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PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. UNLESS DIRECTIONS
ARE FOLLOWED PHYSICAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCEE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FOR USE ON ROOF RAILS THAT HAVE A WIDTH OF NOT LESS THAN 15mm OR
GREATER THAN 45mm.
Suitable for elevated open
roof rails or elevated moulded
(solid) roof rails only.
NO GRIPPING LIP
WITH GRIPPING LIP
Determination of Load Carrying Capacity
• Consult the vehicle manual to obtain the maximum roof carrying capacity of the vehicle. The weight of the
roof racks [4kg] and the load carried upon the roof racks inclusive of the roof racks weight must not
exceed the designated roof carrying capacity of the vehicle.
• The maximum load able to be carried by the roof racks is 100kg.
• The maximum load able to be carried is the lesser of the load carrying capacity of the racks, or the total roof
carrying capacity of the vehicle.
• To prevent the vehicle’s roof from being damaged, it is advisable for 2 people to attach and remove the roof racks.
• The distance between the two racks must be suitable for the load being carried.
• The length of the roof racks should not exceed the outer edge of the wing mirrors: trim down bars if necessary
with appropriate tools.
• The roof racks must be locked onto the roof rails with the fixing devices and the screw tightened securely.
• The load must be evenly distributed with the lowest possible centre of gravity.
• Before setting out and periodically during a trip, check to make sure the roof racks are still firmly fastened in
place. Make sure that all the fixing devices are locked correctly and that the straps that bind the load are
tightened and the load has not shifted.
• Where surfboards are carried (or similar items which may produce lifting forces), they shall not be carried
side-by-side, but stacked one on top of the other. All surfboards and similar items shall be secured
independently to the front and rear of the vehicle using straps or other methods which are capable of
withstanding the lifting forces.
• Equipment must be maintained in good working order.
• The handling characteristics of a vehicle will change when roof racks are fitted and especially when it is
loaded (in particular, crosswind sensitivity, handling on bends, and braking). Driving techniques should be
altered to allow for these changes, such as, reducing speed, (especially on bends) and allowing for longer
braking distances.
• If long objects are transported, it is recommended additional straps are used to secure the end of the load to
the vehicle (refer to illustration 14C of installation instructions).
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