Prorack K573 User manual

K573
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 4 x 4 x 2 x 1
x 1 x 4
Revision No: 5E 1

Fitting Kit K573
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Volkswagen
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 02-05 NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 02-05 AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 02-05 EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 02-05 ZA 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 02-05 CN 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 05-09 AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 05-09 EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 05-09 ZA 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 05-09 CN 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 05-Jun 09 NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
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Fitting Kit K573
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A B C 1 2 3
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 02-05 (NZ) -240mm 510mm - 800mm 770mm -
-9 -7/16ths" 20 1/16ths" - 31 1/2ths" 30 5/16ths" -
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 02-05 (AU) -240mm 510mm - 800mm 770mm -
-9 -7/16ths" 20 1/16ths" - 31 1/2ths" 30 5/16ths" -
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 02-05 (EU) -240mm 510mm - 800mm 770mm -
-9 -7/16ths" 20 1/16ths" - 31 1/2ths" 30 5/16ths" -
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 02-05 (ZA) -240mm 510mm - 800mm 770mm -
-9 -7/16ths" 20 1/16ths" - 31 1/2ths" 30 5/16ths" -
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 02-05 (CN) -240mm 510mm - 800mm 770mm -
-9 -7/16ths" 20 1/16ths" - 31 1/2ths" 30 5/16ths" -
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 05-09 (AU) -240mm 510mm - 800mm 770mm -
-9 -7/16ths" 20 1/16ths" - 31 1/2ths" 30 5/16ths" -
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 05-09 (EU) -240mm 510mm - 800mm 770mm -
-9 -7/16ths" 20 1/16ths" - 31 1/2ths" 30 5/16ths" -
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 05-09 (ZA) -240mm 510mm - 800mm 770mm -
-9 -7/16ths" 20 1/16ths" - 31 1/2ths" 30 5/16ths" -
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 05-09 (CN) -240mm 510mm - 800mm 770mm -
-9 -7/16ths" 20 1/16ths" - 31 1/2ths" 30 5/16ths" -
Polo Mk4, 5dr Hatch 05-Jun 09 (NZ) -240mm 510mm - 800mm 770mm -
-9 -7/16ths" 20 1/16ths" - 31 1/2ths" 30 5/16ths" -
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Fitting Kit EN
K573
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 method.
●Ensure each end of the crossbar is
adjusted equally.
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●Remove locking screw.
●Apply protective strip as shown.
Trim if required.
●Attach clamp to each leg. NOTE; clamps
may have labels showing their positions on
the vehicle (For example; "Front Right").
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●Refit locking screw so that it goes through
the hole in the clamp. Do not begin to
tighten the locking screw.
●Refer to the underside of the pad for the
part number.
●It is important to put the pads in the correct
position on the vehicle.
●Letters refer to the pad part numbers and
position.
●Pad Part Number:
A = 11-04-241
B = 11-04-250
C = 11-04-251
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Fitting Kit EN
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●Fit rubber pads (supplied with fitting kit) to
foot. Pad may vary in shape to that shown.
●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).
●Please check the front of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
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●Locate vehicle's fixed points.
●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.
●Clamps directly to edge of roof under the
doors, pin locates in hole on vehicle
●Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb)
hand tight.
●Tighten locking screw on both legs evenly.
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●Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
●Use keys to fit and lock covers
Energising Door Seal
●Measure doors as shown for starting
placement of door seal.
●Repeat for all doors.
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