DiscountRamps Apex ATR-RACK-V2 User manual

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General Guidelines
•It is the user’s responsibility to read and follow all instructions.
•Keep these instructions with the product at all times and review before each use.
•It is the responsibility of this product’s owner to furnish the instructions to any
person thatborrows or purchases the product.
•Inspect the product before use to ensure it is assembled properly and all parts are in
safe working order and free of defects.
•Never modify this product in any way.
•All circumstances cannot be addressed in these instructions. Please use common
senseand practice general safety measures when using this product.
•Parts and/or instructions are subject to change without notice.
•Do not exceed the 800 lbs weight capacity.
Technical Specifications
Property
Specification
Length
13.8in.
Width
70.5in.
Height
36.5in.
Maximum Weight Capacity
800lbs.
4 Post Aluminum Truck Rack
Instructions for Part # ATR-RACK-V2

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PARTS LIST
Prior to assembly and installation, make sure all parts are present, intact and undamaged. If you discover missing
and/or damaged parts, contact our customer service using the information on page 1.
Item#
Description
Picture
Quantity
Item#
Description
Picture
Quantity
1
Crossbar
2
7
C-Clamp
8
2
Support Bar
4
8
Clamp Bolt Foot
8
3
Driver Side Front/Passenger
Side Rear Leg Rail Mount
2
9
Ladder Stop
4
4
Passenger Side Front/Driver
Side Rear Leg Rail Mount
2
10
Crossbar End Cap
4
5
Upper Connecting Plate
4
11
M10 Ladder Stop Knob
4
6
Lower Connecting Plate
4
12
Thread Glue
1
Hardware kit
Tools Required:
17mm Wrench (1 pc.) 6mm Allen Wrench (1 pc.) Tape Measure (1 pc)
NO
Description
Picture
Quantity
A
M10x75 outer hex bolt(13),M10 outer hex nut(14)
8
B
M10x25 hex socket flat head screw(15),10 flat washer(16),10 spring
washer(17),Square nut(18)
8
C
M10x40 hex socket flat head screw(19)
16
D
M10x55 hex socket flat head screw(20),M10 locking nut(21)
8
E
10 locking washer(22),Square nut(18)
4
F
ST4.8×16 cross recessed pan head tapping screws(23)
4
G
T- nuts(24),10 flat washer(17),10 spring washer(16),Square nut(18)
4

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ASSEMBLY/PARTS DIAGRAM

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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
Step 1: Support Arm Assembly
①All M10x40 Button Head
Screws (19), require a drop of
thread glue (12), and
installation/ tightening within
2 minutes of glue application.
②Connect Upper Connecting
Plate (5), on Support Bar (2),
and secure with M10x40
Button Head Screws (19), as
shown. Note: Use Thread
Glue (23), on screws as noted
in ①.
③Connect Driver Side Front (3),
& Lower Connecting Plate
(6), to bottom of support bar
(2), using M10x40 Button
Head Screws (19), as shown.
Note: Use Thread Glue (12),
on screws as noted in ①.
④Secure Upper (5), and Lower
(6), Connecting Plates using
M10x55 Button Head Screws
(20), and M10 Lock Nuts (21),
as shown.
⑤The front driver side support
arm is now assembled.
Confirm it is correct using the
diagrams below.
⑥Repeat this support arm
assembly procedure using
the Passenger Side Front (4).
Then complete the rear
support arms in the same
manner.
CORRECT assembly
example for front and
rear driver side support
arms.
The upper connecting
base (5), is level and
parallel to rear leg rail
mount (3).
INCORRECT assembly
example for front and rear
driver side support arms.
The upper connecting
base (5), is not level and
parallel to rear leg rail
mount (3), because it is
facing the wrong
direction.

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STEP 2. Crossbar Installation
①Attach Spring Washers (16),
Flat Washers (17), to M10x25
Button Head Screws (15), and
secure to Upper Connecting
Plate (5), with M10 Nuts (18),
as shown. Do NOT tighten.
Repeat process for all four
support arms.
②Support arms are now ready
for crossbar installation.
③Slide the center channel of
the Crossbar (1), onto the
M10 Nuts (12), at the top of
the support arms as shown.
Only finger tighten bolts at
this stage to allow for
crossbar positioning.
④Place the rack assembly on the truck and center the crossbar on the support arms as shown. Once all
is properly positioned, the M10x25 Button Head Screws (14), can be tightened to lock the crossbar in
place on the support arms. Repeat the same process for the rear rack assembly.
Equal overhang on both sides
Driver
Side
Passenger
Side

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STEP 3. Installation
①Attach an M10x75 Hex Head
Bolt (13), and M10 Hex Nut
(14), to each of the eight
C-Clamps (7), as shown.
Position C-Clamp (7), close to the
base of the support arm so that
the tongue on the upper jaw
engages the groove in the Leg
Rail Mount (3), or (4). Place a
Clamp Bolt Foot (8), on the end
of the M10x75 Hex Head Bolt
(13), as shown.
②Tighten the M10x75 Hex
Head Bolt (13), and the M10
Hex Nut (14), until entire
assembly is firmly affixed to
the truck bed rail. Install a
second C-Clamp to the same
Leg Rail Mount at least 4”
from the first.
③Put the eyebolt (23) through
the 10 spring washer (16)
and 10 flat washer (17),
screw the upper nut (18),
screw it for 2-3 turns and do
not tighten it. Insert it into
the lower groove of the cross
beam (1), put it in the
required position and then
tighten it.
④Continue the above procedure until you have installed two C-Clamps to each of the four Leg Rail
Mounts, securely affixing both crossbar assemblies to the truck bed rails as shown. WARNING! ALL
EIGHT C-CLAMPS MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED AS SHOWN FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THIS RACK.
Position clamps at
least 4” apart

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STEP 4. Completing your rack.
①Attach Ladder Stop Knob
(11), to Ladder Stop (9), using
Lock Washer (22), and M10
Nut (18), as shown. Do not
tighten yet. Repeat for all
four Ladder Stops.
②Install two completed Ladder
Stop assemblies in center
channel of each Crossbar
with Ladder Stop Knobs
facing outward. Securely
tighten once desired position
is achieved.
③Install all four Crossbar End
Caps (10), and secure in place
using ST4.8×16 Phillips Head
Self-Tapping Screws (16), as
shown.
④Your installed rack should now resemble this diagram. Check to make sure all hardware has been
securely tightened. Congratulations, your rack is now ready for use. Please remember to haul your
loads safely.

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Product Warranty and Liability
GENERAL PRODUCT WARRANTY: Products purchased from the Authorized Dealer (original place
of purchase) or Merchant (“Dealer”) will be free of defects in material and workmanship at the
time of receipt, and will meet the specifications stated at the place of purchase transaction or
online at the Dealer’s website, under normal use and service when correctly installed, operated
and maintained. This product warranty is effective for the period of time stated below, unless
otherwise stated in the product instructions or depicted in the product advertisement. All
Authorized Dealer warranties are NON-TRANSFERABLE and cover only the original end
purchaser. This limited warranty does not cover products purchased through non-authorized
dealers. Non-authorized dealer receipts are not accepted for warranty verification.
***Warranty claims must be made directly to the original place of purchase.***
WARRANTY PERIOD: This warranty remains in force for one year from the date of the product’s
accepted delivery. The Authorized Dealer offers a one year manufacturer’s warranty for most products
unless otherwise specified on the product advertisement.
WARRANTY SERVICE: The Authorized Dealer will replace any defective or malfunctioning part
at no charge, including payment of the shipping costs of parts or replacement product to and
from the
manufacturer. The purchaser is responsible for labor charges. If the product does not meet
specifica- tions as depicted in the advertisement, the Authorized Dealer will refund the full
purchase price of the product.
Questions regarding the warranty on a specific product and warranty claims should be directed to the
Authorized Dealer with whom the purchase transaction was made.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS: The above warranty does not apply to products that are repaired, modi-
fied or altered by any party other than the Authorized Dealer; are subjected to unusual physical
stress or conditions (such as overloaded ramps or corrosion), natural disaster, governmental
actions, wars, strikes, labor disputes, riots, theft, vandalism, terrorism or any reason beyond
reasonable control; are damaged due to improper installation, misuse, abuse, accident or
negligence in use, storage, trans- portation or handling, or tampering; or to products that are
considered consumable items or items requiring repair or replacement due to normal wear and
tear.
Product should be inspected prior to signing for delivery. Product damage incurred during
shipping, unless noted on the Bill of Lading at the time of delivery, renders this warranty void.
LIMITED LIABILITY: In no event shall THE AUTHORIZED DEALER be liable to the purchaser or any
third party for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or punitive damages
arising out of the use of the product, including, without limitation, property damage, loss of value
of the prod- uct or any third party products that are used in or with the product, or loss of use of
the product or any third party products that are used in or with the product.
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