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RAIL INSTALLATION

NOTE:

 For upright installation, see page 10.

1: PREPARING CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND RAILS

IMPORTANT: Stake pockets must be open to install this product.
ASSEMBLE THREADED CLAMP

A. Loop cord around extended threads on 

clamp plate, add alignment plates equally 

then tie knot at top of cord. 

NOTE: 

Each cord should have a threaded 

clamp plate and one or more alignment plates. 

Tie loose ends 

in a knot

Alignment 

plates 

(quantity 

varies)
Clamp plate
Extended threads

RAILS WITH MOUNTING CHANNELS
NOTE: 

If your rails do not have mounting 

channels, proceed to Step 2.

A. Place rail on fl at surface and insert (4) 

channel nuts with extended threads facing 

away from slotted hole.

TIP:

 If installing optional rail accessories, 

insert additional channel nuts to support 

the accessories. For more information see 

accessory instructions.

Mounting channel

Channel nut

Slotted hole

B. Insert rail end caps into both sides of rail. 

C. Tighten rail end cap retaining screws with 

Phillips screwdriver.

D. Repeat for remaining rail.

Rail end cap

Retaining 

screw

Summary of Contents for ADARAC Aluminum M Series

Page 1: ...or to installation as improvements may be made without notice Always handle components with care If you have questions or problems call customer service When done these instructions must be given to t...

Page 2: ...on of aftermarket racks Any modifications made to this product or use of this product for any other purpose than its intended use could create a hazardous condition that can cause serious personal inj...

Page 3: ...ension Phillips screwdriver rails only Tape measure uprights only 9 16 Open end wrench optional SAFETY INFORMATION Read and adhere to safety warnings and cautions Don t exceed weight rating of rack or...

Page 4: ...4 PARTS DIAGRAM ADARAC ALUMINUM MODELS NOTE Components and hardware may vary Alignment plate Clamp plate Utility rail End cap Upright Rail end cap Stabilizing rubber Cross bar...

Page 5: ...5...

Page 6: ...6 PARTS DIAGRAM ADARAC TRUCK BED RACK NOTE Components and hardware may vary Alignment plate Clamp plate Rail End cap Upright Cross bar...

Page 7: ...7...

Page 8: ...tes quantity varies Clamp plate Extended threads RAILS WITH MOUNTING CHANNELS NOTE If your rails do not have mounting channels proceed to Step 2 A Place rail on flat surface and insert 4 channel nuts...

Page 9: ...til clamp and alignment plates are held against stake pocket and bottom of rail Then turn 3 8 x 1 1 2 hex bolt into threaded clamp until finger tight D Repeat Step 2A C for front stake pocket E Slowly...

Page 10: ...HTS IMPORTANT Always measure upright locations Truck boxes may vary from front to rear A Measure and record mounting distance between inside rails at preferred locations NOTE Upright mounting location...

Page 11: ...lt from bottom of end cap bolt hole into channel nut Leave loose for now IMPORTANT Ensure extended threads on channel nut face up End cap Extended threads on channel nut 3 8 x 3 4 Hex bolt E Slide cha...

Page 12: ...channel nuts with bolt holes in uprights B Thread 3 8 x 3 4 hex bolts into channel nuts on both sides and finger tighten NOTE Aluminum Pro Series and Vertical Pro Uprights use 3 8 x 5 8 hex bolts 3 8...

Page 13: ...ts Front upright Nylock flange nuts UPRIGHT MOUNTING TIPS Verify if uprights were installed correctly Correct installation The cross bar centers without binding between uprights CORRECT Tailgate Incor...

Page 14: ...stalled correctly fully tighten all bolts with a ratchet and 9 16 socket until serrations on flanges are seated tightly B Periodically check the bolts at the following locations Uprights All bolts att...

Page 15: ...rail to pass front edge of box Uprights interfere with opening or closing LOMAX Folding Hard Cover on ADARAC Aluminum Pro Series A Adjust uprights evenly outward on cross bar until LOMAX opens and clo...

Page 16: ...ES AGRI COVER INC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIPTION CONTAINED HEREIN For warranty f...

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