FVC Low Pro Roof Rack 170 User manual

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SP0102B
Low Pro Roof Rack 170
Installation Guide
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vehicle. Improper attachment could result in an automobile accident, and could cause serious bodily
injury or death to you or to others involved. You are responsible for assembling and securing flatline
van co products to your vehicle, checking the mounting points and attachments prior to use, and
regularly inspecting the products for wear and or damage. We always recommend you use a
professional to install any aftermarket accessories to your vehicle. If you have no mechanical
experience and are not thoroughly familiar with the installation procedures, you must have the
product installed by a professional installer or other qualified persons. The responsibility is yours
and must be taken seriously for everyone's safety.
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ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT YOUR NEW PARTS? HERE ARE A FEW THINGS TO DO
BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS--
• PLEASE INSPECT THE PRODUCT TO ENSURE THERE WAS NO
DAMAGE INCURRED DURING SHIPPING.
• IF THERE IS DAMAGE TO REPORT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
• NEXT, USING THE “PACKAGE CONTENTS” PAGE, CHECK
INVENTORY AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE PARTS
AND HARDWARE.
• GATHER ALL TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALL.
-5/32 HEX KEY ALLEN WRENCH
-7/32 HEX KEY ALLEN WRENCH
TOOLS
5/32 ALLEN KEY 7/32 ALLEN KEY

PACKAGE CONTENTS
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LEFT SIDE RAIL
QTY-2
RIGHT SIDE RAIL
QTY-2 CROSSBAR
QTY-8
RAIL NUT
QTY-36
1/4-20 FLANGE HEAD SCREW
QTY-32
3/8-16 BUTTON HEAD SCREW
QTY-36 3/8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER
QTY-36
STICKER PACK
QTY-1
INSTALLATION GUIDE
QTY-1
CENTER SIDE RAIL
QTY-2

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LET’S GET STARTED!
1. SLIDE HALF OF THE RAIL NUTS INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FACTORY ROOF
RAIL, AND HALF OF THEM INTO THE DRIVER SIDE RAIL.
PRO TIP- IF YOU’RE INSTALLING A SIDE LADDER, PUT TWO (2)
EXTRA RAIL NUTS IN ON THE DRIVER SIDE!
2. SPACE OUT THE RAIL NUTS CLOSE TO THE FINAL POSITION (GROUPS OF 2)
SEE FIGURE 1 FOR ROUGH REFERENCE DIMENSIONS.
NOTE- 2 FEET PADS MEET IN THE CENTER OF THE RACK
FRONT OF ROOF RAIL
RAIL NUT
USE THESE DIMENSIONS FOR ROUGH REFERENCE ONLY
4
0
1.50
27
52
55
72
88
91
117
142

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FIGURE 2
3. BEGINNING WITH THE FORWARD SECTION OF THE RACK (SEE FIGURE 2 FOR
LAYOUT), START LOOSELY ATTACHING THE SIDE RAILS TO THE ROOF RAILS
USING THE 3/8-16 BUTTON HEAD SCREW & 3/8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER, BUT DO
NOT TIGHTEN ALL THE WAY DOWN
(SEE FIGURE 3 FOR DETAIL)
FIGURE 3
NOTE- IF YOU ARE USING OUR F80 KIT FOR A FIAMMA AWNING
REFER TO THE F80 KIT INSTALL GUIDE FOR DETAILS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
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NOTE- FRONT “FOOT” OF
RACK SHOULD BE AS
FAR FORWARD IN ROOF
RAIL AS IT CAN GO.

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4. PLACE YOUR CROSSBARS IN DESIRED LOCATION, LOOSELY BOLTING THE
1/4-20 FLANGE HEAD SCREWS IN PLACE.
NOTE- KEEP IN MIND THE LAYOUT OF YOUR ROOF TOP ARRAY
(SOLAR PANELS, FANS, TENTS, ETC.) YOU CAN MOUNT CROSSBARS
IN THE SET PAIR OF HOLES (SEE FIGURE 4), OR YOU CAN PLACE
THEM IN THE SLOTS WHICH PROVIDES YOU MORE FREEDOM OF
LAYOUT.
NOTE- IF INSTALLING OUR FRONT FAIRING; IT IS SUGGESTED TO
BOLT THE FAIRING TO THE CROSSBAR FIRST (SEE FIGURE 5), THEN ATTACH
THAT ASSEMBLY TO THE ROOF RACK (SEE FIGURE 6)
FIGURE 4
O
R
FIGURE 5
FRONT BACK
FIGURE 6
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5. TIGHTEN ALL CROSSBAR BOLTS USING THE 5/32 ALLEN KEY (SEE FIGURE 7)
NOTE- DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE
BOLTS BACKING OUT, YOU CAN PUT A DAB OF BLUE LOCTITE ON
THE BOLTS BEFORE TIGHTENING DOWN COMPLETELY.
6. NOW TIGHTEN SIDE RAILS TO ROOF RAIL USING
THE 7/32 ALLEN KEY (SEE FIGURE 8)
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8

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