Rhino-Rack S512X User manual

Rhino-Rack Folding Kayak Carrier Extension S512X
Important: Please read these instructions carefully prior to installation.
Please refer to your tting instruction to ensure that the bike rack is installed in the correct locations.
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.
Maximum carrying capacity: 30kg (66lbs)
Please refer to your vehicle manufacturers handbook for maximum carrying capacity of your roof racks. Always use the lower of
the two gures. Load must be evenly distributed over the crossbars.
Warning: Do not attempt to t the S512X to your vehicle unless you fully understand this tting instructions. Please direct any
questions regarding tting to the dealer from where the S512X 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 rst install your roof racks and S512X.
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 S512X 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. 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 this tting instruction is given to the end user or client
Rhino-Rack
3 Pike Street, Rydalmere,
NSW 2116, Australia. Document No: R191
(Ph) [phone] Prepared By: Andy Wana Issue No: 03
(Fax) [phone] Authorised By: Chris Murty Issue Date: 22/10/2013
These instructions remain the property of Rhino-Rack Australia Pty Ltd and may not be used or changed for any other purpose than intended.
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Important Information

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Rhino-Rack Folding Kayak Carrier Extension S512X
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.
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 halved. Do not forget to
subtract 7.5kg from your maximum
carrying capacity due to the weight
of the crossbars and legs.
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km/h X
YES
YES
NO
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X
? kg
2 x Crossbars = 5.0kg
60kg load rating
(Urban road)
30kg load rating
(Off road - 60kg / 2)
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Rhino-Rack Folding Kayak Carrier Extension S512X
Item Component Name Qty
1Kayak Carrier Extension Universal Fitting 2
25.5m Tie Down Straps 2
33m Covered Buckle Straps 2
4Fitting Instruction 1
Parts List
1
2
Care Instruction:
Wash and clean vehicle roof racks prior to tment
1
2
3
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!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
Refer to page 6 for
C-channel tment guide
36mm
95mm
min. 55mm
roof clearance
100mm
Aero bar shown for tting instruction purposes
Do not overtighten
For Heavy Duty cross bars,
you will need the optional
C-channel tment kit.
The tting instruction for
Heavy Duty bar is at page 7,
step 5. The kayak loading and
straping instructions in the
following pages still apply

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Rhino-Rack Folding Kayak Carrier Extension S512X
To use with the Rhino-Rack Folding Kayak Carrier S512 (NOTE: Sold separately)
3
4
5
Outside of vehicle
S512X S512X
S512X
S512X
Outside of vehicle
Keep the straps loose at this point
Lift Kayak into place.
DO NOT Slide.

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Rhino-Rack Folding Kayak Carrier Extension S512X
To use with the Rhino-Rack Folding Kayak Carrier S512 (NOTE: Sold separately) 6
7
Outside
of vehicle
Pull tight 1
2
Rotate arm up and lock it in
position as shown
Load 2nd canoe / kayak
Repeat steps 3 to 6
Lift Kayak into place.
DO NOT Slide.

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Rhino-Rack Folding Kayak Carrier Extension S512X
M6 x 32
Flat Washer
Spring Washer
RHINO Sportz, RHINO Aero, THULE Rapid
& New ROLA Rails bar (PART NO: KC-FK8)
Remove end caps and rubber buffer strip
from roof cross bar.
Slide the Nut Plate into the top of the Roof
Rack cross bar.
Put the two M6 x 32mm screw and washer
assemblies through the middle hole in the
base support and fasten to the Nut Plate.
Tighten to 3-4Nm.
1 2
Replace long bolts
with supplied
40mm bolt
How to install and use the optional C- channel installation kit (NOTE: Sold separately)
4
3
Use soapy water on the rubber tabs for inserting
cover back in place. Pliers can be used to assist
in inserting the rubber cover. The M6 n loc and
bolt must be tightened securely, otherwise the
clamping system does not work properly
40mm bolt
The 40mm bolts will not protrude out of
the bottom. The carrier is now ready for
the C-channel tment

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Rhino-Rack Folding Kayak Carrier Extension S512X
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7
M6 x 70 Hex
M6 x 16 Flat Washer
EUROPEAN Bars (PART NO: KC-FK10)
With the Kayak Carrier sitting on the Roof Rack
bar, place the four M6 x 70mm Hex bolts through
the four hexagonal holes in the base support.
Hook the two Lower U Adaptors under the cross
bar.Place the M6 x 16 Washers on the Bolts and
fasten using the four Plastic Knob Nuts.
Tighten to 3-4Nm.
M6 Tube Nut
M6 x 12.5 Flat Washer
Spring Washer
M6 x 35 T-Bolt
Plastic T-Bolt Tab
Rola Rack & old ROLA Commercial Bar
(PART NO: KC-FK9)
Remove end caps and rubber buffer strip
from Roof Rack cross bar.
Locate ‘T’ Bolt into cross bar channel, turn
‘T’ Bolt.Place Locking tab over ‘T’ Bolt.
Put the two M6 Tube Nut and washer
assemblies
through the middle hole in the base support
and fasten to the M6 x 35mm T-Bolt.
Tighten to 3-4Nm.
M6 x 40
Flat Washer
Spring Washer
CHANNEL NUT MUST
BE LOCATED ACROSS
THE BAR
RHINO Heavy Duty (PART NO: KC-FK8)
Remove rubber buffer strip from Roof Rack
cross bar.
Assemble hardware as shown.
Put the two M6 x 40mm screw and washer
assemblies through the middle hole in the
base support and fasten to the Channel Nuts.
Lock the Channel Nuts into the top of the
roof cross bar. Check the Channel Nuts are
located correctly.
Tighten to 3-4Nm.
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When using KC-FK9,
Maximum carrying capacity is reduced to 25kg (55lbs)
Loads must be offset from the centre of the roof rack.
(i.e. closer towards the LHS or RHS of the vehicle).