DECKED VNFD13TRAN55 User Manual

Installation Instructions Van:
VNFD13TRAN55
FORD TRANSIT
130” WHEELBASE
2014CURRENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Adjustable wrench (that opens to about 1”)
• 1/2” open end wrench
• #2 Phillip screwdriver
• 3/8” socket
Watch short installation videos at www.decked.com/video | Register your system at www.decked.com/warranty
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VERSION 4
• 7/16” deep socket
• 7/32” Allen wrench
• 1/2” drill bit
• Wire cutters
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CONTENTS
DECKED carton
LEFT/DRIVER deck half - 1 RIGHT/PASSENGER deck half - 1 Center vert - 1 Drawer - 2 Front ammo can - 2 Rear ammo can - 2 Ammo can lid - 4 Ammo can window - 2 C-channel - 2 Ruler - 1 Hardware box - 1 Sideboards - 2
Hardware box - unbagged components
(inside DECKED carton):
Shims - 10
Weather strips - 2
Handle - 1
Bottle opener - 1
ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
HARDWARE box - bagged components
CCHANNEL NW  1
BOLT 1FS (B1) - 1
CS AMMO CANS - 1
J-7 - 2
J-8 - 2 DRAWER 1  1 DRAWER 3 1
HANDLE  1
WHEELSC  1
FINAL FS  1
PREPEXTRA  1
SIDEBOARDS  1
LEFT/DRIVER
DECK HALF
AMMO CAN
WINDOW
COVER
JHOOK
ATTACHMENTS
RIGHT/PASSENGER DECK HALF
AMMO CAN LID
FRONT AMMO CAN
RULER
CCHANNEL
REAR AMMO CAN
CENTER VERT DRAWER
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HEY! TORQUE BOY: READ BEFORE YOU INSTALL DECKED
1. DECKED MUST be installed in conjunction with a bulkhead wall and/or adequate structural framework to prevent injury as a result of a traffic accident.
2. DON’T be an idiot read the instructions.
3. DON'T over tighten bolts, get em' hand-tight.
4. DON'T use power tools.
NOTE* Two extra threaded inserts are included in BAG PREP-EXTRA. That’s all you get. The inserts will replace any
stripped inserts in the rear ammo cans, but NOT THE CENTER VERT, so hand tighten until snug only! You can also screw the inserts back in if dislocated. There is a straight screwdriver slot on the underside of the insert.
REAR ammo cans have wide bottoms; FRONT ammo cans have narrow bottoms. NOTE: You will need a buddy to help with exactly two steps, not including draining the sixpack or snapping
pics of you posing.
Prevent abusive, expletitive-filled language, watch our detailed installation video
5. If you don’t follow directions and do use power tools:
1). Set clutch at a very low setting. 2). If you blow it, see NOTE.*
6. DON'T over tighten J-hooks during installation. Make 'em good and snug enough to keep the system from moving in the bed.
7. Use fingers to start all bolts to avoid cross-threading.
or give us a call. We’re happy to help!
208.806.0251 | DECKED.COM/INSTALLVIDEO
!
WARNING!
This product MUST BE INSTALLED in conjunction with a
bulkhead wall, and/or adequate structural framework
to prevent injury as a result of a traffic accident.
MADE IN THE USA
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PREP VAN: INSTALL SHIMS
There are 10 shims provided:
1) If your vehicle is equipped with a rubber floor mat in the cargo area, you will need to remove the
screws securing the plastic trim pieces at the base of the rear door and side door openings, and remove and set aside the plastic trim pieces. If no mat is installed, skip to STEP 3 on this page.
2) At the rear door opening, lift the floor mat and fold it forward so it is clear of the floor area where the
shims will be placed.
3) Using the information in the respective circular detail views on the next page:
a) Clean the surfaces where the shims will be located. b) Remove the layer of tape on the bottom of the shim to expose the adhesive surface. c) Place the shim and apply with pressure.
NOTE: STEPS A and C are to be repeated on the passenger side.
4) When all shims are placed, roll the rubber mat back to cover the floor.
5) Reinstall the plastic side and rear door trim pieces and secure with screws.
C
D
A
FRONT
B
REAR
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR
DETAILED VIEWS ON NEXT PAGE
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PREP VAN: INSTALL SHIMS DETAIL
DETAIL A DETAIL C
Align rear of shims adjacent to transverse bead
Align front of shim adjacent to transverse bead
in floor (blue line). Repeat on passenger side.
FRONT
OF VAN
1” GAP
1/2” GAP
in floor (blue line). Repeat on passenger side.
FRONT
OF VAN
DETAIL B DETAIL D
Align rear of shims adjacent to transverse bead
in floor (blue line).
FRONT
OF VAN
Align front of shim adjacent to transverse
bead in floor (blue line).
FRONT
OF VAN
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ASSEMBLY: DRIVER’S SIDE DECK
(LET’S DO THIS!)
• There are three pre-installed gaskets – one on the center vert, one on each underside of the decks where they rest
on the center vert. Do yours look weird? See them here: DECKED.COM/GASKETS
• Place C-channel on the inside ledges of a front ammo can and a rear ammo can.
• The C-channel endplate must rest on the front ammo can.
• Verify that the rear ammo can’s axle is closest to the back of van; if not, grab the other rear ammo can.
• Install nylon washer onto all bolts in BAG C-CHANNEL NW.
• Loosely bolt C-channel to the two ammo cans. Make sure the bolt head is on the C-channel side, not inside the
ammo can; BAG CCHANNEL NW. Don’t tighten yet.
• Line up the driver’s side deck (sticker on end of deck panel indicates LEFT/DRIVER) on top of the
C-channel/ammo can assembly and the center vert bosses. NOTE: Rear side of the center vert has an axle
installed; the center vert and ammo can axles must be on the rear end (not front end) of the assembly.
• Bolt the deck to the ammo cans; BAG BOLT 1 FS (B1) for the rear ammo can, BAG CS AMMO CANS for the front ammo can.
Now go back and tighten the loose bolts connecting the ammo cans to the C-channel.
• Bolt the deck to the center vert; BAG BOLT 1 FS (B1): Do not use power tools!
RECOMMENDED TORQUE: Bolts in labeled bags
DRIVER SIDE DECK HALF
C-CHANNELS NW, CS AMMO CAN and B1 - 27 in-lb.
B1
NYLON WASHER
CCHANNEL NW
CS AMMO CANS
B1
FRONT
OF VAN
REAR AMMO CAN AXLE FRONT AMMO CAN VERT AXLE CCHANNEL ENDPLATE
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ASSEMBLY: PASSENGER’S SIDE DECK
(NOW YOU’RE ACTUALLY GETTING SOMEWHERE!)
• Using the assembly just built as a support, assemble the passenger side.
• Place C-channel on the inside ledges of a front ammo can and a rear ammo can.
• The C-channel endplate must rest on the front ammo can.
• You should have the correct rear ammo can for this step. The axle will be on the rear side of the system.
If not, swap the rear ammo cans now.
• Install nylon washer onto all bolts in BAG C-CHANNEL NW.
• Loosely bolt C-channel to the two ammo cans. Make sure the bolt head is on the C-channel side, not inside the
ammo can; BAG CCHANNEL NW. Don’t tighten yet.
• Line up the passenger’s side deck (sticker on end of deck panel indicates RIGHT/PASSENGER) on top of the
C-channel/ammo can assembly.
• Bolt the deck to the ammo cans; BAG BOLT 1 FS (B1) for the rear ammo can, BAG CS AMMO CANS for the front ammo can.
Now go back and tighten the loose bolts connecting the ammo cans to the C-channel.
DO NOT bolt passenger panel to center vert.
• Grab your buddy to help you lift the driver’s side assembly into the driver side of the van. Lift the passenger side
assembly into the passenger side of the van and seat the passenger side deck on the upstanding vert bosses.
B1
PASSENGER SIDE DECK HALF
NYLON WASHER
CCHANNEL NW
FRONT
OF VAN
CS AMMO CANS
REAR AMMO CAN AXLE
RECOMMENDED TORQUE: Bolts in labeled bags C-CHANNELS NW, CS AMMO CAN and B1 - 27 in-lb.
FRONT AMMO CANCCHANNEL ENDPLATE
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INSTALL: PASSENGER’S SIDE DECK HALF
(OK, FINE, PAT YOURSELF ON THE BACK)
• Seat passenger side deck on the upstanding vert bosses.
• Bolt the passenger side deck half to the center vert; BAG BOLT 1 FS (B1). Make sure all bolts connecting the deck to
the center vert are snug, but no power tools.
• Insert the J-hook through the hole shown on the passenger side front ammo can and loop J-hook through tie down
or mounting bracket. Assemble with black spherical washer, flat washer and nut; BAG J7. Don’t tighten yet. If you do, you won’t be able to center the system properly in your van.
• Insert the J-hook through the hole shown on the passenger side rear ammo can and loop J-hook through tie
down or mounting bracket. Assemble with black spherical washer, flat washer and nut; BAG J8. Don’t tighten yet.
IMPORTANT: Leave all J-hook nuts loose until entire deck is in place.
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag B1 - 27 in-lb.
J7
B1
J8
FRONT
OF VAN
PASSENGER SIDE
FRONT AMMO CAN
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FRONT
OF VAN
PASSENGER SIDE
REAR AMMO CAN
INSTALL: DRIVER’S SIDE DECK HALF
• Insert the J-hook through the hole shown on the driver side front ammo can and loop J-hook through tie down or
mounting bracket. Assemble with black spherical washer, flat washer and nut; BAG J7. Don’t tighten yet.
• Insert the J-hook through the hole shown on the driver side rear ammo can and loop J-hook through tie down or
mounting bracket. Assemble with black spherical washer, flat washer and nut; BAG J8. Don’t tighten yet.
IMPORTANT: Leave all J-hook nuts loose.
J7
FRONT
OF VAN
J8
FRONT
OF VAN
DRIVER SIDE
FRONT AMMO CAN
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DRIVER SIDE
REAR AMMO CAN
DRAWERS: BRACKETS + WHEELS
(SO EASY A CHIMPANZEE CAN DO IT)
• Each drawer has a left and a right bracket. Bolt the brackets into place via bottom two holes in bracket with 3/4"
length bolts. Use the 2" length bolt for the upper front wall hole in bracket; BAG DRAWER 1.
• Install a tube brace in each drawer with two 3/4" length bolts; BAG DRAWER 1, BAG DRAWER 3.
• Attach wheels onto the drawer brackets with a 7/32" hex wrench; BAG WHEELSC.
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bags DRAWER 1 and DRAWER 3 - 27 in-lb.
TUBE BRACE GOES HERE
DRAWER 1
Bolts in labeled bag WHEELS-C- 90 in-lb.
2" BOLT
CORNER BRACKET
CAB
WHEELSC
DRAWER 3
DRAWER 1
HELPFUL TIP: If you purchased drain
plugs, install now (instructions are included with drain plugs).
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INSTALL: DRAWER HANDLES
• One drawer handle assembly needs to be installed.
• Save yourself the headache, watch this short installation video: DECKED.com/videohandle.
• From the underside of drawer, place the springs into the cavities on either side of the handle slots,
red spring=right spring; BAG HANDLE. NOTE: Each spring arm should point inward, not outward.
• Install a clevis pin through each outside drawer hole and through spring; BAG HANDLE.
• With DECKED logo facing outward, insert the handle ends behind the spring arms. Rotate the arms of the handle toward
the clevis pins, pulling the spring arm downward. When the handle hole is lined up with the clevis pin, push the pin through the handle hole and through the inside drawer hole. Repeat on the other side of the handle.
• Install a hair pin through the clevis pin; BAG HANDLE.
HANDLE OVERVIEW
HAIR PIN
WRONG:
SPRING ARM IS HERE
(NOT FULLY HORIZONTAL)
TOP VIEW
CORRECT:
SPRING ARM IS HERE
(FULLY HORIZONTAL)
CLEVIS PIN
WRONG:
SPRING ARM OUT
OF HANDLE NOTCH
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CORRECT:
SPRING ARM FITS
IN HANDLE NOTCH
SPRING ARMS
POINT INWARD
SPRING
NOTCHES
HELPFUL TIP: MAKE SURE SPRINGS HAVE THE LONG ARM HORIZONTAL AND SHORT LEG VERTICAL BEFORE INSERTING HANDLE
INSTALL: DRAWERS
(HOPEFULLY YOU’RE STILL WEARING YOURS.)
• Save yourself the headache, watch this short installation video: DECKED.com/videotailgatewheels.
• Install the drawer by sliding wheels into their two channels (C-channel and center vert), and slide drawer all the
way forward until closed.
• Install the remaining rear side wheels onto their axles; BAG WHEELS-C.
NOTE: Placing a spacer under the drawer to raise it into position makes this easier (ammo can lids work well, or a small piece of 2x2 or 2x4 is even better).
• Install the weather strips on the rear side drawer edge: With the weatherstrip wiper facing forward, line up one end
with the side of the drawer and place on the top drawer edge, firmly pressing down on the weatherstrip as you move along the drawer edge.
NOTE: Facing the weather strips the wrong way will funnel water into drawer if it rains inside your van: BAD!
• When the weatherstrip is fully seated along the top edge, trim off any that extends beyond the drawer edge with
wire cutters. Watch out for the stainless wire coil inside; it’s sharp!
WHEELSC
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag WHEELS-C - 90 in-lb.
FRONT
WEATHER STRIP
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INSTALL: THE FUN STUFF
(PARTY TIME!)
MAKE SURE THE CENTER VERT IS CENTERED IN YOUR VAN; the gaps on either sidewall may not be equal because the world isn’t perfect and neither is your van.
• Alternately and gradually tighten all J-hooks to ensure DECKED is centered and secure.
Do not tighten one side of J-hooks all the way in one step. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN J-HOOKS! NOTE: If the DECKED system is noticeably “crowned”, the J-hooks are too tight.
• Install the window covers in the front ammo cans (from inside the ammo can).
CAUTION: The following are small gauge screws – light, hand-tightening is all that is required.
• Center and screw on the ruler/edge guard; BAG FINAL FS.
• Screw on the bottle opener; BAG FINAL FS.
• Install lock core plugs; BAG FINAL FS, or install locks if purchased.
IMPORTANT: Grab your favorite beverage, crack ‘er open in the bottle opener and make a toast to your van. You did it. Immediately post a photo of your significant other, child or canine (in no order of significance ­please someone show us your pet alligator) appreciating your accomplishment. Add hashtag #DECKEDUSA | @DECKEDUSA.
RECOMMENDED TORQUE: Nuts for J-hooks
FINAL FS
in labeled bags J-bag - 10 in-lb.
FINAL FS
FINAL FS
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INSTALL: SIDEBOARDS
• Identify driver side ‘L’ shaped plastic sideboard.
• Center the sideboard front to rear on the deck panel.
• Push vertical leg of sideboard up against the interior side panel of van.
• Using the holes in the sideboard as a guide, install self-tapping screws; BAG SIDEBOARDS.
• Repeat the process for the passenger side of the system.
DRIVER SIDE
REAR OF VAN
SIDEBOARD
FRONT OF VAN
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DECKED 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
(a.k.a. LEGAL MUMBO JUMBO)
DECKED LLC warrants to the original purchaser of this product that the product will be free from manufacturing defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three (3) years from the date of the original purchase. If within three (3) years from the original date of purchase this product fails due to defect in materials or workmanship, DECKED LLC will replace any defective part at its option.
The original purchaser must contact the DECKED LLC customer service team and provide a description of the defective part, including digital pictures if requested, with the original purchase documentation as validation of warranty coverage or have
previously activated their warranty online.
This warranty DOES NOT cover or apply to:
• Damage to the product due to misuse, mishandling and abuse.
• Products not used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions or recommendations.
• Product not assembled or installed according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Normal wear and tear.
• Undeclared damage to the system during shipping, acts of God. In addition, consequential damage and incidental damages (including lost time) such as damage to persons or property are not covered under this warranty.
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT FOR ANY FUTURE WARRANTY NEEDS. DECKED.COM/REGISTER
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