Weather Guard 1205 User Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL

MODEL 1200 FULL SIZE TRUCK

MODEL 1205 COMPACT SIZE TRUCK

- ATTENTION -

Read and understand all instructions and warnings before installing and using this
product. Confirm contents of the shipping carton with the "Parts Identification" page
before beginning installation. If a part is missing, or if you have any questions,
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.

Ladders must be secured per ANSI standard A142.2-1990 paragraph 8.4.4. Ladder
damage will occur from road shock and vehicle vibration if the ladder is 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.

- NOTICE -

Any modification or unintended use of this product shall immediately void all
manufacturers warranties. Manufacturer disclaims all liability for injuries to persons
or property resulting from any modification to, or unintended use of this product.

Some vehicle manufacturers require a reinforcing kit, available through the vehicle
dealership, to be installed on the truck 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.

Load capacity: Up to 800 lbs. evenly distributed.

Approximate Assembly and Installation Time:

60 min. (1 hr.) depending on truck equipment installation experience.

LIMITED WARRANTY
This LIMITED WARRANTY is madeby Knaack LLC , 420 E. TerraCottaAve., Crystal Lake, Illinois to
the original retail purchaser of KNAACK or WEATHER GUARD Equipment products.

KNAACK LLC WARRANTS TH AT KNAACK OR WEATHER GUARD EQUIPMENT WILL BE FREE FROM
DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS FROM DATE OF
PURCHASE BY THE ORIGINAL RE TAIL PURCHASER.
If, before the expiration of the Warranty period,purchaser discovers that the KNAACK or
WEATHER GUARD Equipment fails to fulfill the Warranty, purchaser shall contact Knaack LLC to
make arrangements for an inspection of the product. If Knaack LLC determines a defect exists,
Knaack LLC shall, at its option and expense,repair or 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 WEAT HER GUARD Equipment has been
o misuse, abnormal service or handling,improper maintenance,or alterations made by anyone
other than a KNAACK or WEAT HER GUARD Equipment dealer or a Knaack LLC approved service
company.

THE WARRANTY PRINTED
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY ANDFITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY

DISCLAIMED.
KNAACK LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. NOR SHALL

THE DAMAGESEXCEED 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.

ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PURCHASE.

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CAUTION

Never load your rack to exceed the safe c apacity of your vehicle. Heavy loads when
carried high can dangerously alter the cen ter of gravity of your vehicle. Consult your
vehicle owners manual for specifications on load ratings and recommendations
from the vehicle manufacturer regarding installation of after market racks and tool
boxes.

420 E. TERRA COTTA AVENUE, CRYSTAL LAKE, ILLINOIS, U SA 60014

KNAACK LLC

815-459-6020, [e-mail]

© 2003 Knaack LLC

BED LINER NOTE

The Model 1200 and 1205 are design to be installed on a truck bed without a
traditional plastic bed liner. Installation is possible with minimal trimming with
an under-the-rail plastic bed liner. Excessive trimming will be required with an
over-the-rail plastic bed liner. Spray-On bed liners do not interfere with the in­stallation of the Model 1200 or 1205.

WEATHER GUARD® products are protected by one or more of the following patents or trademarks:
U.S. - 4509787, 842268, 1661625, 1663369, 2228051, 2434963; U.K. - 1400720; NZ - 296049;
Aus. - 761964; Canada - 1218968, 282725.

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Part No. 24-0154 REV. B

ECN 5315 05/13

PART IDENTIFICATION & REPLACEMENT PART NUMBERS

Cross

Section

Part A (Qty. 4)
Universal
Ladder Stop
Replacement Part #7611

Part B (Qty. 2)
Cross Member
Replacement Part #7608

TOOLS REQUIRED

3/8" Drive Ratchet
3/8" Drive Socket 1/2" Deep Well
3/8" Drive Socket 9/16"
3/8" Drive Torque Wrench (foot lbs.)
Utility Knife
Masking Tape
Tape Measure

FIT-UP

Product fit-up is based on vehicle design
available at the revision date of this in­stallation manual. The ATRTM is de­signed for a variety of bed lengths and
cab designs on most pickup trucks.

Part C (Qty. 4)
Universal
Triangle Bracket
Replacement Part #7622

Part F (Qty. 2)
Universal
Rear Leg
Replacement Part #7610

Part K

Part D (Qty. 1)
Driver Side
Front Leg
Replacement Part #7605

Part G (Qty. 2)
Universal
Rear Mounting Rail
Replacement Part #7607

Part K

Part E (Qty. 1)
Passenger Side
Front Leg
Replacement Part #7606

Part I

Part H

Mounting Pad & Wedge Kit
Part H - Mounting Pad (Qty. 4)
Part I - Mounting Wedge (Qty. 2)
Replacement Part #7609

Part M

The ATR

TM

is not recommended on the

following vehicles:

GMC Sonoma Crew Cab 4.5 Bed
Chevy S-10 Crew Cab 4.5 Bed
Toyota Tacoma

Part J

Front Assembly Hardware Kit
Part J - Clamp Assembly (Qty. 4)
Part K - Clamp Block (Qty. 4)
Replacement Part #7612

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Part L

Part J

Rear Assembly Hardware Kit
Part J - Clamp Assembly (Qty. 4)
Part K - Clamp Block (Qty. 4)
Part L - Mounting Bar (Qty. 2)
Replacement Part Number #7615

Part N

Tool Box Mounting Kit (May not use)
Part M - Shim (Qty. 4)
Part N - 5/16-18 x 3/4"

Self Tapping Bolt (Qty. 4)

Replacement Part #7616

STEP ONE

STEP

PART B

Unlocked

Position

Holding the ladder stops, Part A, upside
down and in the unlocked position, slide
them onto each end of the cross member,
Part B. Repeat the process for the other
cross member.

STEP TWO

To Lock

To Unlock

THREE

Slide the triangle brackets, Part C, into the
driver side front leg, Part D, and passen­ger side front leg, Part E, from the top.
The 5/16-18 nuts are to face towards the
rail side of the leg. Using the triangle di­mension diagram to the right as a guide,
position the triangle brackets 3/4" from the
top of the leg. Tighten the 5/16-18 fasten­ers to 15 foot pounds of torque.

STEP FOUR

PART A

5/16-18

PART C

Nuts

Face
towards
rail side

PART D PART E

Rail Side

PART C

5/16-18

Nuts

Face
towards
rail side

Rail Side

Unlocked

Position

Locked

Position

The ladder stops are designed to slide the
entire length of the cross member. Once
in the desired location, lock ladder stops
in place by lifting up on the lever. To un­lock, push down on the lever. For purpose
of installation position them two feet from
either end.

IMPORTANT!

Do not operate vehicle with ladder

stops in the unlocked position.

Slide the triangle brackets, Part C, into
each of the universal rear legs, Part F, from
the top. Create a driver side and passen­ger side rear leg by facing the 5/16-18 nuts
one direction on a leg and the other direc­tion on the other. Using the triangle dimen­sion diagram to the right as a guide,
position the triangle brackets 3/4" from the
top of the leg. Tighten the 5/16-18 fasten­ers to 15 foot pounds of torque.

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PART C

PART F

Drivers
Side

Triangle

Dimension

Diagram

PART C

5/16-18 nuts

face in one

direction

PART F

Passenger
Side