Ranger design 1525-M User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
1525-M Combination Ladder Rack
RAM Cargo Van ( Aluminum )

QUICK START GUIDE
REQUIRED ITEMS
2
PERSONS
q1.1 Setup...............................................................................................................................................
q1.2 Ladder Rack Assembly....................................................................................................................
3 - 5
6 - 14
Phase 1 - Assembly
NOTE: Use Sawhorses if possible, or use the box as a at protective surface on the ground or table.
Phase 2 - Installation
q2.1 Mounting Tracks Installation............................................................................................................
q2.2 Ladder Rack Installation..................................................................................................................
q2.3 Note.................................................................................................................................................
15 - 17
18 - 22
23
qCordless Impact
qRatchet
qTape Measure
qMallet
qMarker
qLadder
qCutter
q1/2" Socket
qSawhorse ( Optional )
qBox
qKnife
q1/2" Wrench
q7/16" Socket
qPlusnut Tool
qSilicone

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PHASE 1 – ASSEMBLY
1.1 SETUP
1.1.1 Unpack components; compare with the bill of materials.
1.1.2 Verify all parts are present.
Item No. Description Qty.
10-149 Clamp Handle Support 2
10-545 Ski Plastic Plug 4
10-548 Hook Protector ( 4 - 3/8" L ) 2
10-710 Mounting Track 2
10-728 Installation Plate 2
10-4460 “C” Foot 4
15-2581 Front Crossbow 2
15-2591 Rear Crossbow 1
15-3003 Ladder Clamp Hasp 2
15-3004 Ladder Clamp Rear Hook 2
15-3005 Ladder Clamp Bar ( Driver Side ) 1
15-3006 Ladder Clamp Bar ( Passenger Side ) 1
15-3012 Ski ( Left ) 1
15-3013 Ski ( Right ) 1
15-4290 Front Hook 2
94-1010 Assembly Fastener Kit 1
96-1012 Install Fastener Kit 1
BILL OF MATERIALS
15-300615-3005
15-259115-2581
15-3013
15-3012
15-3004 15-4290
15-3003 10-545
10-149
10-548
10-728
10-4460
10-710

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94-1010 Fastener Kit Fastener Assembly
1.1.3 Fastener kits.
4×
#90-487 Carriage Bolt 5/16" × 3/4"
#98-123 Lock Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
#98-117 Flat Washer
16×
#90-491 Carriage Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#98-123 Lock Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
#98-117 Flat Washer
4×
#98-123 Lock Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
#98-117 Flat Washer
2×
#90-491 Carriage Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#98-123 Lock Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
#98-117 Flat Washer
#98-160 Spacer
# 90-487
4×
Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18 × 3/4"
SS304
# 90-491
18×
Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18 × 1"
SS304
# 98-117
Flat Washer
5/16", O.D 3/4"
SS18-8
26×
# 98-123
Lock Washer
Regular 5/16"
SS304
26×
# 94-105
Hex Nut
5/16"-18
SS316wax
26×
# 98-160 Spacer
SS18-8
2×

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Fastener Assembly96-1012 Fastener Kit
# 90-209
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18 × 1"
SS304
8×
4× # 90-217
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18 × 1-1/2"
SS304
# 98-117
16×
Flat Washer
5/16", O.D. 3/4"
SS18-8
8× # 98-113
Flat Washer
1/4", O.D. 5/8"
SS18-8
8× # 98-119
Lock Washer
1/4"
SS304
8× # 98-123
Lock Washer
5/16"
SS304
8× # 94-150 Channel Nut
5/16"
# 90-115
8×
Hex Bolt
1/4"-20 × 1"
SS304
8× Plusnut .250
# 94-130
4× # 94-111
Lock Nut
5/16"
SS304wax
8×
8×
#90-209 Hex Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-150 Channel Nut
#94-130 Plusnut .250
#90-115 Hex Bolt 1/4" × 1"
#98-119 Lock Washer
#98-113 Flat Washer
4×
#90-217 Hex Bolt 5/16" × 1-1/2"
#98-117 Flat Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-111 Lock Nut

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PHASE 1 – ASSEMBLY
1.2 LADDER RACK ASSEMBLY
1.2.1 Peel the backer off of the adhesive on the hook protector, then attach the hook protector
to the upper rear hook.
1.2.2 Attach the rear hooks to the ladder clamps, with the pre-assembled hardware on the pivot bars.
TOOLS
qKnife
REMOVE
TOOLS
qCordless Impact
q1/2" Socket
q1/2" Wrench
#90-225 Hex Bolt
5/16" - 18 × 2" SS304
#98-117 Flat Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-111 Lock Nut
HARDWARE USED
4× hardware is pre-assembled.
2×

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1.2.3 Slide carriage bolts on the bottom face of the crossbows.
First Front crossbow
• Slide 2 pcs. of 1" carriage bolts.
DRIVER SIDE
4×
#90-491 Hex Bolt
5/16" × 1" SS304
Rear crossbow
• Slide 2 pcs. of 3/4" carriage bolts.
• Slide 2 pcs. of 1" carriage bolts.
HARDWARE USED
2×
#90-487 Carriage Bolt
5/16" × 3/4" SS304
PASSENGER SIDE
4×
#90-491 Hex Bolt
5/16" × 1" SS304
Rear crossbow
• Slide 2 pcs. of 3/4" carriage bolts.
• Slide 2 pcs. of 1" carriage bolts.
First Front crossbow
• Slide 2 pcs. of 1" carriage bolts.
HARDWARE USED
2×
#90-487 Carriage Bolt
5/16" × 3/4" SS304
TIPS: Use tape to keep the bolts from sliding off.
NOTE: The track plug must be removed from the underneath of the front crossbow, and reinstalled
after the feet have been installed in the nal position.

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HARDWARE USED
8× hand-tighten the nuts.
Carriage bolts are already on
the crossbows.
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
1.2.4 Install the feet on the rst Front, and Rear Crossbows.

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1.2.5 Fasten the left and right ladder clamp assemblies to the Rear Crossbow.
HARDWARE USED
4×
Carriage bolts are already on
the crossbows.
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
TOOLS
qCordless Impact q1/2" Socket
qTape Measure qMarker
12-3/4"

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8.5"
Tighten the nuts just to hold the front
hook for adjustment.
HARDWARE USED
4× hardware is pre-assembled.
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#90-491 Carriage Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#94-105 Hex Nut
TOOLS
qMarker
qCutter
1.2.6 • Pull out the 14.5" track plug on the passenger side of the rst front crossbow and
the driver side of the adjustable front crossbow.
• Loosen the pre-assembled hardware on the front hooks and slide the hooks onto the
front crossbows to the position shown below.
• Cut the track plug, then attach it back to the crossbows.