Ranger design 1525-NS User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
1525-NS Combination Ladder Rack
NV200 / City Express ( Aluminum )

QUICK START GUIDE
REQUIRED ITEMS
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PERSONS
q1.1 Setup...............................................................................................................................................
q1.2 Ladder Rack Assembly....................................................................................................................
3 - 5
5 - 14
q2.1 Mounting Tracks Installation............................................................................................................
q2.2 Ladder Rack Installation..................................................................................................................
q2.3 Note.................................................................................................................................................
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16 - 20
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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
q13mm Socket
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
10-464 “V” Foot 4
10-545 Ski Plastic Plug 4
10-548 Hook Protector ( 4 - 3/8" L ) 2
10-722 Mounting Track 2
15-2580 Front Crossbow 2
15-2590 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
94-1009 Assembly Fastener Kit 1
96-1016 Install Fastener Kit 1
BILL OF MATERIALS
15-300615-3005
15-259015-2580
15-3013
15-3012
15-3004 15-4290
15-3003
10-464 10-545
10-149
10-548
10-722

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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 Assembly96-1016 Fastener Kit
# 90-667
6×
8×
8×
Hex Bolt
M8-1.25 × 20mm
SS304
# 90-209
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18 × 5/8"
SS304
# 98-117
14×
Flat Washer
5/16", OD 3/4"
SS18-8
# 98-123
14×
Lock Washer
5/16"
SS304
# 94-150 Channel Nut
5/16"
8×
#90-209 Hex Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-150 Channel Nut
6×
#90-667 Hex Bolt M8 × 20mm
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer

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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 front crossbow, 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.