Whispbar K592 Install guide

FittingKit
K592
GB
Fitting Instruction for Accessory
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Revision No:
1B

FittingKit
K592
GB
MAX kgs
MAX kgs
W/P
WHD
W/P
WHD
Dodge
Durango , 5dr SUV 04- 09
US
75
75
Jeep
Grand Cherokee , 5dr SUV 99- 04
ZA
75
75
Grand Cherokee , 5dr SUV 99- 04
US
75
75
Grand Cherokee , 5dr SUV 99- 04
EU
75
75
Grand Cherokee , 5dr SUV 99- 04
NZ
75
75
Grand Cherokee , 5dr SUV 99- 04
AU
75
75
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FittingKit
K592
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.
NOTE: Clamp images in these instructions may
not be representative of the clamps in this kit
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FittingKit
K592
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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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FittingKit
K592
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Remove locking screw.
Apply protective strip as shown.
Trim if required.
A= Clear
B= Grey
Attach clamp to each leg. NOTE; clamps
may have labels showing their positions on
the vehicle (For example; "Front Right").
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K592
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Refit locking screw so that it goes through
the hole in the clamp. Do not begin to tighten
the locking screw.
Fit rubber pad (supplied with crossbar) to
foot.
Make sure the pad fits into the holes
underneath the foot.
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FittingKit
K592
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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.
Clamps under rubber door frame mouldings
Press adjusting screw to adjust the leg
positions on the crossbar.
Tighten adjusting screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb).
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FittingKit
K592
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Tighten locking screw on both legs evenly.
Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
Use keys to fit and lock covers
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FittingKit
K592
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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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FittingKit
K592
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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 1/2") 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 glass/panoramic roofs and radio
antennae may not be able to 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 (e.g. ski poles)
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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