Holman 4A93L Single Drop Down Ladder Rack Instruction Manual

Holman 4A93L Single Drop Down Ladder Rack

Tools Needed

Before You Begin

• Read all instructions before assembling or installing any Holman product.
• Have a mount kit installed on the vehicle.
• NEVER EXCEED THE MANUFACTURER’S ROOF WEIGHT RATING.
• Place sealant around all swage joints to avoid water from leaking inside of ladder rack.

Parts List

Hardware

Step 1 – End Stops

Note: If installing driver-side drop-down, skip installing end stops.

• At the end of each bow, the opposite from the pan mechanism, the bolt end stops using
  • two 5/16” x 1” carriage bolts,
  • two 5/16” flat washers and
  • two 5/16” lock nuts in the orientation shown.
• Repeat on both bows.
• Snug tighten but allow movement.

Step 2 – Determine the front and rear bow.

Note: Bow and feet may vary from installation to installation. Shown below is a different bow, but the assembly is the same.

**Step 3 – Pan Mount

**

• Be sure the mount kit is installed on the vehicle.
• Set front and rear bow assembly on mounting feet as shown.
• Place a foam block from the packaging to hold the bow in the up position to access the mounting slots.
• Using the 3/8″ x 3/4” hex head bolts, 3/8” lock washers, and 3/8” flat washers provided with the mount kit, LOOSELY bolt bow to mounting feet.
• Leave loose until the rack is assembled.
• Repeat on both ends of both bows.
  Note : Bow and feet may vary from installation to installation. Shown below is a different bow, but the assembly is the same.

Step 4 – Determine if Extension is Needed

• Measure between the two bows as shown. If the distance is approximately 84.5”, the extension will be needed.
• If the distance between the two bows is approximately 60”, the extension piece is not needed.
  Note: Picture shown below with extension piece.

Step 5 – Install Torque Tube

• If the extension is needed, assemble the extension to a long torque tube.
• If the extension is not needed, only use a long torque tube.
• Bolt torque tube to front and rear bow using 1/4″ x 1” hex head bolt, two 1/4″ flat washers and 1/4″ lock nut at each location.

Step 6 – Install Cross Tube

• Insert cross tube as shown.
• Bolt to the end of both pans using 3/8” x 3/4″ hex head bolts, 3/8” lock washers and 3/8” flat washers.
• Repeat at both bows.
• Tighten.

Step 7 – Install Latch

• Move the rear pan assembly out of the way to expose the end of the cross member. Be sure to attach to the inner holes on the bow.
• Bolt latch assembly to end of cross member using 5/16” x 1″ carriage bolts, 5/16” flat washers and 5/16” lock nuts.
• Tighten.

Step 8 – Install Handle

• Place the handle in the orientation shown.
• Attach the handle to the rear pan using existing 5/16” hardware.
• Be sure to apply sealant around the swage joint to ensure no water leaks into the tubes.
• Tighten.

Step 9 – Install Ladder Stop

• Attach ladder stop to both front and rear bow. Be sure the flange of the
• The ladder stop is aligned with the cut-out in the bows.
• In the front bow, bolt in place using a 3/8” x 1″ hex head bolt, two 3/8” flat washers and a 3/8” lock nut.
• In the rear bow, bolt in place using a 3/8” x 1″ hex head bolt, a 3/8” lock washer and a 3/8” flat washer.
• Tighten.

Step 10 – Assemble Ladder Hooks
Note: Before use the ladder hook must be adjusted to an appropriate height for the ladder that will be used. The height of the hook needs to be at least 1/4″ greater than the ladder. The ladder should fit loosely on the hook, not snugly.

• Measure the thickness of the ladder that will be used and determine the appropriate mounting hole on the ladder hook weldment that will allow for a loose fit.

• Be sure the height of the hook is AT LEAST 1/4” GREATER THAN the thickness of your ladder.

• If you are unsure of the thickness of the ladder that will be used, set the height of the hook to the highest setting (9 inches) and adjust it later.
  NOTE: Roof height clearance is affected by the hook mounting location used. Please verify and be aware of the total height of the vehicle with the rack installed.

• Using a 1/4″ x 1″ hex head, a 1/4” lock washer and a 1/4″ flat washer, bolt ladder hook assembly to ladder hook weldment using the previously determined mounting location.

• Tighten.

Step 11 – Install Ladder Hooks

• Using the hardware and installed studs on both bows, loosen the nuts and slide the ladder hook assembly into place.
• Tighten.

GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE.

ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE.
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