WEATHER GUARD 229-3 User Manual
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
All Purpose Rack - Models 209 • 219 • 229 • 2095 • 2097
IMPORTANT
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions and
warnings completely before
installation.
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WEATHER GUARD® Equipment
quality.
NOTE: We have found varying
tolerances between the top of
the doors and the rain gutters
on the 1992 and newer 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.
Approximate Assembly and Installation time:
209: 42 min. per unit (.7 hrs.)
219 & 229: 48 min. per unit (.8 hrs.)
2095 & 2097: 21 min. per unit (.35 hrs.)
Depending on van equipment installation experience
Figure 1. Typical Installation.
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.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• 7/16" Open or Box End Wrench (2)
• 1/2" Open or Box End Wrench
• Electric Drill
• 5/32" & 5/16" Drill Bits
• Scissors or Utility Knife
• 5/16" Open End Wrench
• Loctite® thread locker
• Hacksaw
• Pencil
• Ruler
CAUTION
Load should be approximately centered
front to rear on all vehicles. Failure to do
this will cause damage to the vehicle roof.
Rev. A 5/05 Part No. 24-0166
BOLT KITS
The following bolt kits are provided with each model. Check
the bolt kit to be sure the following parts are included:
Model 209 2095 219
2097 229 Description
Bolt Kit 32-0178 32-0179 32-0180
Quan. 8 4 12 1/4-20 x 2-1/2" Hex Hd. Bolt
8 4 1 2 1/4-20 Nylon Lock Nut
2 8 1 4 4 2 5/16" Flat Washer
1 2 6 18 5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
8 4 1 2 5/16-18 x 7/8" Carriage Bolt
4 2 6 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Carriage Bolt
6 0 6 #10 x 1/2" Sheet Metal Screw
PARTS LIST
209 219 229 2095 2097 Description
4 6 4 2 0 Stand
0 0 2 0 2 Center Stand (Ford/GM)
2 3 3 1 1 Crossmember
4 6 6 2 2 Stand Clamp
1 1 1 0 0 Airfoil
2 3 3 1 1 Ladder Guide
1 1 1 1 1 Bulk Cushion Strip
2 2 2 0 0 Ladder Strap
NOTE: Models 229 and 2097 are used
exclusively on 1992 or newer Ford and
1996 or newer Chevy GMT600/GMC
Savana vans. As shown in
below, the front and rear stands (A)
have 7" long sockets. The center
stands (B) have 5" long sockets that
are 5/8" lower to compensate for the
upward bow in the center of the Ford/
GM gutters.
7"
Figure 2.
5"
A
B
NOTE: 1992 or newer Ford and 1996 or
newer Chevy GMT600/GMC Savana vans
have an upward bow in the center of the
gutter. When installing a three crossmember van rack, we suggest using the
dimensions shown in
surements are from center to center of the
stands. Be sure to remember if a third
(center) crossmember is used; it can be
identified by the 5" socket (
shown in Figure 2.
The preferred rack placement will locate the
rear of the front stands even with the rear edge
of the front doors. The van rack placement on the
roof can vary somewhat, and the dimensions (
in Figure 3.
) may vary due to variations in the gutter bow.
Figure 3
. All mea-
Stand B as
) for the Ford and GM.
shown
Figure 2. Center Stand Identification
2
Figure 3. Stand Placement Dimensions
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