Prorack Whispbar Q20 User manual

Q20
Whispbar Track System
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
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12
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12 x 1 x 12
x 1 x 1 x 1 x 2
x 2 x 4 x 4 x 4
x 2
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Whispbar Track System EN
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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.
●Front end plug.
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●Rear end plug.
●Assemble front and rear plugs to tracks.
Note: Rear plug shown in picture.
●NOTE: There is a left hand track and right
hand track. The end plugs should be fitted
accordingly.
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●Carefully select position on vehicle roof
making sure that your crossbar lengths will
match selected positions for the tracks.
●Apply long lengths of masking tape to
vehicle roof in both positions.
●Repeat for all four positions.
●Make sure there is no interference between
what you intend to carry with aerials,
sunroof or tailgate.
●Tracks can be fitted either parallel or
tapered to match vehicle roof shape.
●Parallel Tracks:
A1 & A2 are equal
B1 & B2 are equal
C1 & C2 are equal
D1 & D2 are equal
●Tapered Tracks:
A1 & A2 are different
B1 & B2 are equal
C1 & С2 are equal
D1 & D2 are equal
●With help from another person, carefully lay
tracks over the masking tape and mark
hole positions with a pencil or pen.
●Take care not to move the tracks until the
holes are marked out.
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●Use drill bit supplied, to drill holes in
marked positions.
●Remove masking tape and apply non-
acetic silicon sealant around drilled holes.
●Sit tracks on roof and line up tracks with
drilled holes.
●Insert all cap screws through the drilled
holes.
●With assistance, fit washer and nut loosely
onto each of the cap screws from inside the
canopy.
●Use a spanner to tighten the nuts onto the
cap screws to 3Nm (2.2 ft lb) using the
provided 3mm provided hex key.
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●If the position of the roof racks need to be
adjusted along the tracks, use the 3mm
(1/8") hex key to hold the T-bolt stationary,
and using the 10mm (3/8") spanner
supplied loosen both of the nuts slightly on
all the mounting points to be adjusted.
●Adjust the position of the mounting points
along the tracks as required.
●Use the 3mm (1/8") Hex Key to hold the T-
bolt in a stationary position and ensure the
T-bolt has correct engagement.
●Using the 10mm (3/8") spanner supplied,
tighten the nut to 5Nm (3.7 ft lb).
●Use keys to remove covers.
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●Remove plastic clamp block by gripping bar
leg with fingers and push firmly with
thumbs until clamp block drops out behind
leg.
●Remove both pins from each leg. Use
tapered end of spanner located inside left
hand cover to assist.
●Detach foot from leg. Store loose parts in a
safe place.
●Repeat for all legs.
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●Assemble foot from kit into leg.
●Insert pins through foot into leg.
●Select plastic internal block (from fitting kit)
and insert into foot.
●Repeat for all legs.
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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.
●Set bars to length so that the mounting
holes will line up (refer to the crossbar
instructions for crossbar adjustment).
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●Place crossbars over mounting assembly
on tracks.
●Tighten the red plastic knob.
●Ensure the red plastic knob is in the
position shown when fully tightened.
●Repeat for all four positions.
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