Thule PORTAGE 819 User manual

part description part number qty.
A7521604001 4
B7521606001 8
C7521605001 4
D753203002 2
E8535593 2
F8522883001 2
G8535465 2
H8535467 2
I
base with pad
3-wing knob with bolt
Fit bracket
strap
buckle bumper
ratchet with carabineer hook
hook
attachment strap
1/4" rope 8535466 2
PARTS INCLUDED
AB C D E
F G H I
PORTAGE CANOE CARRIER 819

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•Attach two 3-wing knobs with bolt to Flip-Fit bracket.
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•The Flip-Fit bracket can be rotated and flipped to fit dierent width load bars. The tips on the Flip-Fit bracket should face down to fit
thinner load bars (Figure A) and up to fit wider load bars (Figure B).
A B
1•Mount the load carrier bars as far apart as possible with a
maximum of 36" apart.
•An XAdapt 12 kit may be purchased to mount canoe carrier flush
to Aeroblade bars.

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•Place bracket on load bar with Thule brand logo facing outwards.
Slide Flip-Fit bracket under load bar and rotate knob into slot on
side of base.
•Tighten both knobs so that bracket is held in place. Bracket will
likely need to be moved to fit canoe.
NOTE: Canoe carrier bases must be placed inside of four
load bar feet that are attached to the vehicle.
A B
5
•Lift canoe, turn upside down and place canoe gunwales onto
cushioned grey pads of base. Loosen knobs and adjust spacing
of bases on load bar to fit canoe properly. Tighten all eight knobs
firmly so that bases do not move.

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•Wrap strap over canoe and under load bar on both sides of canoe. Slide buckle bumper over metal buckle to prevent vehicle and canoe
scratches. Thread end of strap through metal buckle by pushing down on lever and then pulling down to tighten. Re-cover buckle with
buckle bumper.
A
A B
B C
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•No scratches with Buckle Bumper
8•Feed end of rope up
through the bottom
while rotating the spool
clockwise.
•Keep rotating the spool
until rope exits at the
bottom.

9BOW / STERN TIE DOWN
•Carefully attach hook to end of rope.
•Attach hook to vehicle undercarriage or tow hooks. If no attachment points are available,
purchasing a Thule Hood Loop strap (part 529) or Quick Loop strap (part 530) may
provide a solution.
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•Loop black strap around canoe cross
bar or handle. Attach ratchet to both
ends of black strap.
•Pull free end of rope until desired
tightness is reached.
•Do not overtighten as this could deform
boat.
•To release, press lever located above
ratchet spool.
A B C
WARNING: Do not exceed load 150lb. limit of
QuickDraw. Inspect rope and ratchet
before each use. Do NOT use if
damaged. Avoid sharp edges, pinch
points, abrasive or hot surfaces.
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