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Loop strap 

under crossbar 

at least once.

Loop strap 

inboard of 

crossbar tower.

Distance of BigStack  

from crossbar tower 

is exactly the width of 

kayak(s) on edge.

Follow these Four rules when strapping kayak(s):

get ready to load your boat(s)

LOAd The bOAT— TIe IT dOWN WITh sTRAPs

to load strap with 
bigstaCk in down position:

Pass strap 

through hole.

Raise mast

to upright 

position.

Continue tying 

boats as shown 

on following 

pages.

CAUTION: BigStacks may require re-

positioning to avoid vehicle contact.

CAUTION: BigStacks may need to be 

adjusted to be offset to allow for folding 

masts down when not in use.

Additional straps may be required for more than 2 kayaks.

NOT RECOMMENDED

Always tie down the bow and stern. See step 12 

for proper bow stern tie down procedure.

Summary of Contents for BigStack

Page 1: ...AMAGE 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 BigStack 2x ADJUSTMENT...

Page 2: ... Insert t bolt through BigStack base and adjustment knob Screw adjustment knob onto t bolt Turn knob three full turns round BAR ONLY Snap bail to base around crossbar Top notch for Round Bars Install BigStack on crossbars Distance from the BigStack to the tower should equal the width of your kayak or kayaks on edge Determine position of BigStack on the crossbar before proceeding to step 5 ...

Page 3: ...of vehicle Repeat Steps 1 through 7 to install second BigStack FACTORY BAR ONLY Insert t bolt through bail Rotate t bolt Choose best position for most secure grip SQUARE BAR ONLY Upper notch for Square Bars Snap bail to base around crossbar Snap bail to base around crossbar Install BigStacks so that they are offset and fold toward each other ...

Page 4: ... To load strap with BigStack in down position Pass strap through hole Raise mast to upright position Continue tying boats as shown on following pages CAUTION BigStacks may require re positioning to avoid vehicle contact CAUTION BigStacks may need to be adjusted to be offset to allow for folding masts down when not in use Additional straps may be required for more than 2 kayaks NOT RECOMMENDED Alwa...

Page 5: ...rossbar again and attach to buckle NOTE Straps are to be inside of towers If straps are to be outside of tower due to tower bar position use STRAP CAPS Yakima part number 8005015 to prevent straps from sliding off the end of the crossbars Continue to Load the boat tie it down with straps Strap outside of tower Use Strap Cap Yakima part number 8005015 sold separately Loop strap around BigStack post...

Page 6: ...p tension by pulling plain end Apply even pressure to front and rear straps Bind up and tie off any excess strap Hook the strap to a metal surface on the bumper tow loop or frame hole using hook Failure to secure front and rear of long loads to ends of vehicle can result in property damage personal injury or death BOW STERN TIE DOWN ATTACHMENT Lines on adjustment knob and BigStack base must be ali...

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