FVC SP0108B User manual

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SP0108B
Sprinter Safari Rack Drop Down 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 PRODUCT NAME? 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.
-3/8 BOX WRENCH OR SOCKET
-7/16 BOX WRENCH OR SOCKET
-9/16 BOX WRENCH OR SOCKET
-5/32 HEX KEY ALLEN WRENCH
ESTIMATED INSTALL TIME- 4 HRS
ADDITIONAL HELP IS SUGGESTED FOR A FEW OF THE INSTALL STEPS.
TOOLS
5/32 ALLEN KEY
3/8 WRENCH
7/16 WRENCH 9/16 WRENCH

PACKAGE CONTENTS
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SPRINTER SAFARI RAIL MOUNT
QTY - 10
F45 MOUNTING BRACKET
QTY - 3
FLOOR SECTION 2
QTY - 2
FLOOR SECTION FAN SIDE PANEL
QTY - 4
FLOOR SECTION FAN COVER
QTY - 2
FLOOR SECTION 4
QTY - 1
FLOOR SECTION 1
QTY - 1
FLOOR SECTION 5
QTY - 1
FLOOR SECTION 8
QTY - 1
47.5" CROSSBAR
QTY - 7
BAYONET
QTY - 10
SIDE RAIL WELDMENT
QTY - 8
170 REAR BASKET WELDMENT
QTY - 1
DROP DOWN WELDMENT
QTY - 1
OPEN FRONT WELDMENT
QTY - 1

HARDWARE
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SPRINTER RAIL NUT
QTY - 10
0.375-16 X 1 SQUARE NECK
CARRIAGE BOLT
QTY - 26
3/8-16 X 0.75 FLANGED HEX
HEAD SCREW
QTY - 10
3/8-16 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT
QTY - 26
3/8 SCREW FLAT WASHER
QTY - 26
3/8 SCREW BELLEVILLE SPRING
LOCK WASHER
QTY - 10
1/4-20 X 0.75 FLANGED HEX
HEAD SCREW
QTY - 50
1/4-20 X 0.75 FLANGED BUTTON HEAD
HEX DRIVE SCREW
QTY - 46
1/4-20 X 0.5 FLANGED BUTTON
HEAD HEX DRIVE SCREW
QTY - 57
1/4-20 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT
QTY - 28
1/4-20 ECONOMY T-NUT
QTY - 57
1/4 SCREW FLAT WASHER
QTY - 22

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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, GRAB THE TWO RAIL
NUTS FROM YOUR LADDER HARDWARE PACK, AND PUT THOSE TWO
IN ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THESE CAN BE ADDED LATER, IT JUST
SAVES TIME TO DO IT NOW.
2. NEXT, BEGIN ASSEMBLING YOUR SIDE RAILS. GRAB YOUR 8 SIDE RAIL
WELDMENTS, 10 BAYONETS, AND 10 RAIL MOUNTS. BEGIN ASSEMBLING THEM
AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1. WE FIND THAT A GOOD SIZED TABLE OR
WORKBENCH MAKES THIS A BIT EASIER. TO ASSIST ALIGNMENT, IT’S
SUGGESTED TO USE SOME QUICK CLAMPS AS SHOWN IN DETAIL D (SEE
NEXT PAGE FOR DETAIL). TIGHTEN THE SIDE RAIL WELDMENTS AND
BAYONETS, BUT LEAVE THE RAIL MOUNTS SLIGHTLY LOOSE TO ALLOW
ADJUSTMENT.
NOTE- THE CARRIAGE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE RAIL MOUNTS CAN
BE MOUNTED FACING UPWARD OR DOWNWARD FOR A CLEAN LOOK.
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FIGURE 1

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DETAIL B DETAIL C
DETAIL A
DETAIL D
1/4-20 X 0.75 FLANGED HEX
HEAD SCREW
1/4-20 X 0.75 FLANGED BUTTON HEAD
HEX DRIVE SCREW
1/4-20 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT
1/4 SCREW FLAT WASHER
0.375-16 X 1 SQUARE NECK
CARRIAGE BOLT
3/8-16 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT
3/8 SCREW FLAT WASHER

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3. AT THIS POINT, YOU SHOULD HAVE 2 COMPLETE SIDE RAIL ASSEMBLIES AS
SHOWN BELOW IN FIGURE 2. WITH THE HELP OF A SECOND PERSON, TAKE
THE SIDE RAIL ASSEMBLIES UP TO THE TOP OF THE VAN. LINE UP THE FRONT
RAIL MOUNT WITH THE VERY FRONT OF YOUR ROOF RAIL.
NOTE- LAY A BLANKET OR CARDBOARD DOWN ON THE ROOF OF
THE VAN BEFORE BRINGING THE SIDE RAILS UP IF YOU ARE
WORRIED ABOUT SCRATCHING THE PAINT.
4. NOW LEAN THE RAIL ASSEMBLY UP AND ONTO THE ROOF RAIL AND THREAD
IN THE BOLTS TO THE RAIL NUTS. LEAVE THESE BOLTS LOOSE; WE’LL COME
BACK AND TIGHTEN THEM AT A LATER STEP. FIGURE 2
3/8-16 X 0.75 FLANGED HEX
HEAD SCREW
3/8 SCREW BELLEVILLE SPRING
LOCK WASHER

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5. WE RECOMMEND HAVING A SECOND SET OF HANDS TO HELP WITH THIS STEP
AS WELL. START WITH THE REAR BASKET AND SLIDE IT ONTO THE EXPOSED
BAYONETS ON THE REAR OF THE RACK. ATTACH USING THE SAME
HARDWARE USED TO ASSEMBLE THE SIDE RAILS, AND USE THE SAME
CLAMPING METHOD AS BEFORE TO ENSURE GOOD ALIGNMENT. REPEAT THE
SAME STEPS FOR THE OPEN FRONT.
NOTE- REMEMBER TO LEAVE THE RAIL MOUNT FEET LOOSENED.
WE’LL TIGHTEN THOSE DOWN IN A LATER STEP.
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FIGURE 3
FRONT
BACK

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6. NEXT WE’LL GET THE DROP DOWN WELDMENT MOUNTED UP. THE DROP
DOWN MOUNTS TO THE UNDERSIDE TRAY OF THE OPEN FRONT WELDMENT.
YOU WILL NEED TO MANEUVER IT AROUND YOUR ANTENNA TO GET IT IN
PLACE, SO HAVING A SECOND PERSON HELPS IMMENSELY FOR THIS STEP.
DETAIL E & F DISPLAY HOW IT FASTENS TO THE OPEN FRONT WELDMENT.
NOTE- WE RECOMMEND INSTALLING YOUR LIGHTING SETUP TO THE
DROP DOWN WELDMENT PRIOR TO INSTALLING IT ON THE RACK. THIS
MAKES ADJUSTMENTS AND PLACEMENT A BIT EASIER.
FIGURE 4
1/4-20 X 0.75 FLANGED HEX
HEAD SCREW
1/4-20 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT
1/4 SCREW FLAT WASHER
DETAIL E
DETAIL F
BOLTING LOCATIONS