Kargo Master 40816 Manual

Kargo Master
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
800-343-7486
[email protected]
20200406R2 DATE: __________________
Instruction Guide
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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.
DO NOT EXCEED MANUFACTURERS WEIGHT CAPACITY FOR ROOF.
Tools Needed
1/2” Socket and Wrench
9/16” Socket and Wrench
9/16” Box Wrench
Table of Contents
Before You Begin..................................................................................................................................................... 1
Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Hardware ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Assembly.................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Before You Begin
Read all instructions prior to installing any rack, accessory, or equipment.
Place anti-seize on all threads.
THE STEPLADDER ACCESSORY MOUNTS TO THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT PAN OR THE DRIVER-SIDE REAR PAN
(IF DRIVER-SIDE DROP DOWN IS INSTALLED).

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Parts List
Hardware

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DO NOT EXCEED MANUFACTURERS WEIGHT CAPACITY FOR ROOF
Assembly
Using the stiffener connecting bracket (the taller bracket), a 5/16” washer and 5/16” lock nut, loosely
attach pan support tube assembly to the 5/16” stud on the bottom of the step ladder pan as shown.
Attach pan support tube assembly to the pan of the drop down ladder rack, to the right, on the 5/16” studs
that are closest to the center of the vehicle.

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Secure the bracket with 5/16” washer and 5/16” lock nut on both sides.
Detach the ladder hook from the original pan.
Loosely install onto the new extension kit
using the two 5/16” lock nuts and two 5/16”
washers as shown.

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Detach the ladder stop from the original pan.
Loosely install ladder stop to using the 3/8” x 1”
hex bolt from the hardware kit, 3/8” washers,
3/8” lock nut and placing stop so the tab goes into
the corresponding rectangular hole.
Gently set and hold the ladder in position on the rack, as shown, and adjust the stepladder pan into
position.
NOTE: The ladder position shown below is the appropriate position during use.

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Using a pencil, mark on the drop down rack support tube and the pan support tube, the location of the
ladder pan.
Remove the ladder.
Ensure the stepladder pan is at the marked position.
Apply the protector tape, included in the bolt kit, on the drop down rack support tube, just below the
extension pan, centered over the marks, to prevent paint from scratching.
MARK
MARK
TAPE
TAPE

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Loosely fasten the ladder pan to the support tube, using the support tube connecting bracket (the shorter
bracket), a 5/16” washer and a 5/16” lock nut.
Loosen the stiffener connecting bracket and slide the extension pan aside.
Apply protector tape, included in the bolt kit, on the pan support tube, just below the extension pan,
centered over the marks, to prevent paint from scratching.
GO BACK AND ENSURE ALL HARDWARE IS TIGHTENED.
ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE