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Aluminum Folding J-Rack Kayak Carrier

Instruction Manual

e98878

Parts List

x2

x2

x2

x4

x4

x4

A

B

D

F

 C

x2

G

x2

H

x2

I

E

I

Part #

Description

QTY

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

Folding Cradle

Bolt

Flat Washer

Mounting Bracket

Knob

Rack Anchor Straps

Strap – Buckle End + Free End

Strap – Buckle End + Loop End

Strap – Free End + Loop End

2

4

4

2

4

2

2

2

2

Warning:

Please read and understand all instructions before use. Failure to follow the instructions may cause serious property 

and / or personal damage.

Keep this manual for future reference.

Load bars must be at least 24" (610mm) apart for safe use.

Do not exceed the carrier’s load capacity of 68kg/150lb.

Do not exceed the loading capacity of cross bars

Do not modify this carrier or use it for unintended purpose.

Check the condition of the carrier before each use. Do not use if any parts are damaged. Contact etrailer.com for 

replacement of damaged parts.

Secure bow and stern to vehicle with included straps

Periodically check the condition of the carrier and straps during a long driving and retighten if necessary.

This carrier is intended for use with kayaks and similar single occupant water craft.  Use with items and water craft that 

does not fit this description could damage the carrier and cause injury to user or others.

Take the height of the load on your vehicle roof into consideration while driving through  limited spaces such as tunnels, 

garages, parking structures, etc.

Store the carrier in dry and cool place when not in use. Remove all salt and debris from carrier after use for best results.

Keep carrier out of reach of children.

Summary of Contents for e98878

Page 1: ... modify this carrier or use it for unintended purpose Check the condition of the carrier before each use Do not use if any parts are damaged Contact etrailer com for replacement of damaged parts Secure bow and stern to vehicle with included straps Periodically check the condition of the carrier and straps during a long driving and retighten if necessary This carrier is intended for use with kayaks...

Page 2: ...knobs E to bolts B securing the folding cradle A to the vehicle cross bar See Fig 2 Repeat process with second J Cradle on second cross bar Ensure cross bar spacing is at least 24 Installation FIG 2 FIG 1 Loading and Secure 1 Turn the two locking handles counterclockwise Lift and rotate the outer frame to an appropriate position See Fig 3 B A C D E Base pad Cross bar Fig 3 Outer frame Locking hand...

Page 3: ...7 24 610mm Minimun 5 Route the free end of strap G around the top of the outer frame of folding cradle A Pull and route both the buckle end and free end of strap G over the kayak Pull down the free end of strap G until the buckle end is positioned half way up the side of the kayak Thread the free end of strap G down and under the cross bar See Fig 6 6 Press buckle on strap G and insert free end of...

Page 4: ...strap H through the rescue bars or grab handles of kayak Feed the buckle end of strap H through the loop end and pull the buckle end to tighten See Fig 8 Fig 8 H Fig 12 Fig 13 I H I H Notes Apply even pressure to the bow and stern Wrap excessive strap to avoid it flapping in the wind 2 Place one anchor strap F inside the vehicle hood Fig 9 and the other inside trunk hatch Fig 10 Close the hood and...

Page 5: ...8 Rock the kayak to see if it is firmly secured Retighten the straps if loose 24 610mm Minimun G ...

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