Holman 4097M Manual

Instruction Guide
4097M
Holman
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
800-343-7486
InstallationSuppor[email protected]
20200404R2 DATE: ______________

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*PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLING,
INSTALLING, AND USING THIS PRODUCT.*
Warning
Always check for wires, fuel tanks and lines, brake lines and other important vehicle
functionality items prior to drilling and installing all products.
Tools Needed
1/2”Socket and Wrench
7/16” Socket and Wrench
Phillips Driver
3/8”Socket and Wrench
Table of Contents
Parts List ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Hardware List ............................................................................................................................. 4
Step 1 –Place Bows ....................................................................................................................5
Step 2 –Install Torque Tube ....................................................................................................... 6
Step 3 –Install Pan Tube ............................................................................................................ 7
Step 4 –Tighten Hardware .........................................................................................................8
Step 5 –Install Ladder Hooks ......................................................................................................9
Step 6 –Install Ladder Stops ..................................................................................................... 10
Step 7 –Install Bow Stop .......................................................................................................... 11
Step 8 –Install Handle Bar Assembly ........................................................................................ 12
Step 9 –Install Clips for Handle ................................................................................................. 13
Step 10 –Test Rack .................................................................................................................. 14
Before You Begin
Read all instructions.
Have your vehicle roof mounting installed prior to rack assembly.
DO NOT EXCEED MANUFACTURERS WEIGHT CAPACITY FOR ROOF.

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Parts

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Hardware

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Step 1 –Place Bows
Place front bow on top of the installed feet from the mount kit.
Place rear bow on top of the installed feet from the mount kit.
Center both bows on the feet.
Move the pans out of the way to access the slots in the bows.
Use hardware from the mount kit to attach the bows to the feet.
DO NOT TIGHTEN at this point.

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Step 2 –Install Torque Tube
Place torque tube in between the two bows.
Be sure both ladder pans are COMPLETELY resting on the bows as shown.
Bolt torque tube to each bow using three 1/4" x 7/8” hex head bolts, six 1/4” flat washers and three
1/4" nyloc nuts.
Repeat on front and rear bow.
DO NOT TIGHTEN at this point.

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Step 3 –Install Pan Tube
Place pan tube at the end of the two bows.
Bolt pan tube to each bow using two 5/16" x 5/8” hex head bolts, two 5/16” split lock washers and
two 5/16” flat washers.
Repeat on front and rear bow.
DO NOT TIGHTEN at this point.

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Step 4 –Tighten Hardware
Start with tightening the rear bow to the feet.
Tighten rear bow to torque tube from step 2.
Tighten rear bow to pan tube from step 3.
Tighten front bow to torque tube from step 2.
Tighten front bow to pan tube from step 3.
Tighten front bow to feet.
Be sure the rack is SQUARE.

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Step 5 –Install Ladder Hooks
Choose the location where the ladder hook will be installed on both bows.
Once the location is determined, use the pre-installed hardware on bow for installation.
TIGHTEN.

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Step 6 –Install Ladder Stops
Place ladder stop next to the previously installed ladder hook on both front and rear bows.
Attach to bow using pre-installed hardware.
Be sure the flange on the ladder stop lines up with the rectangular cut out in the pan.
TIGHTEN.

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Step 7 –Install Bow Stop
At the open end of each bow,
mount the bow stop using
5/16” x 3/4” carriage bolts,
5/16” flat washers and
5/16” nylon lock nuts.

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Step 8 –Install Handle Bar Assembly
Remove the hardware that attaches the pan arm
to the rear bow tube mechanism.
Insert handle bar assembly into the open tube in the rear bow tube mechanism.
Place a generous amount of sealant around the swage connection.
Bolt handle bar assembly to the rear bow using the previously removed hardware.

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Step 9 –Install Clips for Handle
Locate a good mounting place to install the upper clip for the handle. We recommend placing
towards the rear of the van on the rear panel of a shelf.
Place the upper clip on the handle.
Place the handle against the shelf in the desired location.
Mark the holes onto the shelf.
Drill the locations using a 7/32" drill.
Attach clip using two #10 x 5/8” pan head screws and #10 nuts.
Repeat for second clip.
TIGHTEN.

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Step 10 –Test Ladder Rack
Go back and ensure all hardware is tight.
Prior to installing a ladder, place the long handle into the handle bar assembly and test that the
ladder rack mechanism works correctly.
ENSURE ALL HARDWARE IS TIGHT.
YOUR INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE.