Installation Guide for Flatline Van models including: UN1120B, UN1120B Rear Platform Gear Cage, Rear Platform Gear Cage, Platform Gear Cage, Gear Cage
Flatline Van Co. - Sprinter & Transit Adventure Van Accessories
INSTALLATION GUIDE REAR PLATFORM GEAR CAGE UN1120B TOOLS REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED) + RATCHET + MEASURING TAPE + MARKER + 9/16" SOCKET + 9/16" WRENCH + 7/16" WRENCH OR SOCKET INSTALL INFO TIME TO INSTALL THIS PRODUCT: 1 HOUR Additional help is suggested for a few of the install steps. Compatible with all FVC Rear Door Platforms. BEFORE YOU START Please inspect the product and packaging upon delivery to ensure there are no issues and that all parts and hardware are accounted for. Contact us ASAP if anything is missing at: support@flatlinevanco.com FL ATLINE VAN CO · SUPPORT@FL ATLINEVANCO.COM · 888-667-5576 01 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. FL ATLINE VAN CO · SUPPORT@FL ATLINEVANCO.COM · 888-667-5576 02 PACKAGE CONTENTS BACK PANEL QTY: 1 FRONT PANEL QTY: 1 SIDE PANEL QTY: 2 BOTTOM PAN QTY: 1 BOTTOM GASKET QTY: 2 FL ATLINE VAN CO · SUPPORT@FL ATLINEVANCO.COM · 888-667-5576 03 HARDWARE 1/4-20 X 0.75 SQUARE NECK CARRIAGE BOLT QTY: 4 1/4-20 X 1 SQUARE NECK CARRIAGE BOLT QTY: 4 3/8-16 X 1 FLANGED HEX HEAD SCREW QTY: 4 3/8 SCREW FLAT WASHER QTY: 4 3/8 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT QTY: 4 1/4-20 NYLON INSERT LOCKNUT QTY: 8 1/4 SCREW FLAT WASHER QTY: 8 FL ATLINE VAN CO · SUPPORT@FL ATLINEVANCO.COM · 888-667-5576 04 INSTALL TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP: + MEASURING TAPE + MARKER STEP | 01 LAYOUT AND INSTALL PREP The Rear Platform Gear Cage is designed to be compatible with FVC Rear Door Platforms, but can be modified for installation with other rear door accessory systems. 1.1 Determine Mounting Height: Dry fit the cage 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. 1.2 Modify Gear Cage (Optional): If you are using a product other than the FVC Rear Door Platform, mark the back of the Rear Panel to match your available mounting points and drill out (4) 3/8" holes accordingly. PRO-TIP: A table or stand of an appropriate height can be very helpful during this install. FIG 1 PRO-TIP: Masking tape can also be used to mark desired install height. 15" NOTE - Modifying your Rear Storage Box Gear Cage 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 Upfitter page to locate an approved installer near you. 24" FIG 2 FL ATLINE VAN CO · SUPPORT@FL ATLINEVANCO.COM · 888-667-5576 05 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP: STEP | 02 GEAR CAGE ASSEMBLY 2.1 Position Back Panel to Bottom Pan: Position the Back Panel to the Bottom Pan in the orientation as shown in FIG 3 and 4. 2.2 Position Front Panel to Bottom Pan: Position the Front Panel to the Bottom Pan in the orientation shown in FIG 5+6. FIG 3 FIG 4 FIG 5 FIG 6 FL ATLINE VAN CO · SUPPORT@FL ATLINEVANCO.COM · 888-667-5576 06 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP: STEP | 02 GEAR CAGE ASSEMBLY 2.3 Position Side Panels: Position the (2) Side Panels in the orientation as shown in FIG 7+8. FIG 7 FIG 8 FL ATLINE VAN CO · SUPPORT@FL ATLINEVANCO.COM · 888-667-5576 07 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP: + 7/16" WRENCH OR SOCKET STEP | 02 GEAR CAGE ASSEMBLY 2.4 Secure Panels to Bottom Pan: Secure the panels to the Bottom Pan using the supplied 1/4-20 x1 Carriage Bolts, Flat Washers and Nylon Locknuts (FIG 9+10). FIG 9 FIG 10 FL ATLINE VAN CO · SUPPORT@FL ATLINEVANCO.COM · 888-667-5576 08 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP: + 7/16" WRENCH OR SOCKET STEP | 02 GEAR CAGE ASSEMBLY 2.5 Secure Panels: Secure the assembly using the supplied 1/4-20 x0.75 Carriage Bolts, Flat Washers and Nylon Locknuts (FIG 11+12). FIG 11 FIG 12 FL ATLINE VAN CO · SUPPORT@FL ATLINEVANCO.COM · 888-667-5576 09 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP: STEP | 02 GEAR CAGE ASSEMBLY 2.6 Adhere Gaskets to Gear Cage (Optional): The Gear Cage Front and Rear Panels may or may not have foam gaskets preinstalled. If you are installing this in conjunction with a Storage Box or other Rear Door Accessory, you may elect to attach the included Foam Gaskets to the bottom to avoid rubbing. FIG 13 FIG 14 FL ATLINE VAN CO · SUPPORT@FL ATLINEVANCO.COM · 888-667-5576 010 TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP: + RATCHET + 9/16" SOCKET + 9/16" WRENCH STEP | 03 GEAR CAGE INSTALL 3.1 Insert Bolts to Upper Mounting Holes: Insert (1ea) 3 / 8-16 x 1" Flanged Hex Head Screws and 3 / 8" Flat Washers to the upper mounting holes. 3.2 Position Gear Cage to Platform: With help, lift and align top holes with hardware to the desired height of horizontal 3/8" sized slots of the Rear Door Platform. 3.3 Loosely Secure Gear Cage to Platform: Reaching around the platform, attach (1ea) 3 / 8" Flat Washers to the bolts and loosely thread on (1ea) 3 / 8" Nylon Lock Nuts. 3.4 Confirm Install Height and Secure Fasteners: Once the Gear Cage is in position, secure the upper fasteners to hold it in place. 3.5 Lower Mounting Holes: Insert (1ea) 3 / 8-16 x 1" Flanged Hex Head Screws and 3 / 8" Flat Washers to the lower mounting holes. 3.6 Secure Lower Mounting Holes:Reaching around the platform, attach (1ea) 3 / 8" Flat Washers to the bolt and thread on (1ea) 3 / 8" Nylon Lock Nuts. 3.7 Tighten All Fasteners: Verify positioning and tighten down hardware to 20 ft-lbs FIG 15 FIG 16 FL ATLINE VAN CO · SUPPORT@FL ATLINEVANCO.COM · 888-667-5576 011 GET OUT AND EXPLORE! + LEAVE US A REVIEW Happy with your new FVC product? 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