Yakima HullRaiser User manual

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.
HULL RAISER
(2X)
— CARRIAGE BOLT (4X)
HEAVY DUTY STRAP (2X)
— SNAP AROUND (4X)
— HEX KEY (4X)
MINIMUM CROSSBAR SPREAD 24”
MIGhTyMOuNTs
must use kit #8860007.
See your dealer.
PLUG (16 X)
WRENCH (1X)
BASE PAD (2X)
Steel Hook (2X)
Plain Strap (2X)
Plastic Tube (2X)
Buckle Strap (2X)
BOW STERN TIE DOWN

Remove the
tabs with
scissors or
pliers.
Loosen the
tabs in the
SnapArounds by
bending them
repeatedly.
DO YOU HAVE - SQUARE - ROUND - OR FACTORY CROSSBARS?
SQUARE
ATTACH 2 SNAPAROUNDS
ONTO EACH BAR…
PLACE PADS ONTO BASES.
Attach SnapArounds or MightyMounts in the same direction on each bar.
ROUND
BARS
(START
HERE)
ATTACH PADS TO
BASES WITH PLUGS.
Plugs can be used only
once. If you reconfigure
the bases, see your Yakima
Dealer for replacement
plugs #8890058.
MightyMounts must use kit #8860007
available from your YAKIMA dealer.
Attach two SnapArounds in
opposite directions on each bar.
Remove one
base top and
bottom.
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square holes and round
holes aligned.
TIGHTEN completely.
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FACTORY
CROSSBARS
…CONTINUE TO STEP 2
(FOR SQUARE BARS).
CHOOSE CARRIER
POSITION ON VEHICLE.
Large round holes in bases must
face the rear of the vehicle.
If your MightyMounts require bar caps, install them now.
FACTORY
CROSSBARS
and
SQUARE

ATTACH HEX KEYS
INSERT BOLTS INTO LARGE HOLES IN BASE
Make sure bolts are fully seated in base.
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hex bolts with
hex wrench
from kit.
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COMPLETELY.
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step 7.
Foam pads can be
moved, or offset
to support boat at
contact points.
ADJUST PADS
TIGHTEN
COMPLETELY.
LOAD THE BOAT, TIE IT DOWN
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HullRaiser.
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over until they hang
in front of the boat.
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until it hangs at top
edge of boat.
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around tower or
crossbar.
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straps, hold
and pull.
SECURE STRAPS
MightyMounts must use kit #8860007
available from your YAKIMA dealer.
Note: Some lacquer hull
finishes may stick to pads.
Protect with soft cloth.

Attach buckle straps to
bow and stern of boat.
Attach strap to grab handle or
rescue bar and pull tight.
Attach hook to plain
strap loop.
Slide plastic tube to protect vehicle
at contact point.
NOTE: Twisting the strap will
help reduce wind vibration.
Insert end of plain strap
into buckle.
(press tab)
Adjust strap tension by
pulling plain end.
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pressure to front
and rear straps.
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any excess strap.
SEE YOUR ACCESSORY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
Check straps periodically during travel and tighten
if necessary. Replace any straps that are worn or
frayed before using (see your Yakima dealer).
Hook the strap to a metal
surface on the bumper, tow
loop, or frame hole using
hook.
BEFORE DRIVING AWAY
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Failure to secure front and rear of long loads to ends of vehicle
can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

WEIGHT LIMITS
Follow the YAKIMA Fit List for your rack’s
weight limit. Do not exceed the weight
limit of your vehicle’s racks.
Maximum weight is 165 lbs. (75 kg) unless
otherwise noted.
IF YOU REMOVE YOUR CARRIER, FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL AGAIN.
Follow safety checks in accessory instructions before every installation.
REAR HATCH
Some longer loads may prevent the
rear hatch from fully opening.
ALWAYS USE CAUTION WHEN
OPENING YOUR HATCH.
ANTENNA
Antenna on the roof may
need to be removed to
prevent interference
with long loads.
WARNING: BE SURE ALL HARDWARE IS SECURED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS. ATTACHMENT
HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. CHECK BEFORE EACH USE, AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.
MAINTENANCE: Use non-water soluble lubricant
on screws. Use a soft cloth with water and
mild detergent to clean plastic parts.
REMOVE ACCESSORY BEFORE ENTERING AN
AUTOMATIC CAR WASH.
KEEP ThEsE INsTRuCTIONs!