WEATHER GUARD 216-5 User Manual
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
All Purpose Rack - Models 205 • 215 • 216 • 2055 • 2056
Approximate Assembly and Installation time:
205: 36 min. per unit (.6 hrs.)
215 & 216: 48 min. per unit (.8 hrs.)
2055 & 2056: 18 min. per unit (.3 hrs.)
Depending on van equipment installation experience
IMPORTANT
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions and
warnings completely before
installation.
NOTE: We have found varying
tolerances between the top of
the doors and the rain gutters
on the 1992 to present full-size
vans. Before placing van rack on
vehicle, check the door clearance with the bottom clamp, by
holding it to the underside of the
rain gutter and slowly opening
the door. If the door hits, you
will have to move the clamp to
where more clearance is available. Some cases may require
moving the clamps rearward of
the driver and passenger side
doors.
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.
The distinctive, trademarked RED TIPS
are your assurance of WEATHER
GUARD® Equipment quality.
Figure 1. Model 205 All Purpose Rack shown installed
WARNING
Load should be approximately centered
front to rear on all vehicles. Failure to do
BOLT KITS
The following bolt kits are provided with each model. Check
the bolt kit to be sure the following parts are included:
Model 205 215 2055
216 2056 Description
Bolt Kit 32-0146 32-0147 32-0148
Quan. 8 12 4 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Carriage Bolt
8 12 4 1/4-20 Nylon Lock Nut
8 12 4 1/4" Flat Washer
7 10 3 3/8-16 x 3/4" Thread Cutting Bolt
8 12 4 1/4-20 x 1" Carriage Bolt
this will cause damage to the vehicle roof.
CAUTION
TOOLS REQUIRED
• 7/16" Open or Box End Wrench
• 9/16" Open or Box End Wrench
Rev. 6/05 Part No. 24-0224
PARTS LIST
205 215 216* 2055 2056* Description
4 6 4 2 0 Stand (p/n 23-0198)
0 0 2 0 2 Center Stand (Ford) (p/n 23-0199)
1 2 2 1 1 Crossmember (p/n 20-0188)
4 6 6 2 2 Universal Clamp (p/n 21-0826)
2 3 3 1 1 Tie Down Loops (p/n 23-0109)
4 6 6 2 2 Mounting Cushion (p/n 21-0629)
1 1 1 1 1 Sealant (p/n 21-9121)
4 6 6 2 2 Spacer, Clamp (p/n 21-0827)
1 1 1 0 0 Ladder Stop Assembly
2 2 2 0 0 Ladder Straps
1 1 1 0 0 Front Crossmember (p/n 23-0394)
Step 1. Rack Assembly
The Ladder Stop Assembly will face
rearward on the rear Crossmember/
Stand Assembly. If desired, it may be
assembled on the driver side. Fasten
the Crossmembers in the Stands.
Figure 3. Center Stand Identification
*NOTE: Models 216 and 2056 are
used exclusively on Ford and Chevy
GMT600/GMC Savana vans due to
the upward bow in the center of the
gutter. The front and rear Stands have
7" long sockets. The third (center)
Stand can be identified by the 5"
socket that is 5/8" lower (
shown in Figure 3.
GM.
Stand B as
) for the Ford and
Mounting
Cushion
Tie Down Loop
(fasten loosely)
Front Crossmember
(strap loop this end)
Crossmember
Ladder Stop
Assembly
(fasten loosely)
Ladder Strap
Socket
Figure 4. Rack Assembly
2
(tighten all fasteners after assembly)
3/8-16 x 3/4" Thread
Cutting Screw
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