Whispbar K549W User manual

K549W
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 2 x 2 x 2 x 4
x 4 x 2
Revision No: 3C 1

Fitting Kit K549W
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Volkswagen
Golf Mk5, 3dr Hatch 06-09 EU 60 kgs (132 lbs) 60 kgs (132 lbs)
Golf Mk6, 3dr Hatch 10-12 AU 60 kgs (132 lbs) 60 kgs (132 lbs)
Golf Rabbit Mk6, 3dr Hatch 10-12 US 60 kgs (132 lbs) 60 kgs (132 lbs)
Golf Mk6, 3dr Hatch 10-12 EU 60 kgs (132 lbs) 60 kgs (132 lbs)
Rabbit Mk5, 3dr Hatch 06-09 US 60 kgs (132 lbs) 60 kgs (132 lbs)
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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.
NOTE: Clamp images in these instructions may
not be representative of the clamps in this kit
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●Use keys to remove covers.
●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.
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●Remove locking screw.
●Apply protective strip as shown.
Trim if required.
●It is important to put the clamps in the
correct position on the vehicle.
●Letters refer to the part numbers stamped
on clamps.
●Clamp Part Number:
A = 450A
B = 761A
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●Attach clamp to each leg. NOTE; clamps
may have labels showing their positions on
the vehicle (For example; "Front Right").
●Refit locking screw so that it goes through
the hole in the clamp. Do not begin to
tighten the locking screw.
●Fit rubber pads (supplied with fitting kit) to
foot. Pad may vary in shape to that shown.
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●Make sure the pad fits into the holes
underneath the foot.
Fitment
●Place crossbar on vehicle. Minimum
recommended spacing between the bars is
700mm (27 1/2") (unless otherwise stated).
●Please check the rear of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
●Locate vehicle's fixed points.
●Adjust the legs on the crossbar so that they
are positioned equally from the ends of the
crossbar, and the clamps engage firmly on
the body work of the vehicle.
●Clamps directly to edge of roof under the
doors, pin locates in hole on vehicle on
front clamps
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●Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb).
●Tighten locking screw on both legs evenly.
●Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
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●Use keys to fit and lock covers
Energising Door Seal (Mk5 only)
●Measure doors as shown for starting
placement of door seal.
●Repeat for all doors.
●Ensure door seal positioned as shown.
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●Install door seal.
●Check placement
CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after
a load is applied to the crossbars.
Regularly check screws are tight.
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