Whispbar K395W User manual

K395W
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 4 x 4 x 8 x 4
x 4 x 4 x 4 x 2
x 2
Revision No: 6C 1

Fitting Kit K395W
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Chevrolet
Equinox , 5dr SUV 05-09 US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Ford
Expedition , 5dr SUV 07-+ US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Explorer , 5dr SUV 05-10 US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Explorer , 5dr SUV 06-10 EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Lincoln
Navigator , 5dr SUV 07-+ US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Hyundai
Santa Fe , 5dr SUV 06-09 ZA 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Santa Fe , 5dr SUV 06-09 EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Santa Fe , 5dr SUV 07-+ US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Santa Fe , 5dr SUV May 06-Nov 09 NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
Santa Fe , 5dr SUV May 06-Nov 09 AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
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Fitting Kit EN
K395W
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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Fitting Kit EN
K395W
●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 method.
●Ensure each end of the crossbar is
adjusted equally.
●Set bars to length (revert to rear of these
instructions).
●Please check the rear of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
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K395W
●Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb)
hand tight.
●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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Fitting Kit EN
K395W
●Detach foot from leg. Store loose parts in a
safe place.
●Select four feet assemblies and match the
left and right assemblies to the left and
right roof rack 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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K395W
●Apply protective strip as shown.
Trim if required.
●Use two M5 x 12 mm self tapping screws to
secure the assembly onto the leg.
●Do not over tighten.
●Repeat for all legs.
Fitment
●Locate and remove rubber seal from inside
edge of roof rail on vehicle.
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Fitting Kit EN
K395W
●Place crossbar on vehicle. Minimum
recommended spacing between the bars is
700mm (27 1/2") (unless otherwise stated).
●Make sure there is no interference between
what you intend to carry with aerials,
sunroof or tailgate.
●Slide clamp through opening in leg.
●Ensure the clamp engages correctly on
inside of roof rail.
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Fitting Kit EN
K395W
●Thread the coach bolt through the clamp
and the leg.
●Tighten the plastic knob.
●Ensure the plastic knob is in the position
shown when fully tightened.
●Repeat for all legs.
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Fitting Kit EN
K395W
●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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