WERNERCO weather guard ATR 1218 User manual

LIMITED WARRANTY
This LIMITED WARRANTY is made by Knaack LLC, 420 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, Illinois
to the original retail purchaserof KNAACK or WEATHER GUARD Equipmentproducts.
KNAACK LLC WARRANTS TH AT KNAACKOR WEATHER GUARD EQUIPMENT WILL BE FREE FROM
DEFECTS IN MATERIAL ANDWORK MANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2)YEARS FROM DATE OF
PURCHASE BY THE ORIGINAL RE TAIL PURCHASER.
If, before the expirationof the Warranty period,purchaser discovers that the KNAACK or WEATHER
GUARDEquipment fails to fulfill the Warranty, purchaser shall contact Knaack LLC to make
arrangements for aninspection of the product. If Knaack LLC determines a defect exists, Knaack LLC
shall, at its option and expense,repairor replace any defective part. All Warranty repairs shall be made
by an authorized KNAACK Equipment dealer or Knaack LLC approved service company.
This Warranty shall not apply if the KNAACK or WEATHER GUARD Equipment has been subjected
to misuse, abnormal service or handling,improper maintenance,or alterations made by anyone other
than a KNAACK or WEATHER GUARD Equipment dealer or a Knaack LLC approved service company.
THE WARRANTY PRINTED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PURCHASE.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY ANDFITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HERE BY
DISCLAIMED.
KNAACK LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. NOR SHALL THE DAMAGES EXCEED THE
RETURN AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER.
This Warranty is in lieu of all Warranties express or implied.The terms of this Warranty shall not
be modified by any party, their successors or assigns. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Page 1 of 2
MODEL 1218
ACCESSORY QUICK CLAMP
INSTALLATION MANUAL
- ATTENTION -
Readandunderstandallinstructionsandwarningsbeforeinstallingandusingthis
product. Confirmcontentsoftheshipping cartonwiththe "PartsIDENTIFICATION"
pagebeforebeginning installation. If a partismissing,or if you haveanyquestions,
please call WEATHER GUARDcustomer service at 1-800-456-7865.
WARNING
This product is only intended for, and only safe for, transporting ladders, lumber,
pipe and other similar materials. It is the responsibility of the user to secure these
materials to the rack before transporting. Any modifications made to this product,
or use of this product for any other purpose than its intended use, could create a
hazardous condition that can cause serious personal injury or property damage.
Laddersmust besecuredper ANSIstandard A142.2-1990 paragraph8.4.4. Ladder
damagewill occur from roadshockand vehicle vibration ifthe ladderis not properly
secured to the ladder rack. Bouncing and side to side motion of a improperly
secured ladder will cause wear and weaken the ladder. Using a damaged ladder
could lead to a structural collapse and could result in a serious injury or death.
KNAACK LLC
420 E. TERRA COTTA AVENUE, CRYSTAL LAKE, ILLINOIS, USA 60014
815-459-6020, [email protected]
© 2003 Knaack LLC
- NOTICE -
Any modification or unintended use of this product shall immediately void all
manufacturerswarranties. Manufacturer disclaimsallliability forinjuriesto persons
or property resulting from any modification to, or unintended use of this product.
Somevehicle manufacturers require areinforcingkit, available through thevehicle
dealership,tobeinstalledonthetruck bed prior to mounting any kind of rack or tool
box. Contact your dealership to see if your vehicle requires a reinforcing kit before
installation.
CAUTION
Neverload your rack toexceedthe safe capacityofyour vehicle. Heavy loadswhen
carriedhigh can dangerously alterthecenter of gravityofyour vehicle. Consult your
vehicle owners manual for specifications on load ratings and recommendations
from the vehicle manufacturer regarding installation of aftermarket racks and tool
boxes.
Approximate Assembly and Installation Time:
10 min. depending on truck equipment installation experience.
WEATHER GUARD®products are protectedby one ormoreof the followingpatents ortrademarks: U.S. - 4509787, 842268,
1661625,1663369, 2228051,2434963;U.K.-1400720; NZ - 296049;
Aus.-761964;Canada - 1218968,282725.
Part No. 24-0159 REV. B ECN 5315 05/13

Page 2 of 2
3/8" Drive Ratchet
3/8" Drive Socket 1/2" Deep Well
TOOLS REQUIRED
PART IDENTIFICATION
Part Y (Qty. 2)
UniversalQuickClamp
INSTALLATION
ONLY OPERATE VEHICLE WITH
REAR CROSS MEMBER IN PLACE
DO NOT OPERATE VEHICLE WITH
REAR CROSS MEMBER REMOVED
IMPORTANT!
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
Clamps are spring loaded.
Always wear protective eye wear.
CAUTION
Remove the four 5/16 X 3" carriage
bolts from both the driver side and
passenger side triangle clamps hold-
ing the rear cross member in place.
NOTE: Clamps are spring loaded.
Use caution when removing.
Set quick clamp, Part
Y, to represent picture
below by turning the
back plate180 degrees
from the front plate.
Insert quick
clamp at an
angle on tri-
angle bracket.
Turn back
plate 180 de-
grees.
Set cross
member onto
quick clamp
and tighten
Back
Plate
Quick clamps must be tight before
operating vehicle.
CAUTION
Triangle
Clamps
Triangle
Clamps
Triangle
Bracket
Part No. 24-0159 REV. B ECN 5315 05/13