Frontrunneroutfitters Kvft001 Slimline Ii Roof Rack Low User Manual

FORD TRANSIT L2/H2 130″ WB MED
ROOF VAN RACK KIT
KVFT001
User Manual

START HERE! READ ME FIRST

Don’t be a hero and muscle through this installation without reading these fitting instructions first! Improper installation of this gear may void certain aspects of your warranty.
Before you begin, take a moment and open all your Front Runner Rack Kit boxes and gather the assembly instructions for the various components.
A complete kit will contain:

1. Front Runner Mounting System specific to your vehicle
2. Front Runner Rack Tray or Load Bar Slats

This document will guide you through the assembly of the Mounting System and assist you in fitting the Rack Tray or Load Bars to your specific vehicle.
Please refer to the next page for a list of all the components, quantities, and tools required.

IMPORTANT WARNING!
IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL FRONT RUNNER PRODUCTS BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ASSEMBLED AND ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSEMBLING AND SECURING ALL FRONT RUNNER PRODUCTS TO YOUR VEHICLE, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR FRONT RUNNER PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER OR OTHER QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
NOTE: Front Runner will not be responsible for any damage caused by the failure to install the product according to these instructions.
Please call us if you have any questions about the installation of this product.

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GET ORGANIZED

IN THE BOX

TOOLS NEEDED

FIGURE 1.1

SPVT001 – SIDE PROFILE

RRNS1425 (FAVF001 & RRAC209) – SLAT ASSEMBLY

WDST013 – VAN RACK WIND DEFLECTOR

RRAC207 – VAN RACK JOINER KIT

RRAC208 – VAN TRACK END CAP

FAVF003 – FORD TRANSIT FOOT (PAIR)

PLUG REMOVAL

Locate the factory mounting points on the vehicle’s roof.

Use a suitable Panel Tool to remove the plugs from the roof.
Look online for videos to assist.

SIDE PROFILE ASSEMBLY

Loosely assemble the Ford Transit Feet (Item 6) using M8 x 16 Button Head Bolts, M8 Flat Washers, and M8 Nyloc Nuts and slide them into the side profiles. They must still be able to slide freely.
Refer to Item 6 on page 4 for assembly.
See 2.3 for positioning around Joiners

Place Joiner into the Side Profile and twist into position as shown.
Refer to Item 4 on page 4.
Assemble the Side Profiles (Items 1) using the Rack Joiners (Item 4) and M6 x 16 Button Head Bolts and fully tighten.
See 2.3 for Side Profile orientation.
Tightening Torque 16Nm / 11.8 ft-lbs

Apply Sealant around all mounting holes in the roof.
Place pre-assembled Side Profiles over the mounting points. Align feet with factory holes and secure the feet to the roof using the 10mm Plastic Spacer, M8 x 35 Button
Head Bolts, M8 x 16 Flat Washers, and M8 Spring Washers.
Refer to Item 6 on page 4.
Tightening Torque 25Nm / 18.4 ft-lbs

WIND DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY

Insert two Button Head Bolts, M8 Half Nuts, and M8 Schnorr Washers assemblies into the Narrow Slat as shown. Slide them to the center of the Narrow Slat (Item 2), making sure that the Schnorr Washer is above the T-Slot Channel.
Refer to Item 3 on page 3.

Loosely assemble the M8 x 12 Button Head Bolt, M8 Schnorr Washers, and M8 Thin Nut both LH & RH Wind Deflectors (Item 3) as shown.
Refer to Item 3 on page 3.

Slide the nut assembled to the Wind Deflector into the T-slot of the Narrow Slat as shown.
Refer to Item 3 on page 3.

Center the Wind Deflector on the rack and move the bolt assemblies from fig 4.1 into the slots as shown in fig 4.4.
Leave a 10mm gap between the LH and RH Wind Deflectors and fully tighten. Refer to Item 3 on page 3.
Tightening Torque 20Nm / 14.75 ft-lbs

NARROW SLAT ASSEMBLY

Loosely assemble the Slat Z Brackets (Item 2) to the Narrow Slats using M8 x 20 Hex Bolts and M8 Nyloc Nuts.
Place the Narrow Slat End Caps on the slats (Item 2). See orientation in 5.1.
Refer to Item 2 on page 3.

Slide pre-assembled Slats into the Side Profiles as shown. Space the Slats at 404mm increments, or at your chosen spacing. These can be adjusted at any stage.
Additional Slats can be added (RRNS1425 sold separately).
Refer to Item on 2 page 3.

If a roof A/C is fitted to the vehicle, space the slats around the A/C at 202mm increments on shorter lengths and 404mm on the longer lengths
The slats can be positioned in front and behind the A/C unit.
Fully tighten all fasteners.
Tightening Torque 20Nm / 14.75 ft-lbs
Tightening Torque 20Nm / 14.75 ft-lbs
Place Nut Caps over all Hex Bolts and Nyloc Nuts.

COMPLETION

INSTALL OTHER VEHICLE AND RACK ACCESSORIES

Now’s the time to visit your favorite Front Runner dealer in person or online.

IMPORTANT!
FRONT RUNNER RACK KITS OFTEN HAVE A HIGHER LOAD RATING THAN THE VEHICLES THEY ARE MOUNTED TO. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MANUFACTURER FOR A RECOMMENDED ROOF RATING. THE FRONT RUNNER CAN NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROPER LOADING BEYOND THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S STATED LOAD CAPACITY.

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References

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