Whispbar K447W Operation and installation manual

K447W
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 1 x 1 x 6 x 6
x 6 x 4 x 2 x 6
x 2 x 1 x 1 x 1
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Fitting Kit K447W
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Volkswagen
Caddy Maxi, 5dr Van 08-14 ZA 100 kgs (220 lbs) 100 kgs (220 lbs)
Caddy Maxi, 5dr Van 08-Nov 15 AU 100 kgs (220 lbs) 100 kgs (220 lbs)
Caddy Maxi, 5dr Van 08-Nov 15 NZ 100 kgs (220 lbs) 100 kgs (220 lbs)
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Fitting Kit K447W
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A B C 1 2 3
Caddy Maxi, 5dr Van 08-14 (ZA) 100mm 860mm 1460mm 818mm 790mm 782mm
3 15/16ths" 33 7/8ths" 57 1/2ths" 32 3/16ths" 31 1/8ths" 30 13/16ths"
Caddy Maxi, 5dr Van 08-Nov 15 (AU) 100mm 860mm 1460mm 818mm 790mm 782mm
3 15/16ths" 33 7/8ths" 57 1/2ths" 32 3/16ths" 31 1/8ths" 30 13/16ths"
Caddy Maxi, 5dr Van 08-Nov 15 (NZ) 100mm 860mm 1460mm 818mm 790mm 782mm
3 15/16ths" 33 7/8ths" 57 1/2ths" 32 3/16ths" 31 1/8ths" 30 13/16ths"
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Fitting Kit EN
K447W
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
K447W
●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.
●Adjust crossbar in or out to suit vehicle.
Refer to the crossbar instructions for
crossbar adjustment.
●Please check the front of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
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Fitting Kit EN
K447W
●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.
●Select plastic internal block (from fitting kit)
and insert into foot.
●Repeat for all legs.
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Fitting Kit EN
K447W
●Refer to the underside of the pad for the
part number.
●It is important to put the pads in the correct
position on the vehicle.
●Letters refer to the pad part numbers and
position.
●Pad Part Number:
A = 11-04-216 Pads with bars
B = 11-04-219
C = 11-04-226
D = 11-04-227
●Fit rubber pads (supplied with fitting kit) to
foot. Pad may vary in shape to that shown.
●Make sure the pad fits into the holes
underneath the foot.
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Fitting Kit EN
K447W
Fitment
●Remove fixed-point cover screws with 5mm
Hex Key.
●Use the following grubscrew lengths for
each position:
A = M8 x 55mm (2 1/8")
B = M8 x 70mm (2 3/4")
●Select grubscrews and screw into the
vehicle's fixed points.
●For additional weather protection, apply
silicon sealant in and around fixed point
hole and grubscrew (sealant not supplied).
●Place M8 washer over grubscrew.
●Fit nut to grubscrew.
●Height
Front: 60mm
Middle: 35mm
Rear: 40mm
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Fitting Kit EN
K447W
●Place crossbar foot over clamp.
●Tighten the plastic knob.
●In the fully tightened position, the knobs
should be parallel with the vehicle.
●Repeat for all four positions.
●Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
●Use keys to fit and lock covers
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Fitting Kit EN
K447W
CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after
a load is applied to the crossbars.
Regularly check screws are tight.
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