RHINO-RACK 571 Nautic Universal Rear Loading Kayak Carrier User Manual

RHINO-RACK 571 Nautic Universal Rear Loading Kayak Carrier User Manual

Important:
Please read these instructions carefully prior to installation.
Please refer to your fi tting instruction to ensure that the kayak carrier 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.

Layout

Important Information

Maximum carrying capacity: Refer to maximum carrying capacity of roof racks
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 571/ 581 to your vehicle unless you fully understand these fi tting instructions. Please direct any questions regarding fi tting to the dealer from where the 571/ 581 was purchased. Use only non-stretch fastening ropes or straps.

Ensure the bottom of the kayak is clean before loading to avoid damage to both kayak and cradle.
Take care when loading and unloading to ensure that the kayak does not damage the vehicle.
The roof racks must be at least 600mm apart for safe use.
Failure to follow these warnings and instructions set out will void warranty.

Recommendations:
It is essential that all bolt connections be checked after driving a short distance when you fi rst install your kayak cradles. 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 kayak cradles 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 (e.g. canoes and kayaks) 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

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

Warning Instructions

When these roof racks are to be used on a vehicle that is driven off sealed roads the maximum load rating must be divided by 1.5. Remember to subtract the weight of the roof racks to determine your maximum permissible load capacity

60kg load rating (Urban road)
30kg load rating = (Off road – 60kg / 2)

WARNING! Important Load Carrying Instructions
With utility vehicles, the cabin and the canopy move independently. Roofracks and vehicle can be damaged if the item transported is rigidly fi xed at points on both the cabin and canopy. Instead, rigidly fi x to either the cabin roofracks or the canopy roofracks

Paddle/ Surfboards should be fi xed to the front of the vehicle.

Parts List

Care Instruction:
Wash and clean vehicle roof racks prior to fi tment

Dimension

Fitting Instructions

1. Loosely attach one side

2. 3. With one side attached, position cradles over the FRONT cross bars
      

3. Securely tighten screws with the allen key supplied

4. Loosely attach one side

5. 7. With one side attached, position cradles over the REAR cross bars
      

6. Securely tighten screws with the allen key supplied

Straps should always pass under the crossbar as shown

9. Load the kayak onto the REAR cradles. It may be necessary to readjust the position to ensure it fi ts securely
   
   Loop the straps under the crossbar as shown (FRONT cradles shown here)

10. When loading, rear cradles can pivot to accomodate for the various width along the length of the kayak
    
    Bow and stern tie downs should always be used
    

11. Make sure the kayak is in line with the vehicle as shown
    

Fitting Instructions

1. Insert T-bolts into channel and tighten dials
   

2. Insert locking covers
   

3. 

4. Insert T-bolts into channel and tighten dials
   

5. Insert locking covers
   

6. 

7. Load the kayak onto the REAR cradles. It may be necessary to readjust the position to ensure it fi ts securely
   

8. When loading, rear cradles can pivot to accomodate for the various width along the length of the kayak
   

9. Make sure the kayak is in line with the vehicle as shown

10. Straps should always pass under the crossbar as shown
    

11. Loop the straps under the crossbar as shown (FRONT cradles shown here)
    

12. Bow and stern tie downs should always be used
    

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