FVC UN1105B Rear Storage Box Installation Guide

**FVC UN1105B Rear Storage Box Installation Guide

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BEFORE YOU START

All Flatline Van Co products must be properly assembled and secured before attaching to your vehicle. Improper attachment could result in an automobile accident, and could cause serious bodily injury or death to you or to others involved. You are responsible for assembling and securing Flatline Van Co products to your vehicle, checking the mounting points and attachments prior to use, and regularly inspecting the products for wear and or damage. We always recommend you use a professional to install any aftermarket accessories to your vehicle. If you have no mechanical experience and are not thoroughly familiar with the installation procedures, you must have the product installed by a professional installer or other qualified persons. The responsibility is yours and must be  taken seriously for everyone’s safety

PACKAGE CONTENTS

REAR STORAGE BOX

HARDWARE

3/8-16 X 1.25 FLANGED HEX HEAD SCREW

3/8 BONDED SEALING WASHER

3/8-16 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT

3/8 SCREW FLAT WASHER

INSTALL

STEP | 01 LAYOUT & INSTALL PREP

The Rear Storage Box is designed to be compatible with FVC Rear Door Platforms, but can be modified for installation with other rear door accessory systems

The box comes pre-assembled from the factory and ready to bolt on. Find the hardware pack inside and familiarize yourself with the contents.

1. Dry fit the box to your mounting surface and determine the desired height of install. If you’d rather measure, see FIG 2 for distances between the mounting points.
2. If you are using a product other than the FVC Rear Door Platform, mark the back of the box to match your available mounting points and drill out (4) 3/8” holes accordingly. Plug the factory holes with provided hardware.

PRO – TIP : A table or stand of an appropriate height can be very helpful during this install.

PRO-TIP : Masking tape can also be used to mark desired install height.

NOTE – Modifying your Rear Storage Box for mounting to products other than FVC Rear Door Platforms is done at your own risk. If you don’t feel comfortable installing this on your own, see our Find a Builder or Up fitter page to locate an approved installer near you.

STEP | 02 BOX TO PLATFORM INSTALL

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1. Open the top door of the box to access the upper mounting holes.
2. Insert (1ea) 3 ⁄ 8-16 x 1.25” Flanged Hex Head Screws and 3 ⁄ 8” Sealing Washers to the upper mounting holes.
3. With help, lift and align top holes with hardware to the desired height of horizontal 3/8” sized slots of the Rear Door Platform.
4. Reaching around the platform, attach (1ea) 3 ⁄ 8” Flat Washers to the bolt and loosely thread on (1ea) 3 ⁄ 8” Nylon Lock Nuts to hold the box in place.
5. Open the lower door and release by pulling out the Downstairs Rod from the rail as shown in FIG 4.
6. Insert (1ea) 3 ⁄ 8-16 x 1.25” Flanged Hex Head Screws and 3 ⁄ 8” Sealing Washers to the lower mounting holes.
7. Reaching around the platform, attach (1ea) 3 ⁄ 8” Flat Washers to the bolt and loosely thread on (1ea) 3 ⁄ 8” Nylon Lock Nuts to hold the box in place.
8. Verify positioning and tighten down hardware to 20 ft-lbs
9. Affix Sealing Plugs to drain holes in the bottom of the box tray.

NOTE -The weight limit for items placed on the lower door is 25lbs when in the open position.

STEP | 03 DOOR ADJUSTMENTS

[AS NEEDED]

UPPER DOOR HEIGHT

1. The upper door height can be adjusted by moving the strut from the factory location to the secondary location as shown in FIG 7. The M8 Nut holding the strut in place can be removed using a 13MM Wrench.
   NOTE -This can help door clearance when utilizing the space above your Rear Storage Box for mounting things like bikes, gas canisters, etc.
   COMPRESSION LATCHES

2. Using a 10MM Wrench, loosen the Jam Nut(FIG 8) to adjust the Compression Bolt and retighten the nut when adjustment is complete
   Screw the bolt out to increase seal compression and screw the bolt in to decrease seal compression.

3. With both doors closed, test compression and latch function. When adjusted properly, you should be able to feel the latch compress lightly against the seal for a secure hold. Verify the locking mechanism is working properly and that the release button operates smoothly.

4. Using two 10MM Wrenches, loosen the Ball Stud and adjust as needed. Tighten Jam Nuts and verify adjustment by closing the door. Door should click into place easily, release smoothly, and achieve seal compression
   Moving the Ball Stud inward will increase seal compression, moving the Ball Stud outward will decrease seal compression. Verify seal is at least 50% compressed in the area near the Ball Stud.
   NOTE – Do not force the latch closed. If compression is too tight, damage to the latch could occur.
   DOOR HINGES

5. The adjustable torque hinges can be adjusted using a 5MM Allen Wrench. Tighten the Hinge Pivot Bolt to increase torque, loosen Hinge Pivot Bolt to decrease torque.
   NOTE – We recommend increasing the torque on the lower door hinge. The adjustment helps minimize the door from slamming during opening if accidentally dropped. Tighten hinges equally and test opening to achieve desired feel.
   NOTE – We also recommend verifying the top door hinges are only lightly tightened to ensure smooth operation.

STEP | 04 SHELF ADJUSTMENT

[OPTIONAL]

1. Use a 3 ⁄ 8” Socket to remove factory-mounted shelf hard- ware.
2. Adjust to desired height. The shelf is adjustable in 1” increments.
3. Set in place using middle holding slots and two 1/4-20 Hex Bolts.
4. Tighten shelf using topmost hole and 1/4-20 Hex Bolt.
5. Replace hardware for bottom-most mounting points with hardware from the middle holding slots and tighten down.

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