Perrycraft Aventura User manual

ROOF RAILS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(38”, 48”, and 58” RAIL LENGTHS)
1549 US Highway 21 South
Sparta, NC 28675
336-372-2545
[email protected]
www.perrycraft.com
ROOF RAILS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(38”, 48”, and 58” RAIL LENGTHS)
Before contacting/returning this product to your place of
purchase, contact Perrycraft, Inc.® at 336-372-2545 for any
technical questions, problems, missing parts, etc., upon opening your
product and verifying all parts are present.
RETURNS: Any product to be returned must be returned to the place
of purchase, and is subject to the seller’s returns policy. DO NOT
return to Perrycraft unless instructed to do so in writing.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
RACK LOCATION: Perrycraft’s products are manufactured to be
installed into the skin of the roof panel of vehicles. They are not
designed to line up or be installed at the factory fitment points
available on some vehicles.
INSTALLATION HARDWARE: The included hardware pack contains
screws for securing this rail set to a sheet metal roof or metal surface.
To install this rail set on fiberglass or composite camper tops, tonneau
covers, or Jeep
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tops, please contact your seller to purchase
hardware pack HWAVTC-UV, or call 336-372-2545 to purchase
directly from Perrycraft, Inc.®
SIDE RAIL CURVATURE: Perrycraft, Inc.® manufactures racks and rails
that are size specific, not vehicle specific. Therefore, the bow of the
rails (front to back) may need adjusting. Place the rails (without the
stanchions) on the roof in the desired location. Ideally, the rails
should match the roof curvature. The ends of the rails should touch
the roof and the center should be no more than 3/16” off the roof
surface. The rails can be adjusted (more bow or less bow) by placing
the ends of the rails on supports and either pressing down from the
top (to take away bow), or pressing down from the bottom (to add
more bow). Rails are heat treated aluminum, therefore, very strong.
Several attempts of adjustment may be required to get the correct
curvature.
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Retain these instructions. They are useful if contacting
Perrycraft for information, parts, or service.
ITEMS NEEDED (NOT INCLUDED)
 Measuring Tape
 Masking Tape
 Marker
 Drill
 1/8” Drill Bit
 Phillips Screwdriver
 Rag and Cleaner for roof
CONTENTS:
 2 – Side Rails (Rails will be 14” shorter than last two
numbers of part number (ex. AV3648-B, rails are 34”)
 2 – Left Stanchions
 2 – Left Stanchion Covers
 2 – Right Stanchions
 2 – Right Stanchion Covers
 1 – Hardware pack
o 4 – 1/4” Flat Washer
o 1 – 5/32” Allen Wrench
o 4 – #8 x 5/8” Truss Phillips A-B
o 12 – #10 x 3/4” Pan Phillips Screw – Waxed
o 4 – Neoprene Stanchion Pads (Universal)
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION:
Installation will include assembling the rails, placing them on
the roof and marking the hole locations, removing the rails
and drilling pilot holes at the marked locations, cleaning the
roof, and securing the rails to the roof.
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1. Insert stanchions into rails. The open screw hole on the
upper portion of the stanchion will be on the open side of the
rail. Line up the holes and loosely install the #8 x 5/8” screws.
2. Place assembled rails onto roof in desired location
(approximately 2-3 inches forward of the back hatch joint)
and adjust as necessary to get the rails as parallel to the
body seams and/or ribs or drain channels as possible. Open
hatch to insure it does not come in contact with stanchions.
4. Secure the rails in the desired position using masking
tape, insuring not to cover the hole locations. Mark the
three hole locations in each stanchion and remove rails.
5. Drill pilot holes where marked using 1/8” drill bit going
no deeper than 1/2”, being careful not to penetrate interior
headliner. Clean roof, removing all drill chips.
6. Place rails back onto roof, lining up with drilled holes.
Place neoprene pads under each stanchion, flipping them
as necessary to line up with the stanchion profile.
7. Put one 1/4” washer over the hole that is closest to the
“toe” of the stanchions.
8. Using hand screwdriver, secure stanchions to roof using
supplied #10 x 3/4” pan head waxed screws. Do not
overtighten. Snug is enough.
9. Insert covers to matching stanchions (A-L cover to A-L
stanchion, A-R cover to A-R stanchion). The vertical blade
will insert at the rail/stanchion connection, with the cutout
going around the screw shank. Press the toe of the cover
downward until the cover snaps into the tab slots on the
stanchion.
10. Tighten the rail/stanchion connection screws at all four
locations.
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NOTES AND WARNINGS:
 For carrying cargo, Perrycraft, Inc.® recommends
adding our Mont Blanc Gripper® Load Bars or
equivalent to your Aventura® Roof Rails. See our
website at http://www.perrycraft.com for more
information.
 Do not use rails if a part is cracked or broken.
Contact Perrycraft, Inc.® by phone at 336-372-2545
or by e-mail to [email protected] for
assistance with obtaining a new component.
 External roof rails do not increase the GVWR of the
vehicle. Total occupant and cargo load should not
exceed the manufacturer’s rated vehicle capacity.
 Torque applied to any straps, cords, etc. holding
down gear or equipment also increases the “load
weight” to the roof.
 Large or flat items such as plywood, ladders, lumber,
hang gliders, canoes, kayaks, etc., can trap air and
create wind lift. Secure the ends of long objects
directly to the front and back bumpers or tie-down
positions.
 Bulky or tall loads can create tremendous horizontal
wind resistance from headwinds and crosswinds.
Extreme caution should be used when transporting
such loads.
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ENHANCE YOUR ROOF RAILS:
Add our Mont Blanc Gripper® Load Bars to these Roof Rails,
providing:
 220-Pound Load Capacity for carrying most any load
type!
 Rectangular bars available in 47" and 62" crossbar
lengths, galvanized steel with black vinyl cover.
 AeroWing Bars available in 47" lengths, Satin anodized
aluminum extrusion with black vinyl insert in top of
crossbar.
 Theft-Proof, Locking clamp assemblies adjust for variable
spacing between roof rails, as well as:
 Full front-to-rear adjustability allows for spacing
between crossbars to accommodate various load types
 Rubber-padded clamps protect roof rails from damage.
 3-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty
Square Bar AeroWing Bar
Quick Installation/Removal Key-locked Security
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FITMENT RANGES:
Note: Last 2 digits in Part #'s below indicate crossbar length in
inches. Measure the spacing between the rails just installed.
Rectangular Bars (22x32mm Black):
MB3747-B Fits side rails spaced 31-45 inches apart
MB3762-B Fits side rails spaced 41-61 inches apart
AeroWing Bars (25x62mm aerodynamic Satin-Gray)
MB3747-AW Fits side rails spaced 30-45 inches apart
Perrycraft, Inc.® offers a wide range of Sports Equipment
Carriers for both crossbar styles.
See our website at http://www.perrycraft.com for more
information.
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Perrycraft, Inc.® Warranty Agreement
Three Year Limited Warranty
Perrycraft, Inc.® warrants this product against defective materials and
workmanship to the original owner for a period of three (3) years from
purchase/install date. This warranty is not valid if product is transferred to
another person. Perrycraft, Inc.® provides no warranty and accepts no
liability for normal wear and tear, incorrect installation, damage to vehicles,
property, and/or equipment, nor damage arising from improper use. The
sole remedy under this warranty agreement is replacement of component
parts during the warranty period. You may be required to send in the
component in question (at your expense) to have the part evaluated for a
warranty claim.
If you have a warranty issue, and for faster service, please email a digital
photo of the product/component in question, a brief description of the
situation, and a copy of your purchase receipt to
[email protected]. Our staff will contact you as soon as possible
to resolve the issue.
Registering Your Perrycraft Product
Thank you for your purchase of our product. Our goal is to manufacture
quality products that meet or exceed your expectations. We want to make
sure the product you have is registered with us in case there are any issues
that may arise. Please register your product by sending an email to
[email protected] with your name, product purchased,
purchase date, install date (if different than purchase date), phone number,
and a scanned copy of your receipt. We promise not to send spam emails,
but may contact you periodically with updated product information,
questions about your usage for research purposes, or safety information.
Perrycraft, Inc.® does not assume responsibility for style or size of
rails installed, improper installation, load securing methods, vehicle
roof strength, wind lift, or any other factors beyond its control.
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