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3: MOUNTING UPRIGHTS

A. Set upright assembly in the desired front 

position between rails. 

B. Uprights should fi t snug in between rails. If 

needed, adjust cross bar mounts until uprights 

fi t snug.

Upright in 

between rails

Depending on rail, perform one of the 

following:

RAILS WITH MOUNTING CHANNELS: 

A. Align channel nuts with bolt holes in 

uprights.

B. Thread 3/8" x 3/4" hex bolts into channel 

nuts on both sides and fi nger tighten.

NOTE:

 Aluminum Pro Series and Vertical 

Pro Uprights use 3/8" x 5/8" hex bolts.

3/8" x 3/4" 

Hex bolts

Channel nuts

Upright mounting 

holes

Mounting channel

C. Check for equal distance from closest 

edge of box to upright. Adjust if distance to 

box edge is unequal. Use a ratchet with 9/16"

socket to tighten bolts snug enough to prevent 

slippage

.

D. Repeat for remaining uprights.

Same distance

Summary of Contents for ADARAC Aluminum Series

Page 1: ...ior 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 the consumer NOTICE TO CONSUMER Before using this product read maintenance and safety sections Save these instructions for future reference FOR YOUR RECORDS DATE PURCHASED WHERE PURCHASED SERIAL NUMBE...

Page 2: ...ion 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 injury or property damage NOTE Before entering low clearance areas check height clearance to ensure safe entry empty or loaded NOTICE Any modification or unintended use of these products shall immediate...

Page 3: ...tension 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 upright kits and always distribute weight evenly Don t exceed weight rating of truck Always secure objects to ADARAC Always use caution when loading or unloading cargo Team load and unload heavy 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 ...

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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 ...

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Page 8: ...ates 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 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 instructio...

Page 9: ...ntil 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 close tailgate to ensure it does not hit or rub against rail If needed adjust rail forward TIP For easy removal of internal parts later undo knot in cord make single knots at each end and then push ...

Page 10: ...GHTS 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 locations are user defined and vary based on application Measure front Measure rear Measure to inside of rack rails Tip If installing optional cross bar accessories insert channel nut s on accessory into cro...

Page 11: ...olt 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 channel nut on end cap assembly into cross bar channel Fully tighten bolt with a ratchet and 9 16 socket until serrations on flanges are seated tightly CAUTION Over tightening hardware may damage compon...

Page 12: ...n 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 x 3 4 Hex bolts Channel nuts Upright mounting holes Mounting channel C Check for equal distance from closest edge of box to upright Adjust if distance to box edge is unequal Use a ratchet with 9 16 ...

Page 13: ...lts 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 Incorrect installation The cross bar centers with binding between uprights forcing cross bar to bow up or down If required adjust cross bar or upright mounts until uprights and cross bar installs correctl...

Page 14: ...nstalled 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 attaching cross bars to uprights Rails All bolts attaching uprights to rails ...

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 closes without obstruction INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE The consumer can perform most of inspection and maintenance It may be necessary to review instructions Periodically inspect condition of all parts C...

Page 16: ...GES 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 fill out the warranty claim form at www agricover com warrantyclaim or call our Customer Service Department at 866 630 8726 to determine if only a replacement part is needed or if the rack needs to be...

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