Kargo Master 4A82L Manual

Instruction Guide
4A82L
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
9/16” Socket and Wrench
1/2” Socket and Wrench
Table of Contents
Parts List ................................................................................................................................... 2
Assembly Hardware ................................................................................................................. 3
Rack Assembly
Step 1 –Ladder Stops ............................................................................................................ 4
Step 2 –Mount to Feet .......................................................................................................... 4
Step 3 –Mount Side Tube ..................................................................................................... 5
Step 4 –Mount Clamp Tube .................................................................................................. 6
Step 5 –Mount Handle .......................................................................................................... 7
Step 6 –Mount Latch Assembly ............................................................................................ 8
Step 7 –Mount Ladder Hook ................................................................................................ 8
Before You Begin
•Read all instructions. Find your vehicle roof rail mounting prior to rack assembly.
•Most times it is easier to install on top of roof, after the mount kit has been installed.
•Be sure to put sealant around all threads entering cargo area and between the rubber
spacer and roof of vehicle to prevent water from leaking into cargo area.
•DO NOT EXCEED MANUFACTURERS WEIGHT CAPACITY FOR ROOF.
•BE SURE TO ADJUST LADDER CLAMPS ACCORDINGLY TO FIRMLY SECURE LADDER TO RACK.

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Parts

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Hardware (18-4A82L)

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Hardware (18-4A82L) Continued

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Step 1 –Ladder Stops
•Bolt ladder hooks to one end of each bow.
•Use a 5/16”carriage bolt, 5/16”washers and a 5/16”
nylock.
•TIGHTEN. Skip installing ladder stops if adding 4A81L.
Step 2 –Assemble Side Tube
•Assemble side tube. Place sealant at joint.

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Step 3 –Mount Side Tube
•Place side tube assembly
on top of installed bows.
•Have the bend towards
the front and to the
outside of the vehicle as
shown.
•Mount rotation bar plate
to the rear of the tube as
shown.
•Leave one square slot open at the rear of the side tube.
•Bolt together using 5/16”x 2”carriage bolt, a 5/16”flat washer and a 5/16”nyloc.
•Snug Tighten, but allow movement.

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Step 4 –Mount Clamp Tube
•Place clamp and lock L bracket on top of installed bows.
•Insert plastic bushings into the clamp and lock L bracket and the rotation bar plate installed in
Step 3, with flange towards each other and to the inside as shown.
•Insert clamp tube into both plastic bushings.
•After Installation, adjust clamp on clamp tube to fit firmly against your ladder.

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•Bolt clamp and lock L bracket to bows using 3/8”x 1”carriage bolt, 3/8”flat washer and a
3/8”nyloc as shown.
•TIGHTEN
Step 5 –Mount Handle
•Bolt handle to clamp tube using a 5/16”x 2-3/4” hex head, two 5/16”flat washers, 5/16”
nylon washer and 5/16”a nyloc. The nylon washer goes in between the clamp tube and
handle.
•TIGHTEN

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Step 6 –Mount Latch Assembly
•Bolt latch to the rear of the mount tube that was installed in Step 5 using 5/16”x 2”carriage
bolt, 5/16”curved washer and a 5/16”nyloc.
•TIGHTEN
Step 7 –Mount Ladder Hook Bracket to Bow
•Bolt ladder hook bracket to the bow in the orientation shown using a 3/8”x 1”carriage bolt, a
3/8”flat washer and a 3/8”nyloc. Be sure the bracket is square to the bow.
•Adjust clamp on bracket to fit firmly against your ladder.
•TIGHTEN

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Step 8 –Install Extra Pad
•Adjust clamp on bracket to fit firmly against your ladder.
•If ladder rests on cross bow, place extra rubber bumper to avoid scratching.

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GO BACK AND ENSURE ALL HARDWARE IS TIGHT
Your installation is now complete.
BE SURE LADDER IS SECURE PRIOR TO TRANSPORTATON