Viking Solutions Stack-Rack II User manual

Step 2: Cooler/Trunk Frame Assembly
Position the port and starboard brackets onto the
center of the cooler rack rear tube as shown in figure
2. Attach the brackets using two 8mm x 55mm hex
bolts, washers and locknuts. Finger tighten only.
Attach this assembly to the column tube at the
desired position and secure using one 10mm x
70mm hex bolt, washer and locknut as shown in
Figure 3. Tighten securely, then reverse the
locknut until the brackets just rotate freely on the
column tube. Now verify the rack is centered on
the column tube and securely tighten the two
8mm x 55mm bracket bolts. Note: the larger
cooler rack must be mounted on the bottom and
the smaller cooler rack on top.
Stack-Rack II (VSR201)
Double Cooler/Trunk Rack
Assembly and Use Instructions
Assembly Tools Required:
Adjustable Crescent Wrench
13mm Box Wrench or Socket
16mm Box Wrench or Socket
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Rack II Parts Overview
Port Mounting
Bracket
Column Tube
Tie-Down Rings
Receiver Tube
Starboard Mounting
Bracket
Cooler Rack
Step 1: Attaching Column Tube to the Receiver Tube
The Column Tube is attached to the Receiver Tube
using one 12mm x 80mm hex bolt, flat washer and
locknut, and the
12mm curved
clevis pin. Attach
the Column Tube
as shown in
figure 1. Tighten
the 12mm hex
bolt securely,
then reverse the
nut until the
column tube is
just free to rotate.
Figure 2
10mm x 70mm
Hex Bolt
Receiver Clevis
Pin Hole
10mm Washer and
Locknut this side
Port Bracket
Starboard Bracket
Smaller
Cooler Rack
8mm x 55mm
Hex Bolts
Figure 1
Receiver Tube
Column Tube
12mm x 80mm Hex Bolt
12mm Clevis Pin & Cotter Pin
12mm Washer and
Locknut this side
Figure 3
Larger Cooler
Rack

Set-up and Operation of the Stack-Rack
Step 1: Insert the receiver tube into a 2” Class III or Class IV
receiver hitch (300 Lb. minimum tongue weight capacity) making
sure to align the clevis pin hole with the mating hole on the
receiver hitch. Secure with an appropriately rated locking clevis
pin and cotter pin (not included). Important: Do not use the
Stack-Rack before securing the receiver tube into the receiver
with a locking pin.
Step 2: You may place a cooler, storage trunk, tool box, etc. in
the cooler rack assembly. Always be sure the size of the item is
appropriately secured by the frame size. Do not use for cargo
transport if your item is not secured within the frame assembly.
Next, use an appropriately rated tie-down or ratchet strap to
restrain the cargo from movement during transportation. The
same applies to the general purpose rack for transporting items
like step-ladders, tailgate canopies, tents, camping gear (bag
chairs, sleeping cots) etc. As before, always bind the items
securely to the frame assemblies.
Step 3: Folding access to the cargo/truck bed area
If you need to lower the Stack-Rack II to gain access to the cargo
area of a SUV or the bed of a pickup, it is necessary to pivot the
Stack-Rack away from the vehicle. This is conveniently done by
first removing the re-usable cotter pin from the curved clevis pin.
Next, push the column tube toward the vehicle to remove the
load on the clevis pin, and remove the clevis pin while securely
holding the top of the column tube. If the cargo is heavy, this
will require assistance from another person. Use extreme
caution to assure you are capable of lowering the cargo load
safely. The column tube may be rotated slowly away from the
vehicle until the lower frame is supported on the ground. Re-
verse this procedure to re-install the clevis pin and re-usable cot-
ter pin. Always verify the pin is secure before proceeding with
the vehicle.
Instructions for using the Viking Stack
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Failure to read and follow all instructions may result in property damage, serious
injury or death.
• Never exceed the total maximum load capacity of 300 Lbs. (150 lbs. maximum each frame) OR the maximum
tongue weight of your receiver hitch.
• Use appropriate tie-down straps to secure the load and always assure the load is balanced on the rack system.
• Always use caution to avoid pinch points during assembly, loading or use of the rack system.
• Never allow any cargo to extend beyond 36 inches from the tail lights of the vehicle.
• Never begin transporting any object until you are certain it is secured to the cargo frame(s).
• Never use for transportation of pets or live animals.
• Never load an object that is not fully contained within the rack frame(s).
• Always use additional caution during reverse operation of the vehicle.
• Always inspect for damage during storage, missing parts, etc. before each use.
• Store the Stack-Rack appropriately when not in use to provide years of trouble-free use.
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Tie-down Ring
Receiver Tube
Tie-Down Ring
Tie-Down Ring
Curved Clevis Pin
Re-usable Cotter
pin
Secondary
Cooler Rack