Rhino-Rack RKLS User manual

When upgrading a previously purchased bicycle
carrier you will rst need to remove the existing
skewer prior to installing your Key Locking Skewer.
Remove existing skewer assembly
Bicycle carrier after removal
of standard skewer.
Step 1: Unscrew and
remove adjustment nut
Step 2: Remove skewer
from bicycle carrier.
Tools Required
No tools are required for installation of this item.
Care Instruction:
Thoroughly clean vehicle roof racks and/or bicycle carrier
prior to tting the Rhino Key Locking Skewer.
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Locking Skewer (as packaged)
Disassembled Components
Parts List
Item Component Name Qty Part No.
1 Skewer Shaft 1 B151
2 Clamp Housing Assembly 1 M291A
3 Lock Plate 1 M274
4 Lever Assembly 1 M273A
5 Dowel Nut 1 N044
6 Key 1 n/a
7 Instruction Manual 1 RS-277
RKLS Key Locking Skewer
Place these instructions in the vehicle’s glove box after installation is complete.
Important: Please read these instructions carefully prior to installation.
Please refer to your tting instruction to ensure that the roof racks are installed in the correct locations.
Check the contents of this kit before commencing tment and report any discrepancies.
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Assemble Lever:
Take Lever in one hand with dowel nut still inserted, grip the dowel nut
between your thumb and forenger so it cannot rotate.
Align thread of dowel nut with skewer shaft thread and bring together
with slight pressure whilst turning the skewer shaft head in a
clockwise direction.
Once the thread is engaged continue to turn the skewer shaft head
until the shaft protrudes through the dowel nut.
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Lever
Align Thread
Skewer Shaft
Head
Dowel Nut
Insert Lock Plate:
Slide lock plate over skewer shaft as detailed below until
the part is placed against the clamp housing.
Do not be concerned about its rotational position at this
stage.
Lock Plate
Clamp Housing
Assembly
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Clamp Housing Fitment:
Slide clamp housing assembly over end of skewer shaft
(as detailed in image) ensuring to align the ats on the
shaft with the slot of the internal washer.
Continue to insert the shaft through the clamp housing.
Note: you may need to rotate the skewer shaft to align
the slot at opposite end of clamp housing.
Internal Washer Clamp Housing Assembly
Skewer Shaft
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2Insert skewer shaft into bicycle carrier:
Insert threaded end of skewer shaft into brass bushes
within the front housing of the bicycle carrier. The thread
of the skewer shaft should be facing towards you with
the head of the shaft oriented towards the centre of the
vehicle. Continue to slide the skewer through the bushes
until completely in place.
Note: The skewer can be assembled in either direction to
provide easy access from either side of the vehicle.
Skewer Shaft
1Disassemble Locking Skewer:
Insert key into lock and turn anti-clockwise to unlock,
then remove key from lock. Release Lever to the position
shown in image at right.
Whilst holding onto the skewer shaft, rotate the Lever in
an anti-clockwise direction until the lever is completely
removed from the skewer shaft.
Proceed to slide the Lock Plate and Clamp Housing
Assembly off the skewer shaft. Skewer Shaft
Clamp Housing
Assembly
Lock Plate
Lever
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CMacro Adjustment:
Macro adjustment is useful for ner adjustment of
your Locking Skewer. If you require slightly more or
less pressure to secure your bike in position Macro
Adjustment may be required.
Step 1: Grip the Clamp Housing in
one hand whilst holding the lock Plate in
the other as indicated in image at right.
Separate the two components slightly
by pushing the Clamp Housing in the
direction indicated.
Step 2: Rotate the Lock Plate
anti-clockwise to loosen or clockwise to
tighten as required. Release the Clamp
Housing in the new position and activate
the Lever as detailed in Step B above.
Lock Plate
Clamp Housing
Lever
Step 1
Step 2
B
Step 2: Swing Lever to the clamped position
applying pressure with your thumb as indicated.
Activating Lever:
Step 1:
Align the Lever with the Lock Plate
so that the slot in the Lock Plate is
aligned with the lock tab.
Note:
When activating the lever as detailed above, your bike should become clamped securely in position.
You may need to repeat steps A & B several times to obtain an appropriate clamp position.
Further adjustment is possible as detailed in step C below.
Locking Skewer Adjustment
Adjusting your skewer:
There are two ways in which you can adjust your
skewer. With your bicycle in place, hold Lever in one
hand and with the other hand do either of the following.
Option 1: Rotate the Skewer Shaft Head in a clockwise
direction to tighten, anti-clockwise to loosen (or)
Option 2: Rotate both the lock plate and clamp
housing together. This operation is in reverse,
anti-clockwise to tighten and clockwise to loosen.
A
Lever
Skewer Shaft
Head
Slot
Lock Tab
Option 1
Option 2
Lock Plate &
Clamp Housing
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II. Release Lever:
Grip the lever as indicated in image at right.
Apply slight pressure to your thumb and pull the
Lever with your forenger to release as indicated.
Lever
Unlock Skewer:
Insert key supplied into lock and turn key
anti-clockwise as indicated, remove key
from skewer.
Note: It is recommended that you remove the key
during operation to ensure the key does not get
knocked and rotate during adjustment. This may
hinder activation of the Lever.
I.
Key
DLock Skewer:
Insert key supplied into lock and turn key
clockwise as indicated, remove key from skewer.
Note: It is very important that the skewer
remains locked at all times when in use.
Release Locking Skewer
Key
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Important Information
Recommendations
It is essential that all bolt connections be checked after driving a short distance when you rst
install your Rhino Rack accessory. Bolt connections should be checked again at regular intervals
(probably once a week is enough, depending on road conditions, usage, loads and distances
travelled). You should also check the roof bars and accessories each time they are retted.
Make sure to fasten your load securely. Please ensure that all loads are evenly distributed and
that the centre of gravity is kept as low as possible.
Use only non-stretch fastening ropes or straps.
Sensitivity to Crosswinds, Behaviour in Curves and Braking
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-resisting
loads; special consideration must be taken into account when braking.
Please remove crossbars when putting vehicle through an automatic car wash.
Load Ratings
Refer to vehicle manufactures carrying capacity for roof bars. When roof racks are to be used
in off-road conditions, please build a safety factor of 1.5 into this load limit. Although the roof
racks are tested and approved to AS1235-2000, Australian road conditions can be much more
rigorous. However, increasing the number of crossbars does not increase the vehicles maximum
permissible roof loading.
Note for Dealers and Fitters
It is your responsibility to ensure instructions are given to the end user or client
Rhino-Rack
3 Pike Street, Rydalmere,
NSW 2116, Australia. Document No: RS-277
(Ph) [phone] Prepared By: Nigel Greig Issue No: 02
(Fax) [phone] Authorised By: Gary England Issue Date: 18/11/2009
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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