Hauler Racks HKAS4-1 User manual

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HAULER RACKS, INC.
7109 31st Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55427-2848
WWW.HAULERRACKS.COM
Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Package Contents:
PARTS
(1) SCREEN ASSEMBLY
(2) SCREEN ‘L’ MOUNTS
(2) LOWER SCREEN MOUNTS
ALUMINUM HEADKNOCKER ACCESSORY RACK
P/N
HK
A
S4
-
1/HK
A
S5
-
1
HARDWARE KIT
(2) 3/8”-16 x 2-1/2” HEX BOLTS
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” HEX BOLTS
(2) 3/8”-16 x 1” HEX BOLTS
(6) 3/8”-16 NUTS
(6) 3/8” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS
(2) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” HEX BOLTS
(2) 5/16”-18 NUTS
(2) 5/16” SPLIT LOCK WASHERS
(4) PLASTIC END CAPS
Before you begin:
Remove all components from the shipping carton.
The rack should be assembled on a padded surface such as carpet to prevent scratching of aluminum surfaces. Remove bands securing
components together.
Read the instructions thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the assembly sequence.
Note that you DO NOT tighten any nuts and bolts until the completed rack is installed on the vehicle unless specified. This allows for minor
adjustments to the rack during the installation process.
Gather the following tools used to assemble and install the rack.
9/16” Socket or open end wrench
1/2” Socket or open end wrench
Pencil or marker
Tape measure

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HAULER RACKS, INC.
7109 31st Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55427-2848
WWW.HAULERRACKS.COM
Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
1. Lower Brace assembly
Slide (1) 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” bolt into the center channel of the lower screen brace. Place end caps on each end of the lower screen brace.
Repeat for other lower screen brace.
2. Lower Braces to Screen assembly
Align the 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” bolt in the lower screen brace with the bolt hole on the bottom of the screen assembly.
Loosely secure with 5/16” split lock washer and 5/16”-18 nut. Repeat for other lower screen brace.

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HAULER RACKS, INC.
7109 31st Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55427-2848
WWW.HAULERRACKS.COM
Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
3. Upper ‘L’ Braces to Screen assembly
Secure the screen ‘L’ mounts to the screen assembly as shown using (2) 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” hex bolts, 3/8” split lock washers and 3/8”-16 hex
nuts.
4. Installing additional hardware into existing rack.
NOTES:
1. Installing the Headknocker Accessory into a preexisting assembled rack will require the partial disassembly of the front crossbar /
leg section on the vehicle. The front of the rack will need to be supported due to the front legs will be disassembled.
2. Depending on the current rack configuration on the vehicle, the Headknocker Accessory rack may interfere with the existing HD
braces. To determine if this may occur, place the assembled Headknocker Accessory Rack up to the vehicle rack examine for
clearance by each HD brace. If the Headknocker Accessory rack interferes with the HD braces, the HD braces and hardware
should be removed.
Starting on one side of the rack;
Unbolt and remove the HD brace. Set aside hardware and HD brace.
Unbolt and remove the bracket(s) which connect the leg to rail and/or crossbar and set aside.
Remove the bolts from the crossbar and leg that held the HD brace and set aside.
Slide a 3/8”-16 x 1” hex bolts into the outer channel of the crossbar and move past where the HD brace bolt was removed earlier.
Slide a 3/8”-16 x 2-1/2”” hex bolt into the center channel of the leg and move past where the HD brace bolt was removed earlier.
Reinstall the bolts that were removed from the crossbar and leg that held the HD brace that were set aside.
Install and bolt the bracket(s) which connect the leg to rail and/or crossbar.
Reinstall the HD brace.
Repeat for other side of rack.

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HAULER RACKS, INC.
7109 31st Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55427-2848
WWW.HAULERRACKS.COM
Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
5. Headknocker Accessory Rack final installation
Slide the (2) 3/8”-16 x 1” hex bolts in the crossbar so they line up with the (2) screen ‘L’ bracket holes and loosely secure with 3/8” split lock
washers and 3/8”-16 hex nuts.
Position the 3/8”-16 x 2-1/2” bolt installed in the leg so that it lines up with the side mounting hole on the lower screen brace. Slide the lower
screen brace onto the 3/8”-16 x 2-1/2” and secure with a 3/8” split lock washer and 3/8”-16 nut. Leave the nut loose. Repeat for other leg.
Center the Headknocker Accessory rack between the legs. Use a tape measure for best results.
Continue around the rack and tighten all remaining nuts and bolts securely. Tighten until lock washers are flat but DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN!

HEADKNOCKER FULL & MINI ACCESSORY RACK
HMIS35
© 2009 Hauler Racks. Revised 3-16-2009
Customer Limited Warranty and Standard Return Policy
Hauler Racks, Inc. offers to preferred customers a special limited warranty. It is our goal to provide effective service for
any warranty or standard return. This statement of warranty and return policy is divided into two sections: Warranty
Returns of Defective Product and Standard Returns of Unused Product.
Warranty Returns of Defective Product
Hauler Racks, Inc. will repair or replace, at its option and without charge, any properly installed Hauler component that
fails due to defect in material or workmanship up to 30 days from the initial registered consumer purchase. All of our
aluminum product line is guaranteed not to rust or corrode for 1 year. Proof of Purchase must be provided for warranty
to be honored.
Loads should never exceed 1/3 of your vehicle’s manufacturer’s total load capacity. Loads should never extend more
than 1 foot on either end of rack. This warranty is void if any damage to the product is due to misuse, abuse, neglect,
accident, improper installation, or any uses contrary to the instructions accompanying the product. The warranty is also
void if racks are altered in any manner. The racks have been load tested for the racks capacity to hold loads when not
on a vehicle. Hauler Racks, Inc. does not warranty load capacities. As the factory has no way of knowing if the product
was properly assembled, installed, used according to instructions, or if loads were secured properly.
This warranty covers the cost of the defective component and not the cost of removal, installation or other incidental
charges unless other arrangements have been made with Hauler Racks.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
All warranty claims must receive a Return Authorization number from Hauler Racks, Inc. BEFORE the product is
returned to the Company. Please follow this procedure:
1. Call Hauler at 800-843-5445 to request a Return Authorization number. You will need to provide the following
information • Specific nature of the defect • Product installation date
• Product part number • Original sales invoice number
2. When a replacement or repair strategy is determined, a Return Authorization number will be assigned to the claim.
3. A replacement invoice and shipping document will be generated at Hauler Racks to initiate any replacement product.
Replacement product will be sent according to standard shipping cycles.
4. The purchaser is responsible for packing and return shipping of the product. The RETURN AUTHORIZATION
NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PACKAGE. Unmarked packages will be
refused. Any product damage that occurs during the shipping is not covered under warranty. The purchaser must
pursue claims for shipping damage with the shipping center.
5. The purchaser is responsible for payment of both the original product invoice and the replacement invoice according
to established credit terms.
6. Upon receipt of the returned product, Hauler Racks will review the claim for warranty conformance. If the claim meets
warranty criteria, a credit for the original invoice amount will be posted to the purchaser’s account and a credit memo
will be mailed. If the claim does not meet warranty criteria, the purchaser will receive a statement detailing reasons
for partial credit or denial. At the purchaser’s option, denied product may be returned to the purchaser.
Standard Returns of Unused Product
Unused product may be eligible for return to Hauler Racks, Inc. Follow the procedure described in the section on
Warranty Returns to receive an Authorization Number.
Returned product which is less than 6 (six) months old is subject to a 20% restocking fee.
Returned product which is more than 6 (six) months old may not be eligible for return or may incur additional restocking
charges.
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HAULER RACKS, INC.
7109 31st Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55427-2848
WWW.HAULERRACKS.COM
Toll Free: 1-800-843-5445
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]