Whispbar K748W User manual

K748W
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 2 x 2 x 4 x 4
x 4 x 4 x 4 x 4
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Fitting Kit K748W
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Mercedes
CLA, 4dr Coupe 13-+ NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
CLA, 4dr Coupe 13-+ AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
CLA, 4dr Coupe 13-+ EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
CLA, 4dr Coupe 13-+ ZA 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
CLA, 4dr Coupe 14-+ US 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
CLA, 4dr Coupe 14-+ CN 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
GLE Sport, 5dr SUV 15-+ CN 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
GLE, 5dr Coupe 15-+ AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
GLE, 5dr Coupe 15-+ NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
GLE, 5dr Coupe 15-+ EU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
GLE, 5dr Coupe 15-+ ZA 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
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Fitting Kit K748W
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A B C 1 2 3
CLA, 4dr Coupe 13-+ (NZ) -220mm 520mm - 860mm 820mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 20 1/2ths" - 33 7/8ths" 32 5/16ths" -
CLA, 4dr Coupe 13-+ (AU) -220mm 520mm - 860mm 820mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 20 1/2ths" - 33 7/8ths" 32 5/16ths" -
CLA, 4dr Coupe 13-+ (EU) -220mm 520mm - 860mm 820mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 20 1/2ths" - 33 7/8ths" 32 5/16ths" -
CLA, 4dr Coupe 13-+ (ZA) -220mm 520mm - 860mm 820mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 20 1/2ths" - 33 7/8ths" 32 5/16ths" -
CLA, 4dr Coupe 14-+ (US) -220mm 520mm - 860mm 820mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 20 1/2ths" - 33 7/8ths" 32 5/16ths" -
CLA, 4dr Coupe 14-+ (CN) -220mm 520mm - 860mm 820mm -
-8 -11/16ths" 20 1/2ths" - 33 7/8ths" 32 5/16ths" -
GLE Sport, 5dr SUV 15-+ (CN) -270mm 525mm - 1045mm 990mm -
-10 -5/8ths" 20 11/16ths" - 41 1/8ths" 39" -
GLE, 5dr Coupe 15-+ (AU) -270mm 525mm - 1045mm 990mm -
-10 -5/8ths" 20 11/16ths" - 41 1/8ths" 39" -
GLE, 5dr Coupe 15-+ (NZ) -270mm 525mm - 1045mm 990mm -
-10 -5/8ths" 20 11/16ths" - 41 1/8ths" 39" -
GLE, 5dr Coupe 15-+ (EU) -270mm 525mm - 1045mm 990mm -
-10 -5/8ths" 20 11/16ths" - 41 1/8ths" 39" -
GLE, 5dr Coupe 15-+ (ZA) -270mm 525mm - 1045mm 990mm -
-10 -5/8ths" 20 11/16ths" - 41 1/8ths" 39" -
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Fitting Kit EN
K748W
First Time Installation
●Remove parts from inside the package and
check. Contact your dealer if any parts are
missing or damaged.
●These instructions show type A crossbar
fitted. They also apply to type B, C and D.
●This kit fits type A, 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.
●Attaches to factory-fitted mounting points
●Please check the front of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
●Adjust crossbar in or out to suit vehicle.
Refer to the crossbar instructions for
crossbar adjustment.
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Fitting Kit EN
K748W
●Tighten adjusting screw to 3 Nm (2.2 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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Fitting Kit EN
K748W
Fitment
●Open or remove fixed-point covers.
●Rotate bolt clockwise so it engages in
place in the centre of track.
●Place load support over grubscrew as
shown.
●Installed as shown.
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Fitting Kit EN
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●Press clip into place.
●Letters refer to the pad part numbers and
position.
●It is important to put the pads in the correct
position on the vehicle.
●Pad Part Number:
A = 227A
B = 226A
●Ensure the fixed-point covers sit vertically
in the recess in the pads.
●Installed as shown.
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Fitting Kit EN
K748W
●Place crossbar foot over fixed-point mount.
●Ensure the fixed-point covers sit vertically
in the recess in the pads.
●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
K748W
●Ensure the plastic knob is in the position
shown when fully tightened.
●Repeat for all four positions.
●Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
●Use keys to fit and lock covers
CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after
a load is applied to the crossbars.
Regularly check screws are tight.
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