Whispbar K595 Operation and installation manual

Fitting Kit
K595
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Instrucciones de montaje para el
sistema de transporte.
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Instructions de montage pour Basic
Carrier
GB
GBGB
GB
Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4
x 4 x 4
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Revision No: 1.1A

Fitting Kit
K595
GB
MAX lbs
MAX lbs
W/P WHD W/P WHD
Toyota
FJ Cruiser , 5dr SUV 07-+ US 165 165 FJ Cruiser , 5dr SUV 07-+ EU 165 165
FJ Cruiser , 5dr SUV 11-+ ZA 165 165 FJ Cruiser , 5dr SUV 11-+ NZ 165 165
FJ Cruiser , 5dr SUV 11-+ AU 165 165
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Fitting Kit
K595
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.
Use keys to remove covers.
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Fitting Kit
K595
GB
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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Fitting Kit
K595
GB
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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Fitting Kit
K595
GB
Fit rubber pads (supplied with fitting kit) to
foot. Pad may vary in shape to that shown.
Make sure the pad fits into the holes
underneath the foot.
Repeat for all four positions.
Fitment
Open or remove fixed-point covers.
Hook clamps into the fixed points on the
vehicle.
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Fitting Kit
K595
GB
Ensure internal clamp sits upright.
Place ditch mould insert over the clamp.
Repeat for all four positions.
Place crossbar foot over clamp bolt.
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Fitting Kit
K595
GB
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.
Ensure the red plastic knob is in the position
shown when fully tightened.
Repeat for all four positions.
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Fitting Kit
K595
GB
Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
Use keys to fit and lock covers
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is
Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is
Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is
applied to the crossbars.
applied to the crossbars.applied to the crossbars.
applied to the crossbars.
Regularly check screws are tight.
Regularly check screws are tight.Regularly check screws are tight.
Regularly check screws are tight.
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Fitting Kit
K595
GB
Maintenance
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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