Whispbar S54W User manual

S54W
WHISPBAR RAIL BAR
EN Fitting Instructions for Basic Carrier
DMontageanleitung für Basisträgersystem
ES Instrucciones de montaje para el sistema de transporte.
FInstructions de montage pour Basic Carrier
NO Monteringsanvisning for takstativ
PT Instruções de Montagem para sistema de transporte.
RU Установочные Инструкции для Поперечных Балок
x 1 x 1 x 2
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First Time Installation
●Remove parts from inside the package and
check. Contact your dealer if any parts are
missing or damaged.
●Ensure the roof rack face towards the front
of vehicle.
●Use keys to remove covers.
●While holding the key in the vertical
position, pull the cover towards you to
remove the cover.
●Repeat for all legs.
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●Locate the Hex Key in one of the roof rack
legs.
●Extend the leg out.
●Remove Hex Key by lifting and sliding out.
●Using Hex Key, reverse the leg screw 10
turns.
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Fitment
●This product has two different bar
lengths.The longer bar should be used on
the front of the vehicle and the shorter bar
used on the rear.
●Position one end of crossbar on the
opposite roof rail and swing the free end so
that the clamp is under the rail and the
rubber gasket sits on top.
●Repeat on other crossbar.
●Crossbars should be parallel to each other
and sit perpendicular to the roof rails.
●Pull legs out evenly until both rubber
gasket seal on roof rail.
●Ensure each end of the crossbar is
adjusted equally.
●Note that legs can pivot slightly to
accommodate for roof rail taper.
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●Once crossbars are in position, tighten
screw to 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb).
●Repeat for all legs.
●Slide Hex Key back into position into one of
the roof rack legs.
●Ensure the locks on the legs are in the
locked position (horizontal).
●Slide cover into the leg, You will hear a
'click' when the cover is securely locked.
●Repeat for all four positions.
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●Check crossbar is securely attached to the
vehicle.
CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after
a load is applied to the crossbars.
Regularly check screws are tight.
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Maintenance
●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.
●A loaded roof rack system can alter the
performance of your vehicle. Be especially
aware of the effects of side winds,
changing of direction, and braking
performance. Avoid rapid acceleration and
deceleration. Drive carefully.
●Note that the total height of the vehicle
increases when upright loads are carried.
●Products should be locked during transport
if they have locks fitted.
●Check and replace worn out or defective
parts.
●Keep the product clean and maintained.
●Never drive into a car wash with the roof
rack system fitted.
●Lubricate locks and adjusting screws at
regular intervals.
●Remove the products from the vehicle
when not in use. Make sure all loose parts
are stored safely.
●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.
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●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.
Accessories Available for this Product:
●Roof Box
●Ski, Snowboard Carrier
●Canoe, Kayak Carrier
●Bicycle Carrier
●For more accessories please see our
product catalogue.
●Yakima Products, Inc.
15025 SW Koll Pkwy.
Beaverton, OR 97006-6056
USA
www.whispbar.com
www.whispbar.ca
www.whispbar.eu
www.whispbar.co.uk
www.whispbar.co.za
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Erstinstallation
●Komponenten aus der Verpackung
nehmen und überprüfen. Setzen Sie sich
mit Ihrem Händler in Verbindung, sollten
Teile fehlen oder beschädigt sein!
●Sicherstellen, dass der Dachträger in
Fahrtrichtung zeigt (s. Abb.).
●Abdeckungen mit Schlüsseln abnehmen.
●Um die Abdeckung zu entfernen, halten Sie
den Schlüssel in vertikaler Position und
ziehen Sie die Abdeckung ab.
●Montage bei allen Beinen wiederholen.
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●Entnehmen Sie den
Innensechskantschlüssel aus einem der
Dachträgerbeine.
●Ziehen Sie das Bein heraus.
●Entfernen Sie den
Innensechskantschlüssel durch Anheben
und Herausziehen.
●Drehen Sie das Bein mittels
Innensechskantschlüssel 10 Umdrehungen
heraus.
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