Prorack K983 User manual

K983
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
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Fitting Kit K983
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Kia
K5, 4dr Sedan 16-+ CN 65 kgs (143 lbs) 65 kgs (143 lbs)
Optima, 4dr Sedan Nov 15-+ AU 65 kgs (143 lbs) 65 kgs (143 lbs)
Optima, 4dr Sedan Nov 15-+ EU 65 kgs (143 lbs) 65 kgs (143 lbs)
Optima, 4dr Sedan Nov 15-+ NZ 65 kgs (143 lbs) 65 kgs (143 lbs)
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Fitting Kit K983
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A B C 1 2 3
K5, 4dr Sedan 16-+ (CN) -295mm 345mm - 884mm 852mm -
-11 -5/8ths" 13 9/16ths" - 34 13/16ths" 33 9/16ths" -
Optima, 4dr Sedan Nov 15-+ (AU) -295mm 345mm - 884mm 852mm -
-11 -5/8ths" 13 9/16ths" - 34 13/16ths" 33 9/16ths" -
Optima, 4dr Sedan Nov 15-+ (EU) -295mm 345mm - 884mm 852mm -
-11 -5/8ths" 13 9/16ths" - 34 13/16ths" 33 9/16ths" -
Optima, 4dr Sedan Nov 15-+ (NZ) -295mm 345mm - 884mm 852mm -
-11 -5/8ths" 13 9/16ths" - 34 13/16ths" 33 9/16ths" -
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Fitting Kit EN
K983
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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Fitting Kit EN
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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 = A849
B = A850
C = A851
D = A852
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Fitting Kit EN
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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 = 241
B = 293
C = 294
●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 2 Nm (1.5 ft lb)
hand tight.
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Fitting Kit EN
K983
●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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