Prorack K677 Operation and installation manual

K677
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4
x 1 x 4
Revision No: 1A 1

Fitting Kit K677
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Mitsubishi
Outlander LS 2WD, 5dr SUV 12-+ NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Outlander ES, 5dr SUV 12-+ AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Outlander LS, 5dr SUV 12-+ AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Outlander Aspire, 5dr SUV 12-+ AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Outlander GX1, 5dr SUV 12-+ EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Outlander GX2, 5dr SUV 12-+ EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Outlander GT, 5dr SUV 13-+ US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
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Fitting Kit EN
K677
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.
●Use keys to remove covers.
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●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.
●Attaches to factory-fitted mounting points
●Please check the rear of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
●Adjust crossbar in or out to suit vehicle.
Refer to the crossbar instructions for
crossbar adjustment.
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●Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb).
●Remove plastic clamp block by gripping bar
leg with fingers and push firmly with
thumbs until clamp block drops out behind
leg.
●Select plastic internal block (from fitting kit)
and insert into foot.
●Repeat for all legs.
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K677
Fitment
●Pull ditch moulding back towards you.
●Mark reference point with a pen.
●Use drill bit supplied, to drill holes in
marked positions.
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K677
●Re-install rubber ditch mould in roof
channel.
●Select grubscrews and screw into the
vehicle's fixed points.
●Do not over tighten.
●Repeat for all four positions.
●Refer to the underside of the pad for the
part number.
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●Place crossbars on pads ensuring the pads
fit into the holes underneath the foot and
the grubscrew pass through the hole in the
foot.
●Repeat for all four positions.
●Tighten the red plastic knob. The side with
the nut showing should be facing up.
●Ensure the red plastic knob is in the
position shown when fully tightened.
●Repeat for all legs.
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●Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
●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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Fitting Kit EN
K677
Maintenance
●Never drive into a car wash with the roof
rack system fitted.
●Lubricate locks and adjusting screws at
regular intervals.
●Remove the products from the vehicle
when not in use. Make sure all loose parts
are stored safely.
●Make sure all loads are securely fastened
with non-elastic straps. Check regularly
during longer journeys.
●A loaded roof rack system can alter the
performance of your vehicle. Be especially
aware of the effects of side winds,
changing of direction, and braking
performance. Avoid rapid acceleration and
deceleration. Drive carefully.
●Note that the total height of the vehicle
increases when upright loads are carried.
●Products should be locked during transport
if they have locks fitted.
●Check and replace worn out or defective
parts.
●Keep the product clean and maintained.
●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.
●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.
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