RECOMMENDATIONS:
Please refer to your vehicle manufacturers operating manual for maximum roof load rating.
It is essential that all bolt connections be checked after driving a short distance when you fi rst install
your Rhino Sportz Cross bars.
Bolt connections should be checked again at regular intervals (probably once a week is enough,
depending on road conditions, usage, loads and distances travelled). You should also check the roof bars
each time they are refi tted.
Cross bars and accessories should be cleaned and all screw threads should be lubricated at regular
intervals.
Rhino-Rack offers a 3 year warranty to the original purchaser of the Rhino Sportz Cross bar system
and Accessories.
Rhino-Rack cannot be held responsible for incorrect mounting of the cross bars system or for usage that
exceeds vehicle and production tolerances.
Make sure to fasten your load securely.
Please ensure that all loads are evenly distributed and that the centre of gravity is kept as low as
possible.
USE ONLY NON-STRETCH FASTENING ROPES OR STRAPS.
SENSITIVITY TO CROSS WINDS, BEHAVIOUR IN CURVES AND BRAKING.
The handling characteristics of the vehicle change when you transport a load on the roof. For safety
reasons, we recommend you exercise extreme care when transporting wind-resisting loads; special
consideration must be taken into account when braking.
PLEASE REMOVE CROSS BARS WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE THROUGH AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH.
LOAD RATINGS:
The vehicle manufactures recommended load rating is the maximum permissible load per pair of cross
bars (include the weight of the cross bars, 5kg). When cross bars are to be used in extreme off-road
conditions please build a safety factor of 1.5 into this maximum load limit. Although cross bars are tested
and approved to AS1235-2000, Australian road conditions can be much more rigorous.
NOTE FOR FITTERS AND DEALERS:
It is your responsibility to ensure instructions are given to the end user or client.
Rhino-Rack
3 Pike Street, Rydalmere,
Document No: RS-67
NSW 2116, Australia.
Prepared By: Craig Jones
Issue No: 02
(Ph) (02) 9638 4744
Authorised By: Gary England
Issue Date: 24/11/2004
(Fax) (02) 9638 4822
These instructions remain the property of Fetovu Pty Ltd T/as Rhino-Rack and may not be used or changed
for any other purpose than intended.
Important Information
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