Prime Design VRR3-GM31G-ST User manual

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND ▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: i[email protected] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2018 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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Anti-Seize (1X)
" Flat Washer (12X)
M8 Lock Nut (12X)
M8 X 65MM (12X)
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Mounting Bracket-GM (6X)Mounting Bracket Z Plate (6X)Z Plate Cam Bolt Cap (6X) Z Plate Cam (6X)
M8 X 45MM (6X)
VRR3-GM31G-ST BASE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–PACKAGING CONTENTS
CONTENTS OVERVIEW
2—FBM3-0110 ...................................................... (Qty 1)
3 Crossbar, Mounting Brackets and Hardware
1—ELR-8367.......................................................... (Qty 1)
41” Ratcheting Handle (Stow into back of vehicle)
3—STB-0001 SHIP THRU BOX .............................. (Qty 1)
Do not open. Stow into back of vehicle.

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND ▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: in[email protected] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2018 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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VRR3-GM31G-ST BASE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–PACKAGING CONTENTS
4—VRR3-9003....................................................... (Qty 1)
Factory Assembled Rotation Assembly
RECOMMENDED ASSEMBLY TOOLS (NOT INCLUDED)
Combination Wrench, 19MM
Used for Mounting Bracket Cam
Torque Wrench (inch-pound), 3/8” drive
Installer’s Note: Do not use power tools to tighten fasteners. Power tools
may lead to overtightening and cause damage to the vehicle, or the
Ladder Rack hardware. Use only hand tools as shown below.
6 pt. 13MM Socket, 3/8” drive
Combination Wrench, 13MM
Used for Mounting Bracket Cam,
then followed with Torque Wrench
5MM Hex Bit Socket, 3/8” drive

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND ▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: in[email protected] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2018 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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M8 x 65MM
Flat Washer
M8 Locknut
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VRR3-GM31G-ST BASE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–CROSSBAR MOUNTINGS
FBM ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE
Due to the compound curves on the GM
van roof, the Mounting Brackets must be
assembled in the exact sequence shown.
Do not tighten or torque any fasteners
until specied.
MOUNTING BRACKETS
Apply Anti-Seize to all M8 x 65MM Flat Head Screws, then
install the Mounting Brackets using the hardware shown.
1.1
1.2 Leave all indicated screws on all the Mounting Brackets loose
at this time. Do not tighten screws until Step 1.7
Leave all these
Mounting Bracket
bolts loose

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND ▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: in[email protected] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2018 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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Z Plate Cam
Flat Washer
M8 Locknut
Z Plate
M8 x 45MM
Even
Even
Even
Even
Same as Front Center
Rear
Front
The end of the Rear
Drive Shaft is Flush to
the Vehicle’s Bumper
Do not tighten
VRR3-GM31G-ST BASE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–CROSSBAR MOUNTINGS
1.5 Leave all indicated screws on all the
Mounting Brackets loose at this time.
1.4 Apply Anti-Seize to all M8 x 65MM Carriage bolts, then
install the Z Plates using the hardware shown. Do not
tighten screws until Step 1.8
CROSSBAR ADJUSTMENT
1.3 Using two or more people, lift and position
the Ladder Rack onto the vehicle.
1.6 Position all Crossbars onto the
Mounting Brackets as shown below.
1.7 Torque all of these
Screws to 90 in-lbs

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND ▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: in[email protected] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2018 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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Z Plate Cam
Z Plate Cam Nut
Z Plate Cam held
in position with
19mm wrench
VRR3-GM31G-ST BASE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–CROSSBAR MOUNTINGS
1.9
Using the wrench, rotate the Z
Plate Cam to raise and engage
the Z Plate into the vehicle’s
roof gutter.
Keep the Cam Lobe at its
highest vertical position and
inline with the Mounting
Bracket for Steps 1.10 & 1.11
1.8
Place a 19mm or 3/4”
open end wrench onto
the Z Plate Cam.
1.10
Place a 13mm box
end wrench onto the
Z Plate Cam Nut.
1.11
Ensure the vehicle’s roof gutter is
engaged within the Z Plate, and
the Mounting Plate is fully seated
inside the gutter.
Torque the Z Plate Cam Nut to 90
in-lbs. Repeat this procedure for
the all remaining Brackets.

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND ▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: in[email protected] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2018 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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VRR3-GM31G-ST BASE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–CROSSBAR MOUNTINGS
DRIVE SHAFT SEALING
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Apply Silicone Sealant (not
included) to the hardware
and Connecting Bar ends
2
Apply Silicone Sealant (not
included) to the hardware
and Connecting Bar ends
1.13 Press the remaining plastic Z Plate Cam Nut Caps
onto the remaining exposed Cam Nuts.
1.12 Press a plastic Z Plate Cam
Nut Cap onto the Cam Nut.

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND ▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: in[email protected] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2018 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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USAM-VRR3GM31GST-US01 Rev-A 0418
BOX AND HANDLE
This completes the highest level of ladder rack
assembly prior to placing the vehicle into box cars.
Place the Ratcheting Handle and Ship Through
Box into the van’s cargo hold. These parts will be
installed and tested by the delivering dealer.
VRR3-GM31G-ST BASE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–CROSSBAR MOUNTINGS