Kargo Master 408SC User manual

Installation Guide
408SC
Kargo Master
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
800-343-7486
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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
.340” Drill
1/2” Socket and Wrench
Table of Contents
Parts List ................................................................................................................................... 2
Hardware List ........................................................................................................................... 2
Step 1 –Foot Attachment ........................................................................................................ 3
Step 2 –Attach Mounts to Feet ............................................................................................... 4
Step 3 –Place Rack on Shell ..................................................................................................... 5
Step 4 –Remove Rack and Drill ............................................................................................... 6
Step 5 –Install Feet Mounts .................................................................................................... 6
Step 6 –Mount Rack................................................................................................................. 7
Before You Begin
•Read all instructions.
•Have desired ladder rack ready to be installed.
•Do NOT exceed manufacturers weight capacity.

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Parts/Hardware

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Step 1 –Foot Attachment
•Measure the approximate width of the flat section of the roof on the top of the shell.
•Determine best mount locations on top of the shell and measure distance between the
desired mounting locations.
•At the width desired, find the corresponding slots on the ladder rack cross bow and attach
mounting feet as shown.
•Be sure there is an equal distance from the center of the cross bow to each foot.
•Leave feet loose until you set the assembly onto the vehicle.

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Step 2 –Attach Mounts to Feet
•Attach feet on ladder rack to the mounting brackets from the 408SC kit using 5/16” x 1”
carriage bolts, 5/16” flat washers and 5/16” nyloc nuts.
•Repeat at all four mount feet.
•Do NOT tighten. These will be removed in future steps.

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Step 3 –Place Rack on Shell
•Place rack on top of shell. Positon rack to you liking. Be sure the rack is off-set far enough to
the rear that one will not hit the shell when loading and unloading a ladder.
•Be sure the handle can be rotated without hitting the side ofo the shell.
•Mark four locations at each foot mount location onto the top of the shell.

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Step 4 –Remove Rack and Drill
•Remove rack with feet and mounts from the top of the shell.
•Drill in previously marked holes using a .340” bit.
•Ensure safety when drilling.
•Remove rack and feet from the feet mounts.
Step 5 –Mount Feet Mounts
•Mount feet mounts to the shell through the
previously drilled holes using 5/16” x 1”
carriage bolts, 5/16” flat washers and 5/16”
nyloc nuts.
•Be sure rubber pad is between shell and
mount bracket. Apply a generous amount of
sealant around the holes drilled in the shell.
•Place sealant around hardware to ensure no
water and leak into shell.
•Snug Tighten, but allow movement.

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Step 6 –Mount Rack
•Place rack on top of previously installed feet mounts.
•Attach feet on ladder rack to the mounting brackets from the 408SC kit using 5/16” x 1”
carriage bolts, 5/16” flat washers and 5/16” nyloc nuts.
•Repeat at all four mount feet.
•Align and square rack on the shell.
•TIGHTEN.
•Go back and tighten hardware from step 5.

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GO BACK AND ENSURE ALL HARDWARE IS TIGHT
Your installation is now complete.