Kargo Master 81002 Manual

Kargo Master
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
800-343-7486
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20210728R1 DATE: ________________
Instruction Guide
81002

Instructions –81002
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*PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLING, INSTALLING,
AND USING THIS PRODUCT. *
Warning
DO NOT EXCEED MANUFACTURERS WEIGHT CAPACITY FOR ROOF.
Tools Needed
1/2” Socket and Wrench
#2 Phillips Screwdriver
1/2” Box Wrench
Table of Contents
Before You Begin............................................................................................................................................... 1
Parts .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Hardware .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Step 1 –Disassemble Clamp Assembly............................................................................................................. 4
Step 2 –Determine Ladder Clamp Location ..................................................................................................... 4
Step 3 –Adjust Ladder Hook Height................................................................................................................. 4
Step 4 –Attach Front Clamp............................................................................................................................. 5
Step 5 –Attach Rear Clamp .............................................................................................................................. 5
Step 6 –Adjust for Ladder ................................................................................................................................ 6
Before You Begin
Read all instructions prior to assembling or installing any Kargo Master product.
Always locate your installation locations prior to performing any work.
Have rack assembled prior to installation of clamp mechanism.

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Parts
With the exception of the tape strip, the clamp comes preassembled. The following Parts are for
identification during installation.

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Hardware
With the exception of the tape strip, the clamp comes preassembled. The following hardware is for
identification during installation.

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DO NOT EXCEED MANUFACTURERS WEIGHT CAPACITY FOR ROOF
Step 1 –Disassemble Clamp Assembly
Release ladder hook by
pulling pin on side of swing
arm.
Pull handle outward.
Remove 5/16” x 3/4” hex
head bolts, 5/16” lock
washers, and 5/16” flat
washers from swing arm
assembly.
Remove 5/16” x 3/4” carriage
bolts and 5/16” flanged lock
nuts from front and rear
clamps.
Remove #10 x 1/2” pan head
screws from rear clamp and
swing arm assembly.
Step 2 –Determine Ladder Clamp Location
Determine the location to install ladder clamp. Position ladder clamp about center between crossbars on
the ladder or about centered on the ladder.
Step 3 –Adjust Ladder Hook Height
Measure thickness of ladder.
If height of ladder hook is not equal to measured ladder thickness,
remove the flanged lock nuts on the rear of the ladder hook and
reposition ladder hook to match ladder height.
Tighten
5/16” flanged lock
nuts until nut just
completely past
stud end threads.
Be sure the two
nuts are securely
threaded on ladder
hook studs.
PULL PIN TO RELEASE
LADDER THICKNESS

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Step 4 –Attach Front Clamp
Position the clamp mechanism in desired
position on the rack so the clamp is between
two ladder rungs. Be sure handle is towards
outside of vehicle.
Using the 5/16” x 3/4” hex head bolts,
5/16” lock washers, and 5/16” flat washers,
LOOSELY bolt the front clamp to the swing arm
assembly. DO NOT tighten.
Step 5 –Attach Rear Clamp
Cut the UHMW tape strip into two almost
square strips.
Apply strips onto lower bar where rear
clamp will come into contact.
Squeeze top and bottom tubes on rack
between front and rear clamps.
Using two 5/16” x 3/4” carriage bolts and
two 5/16” lock nuts, LOOSELY bolt the front
and back clamps together. DO NOT tighten.
LOOSELY secure rear clamp to swing arm
using the four #10 x 1/2” pan head screws.
DO NOT tighten.
DO NOT TIGHTEN!
DO NOT TIGHTEN!
DO NOT TIGHTEN!

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TIGHTEN 5/16” hex head bolts from Step 3, THEN tighten remaining hardware.
Step 6 –Adjust for Ladder
Set ladder onto rack, firmly against side channel.
Pull pin to release and then clamp ladder in position.
If ladder is thicker or the ladder hook is not clamping properly, adjust the ladder hook by removing
flanged lock nuts on rear of ladder hook and then
repositioning ladder hook to fit the ladder thickness.
Be sure the two nuts are securely threaded onto ladder
hook studs.
GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL
HARDWARE.
INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY ARE
COMPLETE.
Cut away view
shown for
clarity.