FVC PM0302B Promaster DIY Bed Brackets Instructions
- June 9, 2024
- FVC
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FVC PM0302B Promaster DIY Bed Brackets
All Flatline Van Co products must be properly assembled and secured before attaching to your vehicle. The 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.
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ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT YOUR NEW BED SYSTEM? HERE ARE A FEW THINGS TO DO BEFORE
BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS.
- PLEASE INSPECT THE PRODUCT TO ENSURE THERE WAS NO DAMAGE INCURRED DURING SHIPPING.
- IF THERE IS DAMAGE TO REPORT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
- NEXT, USING THE “PACKAGE CONTENTS” PAGE, CHECK THE INVENTORY AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE PARTS AND HARDWARE.
- GATHER ALL TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION.
- TAPE MEASURE
- IMPACT DRIVER
- 3/8 DRIVER BIT
ESTIMATED INSTALL TIME- 1 HR SEE THE INSTALL VIDEO HERE-https://youtu.be/TK0fP2MveEI.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
HARDWARE
LET’S GET STARTED!
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THE FIRST STEP IS TO MEASURE AND MARK THE LOCATIONS FOR OUR BRACKETS TO GO INSIDE THE VAN. YOU WANT TO MEASURE FROM THE REAR EDGE OF THE SHEET METAL ON THE WALL AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1. PLACE A MARK ON THE “WINDOW LEDGE” AT 4.5” AND 54.5”
NOTE – THE MOST IMPORTANT MEASUREMENT WILL BE YOUR CENTERLINE MEASUREMENT OF THE BRACKETS ONCE INSTALLED. THEY SHOULD MEASURE 50” CENTER TO CENTER .
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NEXT, GRAB YOUR FIRST BRACKET AND SET IT ON THE LEDGE. YOU WANT TO ENSURE THE BRACKET FACE RESTS FLUSH WITH THE WALL STRUCTURE. LINE IT UP WITH YOUR FIRST MARK AT 4.5” AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 4 AND DRIVE IN THE FIRST 1/4 SELF-DRILLING SCREW.
NOTE – FOR SOME INSTALLATIONS IT IS EASIER TO MARK YOUR HOLE LOCATIONS AND DRILL AN 1/8” PILOT HOLE BEFORE DRIVING THE SELF-DRILLING SCREWS.
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THE BRACKET SHOULD STAND STRAIGHT ON ITS OWN DUE TO ITS DESIGN, BUT VERIFY THAT IT IS STANDING STRAIGHT AND DRIVE THE REST OF THE 1/4 SELF-DRILLING SCREWS IN. REPEAT STEPS FOR THE REMAINING 3 BRACKETS, REMEMBERING THAT IT IS THE BACK SIDE (CLOSEST TO THE REAR OF THE VAN) THAT IS ALIGNED WITH THE MARKS YOU MADE.
NOTE – ENSURE THAT ALL OF THE BRACKETS ARE IN SQUARE BY VERIFYING THE CENTERLINE MEASUREMENT OF 50” TOP AND BOTTOM. CROSS-SQUARING IS A GOOD IDEA AS WELL. -
IF YOU ARE INSTALLING YOUR BED SYSTEM WITHOUT USING AN L-TRACK, THE DIAGRAM BELOW SHOWS THE ASSEMBLY ORDER OF THE FASTENERS TO ATTACH THE BED RAIL TO THE DIY BED BRACKETS. THE INCLUDED SPACER IS TO ASSIST IN PROPER ALIGNMENT AND SAVE THE THREADS OF THE SCREWS FROM DAMAGE.
NOTE- IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO MOVE YOUR BED UP AND DOWN OFTEN, WE SUGGEST APPLYING BLUE LOCTITE TO THE THREADS OF THE SCREWS TO PREVENT THEM FROM LOOSENING OVER TIME.
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THE HOLE SPACING ON THE BED BRACKETS IS SPACED TO ACCOMMODATE 2” ADJUSTMENTS IN HEIGHT. THIS SPACING ALSO ALLOWS THE MOUNTING OF THE L-TRACK. HARDWARE IS NOT PROVIDED, AND L-TRACK MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY. WE SUGGEST USING A 1/4-20 X 1” FLATHEAD SCREW TO SECURE L-TRACK TO OUR BED BRACKETS.
NOTE- ENSURE THAT THE L-TRACK PURCHASED HAS THE STANDARD 4” ON CENTER MOUNT HOLE SPACING TO FIT THE BED BRACKETS.
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PLEASE SEE OUR GUIDE FOR THE PROMASTER BED SYSTEM TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION! THERE WILL BE MORE DETAILS REGARDING THE BED INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT. WE ALSO HAVE AN INSTALLATION VIDEO AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE.
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