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Step 2: Loading the Kayak
. Confirm that the bottom of the Blocks and
the roof of the vehicle are clean and free of
any dust or dirt that could scratch the finish.
Place the kayak with Blocks onto the vehicle.
For installation without cross bars, center the
kayak on the roof and confirm that the weight
is evenly distributed. See image 4.
Note: Do not place Blocks on sun roof.
For installation with cross bars, the Blocks
should be fitted onto the cross bars with the
bottom cut-outs fully inserted over each bar.
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. Unroll the green 15’ Load Straps. Open
the vehicle’s doors. Throw the non-buckle
ends of each Strap up and over the kayak
and down to the other side of the vehicle.
The Straps and the Blocks should be as
closely aligned as possible. See image 5.
. With the doors open, pull both ends of the
straps together and buckle from the inside
of the vehicle. Confirm the straps are tight
and secure. See image 6.
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Installation & Loading Instructions - MPG186 18” Kayak Foam Block Kit
MPG186
For Vehicles without Cross Rails: Cont.
4. Unroll the green 15’ Load Straps. Open the vehicle’s doors.
Throw the non-buckle ends of each Strap up and over the
kayak and down to the other side of the vehicle.
The Straps and the Blocks should be as closely aligned as
possible. See image 4
5. With the doors open, pull both ends of the straps together
and buckle from the inside of the vehicle. Confirm the straps
are tight and secure. See image 5.
6. Install the bow and stern safety tie-downs per the attached
instructions. See image 6.
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6
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Step 2: Loading the Kayak
. Confirm that the bottom of the Blocks and
the roof of the vehicle are clean and free of
any dust or dirt that could scratch the finish.
Place the kayak with Blocks onto the vehicle.
For installation without cross bars, center the
kayak on the roof and confirm that the weight
is evenly distributed. See image 4.
Note: Do not place Blocks on sun roof.
For installation with cross bars, the Blocks
should be fitted onto the cross bars with the
bottom cut-outs fully inserted over each bar.
MALONE
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Installation & Loading Instructions - MPG152 Deluxe Kayak Kit
. Unroll the green 15’ Load Straps. Open
the vehicle’s doors. Throw the non-buckle
ends of each Strap up and over the kayak
and down to the other side of the vehicle.
The Straps and the Blocks should be as
closely aligned as possible. See image 5.
. With the doors open, pull both ends of the
straps together and buckle from the inside
of the vehicle. Confirm the straps are tight
and secure. See image 6.
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. Install the bow and stern safety tie-downs
per the attached instructions.
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Always check mounting hardware, load straps and safety tie-down lines for proper
and secure attachment before transport. Use of this product for any other
application other than kayak transport voids warranty.
Limit transport distance to 250 miles or less. Warning, this product is not
to be used as a flotation device.
Proudly Made In The USA
MALONE AUTO RACKS, 81 County Road, Westbrook, Maine 04092
Phone: 207-774-9100 Fax: 207-615-0551
Website: www.maloneautoracks.com Email: [email protected]
Warning: All vehicular rooftop transports are potentially hazardous.
Any person using MALONE automotive transport systems is personally
responsible for following the given directions for use and installation
and accepts full and complete responsibility for any and all damages
or injury of any kind including death, which may result from their use.
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Always check mounting hardware, load straps and safety tie-down lines for proper
and secure attachment before transport. Use of this product for any other
application other than kayak transport voids warranty.
Limit transport distance to 250 miles or less. Warning, this product is not
to be used as a flotation device.
Proudly Made In The USA
