Prorack K838 User manual

K838
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4
x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4
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Fitting Kit K838
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Ford
Transit Connect, 4dr Van 14-+ EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Transit Connect, 4dr Van 14-+ US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
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A B C 1 2 3
Transit Connect, 4dr Van 14-+ (EU) 245mm 915mm 1350mm 945mm 955mm -
9 5/8ths" 36" 53 1/8ths" 37 3/16ths" 37 5/8ths" -
Transit Connect, 4dr Van 14-+ (US) 245mm 915mm 1350mm 945mm 955mm -
9 5/8ths" 36" 53 1/8ths" 37 3/16ths" 37 5/8ths" -
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Fitting Kit EN
K838
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 method.
●Ensure each end of the crossbar is
adjusted equally.
●Set bars to length (revert to rear of these
instructions).
●Please check the front of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
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K838
●Tighten adjusting screw to 3 Nm (2.2 ft lb)
hand tight.
●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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Fitment
●Open or remove fixed-point covers.
●Place the small metal washer and the small
rubber washer over the bolt.
●Place bolt through the roof. Hold the bolt
with the allen key in place.
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Fitting Kit EN
K838
●Place big rubber washer, big metal washer
and nut over the bolt.
●Do not over tighten.
●Fit rubber pads (supplied with fitting kit) to
foot. Pad may vary in shape to that shown.
●Place crossbar foot over grubscrews.
●Make sure the pad fits into the holes
underneath the foot.
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K838
●Tighten the plastic knob. The side with the
nut showing should be facing up.
●Ensure the plastic knob is in the position
shown when fully tightened.
●Repeat for all four positions.
●Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
●Use keys to fit and lock covers
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Fitting Kit EN
K838
CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after
a load is applied to the crossbars.
Regularly check screws are tight.
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