WEATHER GUARD 222-3 User Manual
INSTALLATION MANUAL
ALL PURPOSE MINI RACK
VAN EQUIPMENT
FOR THE WAY YOU WORK™
ATTENTION: PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
BEFORE ASSEMBLING, INSTALLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT.
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. These instructions are to be followed using the parts and fasteners supplied for proper installation.
Any modications 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.
Ladder must be secured per ANSI standard A1422-1990 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 an 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.
CAUTION
Load should be approximately centered front to rear on all vehicles. Failure to do this will cause damage to the vehicle roof. Long loads that extend
out the rear of the vehicle will prevent the rear hatch from fully opening and cause damage if attempted.
Do not apply too much pressure when drilling. Too much pressure may cause dimples in the roof around the holes. Also, there may be a danger of
penetrating the interior head liner. To keep debris out of your eyes when drilling, always wear protective eyewear.
Model 218-3 • 222-3
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Any modication 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 modication to, or unintended use of this product.
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.
INSTALLATION TIME
Approximate installation time: Model 218-3: 60 minutes per unit (1 hour); 222-3: 24 minutes per unit (0.4 hour) depending on van equipment
installation experience.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Electric Drill
• 9/32", 13/32" Drill Bit
• Ratchet Wrench
• 7/16" Open or Box Wrench
• 7/16" Socket
• Ruler
• Straight Board
• 1/2" Socket (deep well preferred)
• 9/16" Open or Box End Wrench
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Part No. 24-0161 Rev B 11/11 (5026)
BOLT KITS
Bolt Kit # 32-0120 and 32-0122 are provided wth 218-3 and 222-3. Check the bolt kit to be sure the following parts are included:
Model 218-3 222-3
DESCRIPTION
Bolt Kit 32-0120 32-0122
Quantity
1 1
4 4
1 1
16 8
32 16
8 4
4 4
1 1
8 4
16 8
Installation Tool
1/4-20 Blind Fastener
1/4-20 x 2-1/4" Blk. Ox. Bolt
5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
5/16" Flat Washer
1/4-20 Nylon Lock Nut
1/4" Lock Washer
1/4" Flat Washer (yellow)
1/4-20 x 3/4" Hex Hd. Bolt
5/16-18 x 1" Carriage Bolt
1 1
8 4
2 0
218-3 DESCRIPTION
4 Mounting Bracket
4 Stand
1 Crossmember w/ Airfoil
1 Crossmember w/o Airfoil
4 Clamp Bar
4 Mounting Pad
2 Roof Mounting Plate
2 Ladder Guide
2 Ladder Straps
1 oz. Tube E-6000 Sealant
Spacer - 1/8" thick
Roof Mounting Pad
PARTS LIST
222-3 DESCRIPTION
2 Stand
1 Crossmember w/o Airfoil
2 Center Mounting Bracket
2 Clamp Bar
2 Mounting Pad
1 Ladder Guide
2
Clamp Bar
Mounting Pad
Roof Mounting
Plate
Ladder Guide
Mounting Bracket
Crossmember
(w/o Airfoil)
Crossmember
(w/ Airfoil)
Ladder
Straps
222-3 Center
Mounting Bracket
222-3 Stand
218-3 Stand
Figure 1. Parts Identification
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1. Fasten the Mounting Brackets to the Stands, just loose enough to pivot on the bolts (see Figure 1.). Loosely
fasten the Stands to the Crossmembers. Attach the Ladder Guide through the slot in crossmember as shown, Ladder
Guide can also be installed on either the passenger or driver side. The Ladder Guide can be adjusted in the slot to
accommodate your ladders width. Thread Ladder Strap through opening in slot.
5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt
Ladder Guide
Crossmember
5/16" Flat
Washer
Ladder
Strap
5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt
5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut
5/16" Flat Washer
Mounting
Bracket
5/16" Flat
Washer
Figure 2. Stand Assembly
3
Stand
5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt
5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
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