Malone J-Pro MPG116 User manual

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J-STYLE KAYAK CARRIERS
Installation & Loading Instructions - Please Read Before Beginning
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MPG116
J-LoaderJ-LoaderTM
MPG118
J-Pro2J-Pro2TM
MPG117
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following the given directions for use and/or installation and accepts full responsibility for any and all damages or injury of any kind including death,
which may result from their use and/or installation.
It is critical that all Malone racks and accessories be properly and securely attached to your vehicle. Improper attachment could result in a serious
accident, and could cause serious bodily injury or death to you or to others. You are responsible for securing the racks and accessories to your car,
checking the attachment’s prior to use, and periodically inspecting the products for adjustment, wear, and damage.
You must read and understand all of the instructions and cautions supplied with your Malone products(s) 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.
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MPG116
MPG117
MPG118

Spare Part Listing
Product J-Pro 2™
Parent MPG/ER # MPG117
Revision # A
Date: 9/19/2019
SKU # DESCRIPTION
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2020 J-Pro2™ Carrier (MPG117), Single
2001 Carrier Sleeves (MPG114,117,118) (set of 4)
2003 Carrier 3" Long Foam (MPG116,117) (set of 4)
2005 Carrier Base Pads (MPG114,116,117,118) (set of 4)
2009 11' Carrier Webbing Strap - Color: Red, Single
MPG306 Bow & Stern Tie Down (set of 2)
MPG362 60mm Bolt (set of 4)
MPG363 70mm Bolt (set of 4)
MPG369 T Knob (set of 4)
MPG303NH Jawz2™ Adapter (set of 2)
MPG304
Jawz 2™ V-Style Mounting Kit w/60mm & 70mm bolts &
T-knobs

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J-STYLE KAYAK CARRIERS
60mm
70mm
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MPG116 MPG118 MPG117
T-Knobs
TK b
Jawz Universal Adapters
Mounting Bolts Red Load Straps
12’ Safety Tie-Downs
1
. Prior to installation, insert a bolt into the mounting holes in
the bottom of the carriers. Push upward to open the two
mounting hole covers located in the Base pads.
. Insert a Mounting Bolt into one mounting hole from the top
side. Rotate and close the mounting hole cover.
See image 1.
2
Insert Mounting Bolt through one hole of a Jawz adapter
and loosely apply a T-knob. See image 2.
.
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Installation & Loading Instructions - J-Style Kayak Carriers

. Place the carrier onto the front cross bar with the boarding
ramp facing out. Swing the Jawz under the cross bar as
shown. See image 3.
Place the carrier onto the front cross bar with the forward
section (with small foam pads, or boarding ramp) facing
out. Swing the Jawz under the cross bar as shown. See
image 3.
3
. Insert a second Mounting Bolt into the top side unused hex
hole and down through the Jawz mounting adapter. Apply
washer and second T-knob and slightly tighten until the carrier
is secure. Repeat steps 1-4 for the 2nd carrier and rear cross
bar. See image 4.
top rear of the carrier. Pull the free end down unt
there is an even loop. Repeat for the second carrie
See image 7.
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. Confirm the carriers are in alignment. Firmly tighten
the T-knobs until both carriers are securely fixed to
the cross bars. See image 5.
5
. Insert the four Rubber Plugs into the four top side hex holes
in the two carriers. See image 6.
. Insérez un bouchon de caoutchouc dans chacun des quatre
trous hexagonaux situés sur le côté supérieur des supports.
(Figure 6)
4
6
7
4
Loading the Kayaks:
With and With-out the
Boarding Ramp Feature
. Route the free end of a 12’ Load Strap around the
top rear of the carrier. Pull the free end down until
there is an even loop. Repeat for the second carrier.
See image 7.
See image 1
7
1
Insert a second mounting bolt into the top side unused hex
hole and down through the Jawz mounting adapter. Close
the mounting hole cover. Apply second T-knob and slightly
tighten until the carrier is secure. Repeat steps 1-4 for the
second carrier and rear cross bar. See image 4.
(Figure 4)
5
Loading the Kayaks:
With-out the
Boarding Ramp Feature

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. Place the straps parallel to the carriers with the front strap
loop on the windshield and the rear strap loop on the back
of the vehicle. See image 8.
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. Place the strap loops over the kayak so that each
loop is positioned directly over a carrier.
See image 11.
. Place the kayak on it’s side with the cockpit facing
out. Lift up and place kayak into the carriers.
See image 9.
9
. Position kayak so the cockpit is evenly centered between
the carriers. The kayak should lean back into the carriers
with the side resting against the front pads.
See image 10.
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See image 5
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. Thread the free end of each strap back up and
through the buckles. Pull down to tighten.
See image 13.
. Pull the free end of each strap down until the buckles are
positioned half way up the side of the kayak. Thread the
free ends of each strap down and under the cross bar.
See image 12.
. Dress extra strap down and around the cross bars. Install
the bow & stern safety lines per attached instructions.
See image 14.
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Instructions - Installation et chargement
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Bow and Stern Safety tie-downs are required for all rooftop transport.
Failure to use these safety lines voids all warranty.
If your kit did not include safety tie-downs, we strongly recommend the use of the
Malone MPG316 Sentry Ratchet Tie-Down System or Malone MPG309 SpeedLine Mini Ratchet Tie-Down
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and secure attachment before transport. Use of this product for any other
application other than kayak transport voids warranty.
Installation & Loading Instructions - J-Style Kayak Carriers
Instructions - Installation et chargement

. Thread the free ends of each strap down and under
the cross bar, and, back up through the boarding ramp
slot. See image 13.
. Pull the free end of each strap down until the buckles are
positioned half way up the side of the kayak. Thread each
free end down and through the inside bottom slot of each
carrier. See image 12.
. Thread the free strap ends up and through the buckles. Pull
down to tighten. Dress extra strap down and around the
cross bars. Install the bow & stern safety lines per attached
instructions. See image 14.
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3
See image 1
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See image 3
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Loading the Kayaks:
With the Boarding Ramp Feature
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Bow and Stern Safety tie-downs are required for all rooftop transport.
Failure to use these safety lines voids all warranty.
If your kit did not include safety tie-downs, we strongly recommend the use of the
Malone MPG316 Sentry Ratchet Tie-Down System or Malone MPG309 SpeedLine Mini Ratchet Tie-Down
Al
ways c
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ec
k
moun
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h
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s
t
raps an
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f
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t
y
ti
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d
own
li
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f
or proper
and secure attachment before transport. Use of this product for any other
application other than kayak transport voids warranty.
Installation & Loading Instructions - J-Style Kayak Carriers

MPG370 BOW & STERN LINE KIT
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Thread free end
of cord through
hook.
Create a “left
over right”
knot & tighten.
Create a “right
over left”
knot & tighten.
Pull to test for
knot strength.
AB CD
Attach hook to rope (steps A-D)
Keeping the rope tight and
S-hook in place, thread the
free end up and through a
strong point on the kayak
F
Make a loop in the rope
12” to 14” away
from the kayak or canoe.
G
Attach and dress rope to vehicle and boat (steps E-O)
Attach S-hook to vehicle
tow ring or other sturdy
body part.
E
Bend the loop over leaving
a large opening as shown.
H
Opening
Pass the loop through the
opening.
I
Pull to create a tight knot.
JK
Thread the free end of
the rope
through the loop.
L
Pull the free end up until
the rope
is sufficiently tight.
M
Hold the rope secure with
one hand. Form a knot with the free
end and tighten. Form
a second knot for
safety purposes.
N
The line should be tight
and secure. Repeat for
second tie-down.
O
MPG306 BOW & STERN LINE KIT
NOTE: NOT REQUIRED ONTRAILER PACKAGES
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