Rhino Aeroklas ARKT01 Canopy Track System User Guide

Aeroklas Canopy Track System
ARKT01, ARKT03-ARKT09

ARKT01 Canopy Track System

Important:

1. Check the Rhino-Rack website to ensure you have the latest issue of these instructions.
2. Please refer to your fitting instruction to ensure that the roof racks are installed in the correct locations.
3. Check the contents of kit before commencing fitment and report any discrepancies.
4. Place these instructions in the vehicle’s glove box after installation is complete.
5. These instructions must be followed for warranty to be upheld.

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Document No: R380
Issue No: 19
Issue Date: 31/03/2023

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Maximum Carrying Capacity

Please refer to your vehicle manufacturers handbook for maximum carrying capacity. Always use the lower of the two figures. Load must be evenly distributed Weight of roof rack accessories is to be included in cargo allowance.

Roof Allowance| On Road Cargo Allowance| Off Road Cargo Allowance| Rack Weight
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Up to 70-80kg/154-1761b
(canopy dependant)| Roof Allowance – Rack
Weight| On Road Cargo Allowance /
1.5| 5kg/ 11lb

Off Road: Any driven path taken that is not on sealed (tarred / bitumen) and maintained
Roof Allowance: Total permissible weight attached to the roof of the car. This is inclusive of the weight of the roof rack system
Cargo Allowance: Total permissible weight allowed on top, and attached to roof racks whilst the vehicle is in motion
Static Allowance: Total permissible weight allowed on top, and attached to roof racks whilst the vehicle is stationary

Warning:

• Check Part No. and/or Kit is correct for use with your vehicle

• Do not attempt to fit the rack system to your vehicle unless you fully understand these fitting instructions.
  Please direct any questions regarding fitting to the dealer from where the roof racks were purchased.

• 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.

In Service Maintenance Check

• All bolt connections should be checked after driving a short distance when you first install your roof racks.
• All bolted connections should be checked again at regular intervals (weekly is recommended, depending on road conditions, usage, loads and distances travelled).
• All bolted connections should be checked each time they are re-fitted.
• Off-road conditions are more rigorous. Check all bolted connections and your load more regularly.
• Ensure that your vehicle manufacturer’s GVM, and gross axle weights are not exceeded (refer to vehicle owner’s manual).

Torque Settings:
Unless stated otherwise in these instructions, all fasteners should be set to the following torque settings:

Recommendations:
It is essential that all bolt connections be checked after driving a short distance when you first install your roof racks. 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 each time they are re-fitted.
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 and must be entirely contained within the extents of the roof racks.
Note for Dealers and Fitters
It is your responsibility to ensure these fitting instructions are given to the end user or client. These instructions remain the property of Rhino-Rack Australia Pty. Ltd. and may not be used or changed for any other purpose than intended.

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Parts List

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A| Track – Right| –| 1| i| 1| 1| 1| 1| –
B| Track – Left 1| –| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1| 1
C| M6 x 20mm T-Bolt 16| –| 12| 14| 12| 8| 16| 16| 16
D| 1/4 x 3/4 Flat Washer 16| –| –| 14| –| 8| 16| 16| 16
E| M6 Nyloc Nut| 16| –| 14| –| 8| 16| 16| 16
F| M6 Flanged Nut| | 12| | 12| –| –| –| –
G| M6 x 16mm Flat Washer| –| 12| –| 12| –| –| –| –
H| Track End Cap| 2| 2| 2| 2| 2| 2| 2| 2
| Track End Cap| 2| 2| 2| 2| 2| 2| 2| 2
J| Butyl Patch 20 x 20| 16| 12| 14| 12| 8| 16| 16| 16
K| Canopy Plug| –| 12| –| 12| –| –| –| –

Tools Required
T1 – Masking Tape
T2 – Marker
T3 – Tape Measure
T4 – Drill with 6.5mm/1/4” drill bit
T5 – Soldering Iron
T6 – Spirit Level
T7 – 10mm wrench
T8 – Torque Wrench
T9 – Vacuum

1 Place masking tape onto the canopy to protect the approximate area to be drilled. Protects the polished canopy finish from being scratched during install.

Refer to your vehicle’s supplement sheet to position the track on the canopy roof. The larger hollow section of track extrusion must face towards the outside of the canopy.
IMPORTANT: Ensure front and rear measurements (Xmm) are equal to ensure tracks are parallel before drilling

Refer to supplement sheets for:

1. Hilux,
2. Amarok
3. Navara NP300,
4. Triton,
5. D-Max Gen3
6. BT-50 Gen3.

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1. Complete Fit my vehicle
2. Select your Canopy Solution
3. Scroll down to ‘Product Details’
4. Select the ‘INSTRUCTIONS’ tab to View the Fitting Supplement
5. Place the tracks onto the canopy using the dimensions provided.

Mark a line on the canopy at the end of tracks. Remove tracks and with a straight edge, join lines to use as reference point.

3 To hold the track in position, apply a strip of masking tape at the front, middle and rear. Using a sharp 6.5mm drill bit, held perpendicular to the surface of the canopy, apply light pressure and drill. Drill through both the outer and inner skin then vacuum swarf once complete.

4 Using a soldering iron, slowly run the hot tip around the circumference of the drilled hole three times. This will seal the ABS from any microcracks that may occur after drilling.

5 To install the end caps, push the top tabs of the end cap through the slots in the track as shown. (A non-oil based lubricant may be used to assist pushing the tabs through). Ensure that the lower tongue is positioned underneath the track and align with the hole.

6 Remove the backing tape from the track.

7 It is required to apply Butyl Patches to the holes drilled in the outer skin before fixing the track. Remove the masking tape from the roof of the canopy and clean the top surface with a damp microfibre cloth. Remove the backing tape from the butyl patches and place over drilled holes in the canopy.

Note: Repeat Steps 1-9 for opposing side

10 Tighten the M6 nuts to 3Nm starting from the centre, alternating each side working towards the front and rear of the track. Do NOT overtighten as this may cause deformation to the internal ABS skin.

11 Assemble the base kit and legs as shown in respective instructions (sold separately)

NOTES….

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References

• Warranty | Rhino-Rack USA | Rhino-Rack US
• Fit My Vehicle | Rhino-Rack | Rhino-Rack AU
• Warranty Registration | Rhino-Rack AU

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