ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FULL SIZE ALL PURPOSE VAN RACK &
WWW.WEATHERGUARD.COM
MODELS 209-3-03 AND 2097-3-03
VAN SOLUTIONS
FOR THE WAY YOU WORK
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Weather Guard / Knaack 800-456-7865 (Toll Free)
420 E. Terra Cotta Ave. 800-334-2981 (Fax)
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 USA Knaack.OrderEntry@wernerco.com
Weather Guard / Knaack 888-562-2251 (Toll Free)
9133 Leslie St. Unit 105 888-456-8460 (Fax)
Richmond Hill, ON L4B4N1 Knaack.OrderEntry.Canada@wernerco.com
WWW.WEATHERGUARD.COM
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Part No. 24-00018 REV. C ECO 102669 10/16
ATTENTION: PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
BEFORE ASSEMBLING, INSTALLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• WEATHER GUARD ladder racks are designed to work with OEM side gutters or with WEATHER GUARD
®®
Mounting Channel kits to provide the best support for your ladders and to take advantage of OEM provided
roof mounting points. If you have not already installed the mounting channel kit to the van roof, install it now
before proceeding.
• We recommend that you use mounting channels to mount the ladder rack on to the roof due to the mounting
channels being able to distribute the load more evenly. We have provided spacers that can be used to mount
directly to the roof, but please consult the vehicle manufacturer to determine the load capacity allotted for the
roof.
• Review vehicle manufacturer’s roof mount recommendation.
• Perform the installation on a leveled surface.
• Always wear protective eyewear to keep debris out of your eyes when installing WEATHER GUARD Van
®
Products.
• All of the nylon lock nuts are torqued to 17 ft-lb when ready.
MOUNTING LONG LADDERS ON VANS
Ladders transported on a vehicle should be properly supported and the overhang of the ladders beyond
supporting points should be limited. Transporting a ladder with excessive overhang can result in reduced
ladder life. Inspect your ladder before each use. Follow ANSI 14.2-2007 for direction on securing ladders to
ladder racks.
Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for maximum allowable roof load. Do not overload the vehicle’s roof.
HARDWARE KIT
DESCRIPTION
5/16-18 x 1-3/4” SS Carriage Bolt
5/16-18 x 1-1/4” SS Carriage Bolt
5/16-18 x 7/8” SS Carriaage Bolt
5/16-18 SS Nylon Lock Nut
5/16” SS Washer
1/4-20 x 1/2” SS Taptite Screw
1/2” OD 1/8” SS Spacers
209-3-03 2097-3-03
4
8
16
36
36
0
8
2
8
18
18
0
4
• Electric drill-driver
• 1/2” ratchet wrench
• 1/2“ and 3/8” socket
• Needle nose pliers
• Open end wrenches 7/16” and 9/16”
TOOLS REQUIRED
M8-1.25 x 40mm SS Cap Screw
4
2
2
209-3-03 & 2097-3-03 FULL SIZE ALL PURPOSE VAN RACK & ACCESSORY CROSS MEMBER
Ladder Guide
Cross Member
Stud Plate
DESCRIPTION
Cross Member
Ladder Guide
Plate Mount
209-3-03
Level
QTY.
2
2
Universal
Mounting Base
Mounting Foot
Bolt Plate
J- Bracket
DESCRIPTION
Cross Member
Ladder Guide
Gutter Mount
Clamp
2097-3-03
QTY.
1
1
Universal Mounting Base
Mounting Level Plate
Mounting Foot Bolt Plate
J-Bracket
Stud Plate
Gutter Mount Clamp
Velcro Strap
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
Universal Mounting Base
Mounting Level Plate
Mounting Foot Bolt Plate
J-Bracket
Stud Plate
Gutter Mount Clamp
Velcro Strap
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
0