Kargo Master 4A92L User manual

Installation Guide
4A92L
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
5/16”Wrench and Socket
3/8” Wrench and Socket
1/2” Wrench and Socket
9/16” Wrench and Socket
Tape Measure
Table of Contents
Parts List ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Hardware List ............................................................................................................................. 3
Step 1 Load Plates ...................................................................................................................... 4
Step 2 Pan Mount ....................................................................................................................... 5
Step 3 Hex Tube Length ............................................................................................................. 5
Step 4 Install Hex Tube ............................................................................................................... 6
Step 5 Install Latch ..................................................................................................................... 7
Step 6 Install Handle ................................................................................................................... 7
Step 7 Ladder Stop ..................................................................................................................... 8
Step 8 Ladder Hooks ................................................................................................................... 8
Before You Begin
•Read all instructions.
•Have mount kit installed on vehicle.
•Front Bow has slot in ladder pan.
•NEVER EXCEED MANUFACTURERS ROOF WEIGHT RATING.

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Parts

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Hardware

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Step 1 –Load Plates
•At the end of each bow,
opposite from the pan
mechanism, bolt load
plates (J) using two
5/16” x 3/4” carriage
bolts (1), two 5/16” flat
washers (2) and two
5/16” nyloc nuts (3) in
the orientation shown.
•If installing 4A963, Skip
installing load plates.
•Repeat on both bows.
•Snug Tighten, but allow
movement.
•Determine front and rear bow. The front bow will have a slot in the pan.
Front Bow
Rear Bow

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Step 2 –Pan Mount
•Set Bow Assy (A&B) on mounting feet as shown. Follow instructions from the mount kit to
install on vehicle.
•Place a foam block from the packaging to hold the bow in the up position in order to
access the mounting slots.
•Use 3/8”x 3/4” hex head bolts with 3/8” lock washers and 3/8” flat washers in order
shown.
•Leave loose until the the rack is assembled.
•Repeat on both ends of bow.
Step 3 –Determine Hex Tube Length
•If the distance between the two bows is greater than 43”, use the long hex bar as it comes
assembled.
•If the distance between the two bows is approximately 43”, remove the long hex tube
from the assembly and use the small 3 hole hex tube (C).
•In either case, remove bolt closest to the end of the hex sleeve that sets length of hex tube
assembly, as shown.

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Step 4 –Install Hex Tube
•Install hex tube to front pan assembly.
•Use the end of the hex tube assembly with 2 exposed holes to mount into the front pan.
*Front bow shown*
*Rear bow shown below*
•Slide hex tube and install on rear pan. (if distance between bows is appoximately 43” use
small 3 hole hex tube (C), see bottom set of pictures.)
•Bolt to rear pan using included hardware.
•Once bolted to rear pan, adjust hex tube to line holes up with the hex sleeve.
•Once aligned, bolt through both the hex sleeve and the hex tube using bolts from step 3.
•TIGHTEN all bolts from both front and rear pans.

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Step 5 –Install Latch
•Move rear pan assembly out of the way to expose the end of the crossmember.
•Bolt latch assembly (F) to end of crossmember using 5/16” x 3/4" carriage bolts (1), 5/16”
flat washers (2) and 5/16”nyloc nuts (3).
•Shown without pan for clarity.
•TIGHTEN
Step 6 –Install Handle
•Using the hardware in the rear bow
to bolt handle (E) into position.
•TIGHTEN

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Step 7 –Ladder Stop
•Using the hardware in both bows,
bolt ladder stop (H) in orientation
shown. Be sure to place the tab
on the ladder stop into the slot
on the bow.
•TIGHTEN
Step 8 –Ladder Hooks
•Using the hardware and installed pem
studs on both bows, loosen nuts and
slide ladder hook (G) into place.
•TIGHTEN

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•The ladder hook may be adjusted up or down at 4
different locations.
GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS FROM PREVIOUS STEPS, BE SURE
HARDWARE IN MOUNTING IS TIGHT.
YOUR INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE