weather guard 175-5-04 Truck Boxes Instruction Manual

weather guard 175-5-04 Truck Boxes

Product Information

Product Specifications:

• Lock Type: Code-able locks
• Compatible Key Codes: B001 to B050
• Keys Provided: One pair per box

Product Usage Instructions

Coding the Locks:

• Step 1: Open the box lid and insert the key.
• Step 2: Rotate the key a full 3/4 of a circle. During key coding, there will be resistance. Continue through rotation.
• Step 3: Remove the key. The lock is now permanently coded. Make sure to register your key code.

Testing the Lock:
Lock and unlock the box 5 times to ensure it works. Remove the key fully between each test.

Installation Manual:
Before assembling, installing, or using this product, please read and understand all instructions and warnings provided.

Notice:
Any modification or unintended use of this product will void all manufacturer warranties. Manufacturer disclaims liability for injuries resulting from modifications or unintended use.

Warning:
Before drilling, check under the vehicle to avoid cutting or puncturing fuel tanks, fuel lines, electric wires, etc. Floor mounting bolts near the gas tank area should be installed from the underside to prevent puncturing the gas tank in a collision.

Danger:
Before marking leg mounting holes, check inside the box for obstructions. Always wear protective eyewear when checking under the vehicle or drilling.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: Can I change the lock code after it has been set?
  A: No, once a lock is coded, it cannot be changed.

• Q: How can I purchase extra sets of keys?
  A: Extra sets of keys can be purchased by contacting Customer Service at 1-800-456-7865 or through the website at weatherguard.com.

ATTENTION:
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE ASSEMBLING, INSTALLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT.

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

• NOTICE

  • Use specific aluminium upfit components when installing WEATHER GUARD® products to aluminium truck beds. Follow additional instructions if mounting to an aluminium truck bed. There may be leftover components depending on the upfit.
  • Any modification or unintended use of this product shall immediately void all manufacturer’s warranties. Manufacturer disclaims all liability for injuries to persons or property resulting from any modification to, or unintended use of this product.

• WARNING
  Before drilling, so as not to cut or puncture fuel tanks, fuel lines, electric wires, etc., check under vehicles for locations. All floor mounting bolts near the gas tank area should be installed from the underside of the vehicle, to guard against the gas tank being punctured in the event of a collision. This would mean not using a Blind Fastener in this area. Holes drilled in this area should be 3/8″.

• DANGER
  The danger of explosion. Do not use this product for storing or transporting flammables, explosives, hazardous materials, or hazardous waste, such as containers of gasoline, solvents, gunpowder, dynamite, propane tanks, acetylene tanks and cutting torches. This product is only intended and safe for use in storing and transporting small tools, equipment and other similar materials. Any modifications made to, or unintended use of this product, could create a hazardous condition that can cause death, serious personal injury or property damage.

• CAUTION
  Before marking the leg mounting holes, check inside the box for the location of gas spring housing and components that may obstruct safe drilling. To keep debris out of your eyes when checking the underside of the vehicle, or when drilling, always wear protective eyewear.

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Electric Drill
• Bits: 3/16″, 3/8″, 1/2″
• Deep Well Ratchet Wrench – 1/2″
• Open or Box End Wrench – 1/2″, 9/16″
• Carpenter’s Square
• Zinc Rich Primer

PARTS LIST

BOLT KIT

ALUMINUM BED UPFIT KIT PARTS LIST (COMPONENT OF BOLT KIT)

BLIND FASTENER INSTALLATION

Place a drop of oil on the black oxide bolt for lubrication before assembling.| |
Place the Blind Fastener in the hole and use a 1/2 “ or 7/16 “ wrench to tighten the black oxide bold until the fastener is fully seated (it will start hard and get easier as the fastener “bulbs” out).

Make sure the Blind Fastener and Installation Tool do not turn during installation.

| Black Oxide Bolt

Flat Washer

ALUMINUM TRUCK BED INSTALLATION| 9/16 ” Wrench

Installation Tool

Coat drilled holes with Zinc zinc-rich primer. Insert the Blind Fastener through one 1/2 ” x 1 ” plastic washer. Insert the Blind Fastener into the drilled hole. Place the second 1/2 ” x 1 ” plastic washer through the bottom of the Blind Fastener. Continue following the installation instructions above to install Blind Fasteners.
NOTE: If your truck bed is constructed of aluminium, a zinc-rich primer to coat drilled holes.|
 | Blind Fastener

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSERTING A KEY INTO THE LOCKS
This box has code-able locks installed. These locks have no pre-set key code, and only Weather Guard Key codes B001 through B050 can be used. These locks will “learn” the code of the first key that the lock is coded with (See CODING THE LOCKS below).

One pair of identical keys will be provided per box.

If you have multiple boxes with code-able locks, you can:

1. Code each of the boxes with a single key.
   OR

2. Code each box or set of boxes with their own set of keys.

• Any new additional boxes with code-able locks can be coded with the keys from your original box.
• Register your box and key code at weatherguard.com, and keep a personal record of your key code, as there is no way to determine your key code should you lose your keys.

Extra sets of keys can be purchased by contacting one of the following:

• Customer Service: 1-800-456-7865
• Website: weatherguard.com.

NOTICE: ONCE A LOCK IS CODED, IT CANNOT BE CHANGED!

CODING THE LOCKS-Easy 3-step guide

1. OPEN THE BOX LID & INSERT THE KEY

2. ROTATE KEY A FULL 3⁄4 OF A CIRCLE
   During key coding, there WILL be resistance. Continue through rotation.

3. REMOVE KEY
   The lock is now permanently coded. Make sure to register your key code.

TESTING THE LOCK I Lock and unlock the box 5 times to ensure it works. Remove the key fully between each test.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1 – Locate the Box in the Truck Bed

• Mount saddle/cross box first (if applicable). Support box with blocking until mounted.
• Square box to bed and level box so the top is horizontal when viewed from the rear. Leave a 1/8″ gap between the side box and the saddle/cross box (if applicable). Make sure the cover opens fully without interference.

STEP 2 – Mark and Drill Mounting Holes

NOTE:

• To maintain full floor width between wheel wells, legs should be aligned with the inside edge of the wheel wells. The foot of the leg must be squarely mounted on or between the tops or floor ribs.
• Fasten leg mounting feet directly to the bed floor, not liners or bed mats.
• Position the rear leg as shown on page 3. Use a square to ensure vertical orientation. Mark both holes at the top of the leg and both holes in the truck bed floor.
• Repeat leg placement and marking process for the other leg. If side boxes with a saddle or cross box, the front leg can be replaced with a corner bracket.
• Remove the box from the truck. Drill all marks on the box and truck with a 3/16″ drill bit. Redrill all holes with a 1/2″ drill bit. Install all Blind Fasteners.
• Reposition the box to align with drilled holes and secure with 5/16-18 x 1-1/4″ Hex Head Bolts.
• NOTE: If your truck bed is constructed of aluminium, use a zinc-rich primer to coat drilled holes.

ALUMINUM TRUCK BED INSTALLATION
Follow additional instructions if mounting to an aluminium truck bed as explained in the Blind Fastener Installation.

STEP 3 – Attach Box to Truck Bed

• Attach (2) mounting clamps with a bolt, washer, and lock nut as shown in the figure to the right.
• If a stake pocket interferes with any mounting clamp location, it will be necessary to drill the stake pocket with a 1/2” drill bit, with the top of the hole even with the bottom edge of the bed lip.

ALUMINUM TRUCK BED INSTALLATION
For aluminium truck beds, use vinyl tape as a barrier between the “J” bolt and the aluminium bed.

FEATURE OPERATION

LOCK SYSTEM
The WEATHER GUARD® 1KEY ULTRALOCK™ Lock is designed to provide maximum security while providing ease of use and years of reliable service.

• LOCK
  Turn the key counterclockwise to the locked position as indicated on the lock bezel. When the button is now pressed, it will stay in the retracted or tamper-resistant position until unlocked

• UNLOCK
  Turn the key clockwise to the unlocked position as indicated on the lock bezel. The button will pop out and is now ready to release the latches when pressed.

• LATCH SYSTEM
  The WEATHER GUARD® Latch System utilizes automotive-grade latches in conjunction with high-strength latch strikers to ensure maximum security. The WEATHER GUARD® Latch System is designed to open with a single touch of the button and close securely. Expect years of reliable service from the WEATHER GUARD® Latch System with only minimal maintenance: Lubricate latch pivot points bi-annually with white grease. If latch strikers are accidentally knocked out of alignment, simply use a mallet to re-align.

• 12V ELECTRICAL ACCESS
  WEATHER GUARD® Truck Boxes are equipped with a 12-volt electrical access grommet for easy electrical accessory fit-ups. To use, simply cut along one or more perforations in the rubber grommet and run the wire through.

WARNING

Extension Cord

• Follow all Extension Cord manufacturer’s warnings and instructions.
• DO NOT insert an extension cord through the hole without a grommet in place.
• Only use a three-wire extension cord with all three prongs intact. Never remove the round grounding prong.
• The extension cord must be connected to a 120 Volt GFCI-protected outlet with proper ground. If a GFCI outlet is not available, use an extension cord with GFCI protection built in.
• Check the insulation and plugs of the extension cord before using it. DO NOT use the cord if it is worn or damaged.
• DO NOT overload the extension cord.
• Remove the extension cord from the grommet hole before moving or transporting the saddle/cross box.
• Only use an extension cord that is rated for outdoor use.
• DO NOT connect the extension cord to the outlet that also supplies critical safety equipment with power.

Cordless Power Tool Battery Charges

• See Charger’s Owner’s Manual for proper use and care of charger and batteries.
• Follow all warnings and instructions provided with your battery charger.
• Chargers are dry location use only. DO NOT expose to liquid, vapour or rain.
• Should your charger become wet, DO NOT attempt to use it.
• Unplug the extension cord from the supply before handling the wet charger or cords.
• Only use chargers and batteries that are intact and operating properly.
• DO NOT touch metal prongs when plugging a charger into an extension cord.
• Keep flammable materials like paper or rags away from chargers, cords or connections.
• DO NOT place or attempt to charge lead acidcar-type batterieseries in saddle/ cross box.

WARRANTY

WERNER CO. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR WEATHER GUARD® PRODUCTS
WEATHER GUARD® Products – Limited Lifetime Warranty

WERNER CO. (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. A copy of the original sales receipt must be supplied to the Manufacturer at the time a warranty claim is made. This warranty terminates if the original purchaser transfers the WEATHER GUARD® Product to any other person.

What is Covered
All WEATHER GUARD® Products identified above that are purchased on or after January 1, 2009.

What We Will Do to Correct Problems
Subject to the limitations and exclusions described in this limited warranty, the Manufacturer will remedy defects in materials or workmanship by providing one of the following remedies at its option and without charge to the original purchaser for parts or labour: (a) repairing the defective portion of the WEATHER GUARD® Product or (b) replacing the entire WEATHER GUARD® Product. In addition, the Manufacturer may elect at its option, not to repair or replace the WEATHER GUARD® Product, but rather issue to the original purchaser a refund equal to the purchase price paid for the WEATHER GUARD® Product or a credit to be used toward the purchase of a new WEATHER GUARD® Product.

What is Not Covered

This limited warranty expressly excludes:

• Defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, modification to the product, or any type or repair of a WEATHER GUARD® Product other than those authorized or provided by the Manufacturer.
• Defects resulting from conditions beyond the Manufacturer’s control including, but not limited to misuse, overloading, or failure to assemble, mount or use the WEATHER GUARD® Product by the Manufacturer’s written instructions or guidelines included with the WEATHER GUARD® Product or made available to the original purchaser.
• Damage to the contents of the box or vehicle.

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY ECONOMIC LOSS, WHETHER RESULTING FROM NONPERFORMANCE, USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEATHER GUARD® PRODUCT OR THE MANUFACTURER’S NEGLIGENCE.

No Other Express Warranty Applies
This Limited Lifetime Warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty for WEATHER GUARD® Products. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to alter this warranty or make any other warranty on behalf of WERNER CO.

Notification Procedures
If the WEATHER GUARD® Product does not conform with the terms of this limited warranty, the original owner must promptly notify the Manufacturer in writing upon discovery of the nonconformity. To receive the remedies under this limited warranty, the warranty claim must describe the nature of the nonconformity, and a copy of the original sales receipt, invoice, bill or other proof of purchase must accompany the claim. Repairs or modifications made to the WEATHER GUARD® Product by other than the Manufacturer or its authorized agent will nullify this limited warranty. Coverage under this limited warranty is conditioned at all times upon the owner’s compliance with these required notification and repair procedures. Warranty claims must include reciprocal contact information and may be made via certified mail to:

WERNER CO.
ATTN: Warranty Claims 420 E. Terra Cotta Avenue Crystal Lake, IL 60014

If you have any questions,
please call toll-free at 1-800-456-7865 WEATHERGUARD.COM.

©2023 Werner Co.

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