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WARNING
IMPROPER USE OF LADDER OR CARGO RACKS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF
EQUIPMENT ON THE ROAD CAUSING INJURY AND DEATH. YOU MUST:
Load your ladder on the rack with a rung up against the front of the front
hook;
Make sure clamp handle is swung up against the ladder to clamp it in
place;
Always use a padlock in the locking handle to secure ladders;
Never push the ladder backward on the rack with the handle of the ladder
rack;
Never exceed the weight rating of your Ranger Ladder Rack, 200 to 240 lbs
per cross bar;
The mounting, loading and attachment of ladders and cargo to the roof
rack is the responsibility of the driver-operator;
The clamp mechanism is subject to normal wear and tear and should be
checked by driver-operator on a daily basis. You must repair or replace any
damaged mechanism, broken components, etc. immediately. Every six
months the mechanism should be verified by a qualified mechanic.
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CONTENT:
1. Installation Requirements
2. Ladder Rack installed view
3. Ladder Rack mounting installation
3.1. FORD TRANSIT mounting installation
3.2. PROMASTER mounting installation
3.3. NISSAN NV200 mounting installation
3.4. NISSAN NV STANDARD & HIGH ROOF mounting installation
3.5. FORD TRANSIT CONNECT mounting installation
3.6. SAVANA mounting installation
3.7. RAM CARGO VAN MX mounting installation
3.8. RAM CARGO VAN M Series Ladder Rack installation
3.9. SPRINTER WITH MANUFACTURER TRACKS mounting installation
3.10. SPRINTER WITHOUT MANUFACTURER TRACKS mounting installation
3.11. PROMASTER CITY mounting installation
4. 1520, 1525 and 1530 Series Ladder Rack assembly
5. 1520, 1525 and 1530 Series Ladder Rack installation on the vehicle
6. 1505 and 1510 Series Ladder Rack installation on the vehicle
7. 1520, 1525 and 1530 Series Ladder Rack adjustment
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1. Installation required
STEP LADDER
RATCHET
½” WRENCH
7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16” SOCKET
MEASURING TAPE
DRILL
PLUS NUT TOOL (only for 3.7)
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2. Ladder Rack installed
View
1525 Series – 3 Bars + 1 Adjustable
1505 Series – 2 Bars 1505 Series – 3 Bars
1510 Series – 2 Bars 1510 Series – 3 Bars
1520 Series – 2 Bars 1525 Series – 2 Bars + 1 Adjustable
1530 Series – 2 Bars 1530 Series – 3 Bars
Note:
All the following installation
steps are for the 1525 Series -
3 Bars + 1 Adjustable Ladder
Rack.
Your Ladder Rack may look
different, this is for illustration
purposes only.
Other possible Ladder Rack
configurations:
Cargo Rack
- 1505 Series – 2 Bars;
- 1505 Series – 3 Bars;
Standard Ladder Rack
- 1510 Series – 2 Bars;
- 1510 Series – 3 Bars;
Single Clamp Ladder Rack
- 1520 Series – 2 Bars;
Combination Ladder Rack
- 1525 Series – 2 Bars + 1
Adjustable;
Double Clamp Ladder Rack
- 1530 Series – 2 Bars;
- 1530 Series – 3 Bars.
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3. Ladder Rack mounting
installations
Fig. 3.1
3.1. FORD TRANSIT
mounting installation
3.1.1 Remove existing plugs
from vehicle roof holes;
3.1.2 For each roof hole, add
a neoprene washer, nylon
spacer and another neoprene
washer, in this order;
3.1.3 Add the track for each
side;
3.1.4 Set the position of the
tracks and align them;
3.1.5 Tighten everything in
the following order: flat washer,
spring washer and hex. head
bolt;
3.1.6 Insert the track nuts in
tracks in order to receive the
feet. Each foot has two track
nuts;
3.1.7 Measure the distance,
center to center, between
tracks – you will use this in
step no. 4.2.
Track nut
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3.2. PROMASTER
mounting installation
Fig. 3.2.1
Fig. 3.2.2
Fig. 3.2.3
1505-PH 1510-PH
3.2.1. Place each Clamp that
you received on one Pin of the
roof, starting at the rear of the
vehicle for both sides;
3.2.2. Insert the Clamp onto
Pin as shown in the picture. Be
sure that the orientation of each
Clamp is such that it can be
slide to the middle of the
vehicle;
3.2.3. Slide the Clamp to the
middle of the vehicle;
3.2.4. Add all other
components as shown in the
picture. Insert the track nuts in
tracks in order to receive the
feet. Each foot has two track
nuts;
3.2.5. Set the position of the
tracks and align them;
3.2.6. Tighten the nuts;
3.1.8 Measure the distance,
center to center, between tracks
– you will use this in step no.
4.2.
NOTE: in case of 1505-PH and
1510-PH, the feet are installed
directly on the clamp assembly.
Clamp
Roof Pin
Track nut
Clamp assy.
Tao
<<V>> Foot
Tao
<<C>> Foot
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3.3 NISSAN NV200
mounting installation
Fig. 3.3
3.3.1 To prevent water
infiltration, seal the holes with
silicone;
3.3.2 Align the factory
attachment points of the
mounting track with the roof
holes for each side of the
vehicle;
3.3.3 Set the position of the
tracks and align them;
3.3.4 Secure the tracks with
the hardware provided;
3.3.5 Insert the track nuts in
tracks in order to receive the
feet. Each foot has two track
nuts.
3.1.9 Measure the distance,
center to center, between tracks
– you will use this in step no.
4.2.
Track nut
Roof Hole
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3.4 NISSAN NV STANDARD
& HIGH ROOF
mounting installation
Fig. 3.4a
Fig. 3.4b
3.4.1 Insert track nuts into
the roof brackets;
3.4.2 Align the factory
attachment points of the
mounting track with the roof
bracket holes, for each side of
the vehicle;
3.4.3 Set the position of the
tracks and align them;
3.4.4 Secure the tracks with
the hardware provided;
3.4.5 Insert the track nuts in
tracks in order to receive the
feet. Each foot has two track
nuts;
3.1.10 Measure the distance
center to center between
tracks – you will use this in
step no. 4.2.
Track nut
Track nut
Roof bracket
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3.5 FORD TRANSIT
CONNECT
mounting installation
Fig. 3.5
3.5.1 To prevent water
infiltration, apply a bead of
silicone around each hole;
3.5.2 Align the factory
attachment points of the
mounting track with the roof
holes, for each side of the
vehicle;
3.5.3 Set the position of the
tracks and align them;
3.5.4 Secure the tracks with
the hardware provided;
3.5.5 Insert the track nuts in
tracks in order to receive the
feet. Each foot has two track
nuts;
3.5.6 Measure the distance,
center to center, between
tracks – you will use this in
step no. 4.2.
Track nut
Roof Hole
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3.6 SAVANA
mounting installation
Fig. 3.6a
Fig. 3.6b
Fig. 3.6c
Fig. 3.6d
3.6.1 Measure the distance
between rain gutters;
3.6.2 See steps 4.1 to 4.6
for the Ladder Rack assembly;
3.6.3 See steps 5.1 to 5.3
for the Ladder Rack
installation on the vehicle;
3.6.4 Secure each foot with
the hardware provided: on top
place nylon insert locknut and
on bottom place insulator
rubber mat, gutter clip, flat
washer and hex. head bolt –
see the pictures.
Note: cross bow is not shown
in pictures.
Rubber mat
Rubber mat
Gutter clip
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3.7 RAM CARGO VAN
MX mounting installation
Fig. 3.7.1a
Fig. 3.7.1b
Fig. 3.7.2a
3.7.1 Position and align the
tracks as follows: 10” from
the windshield, 52-5/8” from
outside of tracks in the front
and 48” from of outside
tracks in the rear of vehicle;
3.7.2 Mark all 12 holes (6 for
each side) of the mounting
track to the roof of vehicle.
Remove the mounting tracks
and drill 3/8” holes (ensure
that there is nothing in the
way before drilling). Hole no.
5 (see fig 3.7.2a) will be
drilled through to the sliding
door opening. Vacuum all
drill cuttings to prevent roof
spots;
3.7.3 Insert plus nuts
provided in the hole no. 2, 3,
4 and 6;
3.7.4 Apply a bead of
silicone around each hole;
3.7.5 Re-position the
mounting tracks on the roof
for each side of the vehicle;
3.7.6 Secure the mounting
tracks with 1/4” flat washer
and 1/4”-20 x 1” hex. head
bolt;
10”
HOLE NO. 1(rear of vehicle)
HOLE NO. 5
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3.7.7 For hole no. 1, install
the reinforcement plate inside
between the roof and the
headliner. You will therefore
need to partially remove the
headliner;
3.7.8 Secure the plate with
the fasteners provided:
Above plate: 5/16” flat
washer and 5/16”-18 x
1.5”long hex. head.
bolt;
Under plate: 5/16” flat
washer and 5/16” nylon
locknut;
3.7.9 For hole no. 5, use the
same fasteners as for
hole no. 1.
3.7.10 Insert track nuts into
tracks in order to receive the
feet. Each foot has two track
nuts;
3.7.11 Measure the distance,
center to center between
tracks at the same level of the
feet – you will use this in step
no. 4.2.
Fig. 3.7.2b – Hole no. 5
Fig. 3.7.7
Fig. 3.7.9
Reinforcement plate
HOLE NO. 5
HOLE NO. 5
Track nut
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3.8 RAM CARGO VAN
M Series Ladder Rack
installation
Fig. 3.8.3
Fig. 3.8.4
3.8.1 On the ground,
proceed with the Ladder Rack
assembly – see steps 4.1 to
4.6. The distance between
feet is the maximum for the
vehicle;
3.8.2 Make sure that the
vehicle roof is adequately
protected from potential
scratches. Also, make sure
that the two step ladders used
for installation are on each
side of the vehicle, close
enough to the vehicle and in
the center of the cargo area;
3.8.3 Position the
assembled Ladder Rack on
the vehicle; it is recommended
that the front cross bow be
installed at 10” from the
windshield (shown in the
figure for the 1525-M model);
3.8.4 Mark all 8 holes from
the feet on the roof of vehicle;
1/8” pilot hole
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3.8.5 Drill 1/8” pilot holes at
the marked locations (ensure
that there is nothing in the
way before drilling). Vacuum
all drill cuttings to prevent roof
spots;
3.8.6 Re-position the Ladder
Rack on the roof;
3.8.7 Apply a bead of
silicone around and between
each foot and the roof;
3.8.8 Secure the Ladder
Rack using 1/4” x 1-1/4” long
self-tapping screw;
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3.9 SPRINTER WITH
MANUFACTURER TRACKS
mounting installation
Fig. 3.9.3
Fig. 3.9.5
3.9.1 Measure the center to
center distance between
existing tracks;
3.9.2 See steps 4.1 to 4.6
for the Ladder Rack assembly;
3.9.3 Insert plates into each
track with the two carriage
bolts provided;
3.9.4 See steps 5.1 to 5.3
for the Ladder Rack
installation on the vehicle;
3.9.5 Move the plates
underneath the corresponding
foot;
3.9.6 Secure each foot with
the hardware provided: flat
washer, spring washer and
hex. nut – see the pictures.
Note: cross bow is not shown
in pictures.
Foot
Carriage bolt
Track plate
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3.10 SPRINTER WITHOUT
MANUFACTURER TRACKS
mounting installation
Fig. 3.10
3.10.1 Identify the marks for
holes on the roof grooves;
3.10.2 Position the track on
the roof, near the holes marks.
We recommend to have 6in
from the rear of the groove to
the track;
3.10.3 Mark all hole marks
positioned inside the track
length (7 marks for Sprinter
Standard Roof, 144in WB, for
each side of vehicle roof);
3.10.4 Remove the existing
plastic plugs;
3.10.5 Put silicone around
holes, the rubber washer and
3/8in flat washer;
3.10.6 Insert in the track one
carriage bolt for each hole
(Bottom Carriage Bolt). Insert
in the other side of the track
two carriage bolt for each foot
(Top Carriage Bolt);
3.10.7 Insert the Plastic
Extrusion, 6in length, on
bottom and both ends of the
track.
Top Carriage Bolt
t
Foot
Inside of the vehicle:
5/16” Serrated Hex. Flange-Nut
Bottom
Carriage Bolt
Ranger Track
End Plug
Plastic Extrusion
Rubber Washer
3/8” Flat Washer
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3.10.8 Close the track with
the End Plugs on both sides;
3.10.9 Align the bottom
carriage bolts with the
corresponding holes and put
the track in the position. Be
sure that both tracks are
aligned;
3.10.10 Assure the tracks
from inside the vehicle with
5/16in Serrated Hex. Flange-
Nut ;
3.10.11 See steps 4.1 to 4.6
for the Ladder Rack assembly;
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3.11 PROMASTER CITY
mounting installation
Fig. 3.11
3.11.1 Remove existing plugs
from vehicle roof holes;
3.11.2 For each roof hole, add
a neoprene washer;
3.11.3 Add the track for each
side;
3.11.4 Set the position of the
tracks and align them;
3.11.5 Tighten everything with
hex. head flanged serrated bolt;
3.11.6 Insert the track nuts in
tracks in order to receive the
feet. Each foot has two track
nuts;
3.11.7 Measure the distance,
center to center, between tracks
– you will use this in step no.
4.2.
Track nut
Roof threaded hole
(M6 x 25mm)
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4 1520, 1525 and 1530 Series
Ladder Rack assembly
Fig. 4.2
Fig. 4.3 Fig. 4.4
4.1 On the ground, proceed
with the Ladder Rack assembly;
4.2 Install the feet on the
Front, Rear and Third Cross
Bows, symmetrical with the
middle and at the same
distance measured for each
vehicle. Leave bolts loose to
allow for adjustment;
4.3 Install the Front Cross
Bow to the ski and attach the
hook. Leave bolts loose to allow
for hook adjustment;
4.4 Install the Rear Cross
Bow aligning the rear surface of
the cross bow bracket to the
rear surface of the ski and
attach the Locking Mechanism;
4.5 (Not for all Ladder Rack
configurations) Install the Third
Cross Bow centered between
the Front and Rear Cross Bows;
4.6 (Not for all Ladder Rack
configurations) Install the
Adjustable Cross Bow with its
hook. Leave bolts loose for final
hook adjustment.
Rear Cross Bow
Front Cross Bow
Third Cross Bow
Adjustable Cross Bow
Ski
Locking Mechanism Foot
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5 1520, 1525 and 1530 Series Ladder Rack installation on the vehicle
5.1 Make sure that the vehicle roof is adequately protected from eventual scratches. Also, make
sure that the two step ladders used for installation are on each side of the vehicle, close enough to the
vehicle for safety and in the center of the cargo area;
5.2 Position the Ladder Rack (minimum two persons) on the vehicle such that the feet are on the
tracks (rain gutters where applicable);
5.3 Move the Ladder Rack on the tracks (rain gutters where applicable) to the desired position.
Conditions to be respected:
5.3.1 The center of the ladder must be behind the front cross bow when the ladder is loaded;
5.3.2 The rear of the ladder cannot extend beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle.
5.4 Move the track nuts under the corresponding feet holes ;
5.5 Tighten every foot on the track with the following hardware: flat washer, spring washer and hex.
head bolt;
5.6 Tighten all the feet to its cross bow tightening the corresponding nuts;
5.7 Be sure that everything is safely assembled.
Note: for the RAM CARGO VAN - M Series – Ladder Rack installation see 3.8.
6 1505 and 1510 Series Ladder Rack installation on the vehicle
6.1 Make sure that the vehicle roof is adequately protected from eventual scratches. Also, make
sure that the two step ladders used for installation are on each side of the vehicle, close enough to the
vehicle for safety and in the center of the cargo area;
6.2 Install the mounting tracks as shown at point no. 3 for your vehicle;
6.3 Place the feet on the tracks (or rain gutters) to the desired position. Conditions to be respected:
6.3.1 The center of the ladder must be behind the front cross bow when the ladder is loaded;
6.3.2 The rear of the ladder cannot extend beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle.
6.4 Install the cross bars;
6.5 Be sure that everything is safely assembled.
Note: for the RAM CARGO VAN - M Series – Ladder Rack installation see 3.8.
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7 1520, 1525 and 1530 Series Ladder Rack adjustment
7.1 Initial state of the rack: all elements are tight except the hook on the Front Cross Bow and the
feet. The Locking Mechanism is in the closed position;
7.2 Load the ladder on the rack such that the front hook and the locking mechanism hook are
located between the rungs of the ladder;
7.3 Move the ladder forward until the rung comes in contact with the hook of the Locking
Mechanism ;
7.4 Move the front hook forward until it touches the rung of the ladder ;
7.5 Tighten the bolts on the front hook such that it can still be adjusted ;
7.6 Open the Locking Mechanism ;
7.7 Remove the ladder;
7.8 Move the front hook forward 1/4” and then tighten the bolts (this will allow a pre tensioning of
the Locking Mechanism);
7.9 Load the ladder on the rack and close the Locking Mechanism. On the handle of the
mechanism you must have a maximum of 1” displacement below the Locking Mechanism to ensure
proper clamping of the ladder;
7.10 If you are adjusting a Combination Ladder Rack (1525 Series), the same procedure applies to
the hook located on the Adjustable Cross Bow. The position of the cross bow must be adjusted
according to the length of the stepladder;
7.11 Be sure that everything is safely assembled.
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