WEATHER GUARD 9861-3-01 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Model 8868 Wire Spool Rack

Approximate Installation Time:

24 min. per unit (0.4 hrs.)

Depending on van equipment

installation experience.

IMPORTANT

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions and
warnings completely before
installing.

BOLT KIT

Bolt Kit #32-8868 has been pro­vided with your rack. Check this
bolt kit to be sure the following
parts are included:

Quan. Description

4 5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut
8 5/16" Flat Washer
1 5/16-18 Blind Fastener
1 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Black

Oxide Bolt

4 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Hex Hd.

Bolt
1 5/16" Lock Washer
1 Installation Tool
2 Floor Mounting Spacers

PARTS LIST

•1- 8868 Spool Rack

•1- Bolt Kit

•2- Spindles

TOOLS REQUIRED

Spindle

Figure 1.

Typical Mounting

5/16-18 x 1-1/4"
Hex Hd. Bolt

5/16" Flat
Washer

Floor

3/8" Hole

5/16 Flat Washer

5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut

• Electric Drill

• 3/8" & 1/2" Drill Bits

• 1/2" Wrenches (2)

Rev. C 1/01 Part No. 24-8868

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the Wire Spool Rack in the

desired position and mark the hole lo­cations, choosing mounting holes that
line up on top of ribs. If one set of
holes do not line up with top of ribs,
Floor Mounting Spacers should be
used between ribs.

(See Figure 2.)

CAUTION

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

WARNING

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

WARNING

All floor mounting bolts near
the gas tank area should be
installed from the underside
of the vehicle, to guard
against the gas tank being
punctured in the event of a
collision. Do not use
Blind Fastener in this area.

2. Drill hole locations.

Note: To prevent rust from occur­ring, touch-up any drilled holes.

3. Fasten the Wire Spool Rack to the

floor.

(See Figure 1.)

NOTE - One extra Blind Fastener and
one extra lock washer have been pro­vided for use in areas where standard
fasteners can’t be used, such as heat
shields and support channels. Use of
the Blind Fastener requires a 1/2" hole.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

USING BLIND FASTENERS

NOTE: Make sure there is enough
hole depth before installing the
Blind Fastener, as it could damage
the vehicle.

Place a drop of oil on the black oxide
bolt before assembling as shown on
right. Place the Blind Fastener in the
hole and use a 1/2” or 7/16” wrench to
tighten black hex bolt until the blind
fastener is fully seated. When setting
black hex bolt, it will start out hard.
As the Blind Fastener “bulbs” out it
will get easier, until it bottoms out or
sets. Make sure the Blind Fastener
and Installation Tool do not turn dur­ing installation.

Black
Oxide
Bolt

Flat
Washer

5/16-18 x 1-1/4"
Hex Hd. Bolt

5/16" Flat Washer

Floor Mounting
Spacer

5/16" Flat Washer

Floor Ribs

5/16-18 Nylon
Lock Nut

When mounting holes are between ribs

Figure 2.

- 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.

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

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9/16”
Wrench

Installation
Tool

Blind
Fastener