WEATHER GUARD 224-3-01 User Manual
ASSEMBLY AND INST ALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Model 223 & 224 Quick Clamp Van Racks
(Model 223, Curbside clamping only • Model 224, Streetside and curbside clamping)
IMPORTANT
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions and
warnings completely before
assembly and installation.
223 / 224 PARTS LIST
• 4- Clamp Bar
• 4- Mounting Bracket
• 1- Front Crossmember w/ Airfoil
• 1- Rear Crossmember
• 2- Ladder Guide (223)
• 4- Ladder Guide (224)
• 2- Top Adjustable Clamp (223)
• 4- Top Adjustable Clamp (224)
• 1- Bottom Adjustable Angle (223)
• 2- Bottom Adjustable Angle (224)
• 4- Stand
• 1- Passenger Side Front Rail
• 1- Driver Side Front Rail
• 1- P.S. Rear Rail w/ handle plate
• 1- D.S. Rear Rail w/ bolt plate (223)
• 1- D.S. Rear Rail w/ handle plate (224)
• 1- P.S. Handle Assembly
• 1- D.S. Handle Assembly (224)
• 4- Mounting Pad
• 2- Roof Mounting Plate
The distinctive, trademarked
RED TIPS are your assurance of
WEATHER GUARD® Equipment
quality.
BOLT KIT
Bolt Kit #32-0155 with Model 223 and Bolt Kit
#32-0156 with Model 224. Check these bolt
kits to be sure the following parts are included:
Approximate Assembly and Installation time:
223: 1 hour 48 min. per unit (1.8 hrs.)
224: 1 hour 36 min. per unit (1.6 hrs.)
Depending on van equipment installation experience
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Electric Drill
• 9/32", 13/32" drill bit
• Ratchet Wrench
• 1/2" Socket (deep well preferred)
• 3" Socket Extension
• 7/16" Socket
• 3/8" Socket
• Ruler
• 7/16" Open or Box End Wrench
• 9/16" Open or Box End Wrench
• Loctite® thread locker
Loctite® is a registered trademark
of Loctite Corporation U.S.A.
WARNING
These Ladder Racks were
not designed to fit 1994
and newer 113.3" wheel
base Chrysler mini vans
or 1994 and older Chrysler
mini vans with roof gutters.
If installed on these
vehicles, the handle can
cause serious head injuries
or property damage.
32-0155 32-0156 Description
2 2 1/4-20 x 1/2" Taptite Screw SS
2 4 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" SS Carriage Bolt
28 36 5/16-16 x 7/8" SS Carriage Bolt
30 40 5/16-18 x SS Nylon Lock Nut
1 1 1/4-20 x 2-1/4" Blk. Ox. Bolt
8 8 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" SS Hex Hd. Bolt
8 8 1/4-20 SS Nylon Lock Nut
4 4 1/4" SS Lock Washer
4 4 1/4-20 Blind Fastener
1 1 Installation Tool
46 56 5/16 SS Flat Washer
8 8 Spacer - 1/8" thick
2 4 Nylon Bearing
1 1 1 oz. Tube E-6000 Sealant
2 2 Roof Mounting Pads
W ARNING
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
hazardous condition that can cause serious
personal injury or property damage.
Rev. A 5/05 Part No. 24-0164
2
Top Adjustable Clamp
223 Driver Side
Rear Rail
w/ bolt plate
Driver Side
Handle Assembly
Stand
224 Driver Side
Rear Rail
w/ handle plate
Driver Side Front Rail
Bottom Adjustable Angle
Front Crossmember
(w/ Airfoil)
Mounting Bracket
Rear Crossmember 223
Rear Crossmember 224
Clamp Bar
Ladder Guide
Mounting Pad
Roof Mounting Plate
Passenger Side
Handle Assembly
Passenger Side Front Rail
Passenger Side Rear Rail
w/ handle plate
Figure 1. Parts Identification
1. Crossmember / Rail Assembly
5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt
5/16" Flat Washer and
5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
NOTE: Airfoil on this side
of Front Crossmember
when assembled.
Figure 2. Front Crossmember /
Front Rail Assembly
2. Rack Assembly
NOTE: If installing a Model 225,
assemble it at this time.
Insert the Rear Rail into the
Front Rail and align the holes,
then fasten. Use a drop of
Loctite ® on the 1/4-20 x 1/2"
taptite screws (repeat on opposite side).
5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt
NOTE: For an extended
Chevy Astro, insert the Rear
Rail tube into the Front Rail
tube until the first Rear Rail
tube hole is aligned with the
front rail hole. All other vans
will use the second Rear Rail
tube hole.
5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt
Nylon Bearing
Figure 3. Rear Crossmember /
Rear Rail / Handle Assembly
Loosely fasten
the Stands to the
Crossmembers.
5/16" Flat Washer and
5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt
5/16-18 x 1-1/4"
Carriage Bolt
NOTE:
See Figure 11.
Before Assembling
5/16" Flat Washer
and 5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut
Loosely fasten the
Mounting Brackets to
the Stands to allow
them to pivot on the
bolts.
5/16" Flat Washer and
5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
5/16" Flat Washer and
5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt
Figure 4. Side Rail / Stand Assembly
5/16-18 x 7/8"
Carriage Bolt
3
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