Whispbar K325W User manual

K325W
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
DMontageanleitung für Basisträgersystem
ES Instrucciones de montaje para el sistema de transporte.
FInstructions de montage pour Basic Carrier
NO Monteringsanvisning for takstativ
PT Instruções de Montagem para sistema de transporte.
RU Установочные Инструкции для Поперечных Балок
x 8 x 4 x 1 x 4
x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4
x 4 x 4
Revision No: 5C 1

Fitting Kit EN
K325W
First Time Installation
●Remove parts from inside the package and
check. Contact your dealer if any parts are
missing or damaged.
●This kit fits type A, B, C and D.
●These instructions show type A crossbar
fitted. They also apply to type B, C and D.
●Use keys to remove covers.
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Fitting Kit EN
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●Use hex screwdriver to reverse adjusting
screw 10 turns.
●Press adjusting screw and pull crossbar
legs out. Refer to the crossbar instructions
for crossbar adjustment.
●Ensure each end of the crossbar is
adjusted equally.
●Please check the rear of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
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Fitting Kit EN
K325W
●Remove plastic clamp block by gripping bar
leg with fingers and push firmly with
thumbs until clamp block drops out behind
leg.
●Remove both pins from each leg. Use
tapered end of spanner located inside left
hand cover to assist.
●Detach foot from leg. Store loose parts in a
safe place.
●Repeat for all legs.
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●Assemble metal loadplate and rubber pad
from the fitting kit.
●Repeat for all four items.
●Assemble metal loadplate into leg. Ensure
loadplate interlocks with the leg.
●Using short capscrew and washer, secure
assembly onto leg (use Hex Screwdriver
supplied with crossbar to assist)
●Repeat for all legs.
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●Pull rubber pad back slightly and insert
location peg into the rear position on the
metal loadplate. Peg will click into place.
●Place crossbar on vehicle. Minimum
recommended spacing between the bars is
700mm (27 1/2") (unless otherwise stated).
●Crossbar can be positioned anywhere
along the roof rail.
●Make sure there is no interference between
what you intend to carry with aerials,
sunroof or tailgate.
●Ensure location peg engages the inner side
of the rails.
●Adjust crossbar in or out to suit vehicle.
Refer to the crossbar instructions for
crossbar adjustment.
●Ensure that the crossbar is adjusted evenly
at both ends.
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Fitting Kit EN
K325W
●Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb).
●Temporarily mark with masking tape or
pencil the position of crossbars on the rail.
●Remove crossbar off vehicle and turn
upside down. Select metal clamp and fit
small tongue into position 2 marked on the
leg.
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●Swing clamp towards metal loadplate and
check clamp tongue is engaged into
position.
●Select coach bolt and insert through metal
clamp slot.
●While holding clamp and coach bolt, turn
crossbar over to upright position and
loosely assemble red plastic knob to the
coach bolt. Do not start to tighten.
●Repeat for all legs.
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Fitting Kit EN
K325W
Fitment
●Place crossbars back onto vehicle roof by
placing one end of crossbar on the rail and
swing the other into previously marked
position.
●Ensure the clamp engages correctly on
inside of roof rail.
●Tighten the red plastic knob. Large Hex
Key can be used to help tightening knob.
●Do not over tighten.
●Ensure plastic red knob is vertical when
fully tightened.
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Fitting Kit EN
K325W
●Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
●Use keys to fit and lock covers
Fitment to Subaru Legacy or Liberty Wagon Sep
03+ ONLY
●Open or remove fixed-point covers.
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●Select plastic packer blocks from fitting kit
and insert into fixed-points. Blocks have L
& R which should be read from beside
vehicle. "L" should point to your left and "R"
should point to your right.
●Position crossbar so hole in centre of metal
loadplate lines up through packer block
with threaded insert in fixed-point. If
standing on the right side of vehicle, use
hole marked "R". If on the left use hole
marked "L".
●Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb).
●When fitting type B crossbars, tighten using
Hex Key located inside one of the right
hand side covers to assist.
●Using long capscrew and washer, secure
assembly onto leg (use Hex Screwdriver
supplied with crossbar to assist).
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Fitting Kit EN
K325W
●Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
●Use keys to fit and lock covers
CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after
a load is applied to the crossbars.
Regularly check screws are tight.
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Fitting Kit EN
K325W
Maintenance
●Clean the car roof and surfaces of the
product that will be in contact with the car
roof.
●Follow the fitting instructions for fitting the
product to your vehicle. Make sure all steps
are carried out in order.
●Set crossbars a minimum distance of
700mm (27 1/2") apart where no other
distance is specified in the fitting
instructions. This is especially important
when carrying long loads.
●Check unit is securely attached whenever
you refit it to the vehicle. If the unit feels
loose, refer to the fitting instructions and
readjust.
●Some glass/panoramic roofs and radio
antennae may not be able to be used when
the product is fitted.
●Do not modify this product.
●Refer to the maximum permitted load
capacity specified in the fitting instructions.
Do not exceed the vehicle manufacturers
roof load rating if it is lower than the
maximum load capacity specified in the
fitting instructions.
●Loads should not overhang the sides of the
product and be evenly distributed with the
lowest possible centre of gravity.
●Long loads should be secured with non-
elastic straps to the front and rear of the
vehicle.
●Objects with pointed ends (e.g. ski poles)
should be carried with the pointed ends to
the rear of the vehicle.
●Remove all loose or removable objects
from the load prior to loading.
●Make sure all loads are securely fastened
with non-elastic straps. Check regularly
during longer journeys.
●A loaded roof rack system can alter the
performance of your vehicle. Be especially
aware of the effects of side winds,
changing of direction, and braking
performance. Avoid rapid acceleration and
deceleration. Drive carefully.
●Note that the total height of the vehicle
increases when upright loads are carried.
●Products should be locked during transport
if they have locks fitted.
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Fitting Kit EN
K325W
●Check and replace worn out or defective
parts.
●Keep the product clean and maintained.
●Never drive into a car wash with the roof
rack system fitted.
●Lubricate locks and adjusting screws at
regular intervals.
●Remove the products from the vehicle
when not in use. Make sure all loose parts
are stored safely.
●Yakima Products, Inc.
15025 SW Koll Pkwy.
Beaverton, OR 97006-6056
USA
www.whispbar.com
www.whispbar.ca
www.whispbar.eu
www.whispbar.co.uk
www.whispbar.co.za
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Fitting Kit D
K325W
Erstinstallation
●Komponenten aus der Verpackung
nehmen und überprüfen. Setzen Sie sich
mit Ihrem Händler in Verbindung, sollten
Teile fehlen oder beschädigt sein!
●Dieses Kit ist für die Typen A, B, C und D.
●Dargestellt ist der Querträger des Typs A.
Die Anweisungen gelten aber auch für die
Typen B, C und D!
●Abdeckungen mit Schlüsseln abnehmen.
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Fitting Kit D
K325W
●Innensechskantschlüssel benutzen und
Stellschraube mit 10 Umdrehungen lösen.
●Befestigungsschraube eindrücken und
Querträgerschenkel ausziehen. Siehe
Anweisungen für das Einstellen der
Querträger!
●Sicherstellen, dass beide Enden der
Querträger gleich lang eingestellt sind
(Maß 'x', s. Abb.).
●Im hinteren Teil dieser
Bedienungsanleitung finden Sie
Informationen speziell für Ihr Fahrzeug.
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Fitting Kit D
K325W
●Klemmblock nach hinten drücken und so
entfernen.
●Entfernen Sie beide Stifte aus jedem
Schenkel. Nutzen Sie als Hilfsmittel das
zugespitzte Ende des
Schraubenschlüssels, der sich unter der
linken Abdeckung befindet.
●Fuß vom Schenkel nehmen. Lose Teile
sicher aufbewahren!
●Montage bei allen Beinen wiederholen.
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Fitting Kit D
K325W
●Fügen Sie Ladefläche aus Metall und das
Gummi-Pad aus dem Montagebausatz
zusammen.
●Wiederholen Sie diesen Arbeitsschritt für
alle vier Elemente.
●Fügen Sie die Ladefläche aus Metall in das
Bein ein. Stellen Sie sicher, dass die
Ladefläche mit dem Bein verriegelt wird.
●Befestigen Sie den Aufbau mit der kurzen
Kopfschraube und einer Unterlegschraube
am Fuß (verwenden Sie hierzu den mit
dem Querträger mitgelieferten
Sechskantschlüssel).
●Montage bei allen Beinen wiederholen.
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Fitting Kit D
K325W
●Ziehen Sie das Gummipolster ein wenig
zurück und führen Sie den Positionsstift in
die hintere Position auf der Metallplatte ein.
Der Stift wird einrasten.
●Setzen Sie den Querträger auf das
Fahrzeug. Der empfohlene Mindestabstand
zwischen den Trägern beträgt 700 mm
(sofern nicht anders angegeben).
●Querträgern können entlang der
Dachschiene an jeder beliebigen Stelle
angebracht werden.
●Sicherstellen, dass geplante zukünftige
Lasten nicht mit Antennen, Schiebedach
und Heckklappe in Konflikt geraten!
●Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Sicherungsstift
mit der Innenseite der Schienen verbunden
ist.
●Querträger auf erforderliche Breite
einstellen. Siehe dazu Montageanleitung
für die Querträger.
●Sicherstellen, dass die Querträger auf
beiden Seiten gleich lang eingestellt ist.
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Fitting Kit D
K325W
●Stellschraube mit 5 Nm / 3.7 ft lb anziehen.
●Markieren Sie vorübergehend mit
Abdeckband oder mit einem Stift die
Position der Querstangen auf der Schiene.
●Entfernen sie die Querstange vom
Fahrzeug und drehen Sie sie um. Suchen
Sie eine Klammer aus Metall heraus und
fügen Sie die schmale Zunge in die auf
dem Bein markierte Position 2 ein .
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