Prorack K004 User manual

FittingKit
K004
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Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
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Instrucciones de montaje para el
sistema de transporte.
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Instructions de montage pour Basic
Carrier
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Revision No:
5C

FittingKit
K004
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MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P
WHD
Honda
Accord , 3dr Hatch 85- 89
EU
50 kgs (110 lbs)
50 kgs (110 lbs)
Accord , 3dr Hatch Dec 85-Oct 89
AU
50 kgs (110 lbs)
50 kgs (110 lbs)
Accord Aerodeck, 3dr Hatch 86- 90
EU
50 kgs (110 lbs)
50 kgs (110 lbs)
Accord Aerodeck, 3dr Hatch Oct 86-Nov
89
NZ
50 kgs (110 lbs)
50 kgs (110 lbs)
Civic , 3dr Hatch 84- 87
US
50 kgs (110 lbs)
50 kgs (110 lbs)
Civic , 3dr Hatch Dec 83-Nov 87
AU
50 kgs (110 lbs)
50 kgs (110 lbs)
Civic , 3dr Hatch May 84-Mar 88
NZ
50 kgs (110 lbs)
50 kgs (110 lbs)
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FittingKit
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First Time Installation
Remove parts from inside the package and
check. Contact your dealer if any parts are
missing or damaged.
This kit fits type A, B, C and D.
These instructions show type A crossbar
fitted. They also apply to type B, C and D.
NOTE: Clamp images in these instructions may
not be representative of the clamps in this kit
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Use keys to remove covers.
Use hex screwdriver to reverse adjusting
screw 10 turns.
Press adjusting screw and pull crossbar legs
out. Refer to the crossbar instructions for
crossbar adjustment.
Ensure each end of the crossbar is adjusted
equally.
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Remove locking screw.
Cut protective strip in four equal lengths.
Apply protective strip as shown.
Trim if required.
It is important to put the clamps in the correct
position on the vehicle.
Letters refer to the part numbers stamped on
clamps.
Clamp Part Number:
A = 201A
B = 202A
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Attach clamp to each leg. NOTE; clamps
may have labels showing their positions on
the vehicle (For example; "Front Right").
Refit locking screw so that it goes through
the hole in the clamp. Do not begin to tighten
the locking screw.
Fit rubber pad (supplied with crossbar) to foot.
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Make sure the pad fits into the holes
underneath the foot.
Fitment
Place crossbar on vehicle. Minimum
recommended spacing between the bars is
700mm (27 1/2") (unless otherwise stated).
Adjust the legs on the crossbar so that they
are positioned equally from the ends of the
crossbar, and the clamps engage firmly on
the body work of the vehicle.
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Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb).
Tighten locking screw on both legs evenly.
Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
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Use keys to fit and lock covers
CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately
after a load is applied to the crossbars.
Regularly check screws are tight.
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Maintenance
Clean the car roof and surfaces of the
product that will be in contact with the car
roof.
Follow the fitting instructions for fitting the
product to your vehicle. Make sure all steps
are carried out in order.
Set crossbars a minimum distance of 700mm
(27 1/2") apart where no other distance is
specified in the fitting instructions. This is
especially important when carrying long
loads.
Check unit is securely attached whenever
you refit it to the vehicle. If the unit feels
loose, refer to the fitting instructions and
readjust.
Some glass/panoramic roofs and radio
antennae may not be able to be used when
the product is fitted.
Do not modify this product.
Refer to the maximum permitted load
capacity specified in the fitting instructions.
Do not exceed the vehicle manufacturers
roof load rating if it is lower than the
maximum load capacity specified in the fitting
instructions.
Loads should not overhang the sides of the
product and be evenly distributed with the
lowest possible centre of gravity.
Long loads should be secured with non-
elastic straps to the front and rear of the
vehicle.
Objects with pointed ends (e.g. ski poles)
should be carried with the pointed ends to
the rear of the vehicle.
Remove all loose or removable objects from
the load prior to loading.
Make sure all loads are securely fastened
with non-elastic straps. Check regularly
during longer journeys.
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