Safe Fleet Prime Design VBR-TC11B 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: i[email protected] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2018 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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Channels (2X)
M6 Locknut (8X) End Caps (4X) Brackets (4X)
M6 x 30MM Bolt (8X)
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M6 Sealing Washer (8X) Foam Pad (8X)
Mounting Plate (8X)
” Washer (8X)” Flat Washer (8X)
VBR-TC11B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–PACKAGING CONTENTS
1—FBM-0006 ........................................................ (Qty 1)
Channels with 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: in[email protected] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2018 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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VBR-TC11B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–PACKAGING CONTENTS
7—Front Drive Shaft .............................................. (Qty 1)
B Version, 35.75”
5—Handle Latch Assembly ................................... (Qty 1)
Right Hand
6—Connecting Bar................................................. (Qty 1)
2.00’
11—HKT-8163-Rotation Hardware Kit ................. (Qty 2)
(Not called out in Overview)
10—USQSG-Ergorack ............................................ (Qty 1)
Quick Start Guide, Rotation
Once rack installation is complete, place the Quick Start Guide into
the vehicle’s glove box for future ladder setup and adjustment.
" 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)
8—L & Z Post Kit.................................................... (Qty 1)
Adj. Z Post, 7.25”, L Post, w/HKT-0160
¼ Flat Washer (2X)¼ Lock Washer (2X)M6 x 20MM (2X) L Post Bracket Clamp (2X) Z Post (2X) L Post (2X)
9—Ladder Stop Assembly ..................................... (Qty 2)
1.75”

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: in[email protected] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2018 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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5.00”
Channel Front
6.25”
Channel Rear
Bracket Nut
Fig. 1
Rear
Front
Left
Right
Front Mounting Brackets
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2
9
4/11
3
1
5
6
10
8
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VBR-TC11B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–FBM MOUNTINGS
RIGHT ROTATION ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE
Installer’s Note: Set Crossbars according to the left hand
dimensions shown in the Crossbar Adjustment. Failure to
position the Crossbars as shown in this Manual may result
in damage to a sliding door and/or ladder rack.
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.
FBM-0006
CHANNELS TO ROOF 1.2
Front Mounting Brackets only: remove and save
the hardware from the rear Bracket Nut as shown.
1.1
Slide the Bracket Nuts into the Channels as shown.

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: in[email protected] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2018 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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Rear
Front
Left
Right
VBR-TC11B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–FBM MOUNTINGS
1.6 Reinstall the Mounting Bracket Nut hardware as shown,
but do not tighten.
Install the front Mounting Brackets as shown and slide
into position over the Bracket Nut.
1.5
Loosen bolts
1.4
1.3
Foam pad
Mounting Plate
Install three sets of Channel Hardware per channel
as shown below.
Install the fasteners through the innermost factory roof
holes as shown then torque the nuts to 60 in-lbs.
Do not install or fasten Hardware to the outer front
and rear roof holes until Step 1.9.

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: in[email protected] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2018 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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60.00”7.00”
Channel Rear Channel Front
Rear
Front
Left
Right
VBR-TC11B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–FBM MOUNTINGS
1.9
1.8
Set to distances then torque all the Mounting Brackets
to 90 in-lbs.
Install the remaining rear fasteners through the
factory roof holes then torque the nuts to 60 in-lbs.
1.7 Install the rear Mounting Brackets along with the
remaining Channel Hardware as shown below.
Do not tighten the Mounting Brackets until Step 1.9.
Loosen bolts

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: in[email protected] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2018 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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7.75” 7.75”
7.00”
7.00”
Rear
Front
Front
Rear
VBR-TC11B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–RIGHT SIDE ROTATION
REAR DRIVE SHAFT CYLINDER HARDWARE
3.1
3.2
3.3
Torque to
90 in-lbs
4.1
4.2
3.4
Torque to
80 in-lbs
CROSSBARS CROSSBAR ADJUSTMENT
2.1
Torque to
90 in-lbs 2.2
NOTE: For instructional clarity, the FBM Mounting System
will not be shown.

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: in[email protected] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2018 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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VBR-TC11B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–RIGHT SIDE ROTATION
CONNECTING BAR FASTENERS
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DRIVE SHAFT SEALING
8.1
Apply Silicone Sealant
to Connecting Bar ends
8.2
CONNECTING BAR FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
5.1
6.1
6.3
5.2
6.2
6.4
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: in[email protected] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2018 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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Slide L Post Bracket Clamp
into bottom groove, then slide
into L Post Bracket as shown
9.4
9.6
Bracket Clamp sits
in L Post Bracket
as shown
9.5
Note: The orientation of
the bolt hole faces away
from the Crossbar
VBR-TC11B 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.
Ensure the Auto Clamp Spring is
seated into the spring catch
9.3
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
9.2 Prepare the L Post by removing the hex head bolt, lock
washer, at washer, and Bracket Clamp. Retain for
installation Steps 9.49.8.
L POSTS
SEE QUICK START GUIDE FOR ADJUSTMENTS
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.
9.1

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: in[email protected] ▪Website: www.primedesign.net
TM & © 2018 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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VBR-TC11B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS–RIGHT SIDE ROTATION
Refer to the Quick
Start Guide for Z
Post positioning.
10.2
10.3
Torque to
90 in-lbs
Repeat steps 10.110.3 for
the front Z Post installation
10.4
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 ADJUSTMENT
Torque to
80 in-lbs 9.8
Slide the L Post until parallel
to the Auto Clamp and the
gap between the two is
even from top to bottom
9.7
Repeat steps 9.19.8 for
the front L Post installation
9.9 Ensure both Z Post Mounting
Clamps are fully seated into
the top groove of the Upper
10.1 Slide the Z Post into the Mounting Clamp Assembly
Z POSTS
SEE QUICK START GUIDE FOR ADJUSTMENTS