Yakima Q towers, Manual

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M4
CLIP
SAFETY
CHECK
• DO THIS FOR EACH CLIP.
• If clip moves, open cover and tighten
screw. Close cover and check clip
again.
• If it still moves, check M1 mea-
surement in Step 3 and re-tighten.
• Gold sliders should be an equal distance
from the slider marks on each tower .
• IF the gold sliders are not equal
distances, loosen or tighten screws until
sliders are equal.
F
INE
T
UNING THE
T
OWER TENSION
:
CONGRATULATIONS! Now you can enjoy
your favorite adventures made convenient
by your durable Yakima Rack!
WITH DOORS OPEN, CHECK BOTH TOWERS:
• GRAB BAR on inside of Towers, push & pull
(use arm strength, full body strength not
necessary). Tower should not move.
• IF TOWERS MOVE, tighten screws slightly.
• KEEP SLIDER MARKS EQUAL.
• CLOSE COVER & CHECK AGAIN —
If towers move, check measurements again.
A
TTACH
R
EAR
R
ACK
: R
EPEAT
S
TEPS
9
THROUGH
14
• Use “M4” measurement from list in clip box.
• MEASURE FROM CENTER OF EACH BAR.
• REPEAT SAFETY CHECK in steps 13 & 14 .
SAFETY CHECK
PULL Clips, GRAB Bars
TO REMOVE RACK:
• Open tower covers & lift rack
up and off (do NOT
disassemble).
TO RE-INSTALL:
• Place Towers (covers open)
in original positions.
• Close Tower covers &
recheck rack and clips (Steps
13 & 14). Tighten if needed.
Other Information:
• SKS ® Lock Cores : Follow
directions and install with
Tower covers closed.
• To secure long loads :
Use tie-downs at front
and rear of vehicle.
• Line front & back of clips with
black vinyl liners;
trim if necessary.
• Slip lined clip
into Tower
through slits
on side.
I
NSTALL
C
LIPS
:
I
NSTALL
L
OCK
H
OLDER
& B
RASS
F
ASTENER
:
S
ECURE THE RACK TO
C
AR
’
S ROOF
:
• Tighten one side slightly so that cam
cover closes with light pressure—and
without moving the tower. Do not
overtighten.
Close cover.
• Go to opposite side, tighten screw
slightly, close cover.
• Insert lock holder into holes in
Clip & Tower, matching notches.
• Push brass fastener over lock
holder. It should feel snug.
• Repeat steps 9 & 10 for other
Tower.
Check clip
instructions in
clip box for
special NOTES
that may apply
to your car.
ATTACH RACK TO CAR
– KEEP SLIDER MARKS EQUAL –
The gold sliders may
fall below or cover up
slider marks
depending on the
make of car.
NOTE:
The gold slider
should NEVER
TOUCH the
crossbar.
• Tighten each side as evenly as
possible —a few turns on one tower,
then a few on the other. Open and
close cam covers with each
adjustment.
• Tighten until the covers close
firmly —with some resistance.
This needs to be done gradually
to prevent the towers from
moving off center.
WITH DOORS OPEN:
• PULL each clip away from car— PULL HARD!
TOWER
SAFETY
CHECK