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EvenKeel

      

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.

MiniMuM Crossbar spread: 24”/61CM

PLAIN 

STRAP (2X)

BUCKLE 

STRAP (2X)

EVENKEEL 

SADDLE (4X)

HOOK (2X)

HEAVY DUTY 

STRAP (2X)

PAD (4X)

SECURITY 

SCREW (4X)

WRENCH (1X)

Plastic Tube (2X)

MaxiMuM boaT WeiGHT: 80 lbs./36kG

Summary of Contents for EvenKeel

Page 1: ...DUCTS 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 I...

Page 2: ...t step to make adjustments for the best fit for you boat Install pads Open the clamp wide enough to fit around your crossbars Install the four pads Press each pad into place Use one pad for each saddle Place your saddle onto the crossbar Optional Security measure To make your EvenKeel less susceptible to theft install the optional security screws on each saddle Be sure you are happy with and have ...

Page 3: ...just saddles as necessary The EvenKeel is designed to flex and conform to your boat when you tighten the straps Keep this in mind as you adjust position in the next step and prepare to tie down your boat Example A Here the shape of the hull will cause the saddles to bend up from the inside Example B In this example the hull will force the saddles to bend down from the outside Key feature flexible ...

Page 4: ...aps Bind up and tie off any excess strap Before Driving Away Test movement by rocking boat Tighten again if loose Read all cautions and limits below Failure to secure front and rear of long loads to ends of vehicle can result in property damage personal injury or death WEIGHT LIMITS Not more than 165 lbs 75 kg unless otherwise noted Some vehicles will be rated lower than 165 lbs 75 kg RACK THIS PR...

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