Tools / Material
Required:1. Drill; 2.Impact Driver;
3.1/2 Nut Driver Socket. 4. Drill Bit (according the size of plus
nut provided) 5. Plus nut Installation Tool (provided in the
Package)
IMPORTANT:It may require two people to install this Ladder Rack
correctly.
Uninstall Original factory roof rails/luggage carrier. Clean
the roof with dry cloth from any stains and debris.
2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect Ladder Rack Installation (New Body Style)
- Position assembly on your vehicle's roof and center the
mounting assembly on the vehicle's top. The roof of your vehicle may taper off in one direction, so ensure that
the mounting assembly will provide an even distribution of the weight being applied when a ladder is added to
the roof.
Mark through the slots of Roof Mounting Brackets -
8 drilling points, 2 on each Mounting Brackets
- Drill with 1/2 inch drill bit all marks at rear and at front of the vehicles' roof. Do Not apply too much
pressure while drilling as this may cause in damaging roof liner / interior liner. Wear
protective glasses when drilling.
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Clean area around holes, put silicone around all holes and place rubber pads. Make sure all holes in rubber pads match holes on vehicle's
roof.
- Put Silicone around all holes/plus nuts
and install Rubber Pad (provided) over holes. Make this procedure for all installation
points.
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Lift Ladder Rack and position it on your vehicle's roof to match mounting bracket's slots over installation
points.
Do Not use the ladder rack if any parts
missing or damaged, as this may cause failure or/and personal injury.
WARNING!The user must secure the clamps and any ladders
properly, checking the security frequently when in use.
WARNING!Remove any loose objects from
the ladders.
WARNING!Avoid any protrusions beyond the side of the vehicle as these
may present a risk of injury to passers-by.
DO
NOTUse the ladder rack clamps for any purpose other than that for
which they are designed.
DO
NOTSecure any other items using
the clamps. These are designed for ladders only.
WARNING!Drive carefully - reduce speed accordingly when transporting
ladders.