Whispbar K328W User manual

K328W
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 2 x 2 x 4 x 4
x 8 x 4 x 4 x 2
x 2 x 1
Revision No: 10J 1

Fitting Kit EN
K328W
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 B crossbar
fitted. They also apply to type A, C and D.
●Use keys to remove covers.
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●Use hex screwdriver to reverse adjusting
screw 10 turns.
●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.
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●Detach foot from leg. Store loose parts in a
safe place.
●Ensure that part A is inserted into part B as
shown.
●Note: There is a left hand and right hand
side.
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K328W
●Select rail mount assemblies and match left
and right assemblies to the left and right
crossbar legs.
●Assemble foot from kit into leg by pressing
it down.
●Ensure foot interlocks with leg.
●Using short capscrew and washer, secure
assembly onto leg (use Hex Screwdriver
supplied with crossbar to assist)
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K328W
●Use two M5 x 12 mm self tapping screws to
secure the assembly onto the leg.
●Do not over tighten.
●Repeat for all legs.
●Slide clamp back towards centre of
crossbar.
●Insert M6 x 70 mm capscrew through
square brass washer and rail mount
assembly.
●The M6 x 70mm capscrew inserts into
brass threaded tube in rear clamp.
NOTE: Lift rubber protector tab to ensure
that capscrew aligns directly into brass
tube before starting to tighten.
●Take care not to cross-thread the
capscrew.
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●Bolt should sit in groove as shown.
●Use 5mm Hex Key to start thread.
●Repeat for all legs.
For type C and D crossbars only.
●When attaching this fitting kit to type C and
D crossbars, a gap will exist.
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K328W
●Attach the fairings (supplied with this kit) to
the back of the leg.
Note: There is a left hand and right hand
side.
●Ensure the fairings 'click' into place and sit
flush.
Fitment
●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.
●Crossbar can be positioned anywhere
along the roof rail.
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K328W
●Use 5mm Hex Key to tighten clamp and
secure crossbar to rail.
●Correctly installed crossbars. Side rails
may vary to those pictured.
●Ensure that all legs clamp securely to the
roof rails.
●Tighten adjusting screw to 2 Nm (1.5 ft lb)
hand tight.
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K328W
●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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