Rhino-Rack S520 Nautic Series Kayak Stack User Manual

Rhino-Rack S520 Nautic Series Kayak Stack

Product Information

The Kayak Stack (S520) is a roof rack system designed to securely carry kayaks on your vehicle. It is compatible with various Rhino-Rack, Thule, Rola Sports, Yakima, Mont Blanc, Carac Prorack, and other roof rack bars. The maximum carrying capacity of the Kayak Stack is 75kg (165 lbs), allowing for the transportation of up to four kayaks, each weighing no more than 19kg (42 lbs). The product comes with all the necessary components, including coach screws, moldings, cams, base, clamps, screws, washers, nuts, nut plates, Allen key, plastic knobs, spring washers, and straps.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before installation, read the instructions carefully and refer to your fitting instruction to ensure the correct installation locations.
2. Check the contents of the kit before starting the installation and report any discrepancies.
3. Place the instructions in your vehicle’s glove box after installation is complete.
4. Make sure to visit the Rhino-Rack website to check for the latest version of instructions before beginning installation.
5. Refer to your vehicle manufacturer’s handbook to determine the maximum carrying capacity of your roof racks. Always use the lower of the two figures.
6. Ensure that the load is evenly distributed over the crossbars.
7. Do not attempt to fit the Kayak Stack to your vehicle unless you fully understand the fitting instructions. Direct any fitting-related questions to the dealer from where the Stack was purchased.
8. Use only non-stretch fastening ropes or straps.
9. Remove the roof racks when putting your vehicle through an automatic car wash.
10. Exercise extreme care when transporting wind-resistant loads, considering the change in handling characteristics of the vehicle. Pay special attention to cornering and braking.
11. If you are a dealer or fitter, ensure that you provide these fitting instructions to the end-user or client.
12. Mount your kayaks according to the correct arrangements shown in the instructions.
13. If carrying more than two kayaks, additional straps may be required for optimal safety.
14. Follow the recommended safety setups to achieve the greatest tension and grip on the kayaks.

Important:

• Please read these instructions carefully prior to installation.
• Please refer to your fi tting instruction to ensure that the bike rack is installed in the correct locations. Check the contents of kit before commencing fi tment and report any discrepancies.
• Place these instructions in the vehicle’s glove box after installation is complete.

Compatibility Chart

• Rhino-Rack Vortex Bar
• Rhino-Rack Euro Bar
• Rhino-Rack Heavy Duty Bar
• Pioneer Platform
• Pioneer Elevation/ Tradie
• Thule Wingbar
• Thule Aerobar
• Rola Sports
• Rola Rail Bar
• Yakima Heavy Duty
• Yakima Whispbar
• Mont Blanc Ready Fit
• Mont Blanc Square Bar
• Carac
• Prorack P
• Prorack Trade

Important Information

• Maximum carrying capacity: 75kg (165lbs) ie. 4 x Kayaks at no more than 19kg (42lbs) each.
• Note: Be sure to check the Rhino-Rack website to see if you have the latest version of instructions before beginning installation. Please refer to your vehicle manufacturers handbook for maximum carrying capacity of your roof racks. Always use the lower of the two fi gures. Load must be evenly distributed over the crossbars.
  Warning: Do not attempt to fi t the Stack to your vehicle unless you fully understand this fi tting instructions. Please direct any questions regarding fi tting to the dealer from where the Stack was purchased. Use only non-stretch fastening ropes or straps.

Recommendations:

• It is essential that all bolt connections be checked after driving a short distance when you fi rst install your roof racks and Stack.

• Bolt connections should be checked again at regular intervals (once a week is enough, depending on road conditions, usage, loads and distances travelled). You should also check the roof racks and Stack each time they are re-fi tted. Always make sure to fasten your load securely. Please also ensure that all loads are evenly distributed and that the centre of gravity is kept as low as possible. Long loads must be secured front and rear with non-stretch fastening ropes or straps.

• Roof racks must be removed when putting vehicle through an automatic car wash.
  Caution: The handling characteristics of the vehicle changes when you transport a load on the roof. For safety reasons we recommend you exercise extreme care when transporting wind-resistant loads. Special consideration must be taken into account when cornering and braking.

• Note for Dealers and Fitters

• It is your responsibility to ensure this fi tting instruction is given to the end user or client

• Rhino-Rack

• 3 Pike Street, Rydalmere,

• NSW 2116, Australia. Document No: R483 Fit Time: 20min

• (Ph) (02) 9638 4744 Prepared By: Kayle Everett Issue No: 03

• (Fax) (02) 9638 4822 Authorised By: Chris Murty Issue Date: 31/03/2017

• These instructions remain the property of Rhino-Rack Australia Pty Ltd and may not be used or changed for any other purpose than intended.

Parts List

Note: The Kayak Stack overall height is 460mm. This should be considered when mounting your kayak.
Side view:

Instructions

Correct Kayak arrangements. Additional straps may be required for more than two Kayaks. Optimal safety setups shown below. These arrangements allow greatest tension and grip on kayaks, it is strongly recommended to setup as follows:

Over Bar Fit: Fix the Stack over the Crossbars with a Stack Clamp on the underside of the bar. Use items 1b,8 and 12 to fi x the unit in place. Measure the distance of the Stack back from the Crossbar End Cap (x). Position the second Stack at this measurement on the other Crossbar. Install the second Stack as above.

Note: For easy install, attach one side on the Stack Clamp loosely. Slide the Assembly over the Crossbar and tighten the opposite side.

Note: Once complete, move to step 6 page 3. For a ‘C’ Channel fi tment move to step 2 page 3.

1. ‘C’ Channel Fit: Fix the Clamp to the Stack with items 1a,8 and 9. Repeat for both stacker arms.

2. Using item 7,8,10 and 13 complete the Stack Assembly. Repeat for both units.

3. Remove bar end caps. 2: Slide the fi rest assembly into the C-Channel of the front Crossbar. 3: Tighten with the Allen Key provided to 3-4Nm.

4. Slide the second Assembly into the C-Channel of the rear crossbar. Make sure Assemblies are level by measuring distance (x) for the front Crossbar and repeating this distance for the rear. Tighten with the Allen Key provided to 3-4Nm. Replace bar
   End Caps.

5. Place Vortex Rubber into Crossbars. These may have to be cut to size.

6. Use a Tie-Down Strap, and pull the strap through the Stack Top Moulding. Take the strap over the Kayak, around and under the Crossbar behind the Leg, and back through the locking mechanism on the strap. Ensure the strap is pulling down behind the roof rack leg. This will ensure the kayaks cannot slide out.

7. Use the second Tie-Down strap on the other Stack assembly. Pull both straps tight.

How to use Tie Down Strap

• With kayak now tied to the Stack, use the 5.5m straps to secure the kayak at the front and rear of the vehicle as shown.
• When not in use the Kayak Stack can be lowered towards the roof. 1: Open the Stack Arm lock Tab.
• Depress the red Locking Mechanism and drop the arm toward the roof. Release the Locking Mechanism and return the Arm lock Tab to its original position.
• If the Cam Lever feels loose it can be tightened by using a 10mm socket wrench. By holding the Stack Arm Lock Tab and tightening the M6 Nyloc Nut. Always check the Plastic Knob or M6 hardware is secure before using the Stack.

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