F.A.S.T. Anchoring System - Chief Automotive …

1 AnchoringSystemUSERS MANUAL2006 Chief Automotive TechnologiesChief s Limited One-YearWarranty & LiabilityCHIEF'S LIMITED ONE-YEARWARRANTY & LIABILITYC hief Automotive Technologies, Inc. warrants for one year from date of installationand/or purchase any of its products which do not perform satisfactorily due to defectcaused by faulty material or workmanship. Chief s obligation under this warranty islimited to the repair or replacement of products which are defective and which have notbeen misused, carelessly handled, or defaced by repair or repairs made or attempted Automotive TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DOES NOT ASSUMERESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DEATH, INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGERESULTING FROM THE OPERATOR S NEGLIGENCE OR MISUSE OF THISPRODUCT OR ITS ATTACHMENTS.

2 Chief MAKES NO WRITTEN,EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER OF MERCHANTABIL-ITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISEREGARDING THE EQUIPMENT OR ANY PART OF THE PRODUCT OTHERTHAN THE LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY STATED ABOVE. The flexibility of Chief Automotive s AnchoringSystem allows it to secure frame rail vehicles to the main-frames of most pulling systems. The equipment can beused in conjunction with standard size Universal AnchoringSystem (UAS) stands, Universal Measuring System (UMS)pinchweld stands, or Anchoring Adapter System bases thatallow insertion of UAS or UMS adapter tubes. The designof the Anchoring System keeps Anchoring standbases outboard of the vehicle s structural componentsallowing more room for addition to providing a secure hold, the System can beadjusted so the vehicle is level from front to rear and fromside to side.

3 In addition, many of the System s components Anchoring SYSTEMUSERS MANUAL1allow a frame rail to move with the pull when correcting dia-mond. Anchoring System usage is easy and is limited only by theimagination of the technician doing the work. The equip-ment adapts to the majority of today s pickup trucks, sportutility vehicles and full frame cars. This manual provides anoverview of the System components, basic usage guide-lines and parts :All of Chief s measuring systems can be used inconjunction with the Anchoring System . Ifusing the Universal Measuring System , however,refer to page 14 for datum height adjustment Anchoring Adapter Bracket Assemblies, L Bracket Assemblies, Bolt Vise Rail Vise Assemblies8 Spring Shackle Clamp Assemblies10.

4 Horizontal Clamp Assemblies11. Turnbuckle Assist Assemblies12. Accessory Board Assembly13. Tie Down Plates 14. Tie Back Brackets 15. Misc. Bolts, Nuts, Washers,Bushings16. Riser Bars (3 ) Anchoring (Upgrade Package)1. Spring Bolt Vise Assemblies2. Narrow Rail Vise Assemblies3. Tie Bracket Brackets4. Turnbuckle Assists5. Bolt, M20 x x 260mm HHCS6. Riser Bars (3 ) 7. Tool Box 8. Misc. Bushings AnchoringUpgrade Anchoring SYSTEMUSERS MANUALF igure 1 MountingBracketFigure 2 Figure 3 UMS AdapterTubeAnchoringAdapter SystemAnchoring Stand /Crossbar InstallationIMPORTANT:Before installing Anchoring equipment, identify location of base reference points in four cor-ners of vehicle s center section. Anchoring equipmentmust not interfere with the measuring of these positioning of Anchoring stands and crossbars arethe first steps toward installation.

5 To accomplish this:1. Position Anchoring stands at four corners of vehicle scenter section near Anchoring locations. Anchoringlocations may include: suspension/spring mounts, cra-dle mounts, box frame rails, open channel frame rails,or reference holes on side of frame : If using Universal Anchoring System (UAS) bases(see Figure 1), insert Universal Measuring System (UMS) adapter tubes in the bases and adjust each toan identical height. (See Universal AnchoringSystem Owners Manual - Part No. 618740). If using UMS pinchweld stands, position appropriatesize clamp mounts (for pulling System used) directlybelow the Anchoring locations. Then insert UMSpinchweld stands in the clamp mounts. (See UMSP inchweld Stands Owners Manual - Part ).

6 (See Figure 2.) If using an Anchoring Adapter System , positionappropriate size clamp mounts (for pulling systemused) directly below Anchoring locations. Then installanchoring System bases into the clamp mounts andinsert UMS adapter tubes. (See Figure 3.) Figure 422. Lift either the front or rear of the vehicle. Use a Chief AirJack or other suitable lifting device(s) and lift both sidesof vehicle at the same time. (See Figure 4.)CAUTION: If lifting front of vehicle first, place vehicle in park,engage parking brake, and block both rearwheels using 4 inch wood blocks. (See Figure 5.)Block front and rear of each wheel. If lifting rear of vehicle first, block both front wheelsusing 4 inch wood blocks. Block front and rear ofeach :The vehicle must be kept level for measuringpurposes.

7 To do this, it may be easier to anchorthe rear corners of the center section first andthen adjust the height of the front anchoringlocations to establish level. Figure 5 UMS Pinchweld Stand3. At elevated end of center section, place crossbar direct-ly below Anchoring locations. 4. Position Anchoring stands at ends of crossbar. Makesure they are located identically, one side of vehicle tothe other. Attach stands to mainframe but do not securefirmly at this Attach crossbar to the Anchoring stands. (See Figure 6and its Inset.) IMPORTANT:Some setups may require rotation of crossbar to match slope of attachement or rail. To dothis, use curved slots at end of crossbar. (See Figure7 and its Inset.) Place one washer between bolt headand Anchoring stand mounting surface and anotherbetween nut and mounting surface of Adjust height of crossbar (if needed) by raising or lower-ing Anchoring stand tube.

8 (See Figure 8.)7. Install Anchoring attachments. Firmly secure attach-ments to the vehicle s structure, but loosely secureattachments to the crossbar using tie down bolts and tiedown plates. (See Figure 9.)IMPORTANT:1) Tie down bolts thread directly into the base of all butone attachment. If needed, insert appropriate sizespacer between tie down plate and bottom of crossbar if bolt is too long. (See Figure 9 Inset.)2) The horizontal clamp is the only attachment requiringthe use of a washer and nut to secure the attach-ment. 8. After installing the first two Anchoring stands, repeatsteps 2 - 6 at the opposite end of the center section. 9. After all four Anchoring stands and attachments areinstalled, firmly secure all Anchoring Anchoring SYSTEMUSERS MANUALF igure 6 Figure 73 Figure 9 Figure 8 Base Of AttachmentTie Down BoltTie-Down PlateCrossbarSee attachment descriptions and specificguidelines beginning on page Spacer If NeededCorrection Of DiamondIf one of the rails must move with the pull (forexample: to correct diamond) follow the guidelineson pages 12-13 - Correcting Diamond.

9 Anchoring AccessoriesFour accessories are provided with the AnchoringSystem that improve its capabilities. Two of the accessoriesare designed for height adjustment whereas the other twoare used for support during pulling situations. SpacersFive sizes of spacers are provided allowing technicians toadd height to an Anchoring assembly. Spacer sizes include:1/8 inch ( ) 1/4 inch ( ), 1/2 inch ( mm),1 inch ( mm), and 2 inches ( mm). (See Figure 10.)The spacers are inserted between the crossbar and theattachment and are held in place by the tie down bolts thatproject upward through the assembly. (See Figure 11.)3 Inch Riser BarsIn addition to spacers, 3 inch riser bars(see Figure 12) areprovided for situations when additional height is riser bars mate with the channel in the crossbar andmay occasionally be stacked two high in some AssistsA pair of turnbuckle assistsare provided for secondaryholding or support purposes.

10 The device consists of a cylin-drical center unit with adjustable hooks at each end. Whenused with a tie down chain, it provides a secure attachmentto the mainframe. Figure 13 shows a turnbuckle assist sup-porting an Anchoring stand. Turnbuckle assists may also be used as tie down attach-ments to hold structural components while pulls are madeon the opposite side of the vehicle. T-hooks and/or tie downchain can be used in these situations as Back BracketsA pair of tie back brackets are also provided. (See Figures14 and 15.) These brackets fit between the attachment andthe top of the riser bar in tall Anchoring applications. Theyprovide an ideal hookup point for turnbuckle assist / tiedown chain applications. In addition, the tie back brackets may also be used asspacers.