RHINO-RACK STOW iT Light Bar Adaptor User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- RHINO RACK
Table of Contents
RHINO-RACK STOW iT Light Bar Adaptor
Product Information
The Stow-it Light Bar Adapter ISIT is a product designed by Rhino-Rack. It
allows you to securely mount a light bar onto your vehicle’s roof racks. The
adapter is compatible with Rhino-Rack roof racks and provides a maximum load
limit of 8kg/17.6lbs per bracket pair.
It is important to note that the maximum carrying capacity of your vehicle’s
roof should not be exceeded, and the weight of the roof racks must also be
included in the total vehicle roof load. The handling characteristics of the
vehicle may change when transporting a load on the exterior, especially when
cornering and braking. Extra caution should be exercised when transporting
wind-resistant loads.
Product Usage Instructions
- Before starting the installation process, check the Rhino-Rack website to ensure you have the latest issue of the instructions.
- Refer to your fitting instruction to ensure that the roof racks are installed in the correct locations.
- Check the contents of the kit to ensure everything is included and report any discrepancies.
- Follow the torque settings provided in the instructions for tightening all fasteners:
- M6: 3-4lbs/ft
- M8: 8-10Nm or 6-7.5lbs/ft
- M10: 16-18Nm or 12-13lbs/ft
- Ensure point loads are not concentrated in the center span. Distribute large loads evenly over the span.
- When mounting the light bar, make sure it has a maximum lateral offset of 100mm.
- For front and rear mounting, refer to the provided table to determine the maximum light bar length based on the platform width.
- For side mounting, refer to the provided table to determine the maximum light bar length and width based on the platform dimensions.
- After installation is complete, place these instructions in the vehicle’s glove box.
Please note that these instructions must be followed for the warranty to be upheld. If you have any questions or concerns,please contact Rhino-Rack using the contact information provided.
Important:
- Check the Rhino-Rack website to ensure you have the latest issue of these instructions.
- Please refer to your fitting instruction to ensure that the roof racks are installed in the correct locations.
- Check the contents of kit before commencing fitment and report any discrepancies.
- Place these instructions in the vehicle’s glove box after installation is complete.
- These instructions must be followed for warranty to be upheld.
Fit Time : 10 mins
Instructions
Carrying Capacity
The maximum permissible cargo capacity on a pair of Brackets is 8kg/17.6lbs.
Check the vehicle owners hand book for your vehicle manufacturer’s maximum
carrying capacity. Do not exceed the vehicle manufacturer’s maximum roof
carrying capacity. The weight of the roof racks, that the accessory is
attached to, must also be included in the total vehicle roof load.
Warning
- Check part number or kit is correct for use with your vehicle.
- Do not attempt to fit the bed 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.
- Off-road conditions can be much more rigorous. Extreme care must be taken on any driven path that does not contain a surface protection layer (tar/bitumen).
- Bed racks must be removed when vehicle is put through an automatic car wash.
- With utility/pick up vehicles, the cabin and the truck bed move independently. Bed racks and vehicle can be damaged if the item transported is rigidly fixed at points on both the cabin and truck bed. Instead, rigidly fix to either the bed racks or the canopy roof racks.
- Always ensure you fasten your load securely.
- Use only non-stretch fastening ropes or straps to attach cargo to your load.
In service maintenance checks
- 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:
Instructions
- The handling characteristics of the vehicle changes when a load is transported on the vehicle exterior.
- Exercise extreme care when transporting wind-resistant loads. Special consideration must be taken when cornering and braking.
- Off-road conditions can be much more rigourous. Extreme care must be taken in off-road conditions.
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.
Parts List
Tools Required:
- T1 – Torque Tool (Supplied with 5XXXX Series Pioneer Platform)
- T2 – Socket Set (Select required size for accessory hardware)
Maximum Lightbar lengths
FRONT AND REAR MOUNTING
SIDE MOUNTING
INSTALLATION
- Remove previous adapters. (If not installed proceed to Step )
- Finger tighten.
- Orient adaptors vertically and parallel with each other. Tighten light bar hardware slightly to hold in position.
- Loosen base bracket hardware and slide to the dimension of the light bar. Finger tighten.
- Adjust light bar position to preference and tighten base bracket hardware
- Adjust light bar angle to preference and tighten light bar hardware.
Rhino-Rack AUSTRALIA 22A Hanson Pl, Eastern Creek, NSW, 2766 (02) 8846 1900
rhinorack.com.au
Rhino-Rack USA Unit D, 2450 Airport Blvd, Aurora, CO, 80011
877-744-6622
rhinorack.com
Rhino-Rack CANADA
19100 Airport Way Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y OE2
rhinorack.ca
Document No : 520-RFI-00057
Issue No : 01
Issue Date : 18/11/2021
References
- Make Space For Adventure | Rhino-Rack CA
- Make Space For Adventure | Rhino-Rack US
- Rhino-Rack | Make Space For Adventure | Rhino-Rack AU