Yakima GEAR BOXES User manual

1033524A-1/15
RocketBox 15s.........................35 lbs. / 15 kg
RocketBox 11...........................35 lbs. / 15 kg
RocketBox 16...........................42 lbs. / 19 kg
GEAR BOXES
RocketBox 16
RocketBox 11
RocketBox 15s
Part #1033524 Rev.A
IMPORTANT WARNING!
IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL
YAKIMA RACKS AND
ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY
AND SECURELY ATTACHED
TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER
ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT
IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT,
AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO
YOU OR TO OTHERS. YOU ARE
RESPONSIBLE 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
SUCH AS A QUALIFIED GARAGE
OR AUTO BODY SHOP.
NO PRE-ASSEMBLY REQUIRED
MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS:
box contents
DO NOT EXCEED
YOUR RACK’S
WEIGHT LIMIT!
Check with your Yakima
dealer or on the internet,
go to “Choose my Rack”
at YAKIMA.com, for your
vehicle’s load limits.
box weight rack weight
(if appropriate)

1033524A-2/15
Loosen red knobs and open
clamps. Do not remove knobs.
Place box on vehicle with
clamps in front of crossbars.
A friend could help with this.
Loosen track thumb wheels 1/2
turn. Do not remove wheels.
REMOVING THUMBWHEELS
WILL CAUSE DISASSEMBLY OF
LEVER/CLAMP MECHANISM.
OPEN THE BOX
(Use the key to
unlock the box).
• TO OPEN THE BOX, unlock it.
• With the key still inserted,
raise the lid.
The key cannot be removed
while the box is open.
BARS THAT MOVE:
TIGHTEN YOUR CROSSBARS IF
YOU LOOSENED THEM.
If your vehicle has a fairing, remove the fairing prior to box installation.
Q TOWERS:
NEVER REPOSITION
THE TOWERS!
CROSSBAR SPREAD
RocketBox 16 ....................30" - 36" (76 - 91 cm)
RocketBox 11.....................30" - 36" (76 - 91 cm)
RocketBox 15s ..................24" - 36" (61 - 91 cm)
INSIDE THE BOX:
LOAD CARGO BOX ONTO VEHICLE:

1033524A-3/15
Adjust box on top of car.
Measure from towers for reference.
IF POSSIBLE, POSITION BOX TO
AVOID INTERFERENCE WITH BACK
HATCH AND/OR SUNROOF.
OPEN LID TO GAIN ACCESS TO KNOBS.
Tighten knobs to
engage clamps. TIGHTEN ALL
THUMB WHEELS.
• Check clamp opening for crossbar clearance.
• Loosen red knob further if necessary.
Slide clamps along tracks
(inside box) to engage crossbars.

1033524A-4/15
180°
a
• The box should not slide
on the bars.
• Open the box and tighten
red knobs if necessary.
CHECK INSTALLATION BEFORE DRIVING AWAY
CLOSE THE BOX:
Pull the lid down.
LOCK THE BOX FOR A
SECURE CLOSURE!
UNLOCK / OPEN LOCK NOT LOCKED! *
TO OPEN THE BOX, unlock it. With the key still inserted, raise
the lid. The key cannot be removed while the box is open.
• Overstuffing the box
will prevent closure.
• Check the closure by
pushing up on the lid.
• To lock the box, turn
key all the way to the
right until horizontal.
Remove key. * See 11a below.
• Push the core completely into the housing.
• Turn the key to a horizontal position.
• Hold the core with the tip of your thumb
and pull out control key. The lock should
remain in the housing.
REPLACEMENT LOCK FOR SAME-KEY-SYSTEM® USERS:
Yakima SKS® locks purchased separately. (If you wish to install matched-key locks; keep this instruction for replacement lock installation).
• Insert lock key and rotate the lock to
align lock depression with point on rim.
• REMOVE lock key.
• Insert control key (from kit purchased
separately).
Remove key
with lock
attached.
Insert control key into the
new lock, and install.
Keep the depression
aligned to the point.
Make sure
installation is secure
by tugging at box.

1033524A-5/15
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
On some vehicles,
hatch interference
is unavoidable.
Use caution when
opening your hatch.
IF YOUR VEHICLE
HAS A REAR HATCH:
BE SURE ALL HARDWARE IS
SECURED ACCORDING TO
INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO
PERFORM SAFETY CHECKS
BEFORE DRIVING AWAY
CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY,
OR DEATH.
ATTACHMENT
HARDWARE CAN
LOOSEN OVER TIME.
CHECK AND TIGHTEN
IF NECESSARY,
BEFORE EACH USE.
Periodically
check the knobs
inside the box
and tighten if
necessary.
• Do not remove or adjust thumb
wheels.
• Simply loosen red knobs and
remove box from crossbars. To retain the adjustments for
your vehicle, leave thumb
wheels tightened.
REMOVING THUMBWHEELS
WILL CAUSE DISASSEMBLY OF
LEVER/CLAMP MECHANISM.
BOX CARE:
Use a clean soft cloth. Wash with mild soap and water.
Polish with automotive type wax and UV protectant to
prevent color fade.
LOCK MAINTENANCE:
Spray a small amount of lubricant into lock mechanism
once a month.
AUTOMATIC CAR WASHES:
Do not enter car wash with box installed on vehicle.
KEEP YOUR SECOND KEY IN A SAFE PLACE!
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION
TO REMOVE CARGO BOX:
READ THESE WARNINGS!
IF YOU NEED FURTHER
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
Contact your dealer, or visit
www.yakima.com, or call
[phone]
Monday through Friday,
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED
BY YAKIMA’S
“LOVE IT TILL YOU LEAVE IT”
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THIS WARRANTY, GO
ONLINE TO
WWW.YAKIMA.COM OR EMAIL US AT
[e-mail]
OR CALL [phone]
• With gear box adjusted to your vehicle,
simply reload onto car, tighten red
knobs and check for tightness.
TO REINSTALL: