Safe Fleet Prime Design FBM-1015 User manual

Pages 2-3 Packaging Contents
Pages 4-7 Low Roof Medium Wheelbase (126”)
Pages 8-11 Low Roof Long Wheelbase (135”)
2016+ Mercedes Metris Low Roof Base Mounting Kit
PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND
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Anti-Seize (1X)
Foam Pad (14X)Connector Plate (14X)
End Caps (8X) Mounting Brackets (4X)
Mid Mounting Brackets (2X)
M6 x 20MM Bolt (14X)
” Flat Washer (14X)” Sealing Washer (14X)
Channels, 15.00” (2X)
Channels, 64.00” (2X)
FBM-1015 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–PACKAGING CONTENTS
1—FBM-1015......................................................... (Qty 1)
Channels, with Hardware Kit
CONTENTS OVERVIEW
TWO & THREE CROSSBAR CONFIGURATIONS
NOTE: This Manual contains information covering
two and three Crossbar congurations. If your
model is a two Crossbar conguration (ErgoRack
only), disregard all Center Crossbar installation
information.

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ErgoRack, Gen4
AluRack
FBM-1015 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–PACKAGING CONTENTS
2—Crossbars (shown for illustrative purposes only)
Ordered separately

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(the “Prime Design Limited Warranty”).
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Rear
Front
Mid
Front
Front
4.50”
5.00”
Rear
Rear
1E
3E
2E
1A
3A
2A
FBM-1015 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–LR MWB UNIVERSAL FBM
LOW ROOF MEDIUM WHEEL BASE (126.00”)
FBM ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE
Loosen bolts
MOUNTING BRACKETS
Loosen the bolts on the Channel Mounting Brackets.
If installing the optional Center Crossbar, loosen the
bolts on the two Mid Mounting Brackets (MPK-0038).
1
CHANNELS
2.1 Install the Connector Plates, Foam Pads, Mounting Brackets,
and End Caps in the sequences shown below.
NOTE: If installing the ErgoRack 2 Crossbar model,
see Page 12 AFTER installing all Mounting Brackets.
Foam Pad
Connector Plate
Mounting Foot
Bracket
NOTE: Base, Rotation, Crossbar, and Side Rail features are shown for
illustrative purposes only. These features are not included with this Base
Mounting Kit, and must be purchased separately.

Prime Design Limited Warranty. Seller’s sole and exclusive warranty (and Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy and Seller’s entire liability for any breach thereof) with respect to the Goods is set forth in the Limited Warranty document available at primedesign.net/warranty-liability
(the “Prime Design Limited Warranty”).
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FBM-1015 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–LR MWB MOUNTING
Channel Rear Channel Front
M6 x 20MM Bolt
Flat Washer
Sealing Washer (B) 48.00” ErgoRack
45.00” AluRack
14.00”
(B) 36.00” ErgoRack
30.00” AluRack
(A) 84.00” ErgoRack
75.00” AluRack
Rear
Front
Vehicle Rear
Vehicle Front
2.4 Set to distances shown below:
Use Dimensions A for 2 Crossbar models.
Use Dimensions B for 3 Crossbar models.
Do not torque the Crossbar Mounting Brackets until Step 3.4.
Finger-tighten them into designated dimension to hold them in
place, then proceed to your Feature (FEA) Assembly Manual.
Do not mount the Crossbars to this FBM system at this time.
Refer to the respective FEA or AR Assembly Manual(s)
included with your chosen rack conguration features.
Depending upon the features chosen, you may need to
perform a complete feature assembly onto the Crossbars or
Side Rails as noted in that feature’s Assembly Manual.
WARNING: Failure to position the Crossbars as shown in this
FBM Assembly Manual may result in damage to the sliding
door and/or ladder rack.
NOTE: Crossbars, Side Rails, Base, Clamp Down, or Rotation
features are not included in this FBM kit, and must be
purchased separately. To purchase applicable features and
accessories, please contact your authorized distributor, or a
Prime Design Sales & Service Representative.
3E.1
CROSSBARS
Shown with LH/RH
Rotation for illustrative
purposes only
2.3
Align the channel with the hole pattern on the roof. Install the
fasteners through the factory roof holes as shown then torque
to 60 in-lbs.
Recommended: install the fasteners in the Front of the
channels rst and work your way to the back.

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(the “Prime Design Limited Warranty”).
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9.00”
Vehicle Rear
Vehicle Front
Center
(if equipped)
Rear
Front
6.00”
6.75”
6.75”
FBM-1015 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–LR MWB MOUNTING
CROSSBAR ADJUSTMENT
3E.3
Verify the specied
distance from the
ends of both Rear
Crossbar Mounting
Brackets to the ends
of both Channels.
3E.4
3E.4
Torque only the Rear Crossbar Mounting
Bracket bolts to 90 in-lbs at this time.
The Center (if equipped) and Front
Crossbar Mounting Brackets will
be torqued to specication when
designated in the respective Feature
(FEA) Assembly Manual.
3E.2 Torque all of these
Crossbar Clamp
nuts to 90 in-lbs

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(the “Prime Design Limited Warranty”).
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FBM-1015 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–LR MWB MOUNTING
Vehicle Rear
Vehicle Front
Center
14.00”
CROSSBARS (ALURACK)
Shown with L2 AluRack
for illustrative purposes only
3A.1
3A.2
CROSSBAR
ADJUSTMENT
3A.3
Verify the specied
distance from the
ends of both Mounting
Bracket to the ends of
both Channels.
3A.4
Torque all Crossbar Mounting
Bracket bolts to 90 in-lbs at
this time.
Torque all of these
Crossbar Clamp nuts
to 90 in-lbs.

Prime Design Limited Warranty. Seller’s sole and exclusive warranty (and Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy and Seller’s entire liability for any breach thereof) with respect to the Goods is set forth in the Limited Warranty document available at primedesign.net/warranty-liability
(the “Prime Design Limited Warranty”).
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FBM-1015 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–LR LWB UNIVERSAL FBM
1E
1A
3E
3A
2E
2A
Rear
Front
Mid
Front
Front
4.50”
5.00”
Rear
Rear
LOW ROOF LONG WHEEL BASE (135.00”)
FBM ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE
Loosen bolts Mounting Foot
Bracket
MOUNTING BRACKETS
Remove the hardware on all Channel Mounting Brackets.
1
CHANNELS
2.1 Install the Connector Plates, Foam Pads, Mounting Foot
Brackets, and End Caps in the sequences shown below.
NOTE: If installing the ErgoRack 2 Crossbar model, see
Page 12 AFTER installing all Mounting Foot Brackets.
Foam Pad
End Cap
Connector Plate
Mounting Foot Bracket
Mounting Foot Bracket
NOTE: Base, Rotation, Crossbar, and Side Rail features are shown for
illustrative purposes only. These features are not included with this Base
Mounting Kit, and must be purchased separately.

Prime Design Limited Warranty. Seller’s sole and exclusive warranty (and Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy and Seller’s entire liability for any breach thereof) with respect to the Goods is set forth in the Limited Warranty document available at primedesign.net/warranty-liability
(the “Prime Design Limited Warranty”).
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Rear
Front
Channel Rear Channel Front
M6 x 20MM Bolt
Flat Washer
Sealing Washer
(B) 48.00” ErgoRack
48.75” AluRack
7.50”
(B) 48.00” ErgoRack
32.50” AluRack
(A) 96.00” ErgoRack
81.25” AluRack
FBM-1015 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–LR LWB UNIVERSAL FBM
Do not mount the Crossbars to this FBM system at this time.
Refer to the respective FEA or AR Assembly Manual(s)
included with your chosen rack conguration features.
Depending upon the features chosen, you may need to
perform a complete feature assembly onto the Crossbars or
Side Rails as noted in that feature’s Assembly Manual.
WARNING: Failure to position the Crossbars as shown in this
FBM Assembly Manual may result in damage to the sliding
door and/or ladder rack.
NOTE: Crossbars, Side Rails, Base, Clamp Down, or Rotation
features are not included in this FBM kit, and must be
purchased separately. To purchase applicable features and
accessories, please contact your authorized distributor, or a
Prime Design Sales & Service Representative.
2.3 Install the Connector Plates, Foam Pads, Mounting Foot
Brackets, and End Caps in the sequences shown below.
NOTE: If installing the optional Center Crossbar,
insert the two Mid Mounting Foot Brackets into each
Front Channel.
2.2 Align the channel with the hole pattern on the roof. Install the
fasteners through the factory roof holes as shown then torque
to 60 in-lbs.
Recommended: install the fasteners in the Front of the
channels rst and work your way to the back.
2.4 Set to distances shown below:
Use Dimensions A for 2 Crossbar models.
Use Dimensions B for 3 Crossbar models.
Do not torque the Crossbar Mounting Brackets until Step 3.4.
Finger-tighten them into designated dimension to hold them in
place, then proceed to your Feature (FEA) Assembly Manual.

Prime Design Limited Warranty. Seller’s sole and exclusive warranty (and Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy and Seller’s entire liability for any breach thereof) with respect to the Goods is set forth in the Limited Warranty document available at primedesign.net/warranty-liability
(the “Prime Design Limited Warranty”).
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FBM-1015 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–LR LWB MOUNTING
Vehicle Rear
Vehicle Front
Center
(if equipped)
Rear
Front
6.00”
6.75”
6.75”
2.50”
Vehicle Rear
Vehicle Front
3E.1
CROSSBARS
Shown with LH/RH
Rotation for illustrative
purposes only
CROSSBAR ADJUSTMENT
3E.2 Torque all of these
Crossbar Clamp
nuts to 90 in-lbs
3E.3
Verify the specied
distance from the
ends of both Rear
Crossbar Mounting
Brackets to the ends
of both Channels.
3E.4
3E.4
Torque only the Rear Crossbar Mounting
Bracket bolts to 90 in-lbs at this time.
The Center (if equipped) and Front
Crossbar Mounting Brackets will
be torqued to specication when
designated in the respective Feature
(FEA) Assembly Manual.

Prime Design Limited Warranty. Seller’s sole and exclusive warranty (and Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy and Seller’s entire liability for any breach thereof) with respect to the Goods is set forth in the Limited Warranty document available at primedesign.net/warranty-liability
(the “Prime Design Limited Warranty”).
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FBM-1015 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–LR LWB MOUNTING
Vehicle Rear
Vehicle Front
Center
8.00”
CROSSBARS (ALURACK)
Shown with L3 AluRack
for illustrative purposes only
3A.1
3A.2
CROSSBAR
ADJUSTMENT
3A.3
Verify the specied
distance from the
ends of both Mounting
Bracket to the ends of
both Channels.
3A.4
Torque all Crossbar Mounting
Bracket bolts to 90 in-lbs at
this time.
Torque all of these
Crossbar Clamp nuts
to 90 in-lbs.

Prime Design Limited Warranty. Seller’s sole and exclusive warranty (and Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy and Seller’s entire liability for any breach thereof) with respect to the Goods is set forth in the Limited Warranty document available at primedesign.net/warranty-liability
(the “Prime Design Limited Warranty”).
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USAM-FBM1015-US01 Rev-A 0720
FBM-1015 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–FINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Place the center
Crossbar Mounts
into the vehicle’s
glove box for
future use.
Where applicable, remove the remaining center
Crossbar Mount Hardware if desired.
CENTER CROSSBAR MOUNTS
FOR 2 CROSSBAR ERGORACK MODELS ONLY
Center Crossbar Mounting Foot
Brackets should remain installed
for future use or upgrades.