Whispbar K557W User manual

K557W
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 1 x 4 x 4 x 4
x 4 x 2 x 1 x 1
x 4
Revision No: 3C 1

Fitting Kit K557W
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Mercedes
R Class W251, 5dr MPV 05-+ CN 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
R Class W251, 5dr MPV 05-13 EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
R Class W251, 5dr MPV 05-13 ZA 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
R Class W251, 5dr MPV 05-13 NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
R Class W251, 5dr MPV 05-13 AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
R Class W251, 5dr MPV 06-12 US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
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Fitting Kit EN
K557W
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 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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●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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K557W
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 passes 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 plastic knob. The side with the
nut showing should be facing up.
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K557W
●Ensure the 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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