Roadmaster Guardian User Manual

IMPORTANT
The Guardian is designed
to help reduce the damage
to the vehicle while being
towed. Although the Guard-
ian will significantly reduce
the amount of vehicle dam-
age, the Guardian will not
eliminate all damage. Cor-
respondingly, ROADMASTER
expressly disallows any and
all claims related to rock
chips, dings, scratches or
any other damage incurred
to the towed vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not install the
Guardian if the vehicle
owner’s manual prohib-
its the use of a verti-
cal towing shield of this
type. In this instance use a horizontal shield such as
the Tow Defender.
Read all instructions before install-
ing the Guardian. Failure to understand
how to install the Guardian could result
in property damage, personal injury or
even death.
Initial Installation
1. Remove the crossbar (Figure 1) and then the bolts
Installation
Instructions
Guardian
™
part number 4000
85-1653-08 07-17
ROADMASTER, Inc. 6110 NE 127th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98682 800-669-9690 Fax: 360-735-9300 www.roadmasterinc.com
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Figure 1
Time Tested • Time Proven
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Safety Definitions
These instructions contain information that is very important to know and understand. This information is provided
for safety and to prevent equipment problems. To help recognize this information, observe the following symbols:
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, could result in property
damage, serious personal injury, or even death.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage, or minor or moderate personal injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol in-
dicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
NOTE
Refers to important information and is placed in italic
type. It is recommended that you take special notice of
these items.
holding the tow bar quick-disconnects (or, “QDs,” Figure 1)
to the tow bar mounting bracket (Figure 1). Then remove the
safety plates (Figure 1) and the tow bar quick-disconnects.
2. There are two ways to attach the Guardian brackets,
as shown in Figure 1: 1) Option A (with the thumb screws
pointing toward the tow bar); or 2) Option B (with the
thumb screws pointing away from the tow bar).
Use Option A unless the Guardian will be within one
inch or less of the towed vehicle — if this is the case, use
Option B.
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Roadmaster Guardian Specifications

General

Brand	Roadmaster
Model	Guardian
Category	Automobile Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety and Installation Guidelines

General Product Disclaimer

Roadmaster disclaims all claims for damage not eliminated by the Guardian, including chips and scratches.

Vertical Towing Shield Caution

Do not install if vehicle manual prohibits vertical shields; use horizontal shield instead.

Mandatory Instruction Reading

Failure to understand instructions could result in property damage, injury, or death.

Initial Installation Steps

Outlines the first steps to begin installing the Guardian system.

Safety Definitions and Symbols

Understanding WARNING Symbols

Explains WARNING indicates a hazardous situation potentially causing death or serious injury.

Understanding CAUTION Symbols

Explains CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation potentially causing property damage or minor injury.

Understanding NOTE Symbols

Highlights important information recommended for special notice.

Assembly and Installation Precautions

Spacing Clearance Caution

Ensure Guardian is at least one inch from vehicle body to prevent damage.

Quick-Disconnect Reassembly Warning

Critical warnings on using correct bolts, reinstalling safety plates, and all hardware.

Installation Completion and Connection

Quick-Disconnect Centering Caution

Centering quick-disconnects prevents tire wear and consequential damage.

Torque Specification Warning

Torque bolts to 75 ft./lbs. Loose screws can cause vibration and separation.

Connecting the Guardian for Towing

Steps to connect the Guardian center panel and side panels for towing.

Storage and Cleaning Procedures

Storing the Guardian

Instructions for rotating and reattaching side panels for storage.

Cleaning and Protection

Recommendations for cleaning with protectant and specific cleaners.

Limited Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage Details

Details warranty of conformity, conditional one-year, and extended warranty periods.

Warranty Limitations and Exclusions

Disclaims other warranties, limits remedies, and excludes incidental/consequential damages.

Contact and Legal Information

Provides address for notices and states applicable law and severability.