Whispbar K508 Operation and installation manual

Fitting Kit
K508
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Instrucciones de montaje para el
sistema de transporte.
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Instructions de montage pour Basic
Carrier
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GBGB
GB
Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 4 x 4 x 4 x 8
x 4 x 2 x 2 x 4
x 4
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Revision No: 1.1B

Fitting Kit
K508
GB
MAX lbs
MAX lbs
W/P WHD W/P WHD
Mitsubishi
ASX , 5dr SUV 10-+ EU 110 110 ASX , 5dr SUV Aug 10-+ NZ 110 110
ASX , 5dr SUV Aug 10-+ AU 110 110 Outlander Sport, 5dr SUV 10-+ US 110 110
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Fitting Kit
K508
GB
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
K508
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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.
Set bars to length (refer to the crossbar
instructions for crossbar adjustment).
Clamps onto flush roof rail. Pins locate on
inside of rail.
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Fitting Kit
K508
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Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb).
Remove clamp block by pressing backwards.
Remove both pins from each leg. Use
tapered end of spanner located inside left
hand cover to assist.
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Fitting Kit
K508
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Detach foot from leg. Store loose parts in a
safe place.
Repeat for all legs.
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)
Do not over tighten.
Repeat for all legs.
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Fitting Kit
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Use two M5 x 12 mm self tapping screws to
secure the assembly onto the leg.
Do not over tighten.
Fitment
Locate two holes at each position along the
inside of the roof rails.
Place crossbars approximately above these
holes on roof rails.
Ensure back edge of foot sits flush with the
back edge of vehicle roof rail.
Apply protective strip as shown.
Trim if required.
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Fitting Kit
K508
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Place one hand on the leg and apply
downward pressure.
Ensure the two pins of the clamp engages
correctly with the holes in the roof rail.
Slide clamp through opening in leg.
Thread the coach bolt through the clamp and
the leg.
Tighten the red plastic knob.
Ensure the red plastic knob is in the position
shown when fully tightened.
Do not over tighten.
Repeat for all four positions.
Ensure the clamp engages correctly on
inside of roof rail.
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Fitting Kit
K508
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Use keys to fit and lock covers
Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is
Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is
Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is
applied to the crossbars.
applied to the crossbars.applied to the crossbars.
applied to the crossbars.
Regularly check screws are tight.
Regularly check screws are tight.Regularly check screws are tight.
Regularly check screws are tight.
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Fitting Kit
K508
GB
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 4/8") 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 sunroofs and radio antennae cannot
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 (skis) 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.
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