FVC SP0207B User manual

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SP0207B
Side Ladder Low Roof
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 SIDE LADDER? 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 BOX WRENCH OR SOCKET
-7/32 HEX KEY ALLEN WRENCH
-POWER DRILL
-1/2“ DRILL BIT
-1/8” DRILL BIT
• HAVING A SECOND PERSON TO HELP OUT IS RECOMMENDED.
• ESTIMATED INSTALL TIME - 30 MIN
TOOLS
7/32 ALLEN KEY
9/16 WRENCH
5/32 ALLEN KEY

PACKAGE CONTENTS
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LADDER TOP
QTY - 1
LADDER BOTTOM
QTY - 1
MOUNT PLATE
QTY - 1
SIDE LADDER COUPLER
QTY - 2
LOWER SUPPORT BRACKET
QTY - 1

HARDWARE PACK
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SPRINTER RAIL NUT
QTY - 2
1/4 X 1 HEX HEAD WITH
SEALING WASHER DRILLING
SCREW
QTY - 5
3/8 SCREW FLAT WASHER
QTY - 3
3/8 SCREW BELLEVILLE
SPRING LOCK WASHER
QTY - 2
3/8-16 NYLON INSERT
LOCKNUT
QTY - 3
1/4-20 X 0.75 BUTTON HEAD
HEX DRIVE SCREW
QTY - 8
3/8-16 X 0.75 BUTTON HEAD
HEX DRIVE SCREW
QTY - 2
3/8-16 X 1 BUTTON HEAD
HEX DRIVE SCREW
QTY - 3

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LET’S GET STARTED!
1. PLACE THE LADDER HALVES FRONT SIDE DOWN, INSERT THE COUPLERS
INTO ONE HALF (SEE FIGURE 1), AND TIGHTEN DOWN USING THE 1/4-20
SCREWS.
2. SLIDE THE OTHER LADDER HALF ONTO THE COUPLERS AND TIGHTEN DOWN.
NOTE- IF DESIRED YOU CAN USE BLUE LOCTITE ON THE SCREWS.
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FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2

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3. NEXT, SLIDE THE TWO (2) RAIL NUTS INTO THE ROOF RAIL ON YOUR VAN.
NOTE- IF YOU’VE ALREADY INSTALLED A ROOF RACK, THIS MAY BE
TIME CONSUMING.
4. NOW POSITION THE LADDER ON THE VAN, HANGING IT ON THE ROOF RAIL.
LOOSELY SCREW THE TOP OF THE LADDER DOWN TO THE ROOF RAIL USING
THE 3/8-16 X .75” SCREWS AND THE 3/8 BELLEVILLE LOCK WASHERS JUST
ENOUGH THAT IT IS SNUG (SEE FIGURE 3)
NOTE- WE LIKE TO PLACE THE LADDER AS CLOSE TO THE REAR
WHEEL WELL AS WE CAN. SEE IMAGE BELOW.
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RAIL NUT
FIGURE 3

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5. TAKE THE MOUNT PLATE AND THE SUPPORT BRACKET (SEE RIGHT) AND
LOOSELY ATTACH THEM TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LADDER USING THE
3/8-16 X 1” SCREWS, 3/8 FLAT WASHERS, AND 3/8-16 NYLOCK NUTS.
SEE REF PHOTO 1 & 2
NOTE- MAKE SURE THAT THE LADDER IS STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN.
6. LOCATE THE SUPPORT BRACKET ON THE CHASSIS BEAM SHOWN IN
REF PHOTO 2 & 3 AND USE IT TO MARK THE THRU HOLE TO BE DRILLED. ONCE
MARKED, SWING THE BRACKET OUT OF THE WAY SO YOU CAN ACCESS WITH
POWER DRILL. AFTER DRILLING, SWING THE BRACKET BACK IN PLACE AND
LOOSELY ATTACH USING THE REMAINING 3/8-16 X 1” SCREW, 3/8 FLAT
WASHERS, AND 3/8-16 NYLOCK NUT.
NOTE- LEAVE THIS SUPPORT BRACKET LOOSE AS YOU FIT EVERY
THING IN PLACE, OR YOU’LL LIKELY NEED TO LOOSEN IT AGAIN.
MOUNT PLATE SUPPORT BRACKET
REF PHOTO 1 REF PHOTO 2 REF PHOTO 3
DRILL 1/2” THRU
HOLE HERE

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7. YOU’LL WANT TO SLIDE THE MOUNT PLATE UP AS TIGHT TO THE PINCH SEAM
ON THE BOTTOM OF THE VAN AS YOU CAN, AND THEN TIGHTEN THE BOLTS.
USING THE MOUNT PLATE AS A GUIDE, DRILL THE THREE CENTER HOLES
THROUGH THE PINCH SEAM, THEN SCREW THE 1/4 SELF DRILLING SCREWS
THROUGH THEM. YOU’LL HAVE TO REMOVE THE LADDER TO GET TO THE
REMAINING TWO (2) AS THEY SIT BEHIND THE LADDER UPRIGHTS AND ARE
NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE WITHOUT A 90* DRILL HEAD. (SEE FIGURE 5)
NOTE- IF DESIRED, YOU CAN REPLACE THE SELF DRILLING SCREWS
WITH 1/4-20 BOLTS & NUTS.
8. AFTER INSTALLING THE REMAINING TWO (2) 1/4 SELF DRILLING SCREWS,
TIGHTEN DOWN ALL BOLTS FOR THE LADDER. YOU’RE READY TO HIT THE
ROAD!
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FIGURE 5
VIEW OF SUPPORT FROM
INSIDE WHEEL WELL

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