FVC Safari Rack 170 User manual

PRODUCT
IMAGE
SP0105B
Safari Rack 170
Installation Guide
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All Flatline Van Co products must be properly assembled and secured before attaching to your
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 SAFARI RACK 170? 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.
-9/16 OPEN OR BOX WRENCH
-7/32 HEX KEY ALLEN WRENCH
WARNING:
FLATLINE VAN CO LLC HIGHLY RECOMMENDS THE INSTALLATION OF
PRODUCTS IS DONE BY A CERTIFIED MECHANIC OR ONE OF OUR CERTIFIED
INSTALLERS. IF THIS DOES NOT OCCUR, BE CERTAIN THE PERSON(S)
INSTALLING THE PRODUCT READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ABOUT THE APPLICATION BEFORE
INSTALLATION.
A FORKLIFT OR LIFTING DEVICE IS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION.
TOOLS
7/32 ALLEN KEY
9/16 WRENCH

PACKAGE CONTENTS
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SAFARI RACK
QTY-1
RAIL NUT
QTY-20
F45 MOUNT BRACKET
QTY-3
3/8-16 HEX BOLT
QTY-20
3/8-16 BUTTON HEAD SCREW
QTY-26
3/8 FLAT WASHER
QTY-52
3/8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER
QTY-20
STICKER PACK
QTY-1
INSTALLATION GUIDE
QTY-1
RAIL FOOT MOUNT
QTY-10
FAN TRIM RING
QTY-1
3/8-16 NYLOCK
QTY-26

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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.
NOTE- IF YOU’RE INSTALLING A SIDE LADDER, PUT TWO EXTRA IN
ON THE DRIVER SIDE.
2. NOW, GO OVER TO YOUR SAFARI RACK, GRAB ALL OF THE RAIL FOOT
MOUNTS AND START LOOSELY BOLTING THEM TO THE SAFARI RACK USING
THE 3/8 BUTTON HEAD, 3/8 FLAT WASHER (X2), AND 3/8 NYLOCK
(SEE FIGURE 1)
NOTE- THE SLOTTED HOLES ON THE FOOT MOUNT GO AND
TOWARDS THE RACK.
3. IF YOU’VE GOT A FAN (OR TWO) YOU’LL WANT TO MAP THOSE OUT ON THE
RACK TO CUT ACCESS HOLES. USE THE FRONT OF THE ROOF RAIL ON YOUR
VAN, AND THE FORWARD MOST FOOT OF THE SAFARI RACK AS YOUR
REFERENCE POINT (SEE FIGURE 2)
NOTE- WE RECOMMEND USING A JIGSAW WITH A METAL CUTTING
BLADE FOR CUTTING THE ACCESS HOLES. USE THE INCLUDED FAN
TRIM RING AS YOUR CUT TEMPLATE.
RAIL NUT
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FIGURE 1
• 3/8 BUTTON SCREW
• 3/8 FLAT WASHER
• 3/8 NYLOCK
FIGURE 2
USE THIS FOOT TO MEASURE FROM

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4. WE RECOMMEND MOUNTING THE TRIM RING TO THE RACK BEFORE PUTTING
IT ON YOUR VAN. YOU’LL NEED TO DRILL YOUR OWN HOLES TO MOUNT IT. WE
DO THIS BECAUSE THERE IS SOME VARIANCE IN FAN PLACEMENT. YOU CAN
USE BOLTS WITH NUTS, OR SELF TAPPING SCREWS, WE LEAVE THAT UP TO
YOU!
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NOTE- USE A GOOD
DRILL BIT FOR THE TRIM
RING AS STAINLESS
STEEL IS TOUGH TO
DRILL THROUGH!
18.25”
25.5”

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5. THE NEXT STEP IS TO STRAP UP THE RACK AND LIFT IT UP INTO PLACE. AS
PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED, IT’S BEST TO HAVE A PROFESSIONAL DO THIS.
6. ONCE THE RACK IS IN PLACE, TIGHTEN THE FEET DOWN TO YOUR ROOF
RAILS USING THE 3/8-16 HEX BOLTS AND SPLIT LOCK WASHERS.
NOTE- THE FRONT FEET SIT AS FAR FORWARD ON THE ROOF RAILS
AS POSSIBLE.
7. NEXT, CENTER THE RACK SIDE TO SIDE ON THE VAN, AND TIGHTEN DOWN
ALL OF THE FEET TO THE RACK ITSELF.
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4. IF YOU’RE INSTALLING A FIAMMA F45 AWNING, ATTACH THE PROVIDED
BRACKETS TO THE RACK USING THE PROVIDED HARDWARE.
F45 BRACKET LOCATIONS

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