Prorack K943 User manual

K943
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
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Fitting Kit K943
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Opel
Astra, 5dr Hatch 10-+ AU 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Astra, 5dr Hatch 10-+ EU 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Astra, 5dr Hatch 10-+ ZA 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Buick
Excelle XT, 5dr Hatch 10-+ CN 75 kgs (165 lbs)
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A B C 1 2 3
Astra, 5dr Hatch 10-+ (AU) -245mm 455mm - 822mm 750mm -
-9 -5/8ths" 17 15/16ths" - 32 3/8ths" 29 1/2ths" -
Astra, 5dr Hatch 10-+ (EU) -245mm 455mm - 822mm 750mm -
-9 -5/8ths" 17 15/16ths" - 32 3/8ths" 29 1/2ths" -
Astra, 5dr Hatch 10-+ (ZA) -245mm 455mm - 822mm 750mm -
-9 -5/8ths" 17 15/16ths" - 32 3/8ths" 29 1/2ths" -
Excelle XT, 5dr Hatch 10-+ (CN) -245mm 455mm - 822mm 750mm -
-9 -5/8ths" 17 15/16ths" - 32 3/8ths" 29 1/2ths" -
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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 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.
●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 = A703
B = A704
C = A705
D = A706
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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.
●Refer to the underside of the pad for the
part number.
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●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 = 293A
B = 294A
C = 295A
D = 296A
●Place rubber pads (supplied with fitting kit)
on the vehicle roof. Pad may vary in shape
to that shown.
●Make sure the pad fits into the holes
underneath the foot.
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Fitment
●Clamps directly to edge of roof under the
doors
●Please check the front of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
●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.
●Tighten adjusting screw to 3 Nm (2.2 ft lb)
hand tight.
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●Tighten locking screw on both legs evenly,
2.5 Nm (1.8 ft lb).
●Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
●Use keys to fit and lock covers
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