Ship Thru Slide Down Ladder Rack TM

Form Number: RM470820

Revision 2 Date 11/1/06

Attachment Assembly

Review all installation instructions before proceeding with the assembly.

NOTE:

The Slide Down Ladder Rack is intended to carry ladders on your

TM

roof top. Masterack offers Crossbow Tie-Down Kits for additional

security (optional). Before using, make sure that the Crossbows are
securely mounted to the vehicle as described. DO NOT OVERLOAD
the Ladder Rack; this may pose a safety hazard and damage to
the vehicle could occur. Failure to assemble and install the Slide
Down Ladder Rack system per instructions and/or the mounting of
TM

ladders in excess of the recommended lengths and/or operating the

system other than in the recommended manner, will void all express
or implied warranties.
SLIDE DOWNTM LADDER RACK ASSEMBLY
SHIP THRU PARTS LIST

Components:
2 Angle Weldments
2 Stop Pads
2 Stop Brackets
2 Security Hold Downs
2 Leather Trim Slides

Hardware:
4 Carriage Bolts
1 Nut- 5/16” Hex Dacroment
1 Nut- 5/16”-18 Lock
6 Nut- 3/8”-16 Lock
8 Washer- 5/16” Flat
1 Washer- 5/16” External Tooth

RECOMMENDED TOOLS

Socket Wrench: 1/2", 9/16"

Screwdrivers: Flathead and Phillips
Step Ladder

WARNING:
SLIDE DOWN LADDER RACK IS DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE UP TO 32’
EXTENSION LADDERS ONLY!

NOTE:

All assemblies shown are for curbside installation. For streetside

installation, reverse front and rear tube weldment so that handle is
at rear of vehicle.
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STEP 1
Unlatch GRAVITY LATCH to release
HANDLE. Rotate HANDLE to drop
CHANNEL SUPPORT. See Figure
10.

Handle

Figure 10

STEP 2

Connect STOP PADS (Item 3) to

ANGLE WELDMENTS (Item 4) using
(1) 5/16" FLAT WASHER (Item 29),
and (1) 3/8" LOCKNUT (Item 26) 3

per Stop Pad. See Figure 11.

29

26

Figure 11

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STEP 3 - Front & Rear
Channel Supports
26 Figure
Figure 12 18
Pull the ANGLE WELDMENTS Only one shown

to the bottom of the middle 29

slots in the CHANNEL 6 7
SUPPORTS (Item 5), away
from the large slot, and
below anti-skid tape. Attach 5
the ANGLE WELDMENTS 29 38
to the middle slots in the 26
23
CHANNEL SUPPORTS using
(2) 3/8" x 1" CARRIAGE BOLTS 31
(Item 17), (2) 5/16" FLAT
WASHERS (Item 29), and 29

(2) 3/8" LOCKNUTS (Item

26) per Angle Weldment.
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The bolt heads are on the
underside of the CHANNEL 29

SUPPORT. See Figure 12. 17

15 24

STEP 4 - Rear Channel Support

Place SECURITY HOLD DOWN (Item 38) in slot with bend facing inward.
Attach to REAR CHANNEL SUPPORT only using (1) 5/16" HEX NUT (Item
23), (1) 5/16" LOCKNUT (Item 24), (1) 5/16" EXTERNAL TOOTH WASHERS
(Item 31), and (2) 5/16" FLAT WASHERS (Item 29). To adjust the height,
move HEX NUTS up or down for proper fit depending on ladder. Move
the SECURITY HOLD DOWN within slot inboard or outboard for final
adjustments. Tighten all fasteners. See Figure 12.

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STEP 5- FOR REAR STOP BRACKET W/ HYDRAULIC ASSIST
If Hydraulic Assist is NOT included, repeat Steps 5-6 for Front Stop Bracket Install
Manually lower CHANNEL ASSEMBLY. Remove CARRIAGE BOLT - 3/8"-
16 x 3/4" from rear of HYDRAULIC ASSIST to HYDRAULIC BRACKET. Pull
HYDRAULIC ASSIST out of the way. See Figure 14.

Figure 14

Hydraulic Assist
Bracket

Rear Carriage Bolt

Hydraulic Assist

STEP 6
Remove top CARRIAGE BOLT 3/8”-16 x 1” Figure 15
from bottom of channel assembly (Item 10). 1
Replace same bolt loosely, while including
STOP BRACKET on top and turn to the side for
10
access to lower bolt.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE TOP BOLT CONNECT - 3
ING HYDRAULIC ASSIST AND CHANNEL 2
ASSEMBLY. 10
Remove bottom bolt (Item 10) and replace
FLUSH
STOP BRACKET loosely in position. Some rear
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crossbows will include HYDRAULIC BRACKET
on bottom.

STEP 7
Align top of STOP BRACKET (Item 2) with CHAN-
NEL ASSEMBLY (Item 4). See Figure 15. Before
completely tightening, be sure crossbow and
CHANNEL ASSEMBLY are aligned at large hole
openings. Tighten top bolt and bottom bolt of
STOP BRACKET. Slide LEATHER TRIM (Item 3) on
STOP BRACKET. 26
Crossbow
Only one shown

STEP 8 11
Only
Reattach Hydraulic Unit to Bracket. Hydraulic Bracket

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TO ADJUST LADDER RACK:

HYDRAULIC ASSIST
Hydraulic Assist can be adjusted according to the weight of your ladder and the
speed you prefer with adjustment screw located towards rear of vehicle on
hydraulic assist unit.

Clockwise: Slows hydraulic

Figure 16 Crossbow assist
NOTE: Will freeze ladder rack if
tightened all the way

Counter-clockwise: Releases
Hydraulic Assist tension on hydraulic assist
Bracket
TIP: To adjust ladder rack for
the first time, tighten adjust-
ment screw all the way clock-
wise. Rotate screw counter-
clockwise 1-1/2 turns. Rotate
Hydraulic Assist Adjustment Slide Down handle to see if
Screw movement of ladder rack is
acceptable. Adjust screw
accordingly based on user
requirements.

GRIP SIZE
Stops can be adjusted by loosening carriage bolts and sliding stops up and down
on ladder rack.

Loosen & Move

up and down to
adjust size

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CUSTOMER SERVICE
Contact Vehicle Customer Service at:
T (800).334.4183
404.525.5501
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sales@masterack.com

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Atlanta, GA 30316

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Atlanta, GA 30348 Review