Rhino-Rack NKL User manual

Rhino-Rack Nautic Kayak Loader (NKL)
Important: Please read these instructions carefully prior to installation.
Please refer to your fitting instruction to ensure that the roof racks are installed in the correct locations.
Check the contents of kit before commencing fitment and report any discrepancies.
Place these instructions in the vehicle’s glove box after installation is complete.
Important Information
Maximum carrying capacity: 80kg (176lbs)
Please refer to your vehicle manufacturers handbook for maximum carrying capacity of your roof racks. Always use the lower of
the two figures. Load must be evenly distributed over the crossbars.
Do not attempt to fit the NKL to your vehicle unless you fully understand this fitting instructions. Please direct any questions
regarding fitting to the dealer from where the NKL was 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 first install your roof racks and NKL. Bolt
connections 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 and NKL each time they are re-fitted. 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.
Long loads (e.g. canoes and kayaks) must be secured front and rear with non-stretch fastening ropes or straps.
Roof racks 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 exercise extreme care when transporting wind-resistant loads. Special consideration must be taken into account
when cornering and braking.
Note for Dealers and Fitters:
It is your responsibility to ensure these fitting instructions are given to the end user or client.
Rhino-Rack
3 Pike Street, Rydalmere,
NSW 2116, Australia. Document No: R356 Fit Time: 1.5 Hours
(Ph) [phone] Prepared By: Andy Wana Issue No: 07
(Fax) [phone] Authorised By: Chris Murty Issue Date: 20/01/2016
These instructions remain the property of Rhino-Rack Australia Pty Ltd and may not be used or changed for any other purpose than intended.
Layout
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CONTROLLED

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Prior to commencing installtion, please check the following requirements.
SIDE VIEW
Flush with
edge
SIDE VIEW
MIN. 100mm
Flush with
edge
!
Roof Rack compatibility:
The NKL is not suitable for fitment to a clamp in the door style roof
rack system as large forces are exerted on the roof rack system
during the winching process.
Roof Rack compatibility:
The NKL requires a minimum of 100mm of overhang on the roller side (as indicated
below). This can be achieved by offsetting the cross bar to one side.
Note: The winch side does not require the 100mm overhang.
Roof Rack compatibility:
The NKL requires a minimum of 700mm between cross-
bars.
min. 700mm
NKL demonstration video:
http://youtu.be/FIpxXv9Ah3c

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A
Item Component Name Qty Part No
1 Ramp Curved Piece 2 M226
2
1/2 x 10G Pan Phillips S/T Screw 8 B045
Lower Internal Ramp 1250mm 2 A293
Upper External Ramp 1700mm 2 A294
M6 x 25 Square Head Bolt 2 B015
Rivet 01661-00516 4 H023
M6 Track Knob 2 M175
Inside Leg Stop 2 M224
Ramp Centre Joiner 2 M225
Ramp Foot 2 M239
M6 Standard Hex Nut Mech Gal 2 N022
Ramp Slip Strip 1680mm 2 R049
1/4 x 1/4 Flat Washer S/S 4 W029
Disc Spring Washer 2 W044
H* Sold Separately (also available in
Thule & Yakima Fit Kits)
26 M6 x 40mm HD Security Bolt 2 B085
27 M6 Flat Washer S/T 2 W031
28 NKL Aero Bar Ramp Hook 2 CA1233
29 M6 Nyloc Nut 2 N013
I
30 M6 x 35 Square Head Bolt 2 B129
31 M6 Flat Washer 2 W031
32 M6 Spring Washer 2 W004
33 M6 Plastic Knob with S/S nut 2 N008
K
35 NKL Tiedown with Ring 1 CA1259
L
36 4.0m Straps Metal Buckle C019 2 RTD4
M
37 5.5m Straps Metal Buckle C153 2 RTD5
N
38 3.0m Padded Straps C352 2 RTD30S
Tool(s) included
O
39 Torkey Allen Key (Short) 1 TORKEY-S
J
34 Multi purpose holder 4 RMPHU
C
12 M8 x 22 Hex Screw 3 B076
13 M8 Spring Washer 3 W019
14 M8 Flat Washer 3 W020
15 M8 Channel Nut 3 N003
D
16
M10 x 25 Hex Screw 1 B071
M10 x 65 S/T Hex Bolt 1 B026
Clamp Bush Short 2 CA1264
NKL PVC Vertical Roller 1 CA1256
NKL Vertical Roller Bracket 1 CA1234
M10 Shakeproof Washer 2 W021
M10 Flat Washer 1 W022
M10 Channel Nut 2 N024
F
22 Rubber Moulding 2 R004
23 Half HD Crossbar 1360mm 2 A555D
24 Half HD Crossbar End Cap 4 M535
G
25
M8 x 22 Hex Screw 2 B076
Silicon Rubber Cap 1 C310
M6 x 90 Button HD Security 1 B097
NKL PVC Horizontal Roller 1 CA1257
NKL Horizontal Roller Bracket 1 CA1258
M6 Nyloc Nut 1 N013
M6 S/T Flat Washer 2 W031
E
Item Component Name Qty Part No
17 M6 X 12 Security Screw 2 B148
18 M6 Spring Washer 2 W004
19 M6 Flat Washer 2 W031
20 M6 Nut 24 x 21 x 4mm 2 N057
21 1/4-10 x 18mm Flange Screw 8 B046
B
3 Winch Handle Fastener Kit 1 -
4 Snap Hook 1 C086
5 Braided Line (White) 1 C597
6 Winch Handle 1 -
7 Brake Winch (capacity 500kg) 1 CA1255
8 M10 x 25 Hex Screw 1 B071
9 M10 Shakeproof Washer 1 W021
10 M10 Flat Washer 1 W022
11 M10 Channel Nut 1 N024
C See C sub assembly
Parts List

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1
2
A
E
3, 4, 5, 6
7
8
9
10
11
C
C
A
H
IF
J
12 13 14 15
16
21
C
F
E
D
A
B
H
I
J
G
22
23
17
18
19
20
24
25
K35
L36
M37
N38
O39
26
27
28
29
34
31
32
33
30
Tools supplied with kit:
Torque Key (Short)
Tools needed:
Measuring tape, Spanner (for M8 and
M10 hex bolt), Power drill (for crossbars),
3mm pilot drill bit (optional), 6.5mm drill bit,
Scissors or Knife (to cut the rubber strips)
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Assembly A Assembly B
Assembly C Assembly E
Assembly D
2
A
1
A
E
21
8
9
10
11
3
5
4
C
12
13
14
15
17
18
19
20

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Cut the Half Crossbars as shown
=
=
23
24
24
Assembly F
100mm
FRONT
OF CAR
Cut excess crossbar
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
Drill 6.5mm hole
on the crossbar
Pre-drilled hole
Flush with
edge
100mm
100mm
100mm
23 23
1. One end of the half crossbar has a hole positioned
100mm from the end. Locate this.
2. Place half crossbar onto existing roof racks and mark
the other end where it needs to be cut. This should be
100mm from the centre of the bar.
3. Cut and drill hole as indicated.
Line up the edge of the vertical roller to the centre of
the half crossbar as shown. Mark the location on the
crossbar with a pencil.
FRONT OF VEHICLE
100mm is recommended

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Assembly G
=
=
24
24
C C
G
1. Line up the centre of the horizontal
roller to the centre of the half crossbar
as shown.
2. Install the horizontal roller assembly
as shown. pay attention to the
orientation of the channel nuts. Both
should lie across as shown in the
detailed close up.
1. Take the vertical roller apart to feed the line and asymmetrical hook from the hand winch through.
2. Install the vertical roller assembly as shown. pay
attention to the orientation of the channel nut. It
should lie across as shown in the detailed close up.
A. TO REEL IN OR LIFT LOAD.
This winch is designed to lift a load (reel in)
by turning the hand crank in a clockwise
direction. This action will produce a clicking
sound inside the winch mechanism. To
LOCK the load at any desired position,
release handle slowly.
B. TO REEL OUT OR LOWER
LOAD. To lower load (reel out), turn the
hand crank in a counter-clockwise direction.
To LOCK load in any desired position, turn
handle crank clockwise until at least two
(2) clicks (approximately a~movement of
handle) are heard inside the winch
mechanism before releasing handle. The
minimum load 30kgs, lift and lower
operation stop, the brake device have
automatic brake function.

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Assemble B, C, D, E, F and G as shown
17
18
19
8
9
10
11
C
C
20
17
18
26
27
28
29
28
29
26
27
30 31
32
33
30
31
32
33
19
20
28
29
26
27
30
31
32
33
Position hook bracket on the crossbar.
Using hole in hook bracket as a guide,
drill through and assemble as shown.
See below for detail
Assembly for items 30, 31,
32 and 33. Install the half
crossbar onto the existing
roof racks.
Assembly for items 26, 27, 28
and 29. Drill existing crossbar
prior to installing the half
crossbar. Ensure the hook
doesn’t foul the half bars.
Note: If fitting HD
Crossbars,
use NKL-FK1

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Assembly J
Cut rubber strips as shown. Insert the 4 RMPH units
near the crossbar with the winch. These will be used
to store the ramps when they are not in use.
Run the line from the vertical roller to the
horizontal roller.
Note: If fitting HD
Crossbars,
use the hardware from
NKL-FK1
Note: Operation can be viewed
here - http://youtu.be/FIpxXv9Ah3c

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Adjust the ramp feet to ensure that the ramps are level
and contacting the ground at a low angle.
Rotate up to insert the ramp onto the hook
Rotate down to lock the ramp in place

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Assembly K and N
39
39
Tie the padded straps loosely for the moment around 1/3
the length of the kayak from each end.
Find the balanced point on the kayak. This may not be directly in the middle due to uneven weight distribution. Use
a pipe object to find the point and mark it on the kayak with a pencil for easy reference in the future.

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36
Tie the NKL Tiedown as shown. Keep the whole set up
fairly loose for the moment.
Line up the centre of the ring of the NKL tiedown (36) with the centre mark that you made earlier.
Tighten the tiedowns in place as shown. Now the kayak is ready to be lifted onto the roof racks.

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Attach the snap hook onto the ring on the NKL tiedown as shown.
The snap hook should be facing upso that it will not catch or get
hooked on the roller as it passes over the top
Rotate the winch to raise the kayak onto the ramp.

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Store the ramps on the RMPH units as shown. For each unit, fold the strap over and hook it onto the
location spigot on the opposing side.

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LM
or
L M
or
RBAS Anchor
Straps (sold as
separate) can be
used as well.

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Step 1:
Thread one end of the rope through the eye of the snap
hook and pull through approximately 20cm of rope.
Create a loop in the long end of the rope as indicated
below.
Appendix A
How to Tie a Bowline Knot
Step 2:
Insert end of rope through the loop from the under side.
Rope on
Top
Step 3:
Pull the end around and behind the standing part.
Step 4:
Insert the end back through the loop entering from the
top side.
Step 4:
Set the knot in this position.
When the Kayak is fixed in place on the NKL remove
the winch hand as shown. Store in an accessible place.
Unscrew the hardware to
remove the handle. This will
prevent possible contact with
the vehicle door.