Ranger design 1530-NSX User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
1530-NSX Double Clamp Ladder Rack
NV200 / City Express ( Aluminum )

QUICK START GUIDE
REQUIRED ITEMS
2
PERSONS
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
q1.1 Setup...............................................................................................................................................
q1.2 Ladder Rack Assembly....................................................................................................................
3 - 5
5 - 13
q2.1 Mounting Tracks Installation............................................................................................................
q2.2 Ladder Rack Installation..................................................................................................................
q2.3 Note.................................................................................................................................................
14
15 - 18
19
Phase 1 - Assembly
Phase 2 - Installation

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 3
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
15-2595 Third Crossbow 1
15-3003 Ladder Clamp Lock 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
15-3121 Rear Crossbow 1
15-3126 Front Crossbow 1
15-4290 Front Hook 2
94-1009 Assembly Fastener Kit 1
96-1016 Install Fastener Kit 1
BILL OF MATERIALS
15-300615-3005
15-3011
15-3010
15-3004 15-4290
15-3003
10-464 10-545
10-149
10-548
10-722
15-312115-2595
15-3126

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 4
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×

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 5
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

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 6
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.

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 7
1.2.3 Slide carriage bolts on the bottom face of the crossbows.
TIPS: Use tape to keep the bolts from sliding off.
NOTE: The track plug must be removed from the underneath of the third crossbow, and reinstalled
after the feet have been installed in the nal position.
Third crossbow
• Slide 4 pcs. of 1" carriage bolts.
DRIVER SIDE
8×
#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.
HARDWARE USED
2×
#90-487 Carriage Bolt
5/16" × 3/4" SS304
PASSENGER SIDE
8×
#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.
Third crossbow
• Slide 4 pcs. of 1" carriage bolts.
HARDWARE USED
2×
#90-487 Carriage Bolt
5/16" × 3/4" SS304

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 8
1.2.4 Install the feet on the front, and rear crossbows.
NOTE: The more slanted side of the V foot should be closer to the center of the crossbow.
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

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 9
1.2.5 Fasten the 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"

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 10
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 both sides of the front crossbow.
• Loosen the pre-assembled hardware on the front hooks and slide the hooks onto the
front crossbow to the position shown below.
• Cut the track plug, then attach it back to the crossbow.

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 11
1.2.8 Slide the carriage bolts on the left and right skis and attach the third crossbow.
8.5"
TOOLS
qCordless Impact
q1/2" Socket
HARDWARE USED
4×
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#90-491 Carriage Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#94-105 Hex Nut
1.2.7 Install the left and right Skis to the end brackets of the front crossbow.
TOOLS
qCordless Impact
q1/2" Socket
HARDWARE USED
4×
Carriage bolts are already on
the ski.
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 12
1.2.9 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.
1.2.10 Slide 3pcs. of carriage bolts on the rear end of the each ski, then attach end plugs on
both ends of the skis.
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
HARDWARE USED
6×
#90-491 Carriage Bolt
5/16" × 1" SS304
TOOLS
qMallet
end plug
end plug
end plug
15 - 1/2"

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 13
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.

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 14
PHASE 2 – INSTALLATION
2.1 MOUNTING TRACKS INSTALLATION
2.1.1 Pull the plugs off, and apply a bead of silicone around each hole, then install the mounting tracks on the roof.
#90-667 Hex Bolt M8 × 20mm
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
TOOLS
qCordless Impact
q13mm Socket
HARDWARE USED
6×
FRONT
NOTE: The ends of the mounting tracks with the half-circles go to the front of the vehicle.
use use use

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 15
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

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 16
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.
distance < A >
distance < B >
distance < B >
distance < foot to end of track >
distance < A >
TOOLS
qRatchet
q1/2" Socket
qTape Measure
HARDWARE USED
8×
#90-209 Hex Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-150 Channel Nut

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 17
2.2.3 Center the crossbows on the vehicle, then tighten all the “V” feet to the crossbows.
TOOLS
qRatchet
q1/2" Socket

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 18
1"
TOOLS
qCordless Impact
q1/2" Socket
front hook
rear hook
When the rear hook touches the ladder,
the handle should be 1" below the ladder
clamp hasp.
Now adjust the front hook to be snug against
the ladder rung and tighten the bolts on the
front crossbow.
2.2.4 Ladder Rack adjustment for extention ladder.
NOTE: • Do this step on both sides.
•The ladder cannot extend beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT: • After installation is complete, cut the track plug underneath the third crossbow to ll all the
unused space.
• Place the ladder rack warning label on a visible area, recommended on a partition.

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 19
PHASE 2 – INSTALLATION
2.3 NOTE
2.3.1 If the handle is interfering with the door or roof of the vehicle, the handle can
be installed in an alternate position.
If the handle is interfering with the door
or roof of the vehicle, disassemble the
handle, then assemble it in an alternate
position as shown.
Handle

For technical support, contact us at 1-800-565-5321 1530-NSX Installation Guide |REV. D1 | Page 20
“You have successfully installed your
1530-NSX Ladder Rack
Thank you for doing business with us.”
For any feedback or suggestions you may have, please contact: [e-mail]