ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS for : PRO-II 12_1.1 Parts: 01000 and 01040 ® www.kargomaster.
All models for trucks without shells. 1 J ER S ENG S PAS J EL ANN CH IDE W P O H 5 P M O H RS IVE DR L EL NN HA C IDE E K N U 4 Q G U S H H 8 A V C F I U I 3 R U 7 B 1/2", 9/16", & 3/4" 2012 KargoMaster-'Pro 2' 12_1.
S (4 ea.) 1/2" x 3-3/4" Hex Bolt H (12 ea.) 1/2" O (5 ea.) 1/2" G (2 ea.) P (4 ea.) V (6 ea.) 1/2" x 2 3/4" Button Head Bolt 1/2" x 1" Hex Bolt 1/2" x 2 1/2" Button Head Bolt K (2 ea.) F (4 ea.) D (8 ea.) A (2 ea.) 3/8" x 3 1/2" Tap Bolt 3/8" x 3" Hex Bolt 3/8" x 1 3/4" Button Head 3/8" x 16 x 2 1/2" Button Head Q (4 ea.) 5/16" x 3/4" Carriage Bolt SAE Flat Washer Lock Washer B (2 ea.) U (28 ea.) 3/8" SAE Flat Washer 3/8” T Nut J (2 ea.) Rear Pin & Cap C (6 ea.) L (9 ea.
Pro 2 12_1.1 Swedged joint & holes % % E6000 APPLICATION Apply a healthy air tight bead of E6000 around every swedged joint as shown, to prevent moisture from leaking into and out of the joint. If this is not done properly, the inside surface of the tubes can rust and rusty water can leak out. Maintain this joint seal throughout the life of your rack.
Pro 2 12_1.1 STEP 4 Leg Cup E6000 01 #1= All 4 legs are identical. ./4% Steps #4 & #5 are more easily completed with rack turned upside down. Cover entire swedged joint surfaces with E6000, Then insert the swedged end of each leg 01 ,rope hooks facing outward, into the short leg cup. Repeat this operation for each leg, leaving FRONT LEGS unbolted.
Pro 2 12_1.1 STEP 6 #1= Turn rack right side up now. At each end of CENTER CROSS BAR C , start BOLTS & WASHERS P , O , H . Be sure to include both flat and lock WASHERS. Leave loose enough so that BOLT shaft can be slid down into the CLAMP PLATE SLOTTED BRACKET as shown below.
Pro 2 12_1.1 STEP 7 #1= Position FRONT FOOTPLATES on the truck bedrail, as far forward as possible. Determine which pre-drilled hole (if any) falls over the stake pocket. If none of the pre-drilled holes fall over the stake pocket, mark and drill a hole in the foot plate that is approximately over the center of the stake pocket. Put bolt A through FOOTPLATE and start T Nut B as shown.
Pro 2_8.1.1 STEP 8 #1= Lift the rack up onto the truck bedrail. Loosely attach the front legs to the secured FRONT FOOTPLATES as shown in STEP 7. Position the REAR FOOTPLATES against the bedrail. Attach the REAR FOOTPLATES to the truck bedrail using bedrail clamps as shown in the illustration. Note: If you prefer to mount the FOOTPLATES by drilling 3/8" holes through the truck bedrail, locate the FOOTPLATES as per above, and attach using included fasteners V, U, and R.
Pro 2 12_1.1 STEP 9 #1= Tighten down ALL NUTS AND BOLTS, except LEG FOOTPLATES and CENTER CROSS BAR C . DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN ON DOUBLE WALL BED CONSTRUCTION, AS THIS MAY DEFORM THE SHEET METAL OF THE PICKUP BED! #2= Center RACK over bed and tighten FRONT MOUNT BOLTS. On REAR MOUNT BOLTS be sure LOCK PINS J slide IN & OUT smoothly and freely before tightening the rear BOLTS. #3= Snug bolts in CENTER CROSS BAR C . #4= Modern truck beds are made from thin steel with limited load bearing capacity.
DON'T OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE! LBS. @ 100" = X 3 lbs. U R N FO R ERT CE V O LBS. @ 35" = x1 lbs. WEIGHT CARRIED ABOVE THE FLOOR OF THE TRUCK BED (E.G. ON AN OVERHEAD TRUCK RACK) WILL SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE VEHICLE'S TENDENCY TO OVERTURN. ALWAYS KEEP HEAVY LOADS EVENLY DISTRIBUTED AND AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE KARGO MASTER RACK LOAD BEARING CAPACITY OF 1700 LBS.
