Whispbar K557 Operation and installation manual

K557W
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 1 x 4 x 4 x 4
x 4 x 2 x 1 x 1
x 4
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Fitting Kit K557W
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Mercedes
R Class W251, 5dr MPV 05-+ EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
R Class W251, 5dr MPV 05-+ ZA 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
R Class W251, 5dr MPV 05-+ NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
R Class W251, 5dr MPV 05-+ AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
R Class W251, 5dr MPV 05-+ US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 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.
●Use keys to remove covers.
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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).
●Please check the rear of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
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●Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb).
●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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Fitment
●Open or remove fixed-point covers.
●Select four grubscrews and assemble them
into the adaptor using 3 mm (1/8") Hex
Key.
●Select grubscrews and screw into the
vehicle's fixed points.
●Do not over tighten.
●Repeat for all four positions.
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●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 = 11-04-221
B = 11-04-267
C = 11-04-268
●Ensure the fixed-point covers sit vertically
in the recess in the pads.
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●Place crossbars on pads ensuring the pads
fit into the holes underneath the foot and
the grubscrew pass through the hole in the
foot.
●Repeat for all four positions.
●Place washer over clamp thread as shown.
●Ensure that tab is inserted into clamp
block.
●Tighten the red plastic knob. The side with
the nut showing should be facing up.
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●Ensure the red plastic knob is in the
position shown when fully tightened.
●Repeat for all legs.
●Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
●Use keys to fit and lock covers
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CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after
a load is applied to the crossbars.
Regularly check screws are tight.
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