Yakima FatCat 4 User manual

FatCat 4&6
IMPORTANT WARNING
IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL YAKIMA RACKS AND ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER ATTACHMENT
COULDRESULTINANAUTOMOBILEACCIDENT,ANDCOULDCAUSESERIOUSBODILYINJURYORDEATHTOYOUORTOOTHERS.YOUARERESPONSIBLE
FOR SECURING THE RACKS AND ACCESSORIES TO YOUR CAR, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING
THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR, AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES,
YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER.

2X
4X
1X
4X
2X
CONTENTS
CROOSBARSPREAD
SKIS AND BOARDS
UNDER 170 cm (67”): SKIS AND BOARDS
OVER 170 cm (67”):
30 cm - 61 cm
(12” - 24”)
30 cm - 91 cm
(12” - 36”)
The distance between supporting bars should be
adjusted so that when the bindings strike the ski
rack, the skis cannot slip out on the other ski rack.
Yakima Q-Towers: Do not
reposition your towers!
4X
4X

INSTALLATION
1
Aero Bars
Round Bar
Square Bar
Proceed to step 1.
Max. 88 mm (3.45”)
Max. 44 mm (1.75”)
Min. 16 mm (.63”)
Max. 88 mm (3.45”)
Max. 44 mm (1.75”)
Min. 16 mm (.63”)
2X
2

3
4
2X
Attach knobs.
Do not tighten.
Red wheel adjusts length of
strap. Adjust as needed.

5
2X
2X
6 7
The buckle must close with firm resistance. If it closes
too easily, or does not stay closed, adjust the red wheel
accordingly until the buckle closes with firm resistance.
Test by pushing and pulling each mount in all directions.
65N
(15lb)

8
9
Test the installation by pushing an pulling in all directions. If the carrier is loose, return to step 4 and tighten the
red wheel more.

10
NOTE: Skis must be loaded
with their tips toward the rear
of vehicle.
SKI LIFT
A
Loosen (do not remove).
Remove.
B C
Do not tighten.

SKI LIFT
E
D
G
F
H
FAT CAT 6 FAT CAT 4
I
65N
(15lb)
65N
(15lb)
3.9Nm
(35lb-in)

ROUND/SQUARE BAR
A
Not needed for round/square bar.
B
2X

2X
C
D
FatCat 4
12” (305mm)
FatCat 6
22” (560mm)