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1. 1 i 00 4 100 IN 42000_B WA TRACRAL COM TracRac G2 Overhead Rack Installation Instructions TracRac Inc 994 Jefferson St FallRiver MA 02721 www tracrac com 800 501 1587 TracRac Inc 994 Jefferson St Fall River MA 02721 800 501 1578 Instruction Manual 1 ED 501 158 7 WWW TRAERAC COM hank you for your purchase of a TracRac G2 Sliding Cargo Manaagement System from TracRac TracRac takes great pride in the quality and workmanship we put into every product We designed the TracRac specifically to meet your cargo management needs and it will do just that With 1250 lbs of load capacity and its heavy duty aluminum construction you can be sure this rack can handle all of your gear To get started please take a minute to reference the Component amp Hardware page and ensure that you have everything nessessary to install your new rack The installation should take you approximately 65 to 90 minutes TABLE OF CONTENTS Required Tools e 7 32 Allen Key TracRac G2 Components amp Hardware e 3 16 Allen Key Cleats Base Assembly e Tape Measure Saddle Assembly Crossbar Assembly Cross Bar Assembly e 7 32 amp 3 16 Hex Bit Socket Tiedown End Cap Assembly gt 1 4 Socket Adaptor amp Electric Drill Truck Installation e Socket Wrench Use amp Care Warranty Product Registration Recommended Tools An Allen key with a T handle are best Please do not use an impact drill a typical 12 18 volt dr2. the Composite Base Sliders hole end first into the MDP Slid ing Base until they click into place 2 Per Base See Image D Repeat for the remaining uprights Small Loft Instruction Manual TracRac Inc 994 Jefferson St Fall River MA 02721 800 501 1578 TracRac 1 te 1 10 A TRA CRAC COM SADDLE ASSEMBLY 1 Insert the non decal end of the upright in the saddle unit Important Note Please make sure that the small loft is fac ing the cleat side of the upright To double check place the slider flat on the floor with the upright standing upwards When the saddle is installed correctly the top of the saddle unit will be parallel to the floor See Image A amp C Bolt the MDP Saddle to the MDP Upright using Two 3 8 16 x 1 5 FHCS Tighten using a 7 32 Allen Key Please note the guidelines from Base Assembly Step 2 See Image B Repeat for the remaining three uprights Important Note If you are installing a Cantilever Exten sion refer to those instructions before assembling all of the saddles Large Loft Small Loft TracRac Inc 994 Jefferson St Fall River MA 02721 800 501 1578 Instruction Manual 1 ED 501 158 7 WW TRAERAC COM CROSSBAR ASSEMBLY Pre Thread the 3 8 16 x 625 8 Button Head Cap Screw BHCS and the 8 Square Nuts with a 34 turn and set aside See Image A Group together one right left upright pair a
3. Key Image B D Flat Side Down _ 4 TracRac Inc 994 Jefferson St Fall River MA 02721 800 501 1578 Instruction Manual cic 1 ED 501 158 7 WW TRAERAC COM TRUCK INSTALLATION 1 Take one of the two racks Front Rack towards the cab assemblies and slide the unit onto the outside track of the base rails Take the other rack Rear Rack towards the tailgate and slide onto the inside track Once in place insert the male knob into the slider and tighten until the saddleis parallel to the ground Front Rack Rear Rack Once on the vehicle starting with two bolts on the inside of the rack tighten the BHCS securing the crossbar to the saddles Torque BHCS to 27 ft lbs using the 7 32 Allen Key Note You will want to make sure that the crossbar is centered on the vehicle To do this measure from the tip of the crossbar to the saddle Ensure that dimension X is the same on both sides of the crossbars Image A Instruction Manual TracRac Inc 994 Jefferson St Fall River MA 02721 800 501 1578 n EDD 501 158 7 Wn TMAERAC COM Loosen the male knobs in the slider to ensure that both racks slide smoothly on the base rails NOTE If the racks are not sliding Double check to make sure your base rails are parallel and sguare Check th
4. MDP Crossbar and 4 of the BHCS Sguare Nut pairs See Image B Note When standing the racks right to left should angle towards one another and front to back the elongated end of the sliders should be facing one another Take 2 of the BHCS Square Nuts with the square nuts facing up and place one into each of the slots of the MDP Saddle Take one of the MDP Crossbars and orientate the bar so that the bottom is facing the floor See image C Holding the bolts in the slots of the saddle slide the square nuts into the bottom T Slot of the crossbar See Image D Donottighten the bolts until step 5 repeat onthe opposite side and the remaining pair of uprights Image B Image C Instruction Manual TracRac Inc 994 Jefferson St Fall River MA 02721 800 501 1578 te 1 10 Wn TRA CRAL COM TIEDOWN amp ENDCAP ASSEMBLY 1 Removethe Aluminum CrossbarTiedowns from the bubble wrap and locate 4T bolts andTiedown Knobs 2 Insert the T bolt through the hole of the tiedown and loosely secure with the knob 3 Slide the unit into the top track of the crossbar and twist the knob until securely in place 4 Next locate the Aluminum Crossbar End Caps Making sure the flat side of the end cap is facing towards the ground insert the end cap into the crossbar and secure using the M6 1 Socket Head Cap Screw SHCS Tighten using a 3 16 Allen
5. Representative at the address or telephone number listed above will provide the purchaser with the appropriate mailing address and any additional instructions Please note that the purchaser will be responsible for the cost of mailing the product to TracRac and that proof of purchase inthe form of an original purchase invoice or receipt and a detailed description of the defect must be included in the mailing DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Repair or replacement of a defective product or the issuance of a refund or credit as determined by tracrac is a purchaser s exclusive remedy under this warranty Damage toa purchaser s vehicle cargo and or to any other person or property is excluded Thiswarrantyisexpresslymadeinlieuofanyandallotherwarranties expressorimplied includingthewarrantiesofmerchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Tracrac s sole liability to any purchaser is limited to the remedy set forth above In no event will tracrac be liable for any lost profits lost sales or for any consequential direct indirect incidental special exemplary or punitivedamagesorforanyotherdamagesofanykind ornature Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusionorlimitationofincidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not be applicable This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM By completing the form on the next page or on tracrac com and ret
6. ap Screw BHCS Qty 8 Screw SHCS Qyt 4 Screw SHCS Qty 8 Qty 8 Qty 4 OQ Re amp TracKnob MDP Composite Base Aluminum Crossbar Tiedown Knob Qty 4 Insert Tiedown Qty 4 Qty 8 Qty 4 TracRac Inc 994 Jefferson St Fall River MA 02721 800 501 1578 Instruction Manual 1 ED 501 158 7 WW TRAERAC COM CLEAT ASSEMBLY Line the Cleat up over the rivet nut and bolt to the upright using the 1 4 20x 1 75 Socket Head Cap Screw SHCS See Image A Torque to 6 ft lbs using 3 16 Allen Key Repeat for the remaining uprights 4 Total BASE ASSEMBLY Insert the decal end of the MDP Upright into the MDP Sliding Image B Base Important Note Please make sure that the cleats are facing the larger loft of the base unit See Image B To double check see Image C on the next page Bolt the MDP Sliding Base to the MDP Upright using Two 3 8 16 x 1 5 FHCS Making sure the toolis fully inserted into the bolt tighten using a 7 32 Allen Key Important Note TracRac has intentionally made the tolerance betweentheboltandthethreadtightformaximum performance Please hand thread the bolts for the first few turns to ensure that proper engagement is achieved You may also experience the need for additional force once the pink material engages the thread This pink material is an assembly activated Loc Tite that will ensure the rack does not need to be retorqued once installed Torque FHCS to 32 ft lbs Insert
7. ble of carrying a maximum of 1250 Ibs evenly distributed when configured with the rear rack mounted on the inner track and both racks at opposite ends of the base rails SAFETY For good performance and safety periodically check that the base rails remain parallel and secure Re torgue all fasteners to the proper specifications after the first 500 miles and every 10 000 miles thereafter Lubricate the threaded portion of all knobs every 2000 Carrying heavy loads over rough roads with excess speed may damage the system Always properly secure all cargo Exercise good judgment at all times TracRac Inc 994 Jefferson St Fall River MA 02721 800 501 1578 Instruction Manual facie TracRac Limited Lifetime Warranty 1 ED 501 158 7 WW TRAERAC COM TracRac Limited Lifetime Warranty TracRac Incorporated will warranty all TracRac truck and van racks manufactured by TracRac Incorporated during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product TracRac will warranty all other accessories for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person To activate this warranty the original purchaser must complete and return the Product Registration Card included with the product or complete the Warranty Registration on the TracRac website at http www tracrac com to enable TracRac to verify original ownership Subject to the limitations and exclusions de
8. e sliders and make sure they are centered on the t tracks of the base rails if they are hitting the track on one side or the other adjust the saddle crossbar connection to ensure an even disposition of the rack relative to the base rails GENERAL USE amp CARE Please read the following guidelines it is very important that you follow these instructions to ensure your rack continues to function properly and to ensure your product remains covered under the TracRac Limited Lifetime Warranty KNOBS The knobs on your TracRac are made from stainless steel To prevent them from seizing up especially in the winter 1 2 times season remove all 4 of the TracKnobs from the Sliding Base and clean any buildup on the threads with a piece of Scotch Brite or similar abrasive cloth After the threads are clean spray the threads of the knobs and the threads of the base with WD 40 Never Seize type lubricant or similar anti seize lubricant Common household Vaseline can suffice TIEDOWNS Make sure tiedowns knobs are secured properly before securing any load to the rack ELECTRICAL When mounting lights or other electrical systems to your TracRac do not use any component of the system as a ground or to carry an electrical current Always run 2 wires to the electrical unit One positive lead to the switch for power and one ground lead to the frame of the vehicle Make sure the power lead has an appropriate size fuse LOAD RATING TracRac G2 is capa
9. ill is appropriate PLEASE READ BELOW IMPORTANT WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM Please DO NOT FORGET to fill out your Warranty Registration Form on the back of this installation guide or online at www tracrac com By completing this form or on tracrac com and returning your PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM you will receive these important benefits WARRANTY CONFIRMATION Your prompt product registration confirms your right to the protection available under terms and conditions of your TracRac warranty PRODUCT PROTECTION We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your TracRac product on file to help refer to this information in the event of a product warranty issue AN Please follow these instructions carefully Ensure that bolts are torqued to the specified rating and ensure that all diagramed and instructed relative distances for components are met Failure to do so will waive the warranty Instruction Manual TracRac Inc 994 Jefferson St Fall River MA 02721 800 501 1578 n EDD 501 158 7 WW TRAERAC COM OVERHEAD RACK COMPONENTS MDP Sliding Base MDP Saddle MDP Upright Qty 2 of Each r Qty 4 Qty 4 Front Right Rear Left ARC Side Cleat Qty 4 Aluminum Crossbar Front Left End Cap Qty 4 Rear Right MDP Crossbar Qty 2 OVERHEAD RACK HARDWARE 3 8 16 x 1 5 3 8 16 x 625 3 8 16 1 4 20x 1 75 T Bolt 3 8 16 x M6 1 Flat Head Cap Screw Button Head Cap Sguare Nut Socket Head Cap 1 125 Socket Head C
10. scribed in this warranty TracRac will remedy defects in the structural integrity of the productrelatedto materials orworkmanship by repairing or replacing atits option adefective product without charge for parts or labor In addition TracRac may elect at its option not to repair or replace a defective product but rather to issue to a purchaser a refund equal to the purchase price paid for the product or a credit to be used toward the purchase of a new TracRac product No warranty is given for defects caused by shipping damage normal wear and tear cosmetic discoloration scratches or chips road hazards accidents unlawful vehicle operations or modification of or any types of repair of a truck or van rack system other than those authorized by TracRac NowarrantyisgivenfordefectsresultingfromconditionsbeyondTracRac scontrolincluding butnotlimitedto misuse overloading or failure to assemble install or use the productin accordance with TracRac s written instructions or guidelines included with the product or made available to the purchaser No warranty is given for TracRac products purchased outside of the United States Canada and Mexico In the event that a productis defective the purchaser should contacttheTracRac Customer Service groupin writing or by phone at 994 Jefferson Street Fall River MA 02721 Attn Customer Service 1 800 501 1587 In the event that a product needs to be returned to TracRac a TracRac Customer Service
11. urning your PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM you will receive these important benefits WARRANTY CONFIRMATION Your prompt product registration confirms your right to the protection available under terms and conditions of your TracRac warranty PRODUCT PROTECTION We will keep the model number and date of purchase of yourTracRac product on file to help refer to this information in the event of a product warranty issue Instruction Manual TracRac Inc 994 Jefferson St Fall River MA 02721 800 501 1578
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