Safe Fleet Prime Design VBI-FT31B User manual

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND ▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: [e-mail] ▪
Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2019 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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" Lock Washer (4X)
23” Channels (2X)
78” Channels, Pre-assembled (2X)
Channel Bracket (4X) M8 x 20MM (4X) M8 X 25MM (8X)
" Flat Washer (14X)
Mounting Bracket (8X)
Foam Pad (8X)
M8 Lock Nut (10X)Anti-Seize (1X)
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VBI-FT31B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–PACKAGING CONTENTS
1—FBM-0102......................................................... (Qty 1)
Channels w/ Hardware
CONTENTS OVERVIEW
2—Rear Crossbar Assembly.................................. (Qty 1)
3—Front Crossbar Assembly................................. (Qty 1)
4—Rear Drive Shaft............................................... (Qty 1)
Right Hand, B4 Version, 46.00”

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND
▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: [e-mail] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2019 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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VBI-FT31B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–PACKAGING CONTENTS
7—Front Drive Shaft .............................................. (Qty 1)
38.75”
9—Ladder Stop Assembly ..................................... (Qty 2)
1.75”
6—Connecting Bar................................................. (Qty 1)
24.00”
8—Drive Arm .......................................................... (Qty 1)
Incline Version with Bushing and Hardware
5—Handle Latch Assembly ................................... (Qty 1)
11—USQSG-Ergorack ............................................ (Qty 1)
Quick Start Guide, Rotation
12—HKT-8163 (Not called out in Overview)........ (Qty 1)
" Flat Washer (10X)
Anti-Seize (1X)
Lubricant (1X)
Clevis Pin (1X)
Cotter Pin (1X)
M8 x 50MM (4X) ⅜" x 2.25" (2X)
1.00" Sealing
Stickers (16X)
M8 Lock Nut (5X) ⅜" Lock Nut (2X) ⅜" Flat Washer (4X)
M8 x 25MM (1X)
¼ Flat Washer (2X)¼ Lock Washer (2X)M6 x 20MM (2X) L Post Bracket Clamp (2X) Z Post (2X) L Post (2X)
10—L & Z Post Kit.................................................. (Qty 1)
Adj. Z Post, 7.25”, L Post, w/HKT-0160

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND ▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: [e-mail] ▪
Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2019 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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Foam Pad
Mounting Bracket
M8 x 25MM Screw
Rear
Front
M8 Lock Nut
Flat Washer
T Bolt Stud
Rear
Front
Rear Channel
VBI-FT31B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–RIGHT SIDE ROTATION
Installer’s Note: Crossbars are not centered on the vehicle.
Set Crossbars according to the left hand dimensions shown
in the Crossbar Adjustment procedure shown on page 6.
Failure to position the Crossbars as shown in this Manual
may result in damage to the sliding door and/or ladder rack.
RIGHT SIDE ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE
MOUNTING BRACKETS
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CHANNELS
2.1
Apply Anti-Seize to all M8 x 25MM Flat Head Screws and
install the Channel Mounting Brackets with Foam Pads
onto the vehicle’s roof mounting holes. Do not tighten
screws until Step 2.3
Apply Anti-Seize to all M8 T Bolt studs, then attach to
Mounts using the indicated hardware. Do not tighten
until Step 2.2
Prior to assembling the Channels and
hardware, the OEM roof holes must be
chased using an M8 x 1.25 Chasing or
Thread Cleaning tap and uid. Doing so
will ensure accurate torque is achieved.

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND
▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: [e-mail] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2019 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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Channel Rear Channel Front
99.00”
Flush
Left
Right
Rear
Front
M8 X 20MM
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Rear
Front
Fig. B
Contact
Fig. B
Fig. A
Flush
Fig. A
Apply silicone sealant
(not provided) to screws
Spare Strip Nut
Rear
Front
Left
Right
VBI-FT31B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–RIGHT SIDE ROTATION
2.6 Position Mounting Brackets to designated dimension shown
below, then torque the M8 X 20MM bolt to 90 in-lbs. Proceed
to Step 3.1.
2.5
Loosen nuts
Position the rear and center
Mounting Brackets as shown.
Position the front Mounting
Brackets as shown.
Attach Mounting Brackets to the Aluminum
Strip Nuts located in the Channels
2.4
2.2
Move the Rear Channel
until the Mount contacts
the End Cap. Torque nut
to 90 in-lb.
Push the Front Channels
rmly against the Rear
Channels. The Channel
Cap Screws will make
full contact. Torque all
remaining nuts and
bolts to 90 in-lb.
2.3 Torque all M8 x 25MM Flat Head Screws to
150 in-lbs. Apply Silicone Sealant to screw
heads to seal against water intrusion.
The Front Channels include two aluminum Strip Nuts
per Channel for use in a three Crossbar conguration.
For two Crossbar congurations, disregard the rear
Strip Nut in each Front Channel.

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND ▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: [e-mail] ▪
Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2019 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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Front
Rear
10.00”
9.25”
Rear
Front
Fig. B
VBI-FT31B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–RIGHT SIDE ROTATION
REAR DRIVE SHAFT CYLINDER HARDWARE
4.1
4.2
4.3
Torque to
90 in-lbs
5.1
5.2
4.4
Torque to
80 in-lbs
CROSSBARS
3.2
CROSSBAR ADJUSTMENT
Torque all of these
Crossbar Clamp
nuts to 90 in-lbs
NOTE: For instructional clarity, the FBM Mounting System will
not be shown for the remainder of this Assembly Manual.
3.1
NOTE: Loosen the Cylinder Flow Control Screw (Fig. B)
as needed to allow movement for this step sequence.
When nished with Cylinder Hardware, tighten the
Flow Control Screw all the way closed then turn back
open 1½ turn.

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND
▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: [e-mail] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2019 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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VBI-FT31B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–RIGHT SIDE ROTATION
CONNECTING BAR
6.1
6.2
FRONT DRIVE ARM
7.1
7.2
Align holes
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT CONNECTING BAR FASTENERS
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8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
Torque to
90 in-lbs

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND ▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: [e-mail] ▪
Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2019 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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VBI-FT31B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–RIGHT SIDE ROTATION
Beginning with the Rear
Crossbar, loosen the bolt at the
bottom of the Auto Clamp, then
slide the Auto Clamp toward the inside
end of the Rotation Upper. Reposition
the Auto Clamp leaving a minimum
of 1/4” distance from the rubber
bumper to the edge of the Auto Clamp
Bracket as shown, then nger-tighten if
adjusting later, or torque to 80 in-lbs.
10.3
Place the L Post into
the bottom groove of the
Rear Crossbar, ensuring
the L Post seats into the
Crossbar’s inside bottom
groove as seen from the
front of the Rear Crossbar
10.2 Prepare the L Post by removing the hex head bolt, lock
washer, at washer, and Bracket Clamp. Retain for
installation Steps 10.4-10.8.
Slide L Post Bracket Clamp
into bottom groove, then slide
into L Post Bracket as shown
10.4
10.6 Assemble the L Post
hardware. Do not
tighten until Step 10.8
Bracket Clamp sits
in L Post Bracket
as shown
10.5
Note: The orientation of
the bolt hole faces away
from the Crossbar
L POSTS
SEE QUICK START GUIDE FOR ADJUSTMENTS
10.1
Ensure the Auto Clamp Spring is
seated into the spring catch
NOTE: The Auto Clamps may come preset from the factory
for packaging purposes only. To assemble the L Posts to the
Crossbars, the Auto Clamps may need to be repositioned.

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND
▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: [e-mail] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2019 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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VBI-FT31B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–RIGHT SIDE ROTATION
Torque to
80 in-lbs 10.8
Slide the L Post until parallel
to the Auto Clamp and the
gap between the two is
even from top to bottom
10.7
Repeat steps 10.1-10.8 for
the front L Post installation
10.9 Ensure both Z Post Mounting
Clamps are fully seated into
the top groove of the Upper
11.1 Slide the Z Post into the Mounting Clamp Assembly
Refer to the Quick
Start Guide for Z
Post positioning.
11.2
11.3
Torque to
90 in-lbs
Repeat steps 11.1-11.3 for
the front Z Post installation
11.4
Z POSTS
SEE QUICK START GUIDE FOR ADJUSTMENTS

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND ▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: [e-mail] ▪
Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2019 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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Small Cap
Large Cap
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13*
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VBI-FT31B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–LEFT SIDE BASE
LEFT SIDE ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE
CROSSBAR CAPSLADDER STOPS
12.1
12.2
13.1
13.2
Loosen the nut to allow
the End Stop to slide into
the Crossbar groove
Position the Ladder Stop to
the desired location, then
torque the nut to 90 in-lbs.
NOTE: Some Front Crossbars may
have additional drilled holes. Press
Crossbar Caps into Crossbar holes if
present and unused.
* NOTE: Crossbars may not have Caps installed
from the factory. If factory-installed, proceed to
Step 12 and ignore Step 13. If not installed, Caps
will be included in the Hardware Kit. Press them
into the Crossbars as shown in Step 13.

PRIME DESIGN, A SAFE FLEET BRAND
▪Address: 1689 Oakdale Avenue #102, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118 ▪Phone: [phone] ▪Toll Free: 1.8.PRIME.RACK ▪Fax: [phone] ▪Email: [e-mail] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2019 PRIME DESIGN. PROTECTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENT NO.’s 6764268, 6971563, 2364879, 8857689, 8511525, 8991889, 2271515, 2364897, 9506292, 9481313, 9481314, 9796340, 6202807, 6427889, 9415726 AND OTHER PATENTS PENDING
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VBI-FT31B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Adjust the Cylinder Flow
Control Screw to allow
approximately 3 seconds
time for the ladder to glide
down when operating the
loaded Ladder Rack.
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CYLINDER ADJUSTMENTDRIVE SHAFT SEALING
14.1
Apply Silicone Sealant
to Connecting Bar ends
14.2
16 Place the Quick Start Guide into
the vehicle’s glove box for ladder
setup and adjustment.
QUICK START GUIDE

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