Kargo Master 4A95L User manual

Installation Guide
4A95L
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
7/16”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 .................................................................................................................................. 2-3
Hardware List ............................................................................................................................. 4
Step 1 Determine Bows .............................................................................................................. 5
Step 2 Pan Mount ....................................................................................................................... 6
Step 3 Determine if EXT is needed ............................................................................................. 6
Step 4 Install Torque Tube ......................................................................................................... 7
Step 5 Install Cross Tube ............................................................................................................ 8
Step 6 Install Latch ..................................................................................................................... 9
Step 7 Install Handle ................................................................................................................. 10
Step 8 Install Ladder Stops ....................................................................................................... 11
Step 9 Assemble Ladder Hooks ................................................................................................ 12
Step 10 Install Ladder Hooks .................................................................................................... 12
Before You Begin
•Read all instructions.
•Have mount kit installed on vehicle.
•NEVER EXCEED MANUFACTURERS ROOF WEIGHT RATING.
•Place BH-821 around all tube connections to ensure water does not get inside of rack.

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Parts

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Parts Continued
HARDWARE

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HARDWARE

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Step 1 –Determine Bows
•Determine front and rear bow. The triangular piece should be facing eachother on each
bow.
Front Bow
Rear Bow

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Step 2 –Pan Mount
•Be sure mount kit is installed on vehicle.
•Set front and rear bow asm on mounting feet as shown.
•Place a foam block from the packaging to hold the bow in the up position in order to
access the mounting slots.
•Leave loose until the the rack is assembled.
•Repeat on both ends of bow.
**Feet and bow design vaires from rack to rack. The installation is the same.**
Step 3 –Determine if Extension is Needed
•Measure between the two bows as shown. If distance is approximately 84.5”, the
extension will be needed.
•If the distance between the two bows is approximately 60”, the EXT piece is not needed.

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Step 4 –Install Torque Tube
•If EXT is needed, Assemble EXT to long torque tube.
•If EXT is not needed, Only use long torque tube.
•Bolt torque tube to front and rear bow using 1/4"-20 x 1” Hex Head bolt, two 1/4" flat
washers and 1/4"-20 nyloc nut at each location.

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Step 5 –Install Cross Tube
•Insert crosstube as
shown. Bolt to the end of
both pans using 3/8” x
3/4" Hex Head bolts,
3/8” flat washers and
3/8”nyloc nuts.
•Repeat at front and rear
on the ends of both bows.
•BE SURE TO USE THE 3/4" long bolts.
TIGHTEN

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Step 6 –Install Latch
•Move rear pan assembly out of the way to expose the end of the crossmember.
•Bolt latch assembly to end of crossmember using 5/16” x 1" carriage bolts, 5/16” flat
washers and 5/16”nyloc nuts.
•Shown without pan for clarity.
•Repeat on both ends of rear
bow.
•TIGHTEN