Ranger design 1525-NL User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
1525-NL Combination Ladder Rack
Nissan NV 140” Wheelbase Low Roof ( Aluminum )

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

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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
10-464 “V” Foot 4
10-545 Ski Plastic Plug 4
10-548 Hook Protector ( 4 - 3/8" L ) 2
10-7110 Mounting Track 2
15-2584 Front Crossbow 2
15-2594 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
15-3010 Ski ( Left ) 1
15-3011 Ski ( Right ) 1
15-4290 Front Hook 2
94-1009 Assembly Fastener Kit 1
96-1011 Install Fastener Kit 1
BILL OF MATERIALS
15-300615-3005
15-259415-2584
15-3011
15-3010
15-3004 15-4290
15-3003
10-464 10-545
10-149
10-548
10-7110

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94-1009 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
24×
#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
26×
Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18 × 1"
SS304
# 98-117
Flat Washer
5/16", O.D 3/4"
SS18-8
34×
# 98-123
Lock Washer
Regular 5/16"
SS304
34×
# 94-105
Hex Nut
5/16"-18
SS316wax
34×
# 98-160 Spacer
SS18-8
2×

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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.
TOOLS
qKnife
REMOVE
2×
Fastener Assembly96-1011 Fastener Kit
# 90-209
8×
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18 × 1"
SS304
# 90-203
20×
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18 × 5/8"
SS304
# 98-117
28×
Flat Washer
5/16", OD 3/4"
SS18-8
# 98-123
28×
Lock Washer
5/16"
SS304
28× # 94-150 Channel Nut
5/16"
20×
#90-203 Hex Bolt 5/16" × 5/8"
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-150 Channel Nut
8×
#90-209 Hex Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-150 Channel Nut

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1.2.2 Attach the rear hooks to the ladder clamps, with the pre-assembled hardware on the pivot bars.
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.

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1.2.3 Slide carriage bolts on the bottom face of the crossbows.
DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SIDE
8×8×
#90-491 Hex Bolt
5/16" × 1" SS304
#90-491 Hex Bolt
5/16" × 1" SS304
Rear crossbow
• Slide 2 pcs. of 3/4" carriage bolts.
• Slide 4 pcs. of 1" carriage bolts.
Rear crossbow
• Slide 2 pcs. of 3/4" carriage bolts.
• Slide 4 pcs. of 1" carriage bolts.
First Front crossbow
• Slide 4 pcs. of 1" carriage bolts.
First Front crossbow
• Slide 4 pcs. of 1" carriage bolts.
HARDWARE USED
2×
HARDWARE USED
2×
#90-487 Carriage Bolt
5/16" × 3/4" SS304
#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 crossbows, and reinstalled after
the feet have been installed in the nal position.

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HARDWARE USED
16× 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.
NOTE: The more slanted side of the V foot should be closer to the center of the crossbow.

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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.

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1.2.7 Install the left and right Skis to the end brackets of the front crossbow.
HARDWARE USED
4×
Carriage bolts are already on
the ski.
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
TOOLS
qCordless Impact
q1/2" Socket

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Tighten the nuts just to hold the 2nd
front crossbow for adjustment.
HARDWARE USED
4× hand-tighten the nuts.
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#90-491 Carriage Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#94-105 Hex Nut
1.2.8 Install the adjustable front crossbow to the left and right Skis.

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HARDWARE USED
4× hand-tighten the nuts.
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#90-491 Carriage Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#94-105 Hex Nut
1.2.9 After assembling the third crossbow attach the third crossbow to the skis.
NOTE: If you have a third crossbow, stop here and open the third crossbow box and follow the installation
guide to assemble the third crossbow.
THIRD CROSSBOW
NOTE: Don’t do this step if you don’t have the third crossbow.
Use the assembly fastener kit of the
third crossbow.

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1.2.10 Loosen the pre-assembled hardware on the ladder clamp hasps, slide the hasps on the ski to the
position shown below, and tighten the nuts.
THIRD CROSSBOW
15 - 1/2"
HARDWARE USED
4× hardware is pre-assembled.
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#90-487 Carriage Bolt 5/16" × 3/4"
#94-105 Hex Nut
TOOLS
qCordless Impact
q1/2" Socket
qTape Measure
qMarker

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1.2.11 Slide 3pcs. of carriage bolts on the rear end of the each ski, then attach end plugs on
both ends of the skis.
end plug
end plug
THIRD CROSSBOW
HARDWARE USED
6×
#90-491 Carriage Bolt
5/16" × 1" SS304
TOOLS
qMallet
end plug

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1.2.12 Install the Rear Crossbow to the skis with the clamp handle supports, aligning the rear surface of the
crossbow brackets to the rear surface of the skis.
TOOLS
qCordless Impact
q1/2" Socket
HARDWARE USED
4×
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
2×
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-160 Spacer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
Carriage bolts are already on
the ski.
Carriage bolts are already on
the ski.
THIRD CROSSBOW

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PHASE 2 – INSTALLATION
2.1 MOUNTING TRACKS INSTALLATION
2.1.1 Install the channel nuts in the roof.
2.1.2 Install the mounting tracks onto the roof of the van by aligning the holes to the channel nuts.
NOTE: The ends of the mounting tracks with the half-circles go to the front of the vehicle.
FRONT
TOOLS
qCordless Impact
q1/2" Socket
#90-203 Hex Bolt 5/16" × 5/8"
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
Channel Nuts are already on the
van.
PUSH
#94-150 Channel Nut
FASTENERS USED
20×
FASTENERS USED
20×

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PHASE 2 – INSTALLATION
2.2 LADDER RACK INSTALLATION
2.2.1 Position the Ladder Rack ( minimum two persons ) on the vehicle so that the feet are on the tracks.
NOTE: If you do not have a hoist, lift the ladder rack onto the roof manually.
Ladder Rack

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2.2.2 While making sure the crossbows are parallel to each other, slide the rack to the appropriate position,
then attach all the “V” feet to the mounting tracks.
FASTENERS USED
8× or 12×
TOOLS
qRatchet
q1/2" Socket
qTape Measure
#90-209 Hex Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-150 Channel Nut
THIRD CROSSBOW
NOTE: •If you have a third crossbow, center the third crossbow between the front and rear crossbows.
• Use the third crossbow install faster kit for the third crossbow feet installation.

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2.2.3 Center the crossbows on the vehicle, then tighten all the “V” feet to the crossbows.
TOOLS
qRatchet
q1/2" Socket
NOTE: If you have a third crossbow, center the third crossbow between the front and rear crossbows.
THIRD CROSSBOW