Whispbar K769W User manual

K769W
Fitting Kit
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
x 2 x 2 x 4 x 1
x 1 x 1 x 1 x 4
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Fitting Kit K769W
MAX kgs (lbs)
W/P WHD
Mercedes
E-Class W212 GR, 4dr Sedan 09-Aug 16 ZA 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
E-Class W212 GR, 4dr Sedan 09-May 16 NZ 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
E-Class W212 GR, 4dr Sedan 09-May 16 AU 75 kgs (165 lbs) 75 kgs (165 lbs)
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Fitting Kit K769W
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A B C 1 2 3
E-Class W212 GR, 4dr Sedan 09-Aug 16 (ZA) -380mm 380mm - 930mm 880mm -
-14 -15/16ths" 14 15/16ths" - 36 5/8ths" 34 5/8ths" -
E-Class W212 GR, 4dr Sedan 09-May 16 (NZ) -380mm 380mm - 930mm 880mm -
-14 -15/16ths" 14 15/16ths" - 36 5/8ths" 34 5/8ths" -
E-Class W212 GR, 4dr Sedan 09-May 16 (AU) -380mm 380mm - 930mm 880mm -
-14 -15/16ths" 14 15/16ths" - 36 5/8ths" 34 5/8ths" -
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Fitting Kit EN
K769W
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.
●Adjust crossbar in or out to suit vehicle.
Refer to the crossbar instructions for
crossbar adjustment.
●Please check the front of this manual for
information relating specifically to your
vehicle.
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●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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Fitment
●Open or remove fixed-point covers.
●Select grubscrews and screw into the
vehicle's fixed points.
●Do not over tighten.
●Note: Use longer [85mm (3 3/8")]
grubscrew at the front and shorter [75mm
(3")] at the rear fixed points.
●Fit rubber pads (supplied with fitting kit) to
foot. Pad may vary in shape to that shown.
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●Letters refer to the pad part numbers and
position.
●Pad Part Number:
A = 231A
B = 232A
C = 235A
D = 236A
●Ensure the fixed-point covers sit vertically
in the recess in the pads.
●Place crossbars on pads ensuring the pads
fit into the holes underneath the foot and
the grubscrew passes through the hole in
the foot.
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K769W
●Tighten the plastic knob. The side with the
nut showing should be facing up.
●In the fully tightened position, the knobs
should be parallel with the vehicle.
●Repeat for all four positions.
●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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