Whispbar K557W User manual

K557W
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
DMontageanleitung für Basisträgersystem
FInstructions de montage pour Basic Carrier
NO Monteringsanvisning for takstativ
PT Instruções de Montagem para sistema de
transporte.
RU Установочные Инструкции для
Поперечных Балок
SE
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-+ 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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Fitting Kit EN
K557W
●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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Fitting Kit EN
K557W
●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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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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Fitting Kit EN
K557W
●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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Fitting Kit EN
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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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Fitting Kit EN
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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Fitting Kit EN
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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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