Rhino-Rack Backbone RFRB1 User manual

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Ford Ranger/ BT-50
Backbone - RFRB1
Important: Please read these instructions carefully prior to installation.
Please refer to your tting instruction to ensure that the Backbone System is installed in the
correct location.
Check the contents of kit before commencing tment and report any discrepancies.
Place these instructions in the vehicle’s glove box after installation is complete.
Layout
Important Information
Maximum load carrying capacity: 100kg / 220lbs
Maximum carrying capacity: 100kg (220lbs) including the weight of the rack system 25kg (55lbs). Static Load Rating: 320kg/ 700lbs
Please refer to your vehicle manufacturers handbook for maximum carrying capacity. Always use the lower of the two gures. Load must be evenly
distributed over the entire basket.
Warning: Do not attempt to t the rack system to your vehicle unless you fully understand these tting instructions. Please direct any questions
regarding tting to the dealer from where the roof racks were purchased.
Use only non-stretch fastening ropes or straps.
Recommendations: It is essential that all bolt connections be checked after driving a short distance when you rst install your roof racks. Bolt con-
nections should be checked again at regular intervals (once a week is enough, depending on road conditions, usage, loads and distances travelled).
You should also check the roof racks each time they are re-tted. Always make sure to fasten your load securely. Please also ensure that all loads
are evenly distributed and that the centre of gravity is kept as low as possible and must be entirely contained within the extents of the roof racks.
Rack System must be removed when putting vehicle through an automatic car wash.
Caution: The handling characteristics of the vehicle changes when you transport a load on the roof. For safety reasons we recommend you exer-
cise extreme care when transporting wind-resistant loads. Special consideration must be taken into account when cornering and braking.
Off-road use:
The Backbone Rack System may be used in off road applications, however a safety factor of 1.5 is enforced. That is, maximum permissible off road
load is 66kg (145lbs). Although the crossbars are tested and approved to AS1235-2000/ 15011154, off-road conditions can be much more rigorous.
Extreme car must be taken in off road conditions
Note for Dealers and Fitters:
It is your responsibility to ensure these tting instructions are given to the end user or client.
Rhino-Rack 3 Pike Street, Rydalmere,
NSW 2116, Australia. Document No: R1071 Fit Time: 1.5 hours
(Ph) [phone] Prepared By: Will Davis Issue No: 02
(Fax) [phone] Authorised By: Chris Murty Issue Date: 07/09/2016
These instructions remain the property of Rhino-Rack Australia Pty. Ltd. and may not be used or changed for any other purpose than intended.
1. Check Part No./Kit is correct 3. Fit roof rack accessory
2. Read through instruction before installing 4. Check and recheck all fasteners are secure
CONTROLLED

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Ford Ranger/ BT-50 Backbone - RFRB1
When these roof racks are to be used
on a vehicle that is driven off sealed
roads, the manufacturer maximum
roof load rating (to be found in the
vehicles User Manual) should be
divided by 1.5. Do not forget to
subtract the complete crossbar system
weight from your maximum carrying
capacity.
!
!
!
ü
ü
km/h X
100kg/220lbs
(Urban Road)
67kg/147lbs
(Off Road)
=
Ensure Ladder is well
supported on the ground
to help support tent. Take
extreme caution when
climbing heights above
1.2m/4ft.
!
WARNING! Important Load Carrying Instructions
With utility vehicles, the cabin and the canopy move
independently. Roofracks and vehicle can be damaged if the
item transported is rigidly xed at points on both the cabin and
canopy. Instead, rigidly x to either the cabin roofracks or the
canopy roofracks. YES
ü
Paddle/ Surfboards should be xed to the front of the
vehicle.
For Clam Shell
Roof Top Tents, it is
required to
use a 3 Crossbar
System.
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Ford Ranger/ BT-50 Backbone - RFRB1
Parts List
Item RIDB1 Qty Part No.
1Ranger/BT50 Backbone LH 1CA1610
2 Ranger/BT50 Backbone RH 1CA1609
3 M8x25mm Hex Setscrew 4B169
4M8 Spring Washer 4W019
5 M8x19x2.5 Flat Washer 4W043
6 M8 Channel Nut 4N003
7 M6 Nyloc Nut 6 N069
8 M6x16mm Flat Washer 6 W031
9 M6 x 16mm T - Bolt 6 B014
10 Instructions 1 R1071
Instructions
6.
5.
3.
7.
9.
4. 1,2.
For use with Pioneer 42100B and RTS525, sold as
separate.
8.
1
Tools Required:
1. 13mm Socket Wrench
2. 10mm Spanner
Left Side Pictured
Move to the rear of the installed Tracks. Slide 3x M6 Square Nuts into each Track.
x3
Slide 3x M6 T- Bolts into each Track.
21: Place the Backbone onto the Track. It is advised to complete this and the following steps with assistance. 2: Fix in place with M6 x
Flat Washer and M6 Nyloc Nut. Use 10mm Spanner to tighten Nyloc Nut
The bottom apex at the front of the
Backbone aligns with the front of
the installed Tracks.
1:
M6 Nyloc Nut
M6 Flat
Washer
2:

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Ford Ranger/ BT-50 Backbone - RFRB1
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6Once Pioneer Underbars have been aligned properly, tighten
all M8 hardware using 13mm socket wrench or 13mm
spanner. Ensure channel nut has rotated within Pioneer
underbar and is xing Pioneer securely.
After underbars have been correctly tted, place the Pioneer
Platform on top of the Backbone. Align the underbars with
the top tabs and ensure the M8 hardware ts into underbar
channel.
Install Pioneer Underbars with slots indicated (42100
REAR: 125mm from Rear (using slots)
FRONT: 100mm from Front (drill)
The rear slot will have to be drilled with an 8.5mm drill bit.
For detailed underbar installation instructions, refer to Pioneer
tting instructions.
Assemble M8 hardware as pictured below. Complete this for
the six tabs on top of the backbone rails (2 each rail).
Note: For easy Pioneer
installation. Align as shown
100mm
Channel Nut
Pioneer Underbar
3Repeat previous steps for securing opposite side Backbone rail.
Ensure both Assemblies are securely positioned on the car. Check each bolt before proceeding to attaching the Pioneer Platform to the
Backbone.
FRONT
125mm