WEATHER GUARD 524 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Underbed Boxes

Model 524 through 662

IMPORTANT

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions and warnings completely before installation.

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Due to the various chassis that this product can be used on, contact a truck equipment dealer for mounting procedures and support brackets or angles. If you decide to make these brackets or angles yourself,

do not use any steel less than 1/4" in thickness.

DANGER

Danger of explosion. Do not use this product for storing or transporting flammables, explosives, hazardous materials, or hazardous waste, such as containers of gasoline, solvents, gun powder, dynamite, propane tanks, acetylene tanks and cutting torches. This product is only intended and safe for use in storing and transporting small tools, equipment and other similar materials. Any modifications made to, or unintended use of this product, could create a hazardous condition that can cause death, serious personal injury or property damage.

WARNING

If the proper bracket support or angles are not used, the box could drop off the vehicle while it's moving and cause personal injury or property damage.

Rev. G 2/04 Part No. 24-0524

CAUTION

WARNING

CAUTION

To keep debris out of your eyes when checking the underside of the vehicle, or when drilling, always wear protective eyewear.

(Model 626 shown) (Model 626 shown)

Prior to drilling, so as not to cut or puncture fuel tanks, fuel lines, brake lines, electric wires, etc., check under vehicle for locations.

All steel and aluminum boxes must be mounted with either Type "A" or

Type "B" brackets

Under Body Mounting

The box must be mounted as shown or structural damage will occur to the box.

Stake Bed Top

Mounting

If welding is to be done on the vehicle chassis, disconnect the cables from the battery, to prevent shorting out electrical components on the vehicle.

The box must be mounted with the bottom fully supported or structural damage will occur to the box.

A third Type "A" bracket should be

TYPE A

Type "A" brackets to be mounted at the

front and rear edge of Underbed Box

used in the center of 24" deep

Underbeds

A third cross brace should be used in

the center of the Type "B" bracket

when mounting a 24" deep Underbed

TYPE B

- NOTICE -

Any modification or unintended use of this product shall immediately void all manufacturer’s warranties. Manufacturer disclaims all liability for injuries to persons or property resulting from any modification to, or unintended use of this product, including, but not limited to, the storage or transfer of flammables, explosives, hazardous materials, or hazardous waste in this product.

If you have any questions, please give us a call. Call Toll Free 1-800-456-7865

WEATHER GUARD® products are protected by one or more of the following patents or trademarks:

U.S. - 842268, 1661625, 1663369; Canada - 282725; U.K. - 1400720; other patents and trademarks pending.

KNAACK MANUFACTURING COMPANY

420 E. TERRA COTTA AVENUE - CRYSTAL LAKE, ILLINOIS, 60014

815-459-6020