WEATHER GUARD 252-3-02 User Manual
O P E R A T O R S M A N U A L
EZ-GLIDE® SYSTEM ALUMINUM DROP DOWN LADDER RACK
MODEL 251-3-02, 252-3-02
-ATTENTION-
Read and understand all WARNINGS, DANGERS, NOTICES and instructions before assembly and installation.
WARNING
This product is only intended and only safe for transporting ladders. It is the responsibility of the user to secure these
materials to the rack before transporting.
Ladders must be secured per ANSI standard A142.2-1990 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 structural collapse
resulting in serious injury or death. Place ladder in a raised position before transporting. Driving with rack in lowered
position may cause serious injury or damage to vehicle, ladder, rack or persons.
-NOTICE-
Any modification 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 modification to, or unintended use of this product.
CAUTION
Never load your rack to exceed the safe capacity of your vehicle. Heavy loads when carried high can dangerously alter the
center of gravity.
Loads should be approximately centered front to rear. 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.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Open or Box End Wrench 9/16"-
1/2"-7/16"
• 3/8" Drive Socket 9/16"-1/2"-7/16"
• 3/8" Drive Ratchet
• Phillips Screwdriver (Large)
• Needle Nose Pliers
• 3/8" Drive Torque Wrench (in. lbs.)
• Tape Measure
• Flat Screwdriver (Small)
PARTS LIST
See Page 2
• Rear Cross-Member Assembly
• Front Cross-Member Assembly
• 2 - Pivot Arm
• Rear Drive Tube/Handle Assembly
• Front Drive Tube
• Center Drive Tube
• Cylinder
• 4 - Mounting Bases
• 4 - Gussets
• 2 - Ladder Supports
• 2 - Ladder Stops
• 2 - Drivers Side End Stops
• 2 - White Plastic Bushings
• 2 - Black Plastic Bushings
• 1 - Tube E-6000 Sealant
• 15 - 1" Dia. Vinyl Hole Covers
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Approximate Assembly and Installation time:
120 min. per unit (2 hrs.) depending on van equipment installation experience
IMPORTANT BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions and warnings completely before installation.
HARDWARE KITS
See Page 3
Check these kits to be sure the following parts are included:
1 ROTATION KIT:
2 3/8-16 x 2-1/4" Hex Hd. Bolt
2 3/8-16 Nylon Lock Nut
11 3/8" Flat Washer
4 5/16-18 x 2" Hex Hd. Bolt
11 5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
14 5/16" Flat Washer
2 5/16-18 x 4-1/4" Hex Hd. Bolt
8 Flat Plastic Bushings
1 Bushing Lubricant Tube
2 5/16-18 x 2-1/2" Phillips Flat Hd.
Screw
2 5/16-18 x 2-3/4" Hex Hd. Bolt
1 Aluminum Bushing
1 Clevis Pin
1 Cotter Pin
1 5/16-18 x 4-1/2" Hex Head Bolt
2 GUTTERED KIT:
2 1/4-20 x 1-3/4" Bent Bolt
2 1/4-20 Nylon Lock Nut
4 1/4" Flat Washer
6 5/16-18 x 2-3/4" Hex Hd. Bolt
2 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Carriage Bolt
(Model 251 Ford Only)
2 5/16-18 x 2" Carriage Bolt (Model
252 GM Only)
1 5/16-18 x 1" Phillips Flat Hd. Screw
9 5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
15 5/16" Flat Washer
2 Clamps (Stainless Steel)
2 Vinyl Tube
Part No. 24-0097 REV. L ECN 5305 04/13
Pivot Arms
Qty. 2
Center Drive Tube
Qty. 1
Gussets
Qty. 4
Drivers Side End Stops
Qty. 2
Vinyl Tubes
Qty. 4
Clamps (Stainless Steel)
Qty. 4
Front Cross-Member Assembly
Qty. 1
Rear Cross-Member Assembly
Qty. 1
Front Drive Tube
Qty. 1
Rear Drive Tube/Handle Assembly
Qty. 1
Mounting Bases
Qty. 4
Cylinder
Qty. 1
2
Ladder Stops
Qty. 2
Ladder Supports
Qty. 2
Black Plastic Bushings
Qty. 2
White Plastic Bushings
Qty. 2
FASTENER CHART
5/16-18 x 4-1/4" Hex Hd. Bolt
5/16-18 x 2-3/4" Hex Hd. Bolt
3/8-16 x 2-1/4" Hex Hd. Bolt
5/16-18 x 2-1/2" Phillips Flat Hd. Screw
5/16-18 x 2" Hex Hd. Bolt
5/16-18 x 4-1/2" Hex Hd. Bolt (not shown)
1/4-20 Nylon Lock Nut
5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
3/8-16 Nylon Lock Nut
5/16-18 x 2" Carriage Bolt (Packaged
only with the Model 252 for GM Vans)
5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Carriage Bolt (Packaged
only with the Model 251 for Ford Vans)
5/16-18 x 1" Phillips Flat Hd. Screw
Aluminum Bushing
1/4" Flat Washer
5/16" Flat Washer
3/8" Flat Washer
1/4-20 x 2" Bent Bolt
3
Clevis Pin
Black Flat Plastic Bushing
Cotter Pin
REAR PASSENGER SIDE ROTATION ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Verify Right Hand
Configuration shown.
4
STEP 1
Use the supplied lubricant and coat the pre-assembled
Black Plastic Bushing (A). Insert Rear Drive Tube/Handle
Assembly (B) into the larger Black Plastic Bushing (C) in
the Rear Cross-Member Assembly (D) so that the black
bushings are fully seated.
(A)
(D)
(C)
NOTE: Large Black Plastic Bushings
are keyed to fit the Cross-Members
(B)
STEPS 2 & 3
Slide a White Plastic Bushing (A) onto the Rear Drive Tube (B) until it is
butted up to the Cross-Member (C). Align holes in the tube and bushing.
Slide the Pivot Arm (D) over the tube and bushing, align holes, and install
the 3/8-16 x 2-1/4" Fastener. Next install the 5/16-18 x 4-1/4" Fastener
with four Flat Plastic bushings (E) as shown.
(E)
(2) 3/8" Flat
Washer
5/16-18 x 4-1/4"
Hex Hd. Bolt
(C)
5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut
* 3/8-16 x 2-1/4"
Hex Hd. Bolt
(B)
NOTE: Tighten all marked (*)
fasteners to 200 in. lbs.
(D)
(2) 3/8" Flat
Washer
(A)
3/8-16 Nylon
Lock Nut
STEP 4
Place the Ladder Support (A) on top of
the Connecting Tube (B) and install the
5/16-18 x 2-3/4" Fastener.
(2) 5/16" Flat
Washer
5/16-18 x 2-3/4"
Hex Hd. Bolt
5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut
(A)
STEP 5
Place the Ladder Stop (A) on top of the Cross-Member (B)
and install the 5/16-18 x 2-1/2" Fastener (Flat Hd. Screw).
(B)
5
(A)
5/16" Flat
Washer
5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut
(B)
5/16-18 x 2-1/2"
Flat Hd. Screw
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