.
NOTE: If you are installing in a truck bed,
make sure the holes in the Bottom Plate line
up to the top of a ridge or base of a valley on
your bed liner.
WARNING: Look underneath your vehicle and
ensure the chosen location is not near the gas
tank, fuel lines, electrical wires, transmission
lines, cross members or any other integral
vehicle parts. Installation may require that
you temporarily remove your spare tire.
A75 distance between plates is 23 11/16”
A45 distance between plates is 14 1/2”

ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK
STEP 2
Position the Top Plates on top of the Bottom
Plates, making sure to align the holes of
outside edges as shown.
Insert the Wings.
Note: This is only a partial assembly to give you
a sense of how it will sit in your truck bed once
fully installed.

ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK
STEP 3
Slide the APEX A45 or A75 Cooler into place
and make sure everything lines up correctly,
including the holes of the Top and Bottom
Plates. Make sure the plates are sitting
level and have adequate surface area
to drill reliable holes.

ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK
STEP 4
With all components still in place, mark
the location of the 8 holes as shown in
the diagram.
Remove all components from the truck bed
except for the Bottom Plates.

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STEP 5
Drill pilot holes (not full-size permanent holes)
in the spots you’ve marked.
We recommend using a small drill bit (around
1/8“) for the pilot holes. The use of at least four
screws is required on each side, but the Bottom
Plate includes additional holes for exibility or
added security for use as needed
Visually inspect the holes from underneath
your truck to conrm the pilot holes were not
drilled near the gas tank, fuel lines, electrical
wires, transmission lines, cross members or
any other integral vehicle parts.

ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK
STEP 6
Reposition the Bottom Plates on top of the
pilot holes, then place Top Plates on the
Bottom Plates to check alignment. Once
alignment is conrmed, remove the Top Plates.
With the Bottom Plates still in place, drill
eight (8) complete holes through the vehicle
bed where the pilot holes were started.
The recommended drill bit size is 9/32”.

ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK
STEP 7
Place the Top Plates over the Bottom Plates.
Insert the bolts through the eight (8) holes,
then tighten using the washers and nuts
provided. We recommend you hand-tighten
each bolt before using a wrench to rmly
secure each bolt.
Please use only the hardware provided
to ensure secure installation. Use of other
hardware increases the risk of product
movement, damage and likelihood of theft.

ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK
STEP 8
Slide the at outer edges of the Wings into
the gaps between the Bottom Plates and
Top Plates on each side.

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STEP 9
Place the Wing Nuts into the center holes
of the Top Plates and tighten with a wrench
to secure the Wings.

STEP 10
Lift your A45 or A75 APEX Cooler above the
Bed Rack and slide the Wings into the grooved
cooler sides. (This is to conrm the equipment
is correctly installed before you tighten
everything down.) Keep the cooler in place
for the remainder of steps.
ASSEMBLY OF BED RACK

SECURE THE COOLER
STEP 11
Slide the Cooler Straps through the slots
on either side of the base of the cooler.
You may have to adjust the rope of the cooler
handles out of the way to install the Cooler
Straps. Due to the rigid manufacturing
standards, slight force may be necessary
to insert straps into the slots.

SECURE THE COOLER
STEP 12
Tuck the cooler handles behind the Wings to
keep them secure during transport.

SECURE THE COOLER
STEP 13
Pull the Latch up and hook it to the bottom of
the Cooler Strap on either side of the cooler.
Then, pull the Latch down on both sides of the
cooler to secure the latches into place.
Note that the latches are adjustable and can be
tightened or loosened as needed by twisting the
threaded lever.

SECURE THE COOLER
STEP 14
To fully secure your cooler into place, insert a
lock through either padlock hole near the lever.
Note that the padlock holes can take up to a
3/8-inch shackle diameter lock.

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