Yakima AWNING BRACKET KIT Operator's manual

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AWNING BRACKET KIT
KIT CONTENTS
Item # Component Qty
1 Awning Bracket 2
2 M8 Spring Nut 4
3M8 T-Nut 4
4M8 Washer 8
5M8 Spring Washer 4
6 M8 Socket Head Capscrew 25mm 4
7 M8 Socket Head Capscrew 20mm 4
8 M6 Hex Bolt 4
9M6 Washer 4
10 M6 Nylock Nut 4
09-13-577 Rev 1
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Tape measure
• 10mm Spanner
• 6mm Allen Key or Torque
Wrench
1
2
3
4
5
8
910
6
7
FIRST TIME INSTALLATION
• Please read instructions carefully before installation.
• Check the contents of kit. Contact your dealer if any parts
appear to be missing or damaged.
• Clean your roof racks, cargo basket, or platform prior to
tting the brackets.
• For LockN’Load, Whispbar HD, Prorack HD, and other
heavy duty bars, follow Steps 1, 2, 7-10
• For LockN’Load Platform, follow Steps 3, 4, 7-10
• For Whispbar, Prorack S-Wing, and international
T-Slot crossbars, follow Steps 5, 6, 7-10

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Fig. 1
Noting the orientation of the Awning Brackets as pictured, check that Awning will
not interfere with opening doors once tted. If there is not enough clearance use the
alternative orientation of the Awning Brackets. If there is enough clearance, secure the
2 x Awning Brackets to the M8 Spring Nuts in the Crossbars by referring to Figure 1.
Tighten to 4Nm with a 6mm Allen Key or a suitable Torque Wrench.
1Insert 2 x M8 Spring Nuts at an equal distance from the ends of a pair of crossbars on
the same side of the vehicle. Push Spring Nuts down into the crossbar channels and
twist to lock into place as pictured.
Use the Awning Brackets to ensure Spring Nuts align with holes on the Awning
Brackets.
Awning Bracket
2a
INSTALLING AWNING BRACKETS DIRECT TO LOCKN’LOAD AND OTHER HEAVY DUTY
CROSSBARS
M8 Spring Nut
M8 Washer
M8 Spring Washer
M8 Socket Head
Capscrew 25mm
Alternative Awning Bracket Orientation
Note - Additional
washers not supplied
2b Secure the bracket from a Recovery Tracks/Accessory Mount Brackets kit to the top of
each Awning Bracket with the M8 Spring Nuts in the platform slat channels by referring to
Figure 2.
Tighten to 4Nm with a 6mm Allen Key or a suitable torque wrench.
M8 Washer
Awning Bracket
M8 Spring Washer
M8 Socket Head
Capscrew 25mm
M8 Spring Nut
Fig. 5
Mounting Bracket
IF INSTALLING THE RECOVERY TRACKS HOLDER (SOLD SEPARATELY) OR
ACCESSORY MOUNT BRACKETS (SOLD SEPARATELY) IN TANDEM WITH YOUR
AWNING BRACKETS
Recovery Tracks and other accessories
can be tted to these Brackets as shown.
Refer to the instructions supplied with
these kits for more information.
2c
For Awning mounting instructions,
proceed to Step 7 / Page 5

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1 Insert two(2) sets of 2 x M8 Spring Nuts at an equal distance from platform side into the
Platform slat cut outs. The Spring Nuts do not need to be rotated into position. An Allen
Key can be used to move nuts within platform slat channels.
Use the Awning Brackets to ensure Spring Nuts align with holes on the Awning Brackets.
It is best to space Brackets as far apart as practical on platform.
INSTALLING AWNING BRACKETS TO LOCKN’LOAD PLATFORM
Secure the 2 x Awning Brackets to the M8 Spring Nuts in the platform slat channels by
referring to Figure 1.
Tighten to 4Nm with a 6mm Allen Key or a suitable Torque Wrench.
4a
Spacing used for illustrative
purposes only
M8 Washer
M8 Spring Washer
M8 Socket Head
Capscrew 25mm
M8 Spring Nut
Fig. 1
M8 Spring Nut
4b Secure the bracket from a Recovery Tracks/Accessory Mount Brackets kit to the top of
each Awning Bracket with the M8 Spring Nuts in the platform slat channels by referring to
Figure 2.
Tighten to 4Nm with a 6mm Allen Key or a suitable torque wrench.
Awning
Bracket
M8 Spring Nut
Fig. 2
Recovery Tracks
Mounting Bracket
IF INSTALLING THE RECOVERY TRACKS HOLDER (SOLD SEPARATELY) OR
ACCESSORY MOUNT BRACKETS (SOLD SEPARATELY) IN TANDEM WITH YOUR
AWNING BRACKETS
M8 Washer
M8 Spring Washer
M8 Socket Head
Capscrew 25mm
Recovery Tracks and other accessories
can be tted to these Brackets as shown.
Refer to the instructions supplied with
these kits for more information.
4c
For Awning mounting instructions,
proceed to Step 7 / Page 5

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5Push rubber inll down and slide 2 x M8 T-Nuts into each channel at an equal
distance from the ends of a pair of crossbars on the same side of the vehicle. The
6mm Alley key can be used to assist T-Nut installation into the channel.
Use the Awning Brackets to ensure T-Nuts align with holes on the Awning Brackets.
INSTALLING AWNING BRACKETS DIRECT TO WHISPBAR, PRORACK S-WING, AND
INTERNATIONAL T-SLOT CROSSBARS
6a Noting the orientation of the Awning Brackets as pictured, check that Awning will not
interfere with opening doors once tted. If there is not enough clearance use the
alternative orientation of the Awning Brackets. If there is enough clearance, secure
the 2 x Awning Brackets to the M8 T-Nuts in the Crossbars by referring to Figure 3.
Tighten to 4Nm with 6mm Allen Key provided or a suitable Torque Wrench.
Fig. 3
M8 Washer
Awning Bracket M8 Spring Washer
M8 Socket Head
Capscrew 20mm
M8 T-Nut
M8 Washer
Alternative Awning Bracket Orientation
Note - Additional
washers not supplied
6b Secure the bracket from a Recovery Tracks/Accessory Mount Brackets kit to the top
of each Awning Bracket with the M8 Spring Nuts in the platform slat channels by
referring to Figure 2.
Tighten to 4Nm with a 6mm Allen Key or a suitable torque wrench.
M8 Washer
Awning Bracket M8 Spring Washer
M8 Socket Head
Capscrew 20mm
M8 T-Nut
Fig. 7
Mounting Bracket
IF INSTALLING THE RECOVERY TRACKS HOLDER (SOLD SEPARATELY) OR
ACCESSORY MOUNT BRACKETS (SOLD SEPARATELY) IN TANDEM WITH YOUR
AWNING BRACKETS
6c Recovery Tracks and other accessories
can be tted to these Brackets as shown.
Refer to the instructions supplied with
these kits for more information.
6c
For Awning mounting instructions,
proceed to Step 7 / Page 5

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Slide 2 x M6 Hex Bolts into the top channel and 2 x M6 Hex Bolts into the bottom
channel of the mounting extrusion on the rear of the awning.
Once all four bolts have been placed into the extrusion, use the measurement from
the previous step to position the bolts so that they align with the holes on the Awning
Brackets.
7Measure the distance of the centre of the holes in the Awning Brackets between each
crossbar.
Referring to Figure 2, secure each M6 Hex Bolt to the Awning Brackets using 1 x M6
Washer and 1 x M6 Nylock Nut. Tighten all bolts to 4Nm with a 10mm Spanner or a
suitable Torque Wrench.
Fig. 2
M6 Washer
M6 Nylock Nut
M6 Hex Bolt
9Your awning is now tted and ready for use. Please refer to your awning's set up
instructions for use.
10
8
SHADE AWNING MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

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MAINTENANCE
• Check accessory is securely attached whenever you ret it to the vehicle. If the unit feels
loose, refer to the tting instructions and readjust.
• Regularly check all fasteners. This includes all attached accessories and roof racks.
• Follow instructions supplied with your awning for its specic care instructions.
CAUTION
• 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.
• Never drive into a car wash with the roof rack system or accessories tted.
• Do not exceed the vehicle manufacturer’s roof load rating. Total load equals weight of roof
racks + accessories + cargo/equipment.
• The speed driven must be suited to the load transported and to official speed limits.
• Any changes made to the roof racks and accessory racks as well as the use of spare parts
or accessories other than those supplied by the manufacturer will lead to the lapsing of
the manufacturer’s warranty and liability for any material damage or accidents.You should
observe these instructions to the letter and only use the original parts supplied.
WARRANTY & DISCLAIMER
Yakima Australia Pty Ltd ABN 58 154 440 221
17 Hinkler Court, Brendale QLD 4500
Tel: [phone] (NZ) or 1800 143 548 (AU)
Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]
1. Where the product is supplied to the customer for other than business purposes within the meaning of section 43 of the
New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the provisions of that Act shall apply. It is important that anyone who
fits or uses this product does so in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Where the product is supplied to the customer for business purposes within the meaning of section 43 of the New Zealand
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, the provisions of that Act and all other representations or terms (including any conditions
or warranty expressed or implied by law, statute or otherwise) not expressly included in this leaflet are hereby expressly
excluded shall have no effect and the clauses (a) and (b) shall apply.
3. Subject to the Additional Information (Australia), where the product is supplied and purchased in Australia, the following
shall apply:
(a). THE SUPPLIER WARRANTS the product to be free from defects in materials and/or workmanship for a period of three (3)
years from the date of original purchase (the warranty period). Proof of purchase is required. Subject to the limitations
and exclusions set out below, the Supplier hereby agrees to remedy any defects in materials or workmanship becoming
apparent during the warranty period, by replacing or repairing any defective product or component (at its option) free of
charge to the purchaser in respect of replacement parts or labour. Any defective product or component must be notified
and where practicable, returned at the purchaser’s expense to the Supplier immediately upon discovery of the alleged
defect and no attempt made on the part of the purchaser to repair it.
(b). EXCEPTIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS TO WARRANTY. The product and/or its components must be
fitted/assembled and loaded in accordance with the Supplier’s written instructions and any requirements set out
in the car’s owner manual. This warranty does not cover defects, loss or damage resulting from circumstances
beyond the Supplier’s control including, but not limited to misuse, overloading, or failure to assemble and/or fit
the product or component in accordance with the Supplier’s written instructions. Nor does the warranty cover
defects, loss or damage resulting from accidents, unlawful use of the vehicle or defects/inconsistencies in the
vehicle on which the product or component is fitted. Liability for direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental,
exemplary, contractual or consequential damage or loss arising from defects, faulty materials or design
omissions or negligence or workmanship in the product or its components is hereby expressly excluded subject
to the following. Certain Commonwealth legislation, including the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth),
and other State and Territorial legislation confers upon purchasers rights which cannot be excluded from or be
restricted or modified by contract. Any conditions, guarantees and/or warranties implied by law and incapable
of exclusion are deemed to be expressly incorporated herein. Nothing herein contained is intended nor shall be
permitted to be inconsistent with any such conditions, guarantees and/or warranties. To the extent permitted by
legislation all conditions, guarantees and/or warranties such as implied warranties which are capable of exclusion
are hereby expressly excluded and negatived.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ( AUSTRALIA )
This information should be read in conjunction with clauses (a) and (b).
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure
does not amount to a major failure.
This warranty does not change or take away your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Your right to claim under
this policy for the benefits covered is in addition to other rights and remedies you have under the law in relation to the
product.
Where you become aware of defects in materials or of workmanship, and wish to make a claim under this warranty you
must do the following for the warranty to be honoured by your Prorack dealer or Yakima Australia Pty Ltd ABN 58 154
440 221 (Yakima):
1. Make a claim as soon as practicable by contacting the Prorack dealer from whom you purchased the product, who
will give you instructions on how to proceed.
2. If you are unable to contact the Prorack dealer, or the dealer is not able to remedy the defect, you should contact
Yakima as soon as practicable at:
Call: 0800 4776 722 (NZ) or 1800 143 548 (AU)
Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]
Alternately, you can write to Yakima at 17 Hinkler Court, Brendale QLD Australia 4500 in order to make a claim
under your warranty.
3. Upon contacting Yakima directly, you should explain as fully as possible the defect. A Yakima representative will
provide you with appropriate instructions for returning the product together with a copy of the original purchase
invoice or receipt to Yakima.
4. The costs and expenses associated with making a claim under your warranty including the costs of complying with
those instructions and of returning the product to Yakima or the Prorack dealer will be borne by you.
Following receipt of the product and purchase invoice or receipt, Yakima or the Prorack dealer must inspect the product
to determine whether the claim falls within the warranty. If:
4.1 the claim falls within the warranty, Yakima will remedy any defects in materials or workmanship becoming
apparent during the warranty period, by replacing or repairing any defective product or component (at its
option) free of charge to the purchaser in respect of replacement parts or labour.
4.2 the claim does not fall within the warranty, Yakima will return the product to you at your expense.
Yakima Australia Pty Ltd
17 Hinkler Court, Brendale
QLD 4500, Australia
Freephone
AU: 1800 143 548 www.yakima.com.au
NZ: 0800 4776 722 www.yakima.co.nz