Installation Guide

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ATTENTION: PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

BEFORE ASSEMBLING, INSTALLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT.

TRUCK STORAGE SOLUTIONS

SECURING YOUR REPUTATION

WEATHERGUARD.COM

INSTALLATION MANUAL

STEEL & ALUMINUM SIDE BOX WITH

PACK RAT

DRAWER UNITS

NOTICE

WARNING

MODELS

DANGER

Use specic aluminum upt components when installing WEATHER GUARD®

products to aluminum truck beds. Follow additional instructions if mounting to

an aluminum truck bed. There may be left over components depending on upt.

Any modication or unintended use of this product shall immediately void all

manufacturers warranties. Manufacturer disclaims all liability for injuries to

persons or property resulting from any modication to, or unintended use of

this product.

Danger of explosion. Do not use this product for storing or transporting am-

mables, explosives, hazardous materials, or hazardous waste, such as contain-

ers of gasoline, solvents, gun powder, dynamite, propane tanks, acetylene

tanks and cutting torches. Failure to heed this warning will result in death or

serious injury.

Part No. 24-0295 REV. C ECN 5583 05/15

This product is only safe for use in storing and transporting small tools, equip-

ment and other similar materials.

This product can reduce the driver’s ability to clearly see road-ways, vehicular

or pedestrian trafc and other objects through the rear and side windows of

the vehicle, which may cause an accident. Extra precautions should be taken

when driving a vehicle with this product. Make all adjustments necessary to

ensure maximum visibility, including but not limited to, changing mirror and

seating positions. State and local laws may prohibit obstruction of windows in

a moving vehicle.

These instructions are to be followed using parts and fasteners supplied for

proper installation. Any modications or improper installation of this product

will create a hazardous condition that could result in death, serious personal

injury and/or property damage. All oor mounting bolts near the fuel tank

area should be installed from the underside of the vehicle, to guard against

the fuel tank being punctured in the event of a collision. This would mean not

using blind fasteners int his area. Holes in this area should be 5/16”. Ensure

ample space in roof ribs and sidewall ribs for mounting screws so as not to

puncture exterior roof or wall.

Do not install this product where it could interfere with deployment of air

bags. Failure to comply could result in death or serious body injury.

CAUTION

Prior to drilling, so as not to cut electric wires, fuel lines, brake lines, etc.,

check behind and underneath drilling and mounting locations. To keep debris

out of your eyes when checking the underside of the vehicle, or when drilling,

always wear protective eyewear. Failure to heed this warning may result in

moderate injury.

ALUMINUM & STEEL HI-SIDE/SUPER-SIDE BOX

Note: X represents the color code for your model: 0 = Clear | 3 = White | 5 = Black | 52 = Matte Black

246-X-02, 247-X-02, 260-X-02, 264-X-02, 265-X-02, 272-X-02, 290-X-02, 291-X-02, 296-X-02,

297-X-02, 346-X-02, 347-X-02, 364-X-02, 365-X-02, 372-X-02, 390-X-02, 391-X-02, 396-X-02

Summary of content (7 pages)

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INSTALLATION MANUAL TRUCK STORAGE SOLUTIONS SECURING YOUR REPUTATION ® STEEL & ALUMINUM SIDE BOX WITH ALUMINUM & STEEL HI-SIDE/SUPER-SIDE BOX ® PACK RAT DRAWER UNITS ATTENTION: PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE ASSEMBLING, INSTALLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT.
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TOOLS REQUIRED • Electric Drill • Bits: 3/8", 1/2" • Tape • Open or Box End Wrench - (2) 1/2”, 9/16” • Carpenters Square • Pencil/Marker • Measuring Tape/Ruler • Utility Knife/Scissors PARTS LIST (4) 5/16-18 Blind Fastener (1) Installation Tool (4) 5/16-18 x 1" Hex Head Bolt (4) 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Hex Head Bolt (1) 5/16-18 x 2-1/4" Black Oxide Bolt (4) Plastic Retaining Washer (14) 5/16" Flat Washer (4) Fender Washer (12) 5/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut (1) 3/4" Round Cap Plug (2) Leg (2) Mounting Pads
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Note: • If your truck bed is constructed of aluminum, use zinc rich primer to coat drilled holes. • If installing the box on top of a stake bed, disregard these instructions. Mount the box with the bottom fully supported or structural damage will occur to the box. • When installing in a pickup bed, the box must be installed per these instructions using the mounting legs supplied. This box must never be bolted to a ladder rack or structural damage will occur to the box.
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STEP 2 Mounting the Box Note: • Fasten the leg mounting feet directly to the floor, not on bed liners or floor mats. • Leg can be mounted up to 3" maximum from rear corner of box (see above). • The foot of the leg must be squarely mounted on or between the tops of the floor ribs.
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/16-18 Nylon Lock Nut Fender Washer Retaining Washer Mounting Pad BED LIP “J” Bolt STEP 3 Installing “J” Bolt Note: • When placing the box back in position, if it was necessary to drill a stake pocket, that “J” bolt will have to be held on an angle from the underside of the box and guided into the hole in the stake pocket. • Fasten the leg feet to the floor. Turn the “J” bolts so they are under the lip of the bed. Pull the “J” bolt up until it contacts the lip of the bed.
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SERVICE PARTS PART # DESCRIPTION 70136 ARMOR TUF® Brite White Touchup All White Hi-Side Boxes Paint 1/2 oz. FITS MODEL # 32-0028 Bolt Kit All Hi-Side Boxes 7749 Grommet Kit All Hi-Side Boxes 7101-3 Replacement Hi-Side Leg-White All White Hi-Side Boxes 886-1CN WEATHER GUARD® White Touchup All White Side Boxes Paint 12 oz.
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KNAACK LLC LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR WEATHER GUARD® PRODUCTS WEATHER GUARD® Products — Limited Lifetime Warranty (Purchased on or after 1/1/2009) KNAACK LLC (the “Manufacturer”) warrants to the original purchaser only that WEATHER GUARD® Truck and Van Products (the “WEATHER GUARD® Product”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase and continuing for the expected lifetime of the WEATHER GUARD® Product.