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INSTALLATION GUIDE
1525-MM Combination Ladder Rack
Metris ( Aluminum )
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QUICK START GUIDE
Phase 1 - Assembly
q 1.1 Setup...............................................................................................................................................
q 1.2 Ladder Rack Assembly....................................................................................................................
Phase 2 - Installation
q 2.1 Mounting Tracks Installation............................................................................................................
q 2.2 Ladder Rack Installation..................................................................................................................
q 2.3 Note.................................................................................................................................................
REQUIRED ITEMS
NOTE: Use Sawhorses if possible, or use the box as a at protective surface on the ground or table.
3 - 5
6 - 14
15
16 - 20
21
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PERSONS
q Cordless Impact
q Ratchet
q Tape Measure
q Mallet
q Marker
q Ladder
q Cutter
q 1/2" Socket
q Sawhorse ( Optional )
q Box
q Knife
q 1/2" Wrench
q T27 Torque Bit
q Silicone
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PHASE 1 – ASSEMBLY
1.1 SETUP
1.1.1 Unpack components; compare with the bill of materials.
10-149
10-460
15-3013
15-3012
10-721
1.1.2 Verify all parts are present.
10-548
15-3004
15-259215-2582
10-545
15-4290
15-3003
15-300615-3005
70-017
BILL OF MATERIALS
Item No. Description Qty.
10-149 Clamp Handle Support 2
10-460 “V” Foot 4
10-545 Ski Plastic Plug 4
10-548 Hook Protector ( 4 - 3/8" L ) 2
10-721 Mounting Track 2
70-017 Rubber Strip 2
15-2582 Front Crossbow 2
15-2592 Rear Crossbow 1
15-3003 Ladder Clamp Hasp 2
15-3004 Ladder Clamp Rear Hook 2
15-3005 Ladder Clamp Bar ( Driver Side ) 1
15-3006 Ladder Clamp Bar ( Passenger Side ) 1
15-3012 Ski ( Left ) 1
15-3013 Ski ( Right ) 1
15-4290 Front Hook 2
94-1009 Assembly Fastener Kit 1
96-1000 Install Fastener Kit 1
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1.1.3 Fastener kits.
94-1009 Fastener Kit Fastener Assembly
4×
#90-487 Carriage Bolt 5/16" × 3/4"
4×
26×
34×
2×
# 90-487
# 90-491
# 94-105
# 98-160
Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18 × 3/4"
SS304
Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18 × 1"
SS304
Hex Nut
5/16"-18
SS316wax
Spacer
SS18-8
#98-117 Flat Washer
#98-123 Lock Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
24×
#90-491 Carriage Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#98-117 Flat Washer
#98-123 Lock Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
4×
#98-117 Flat Washer
#98-123 Lock Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
Flat Washer
34×
34×
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# 98-117
# 98-123
5/16", O.D 3/4"
SS18-8
Lock Washer
Regular 5/16"
SS304
2×
#90-491 Carriage Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#98-160 Spacer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#98-123 Lock Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
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8×
# 90-209
Fastener Assembly96-1000 Fastener Kit
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18 × 1"
SS304
12×
8×
12×
8×
# 90-991
# 94-150
# 98-113
# 98-117
Hex Bolt
M6 × 20
Channel Nut
5/16"
Flat Washer
1/4", OD 5/8"
SS18-8
Flat Washer
5/16", OD 3/4"
SS18-8
8×
#90-209 Hex Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-150 Channel Nut
12×
#90-991 Hex Bolt M6 × 20
#98-113 Lock Washer
#98-119 Flat Washer
Lock Washer
12×
8×
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# 98-119
# 98-123
1/4"
SS304
Lock Washer
5/16"
SS304
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PHASE 1 – ASSEMBLY
1.2 LADDER RACK ASSEMBLY
1.2.1 Peel the backer off of the adhesive on the hook protector, then attach the hook protector
to the upper rear hook.
2×
REMOVE
1.2.2 Attach the rear hooks to the ladder clamps, with the pre-assembled hardware on the pivot bars.
TOOLS
q Knife
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TOOLS
q Cordless Impact
q 1/2" Socket
q 1/2" Wrench
HARDWARE USED
4× hardware is pre-assembled.
#90-225 Hex Bolt
5/16" - 18 × 2" SS304
#98-117 Flat Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-111 Lock Nut
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1.2.3 Slide carriage bolts on the bottom face of the crossbows.
NOTE: The track plug must be removed from the underneath of the front crossbow, and reinstalled
after the feet have been installed in the nal position.
TIPS: Use tape to keep the bolts from sliding off.
First Front crossbow
• Slide 4 pcs. of 1" carriage bolts.
• Slide 2 pcs. of 3/4" carriage bolts.
• Slide 4 pcs. of 1" carriage bolts.
HARDWARE USED
2×
DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SIDE
First Front crossbow
• Slide 4 pcs. of 1" carriage bolts.
Rear crossbow
Rear crossbow
• Slide 2 pcs. of 3/4" carriage bolts.
• Slide 4 pcs. of 1" carriage bolts.
HARDWARE USED
2×
#90-487 Carriage Bolt
5/16" × 3/4" SS304
#90-491 Hex Bolt
5/16" × 1" SS304
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#90-487 Carriage Bolt
5/16" × 3/4" SS304
8×8×
#90-491 Hex Bolt
5/16" × 1" SS304
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1.2.4 Install the feet on the rst Front, and Rear Crossbows.
NOTE: The more slanted side of the V foot should be closer to the center of the crossbow.
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HARDWARE USED
16× hand-tighten the nuts.
Carriage bolts are already on
the crossbows.
#98-117 Flat Washer
#98-123 Lock Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
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1.2.5 Fasten the left and right ladder clamp assemblies to the Rear Crossbow.
TOOLS
q Cordless Impact q 1/2" Socket
q Tape Measure q Marker
HARDWARE USED
4×
Carriage bolts are already on
the crossbows.
#98-117 Flat Washer
#98-123 Lock Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
12 - 3/4"
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1.2.6 • Pull out the 14.5" track plug on the passenger side of the rst front crossbow and
the driver side of the adjustable front crossbow.
• Loosen the pre-assembled hardware on the front hooks and slide the hooks onto the
front crossbows to the position shown below.
• Cut the track plug, then attach it back to the crossbows.
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8.5"
Tighten the nuts just to hold the front
hook for adjustment.
TOOLS
q Marker
q Cutter
HARDWARE USED
4× hardware is pre-assembled.
#90-491 Carriage Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#98-117 Flat Washer
#98-123 Lock Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
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1.2.7 Install the left and right Skis to the end brackets of the front crossbow.
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TOOLS
q Cordless Impact
q 1/2" Socket
HARDWARE USED
4×
Carriage bolts are already on
the ski.
#98-117 Flat Washer
#98-123 Lock Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
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1.2.8 Install the adjustable front crossbow to the left and right Skis.
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Tighten the nuts just to hold the 2nd
front crossbow for adjustment.
HARDWARE USED
4× hand-tighten the nuts.
#90-491 Carriage Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#98-117 Flat Washer
#98-123 Lock Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
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1.2.9 Loosen the pre-assembled hardware on the ladder clamp hasps, slide the hasps on the skis to the
position shown below, and tighten the nuts.
15 - 1/2"
TOOLS
q Cordless Impact
q 1/2" Socket
q Tape Measure
q Marker
HARDWARE USED
4× hardware is pre-assembled.
#90-487 Carriage Bolt 5/16" × 3/4"
#98-117 Flat Washer
#98-123 Lock Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
1.2.10 Slide 3pcs. of carriage bolts on the rear end of the each ski, then attach end plugs on
both ends of the skis.
end plug end plug
end plug
TOOLS
q Mallet
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HARDWARE USED
6×
#90-491 Carriage Bolt
5/16" × 1" SS304
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1.2.11 Install the Rear Crossbow to the skis with the clamp handle supports, aligning the rear surface of the
crossbow brackets to the rear surface of the skis.
TOOLS
q Cordless Impact
q 1/2" Socket
HARDWARE USED
4×
Carriage bolts are already on
the ski.
#98-117 Flat Washer
#98-123 Lock Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
2×
Carriage bolts are already on
the ski.
#98-160 Spacer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#98-123 Lock Washer
#94-105 Hex Nut
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PHASE 2 – INSTALLATION
2.1 MOUNTING TRACKS INSTALLATION
2.1.1 Pull the plugs off, and apply a bead of silicone around each hole, then install the mounting
tracks on the roof with rubber strips underneath.
NOTE: The ends of the mounting tracks with the half-circles go to the front of the vehicle.
FRONT
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TOOLS
q Cordless Impact
q T27 Torque Bit
HARDWARE USED
12×
#90-991 Hex Bolt M6 × 20
#98-113 Lock Washer
#98-119 Flat Washer
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PHASE 2 – INSTALLATION
2.2 LADDER RACK INSTALLATION
2.2.1 Position the Ladder Rack ( minimum two persons ) on the vehicle so that the feet are on the tracks.
NOTE: If you do not have a hoist, lift the ladder rack onto the roof manually.
Ladder Rack
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2.2.2 While making sure the crossbows are parallel to each other, slide the rack to the appropriate position,
then attach all the “V” feet to the mounting tracks.
distance < foot to end of track >
distance < A >
distance < B >
distance < A >
distance < B >
TOOLS
q Ratchet
q 1/2" Socket
q Tape Measure
HARDWARE USED
8×
#90-209 Hex Bolt 5/16" × 1"
#98-123 Lock Washer
#98-117 Flat Washer
#94-150 Channel Nut
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2.2.3 Center the crossbows on the vehicle, then tighten all the “V” feet to the crossbows.
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TOOLS
q Ratchet
q 1/2" Socket
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2.2.4 Ladder Rack adjustment for extention ladder.
NOTE: The ladder cannot extend beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle.
When the rear hook touches the ladder,
the handle should be 1" below the ladder
clamp hasp.
rear hook
1"
Now adjust the front hook to be snug against
the ladder rung and tighten the bolts on the
front crossbow.
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TOOLS
q Cordless Impact
q 1/2" Socket
front hook
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2.2.5 Ladder Rack adjustment for stepladder.
NOTE: • The same procedure applies to the hook located on the adjustable front crossbow. The position
of the adjustable front crossbow must be adjusted according to the length of the stepladder.
• The ladder cannot extend beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT: • After installation is complete, cut the track plug underneath the front crossbow to ll all the
unused space.
• Place the ladder rack warning label on a visible area, recommended on a partition.
NOTE: Make sure all the bolts are
tightened after adjusting.
Be sure that the extrusion of the
step ladder is on the ladder side
support.
The inner ladder side support must
be adjusted according to the width
of the step ladder.
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PHASE 2 – INSTALLATION
2.3 NOTE
2.3.1 If the handle is interfering with the door or roof of the vehicle, the handle can
be installed in an alternate position.
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If the handle is interfering with the door
or roof of the vehicle, disassemble the
handle, then assemble it in an alternate
position as shown.
Handle
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“You have successfully installed your
1525-MM Ladder Rack
Thank you for doing business with us.”
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