Venture TEC Rack Instruction Guide
Upper Square Nut
Bottom Edge of Bracket
Lower Mounting Hole
Upper Mounting Hole
Bottom Edge
of Bracket
Lower
Square Nut
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Locate the two side tubes. Starting with the top mounting holes, use the alignment tool to push
square nuts into position by pressing the lip of the tool against the bottom edge of mounting
bracket and the tip of the tool against the square nut (Fig 11a). The long leg is used to align the
top mounting locations, and the shorter leg is used to align the lower mounting locations. Fasten
1/4”-20 bolts into square nuts, as shown in Figure 11b.
Figure 11a: Diagram showing the alignment tool
Figure 11b: Diagram showing the correct side
tube mounting
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Adjust rack fore or aft to line up mounting feet with the vehicle’s bed caps, then proceed with
final torque of mounting bolt. Double check to make sure all other hardware is tight.
• Make sure to periodically check that bolts are tight.
• Ensure that all accessories are securely mounted.
• Do not exceed maximum load recommended by vehicle manufacturer.
• Do not exceed maximum load rating of tent manufacturer, if applicable.
• Be aware of reduced clearance when accessories are mounted on top of the rack.
Your new Venture TEC Rack is now successfully installed
on your vehicle! Let the adventures begin!
WARNING:
184800I
Bend of Hoop
Outside Edge
of Bracket
Figure 9: Diagram showing top tube installation
Figure 10: Diagram showing one side inserted
and the other side inserted diagonally.
