etrailer e98878 User manual

Aluminum Folding J-Rack Kayak Carrier
Instruction Manual
e98878
Parts List
x2
x2
x2
x4 x4
x4
A
B
D
F
C
x2
G
x2
H
x2
I
E
I
Part # Description QTY
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Folding Cradle
Bolt
Flat Washer
Mounting Bracket
Knob
Rack Anchor Straps
Strap – Buckle End + Free End
Strap – Buckle End + Loop End
Strap – Free End + Loop End
2
4
4
2
4
2
2
2
2
Warning:
Please read and understand all instructions before use. Failure to follow the instructions may cause serious property
and / or personal damage.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Load bars must be at least 24" (610mm) apart for safe use.
Do not exceed the carrier’s load capacity of 68kg/150lb.
Do not exceed the loading capacity of cross bars
Do not modify this carrier or use it for unintended purpose.
Check the condition of the carrier before each use. Do not use if any parts are damaged. Contact etrailer.com for
replacement of damaged parts.
Secure bow and stern to vehicle with included straps
Periodically check the condition of the carrier and straps during a long driving and retighten if necessary.
This carrier is intended for use with kayaks and similar single occupant water craft. Use with items and water craft that
does not fit this description could damage the carrier and cause injury to user or others.
Take the height of the load on your vehicle roof into consideration while driving through limited spaces such as tunnels,
garages, parking structures, etc.
Store the carrier in dry and cool place when not in use. Remove all salt and debris from carrier after use for best results.
Keep carrier out of reach of children.

1.Center folding cradle (A) on top of vehicle cross bar. Insert bolts (B) through the holes in the top of the base pad,
and assemble with mounting bracket (D), flat washers (C), and knobs (E). See Fig. 1.
Tighten the knobs (E) to bolts (B) securing the folding cradle (A) to the vehicle cross bar. See Fig. 2.
Repeat process with second J-Cradle on second cross bar. Ensure cross bar spacing is at least 24".
Installation
FIG 2FIG 1
Loading and Secure
1.Turn the two locking handles counterclockwise.
Lift and rotate the outer frame to an appropriate position. See Fig. 3.
B
A
C
D
E
Base pad
Cross bar
Fig 3
Outer frame
Locking handle

4. Make sure the distance between two cross bars is at least 24”/610mm apart. With another person’s help, load the
kayak onto car rooftop and center the kayak on the two folding cradles(A).Make sure the cockpit is facing
toward you.See Fig. 5
2.Once the outer frame is in appropriate position, turn the locking handles clockwise to lock the outer frame in position.
See Fig. 4
Note: Make sure to leave enough space between the outer frame and the base fame for your kayak.
3.Repeat step1 and 2 for the other folding cradle. Make sure the two folding cradles are in alignment.
Fig 5
Fig 6 Fig 7
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5. Route the free end of strap(G) around the top of the outer frame of folding cradle(A).Pull and route both the buckle end
and free end of strap (G) over the kayak. Pull down the free end of strap(G) until the buckle end is positioned half way up
the side of the kayak. Thread the free end of strap(G) down and under the cross bar. See Fig. 6
6. Press buckle on strap (G) and insert free end of strap (G) through the buckle. Pull down the free end of strap (G) to tighten.
Wrap the free end through the elastic cord to avoid the excessive strap flapping in the wind. See Fig. 7
When the strap is tightened, move neoprene protector to cover the buckle to prevent paintwork scratches.
Repeat step 5 and step 6 for the other folding cradle.
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G
Base frame
Outer frame
Fig 4

Fig 9 Fig 10
3) Insert loop end of strap (I) through the loop of the anchor strap (F) and guide the free end of strap (I) through the loop end of the strap (I) itself.
Pull to tighten the knot. See Fig. 11.
4) Press the buckle of strap (H) and feed the free end of strap(I) through the buckle.Pull the free end to tighten.
Move the neoprene protector to cover the buckle to prevent paintwork scratches.See Fig. 12 & 13
1) Insert the loop end of strap (H) through the rescue bars or grab handles of kayak. Feed the buckle end of strap (H) through the loop end
and pull the buckle end to tighten. See Fig. 8
Fig 8
H
Fig 12 Fig 13
IH
I
H
Notes: Apply even pressure to the bow and stern.Wrap excessive strap to avoid it flapping in the wind.
2) Place one anchor strap (F) inside the vehicle hood (Fig. 9) and the other inside trunk hatch (Fig. 10).
Close the hood and hatch and keep the loop end on each strap protruding out through the edge to provide a secure anchor point.
Fig 11
F
I
Caution: Remove anchor strap (F) when not in use.
7.. Tie the bow and stern to vehicle using strap(H) and strap(I

8. Rock the kayak to see if it is firmly secured. Retighten the straps if loose.
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G