Rhino-Rack S512 User manual

Rhino-Rack Folding Kayak Carrier S512
Important: Please read these instructions carefully prior to installation.
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Important Information

Rhino-Rack Folding Kayak Carrier S512
WARNING! Important Load Carrying Instructions
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Rhino-Rack Folding Kayak Carrier S512
Item Component Name Qty
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Parts List
1
2
Care Instruction:
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1
2
3
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Aero bar shown for tting instruction purposes
Do not overtighten
C-channel tment kit sold seperately
KC - FK8 for Rhino Aero and HD bar
KC - FK9 for Rola Aero and Rola
Commercial bar
KC - FK10 for European bar
For Heavy Duty cross bars,
you will need the optional
C-channel tment kit.
The fitting instruction for
Heavy Duty bar is at step 5.
The kayak loading and
straping instructions in the
following pages still apply
Refer to
C-channel tment guide
36mm
min. 55mm
roof clearance
100mm
102mm

Rhino-Rack Folding Kayak Carrier S512
6
5
3 4
Fold out the cradle Load the paddle
Tighten the
cradle if
necessary

Rhino-Rack Folding Kayak Carrier S512
7
9
10
8
Outside
of vehicle
Pull tight
Loop the strap under the crossbar
How to install and use the optional S512X extension piece (NOTE: S512X sold separately)
Aero bar shown for tting instruction purposes
Do not overtighten

Rhino-Rack Folding Kayak Carrier S512
11
13
14
12
Outside of vehicle
S512X S512X
S512X
S512X
Outside of vehicle
Keep the straps loose at this point
Fold in the cradle

Rhino-Rack Folding Kayak Carrier S512
15
16
Outside
of vehicle
Pull tight 1
2
Rotate arm up and lock it in
position as shown
Load 2nd canoe / kayak
Repeat steps 7 to 9

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& New ROLA Rails bar (PART NO: KC-FK8)
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Replace long bolts
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40mm bolt
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cover.
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the bottom. The carrier is now ready for
the C-channel tment
40mm bolt
How to install and use the optional C- channel installation kit (NOTE: Sold Separately)
4
3

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