VOLVO Load Carrier for Cars Without Rails User Guide
- July 2, 2024
- VOLVO
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VOLVO Load Carrier for Cars Without Rails
Specifications
Product Name: Load Carrier for Cars without Rails
Product Description
A load carrier designed for cars that do not have existing roof rails, providing a secure way to transport additional cargo on the vehicle’s roof.
Features
- Compatible with cars without roof rails
- Adjustable foot for proper roof edge curvature fit
- Comes with mounting clamps for secure installation
- T-groove kit option available
- Maximum tightening torque of 5 Nm
Product Usage Instructions
Installing the Load Carriers
Follow these steps carefully:
- Thoroughly clean the rivet nuts and the roof where the clamps and feet for the load carriers will make contact with the paintwork to avoid damage.
- Refer to the markings on the mounting clamp (LF, RF, LR, RR) to install the correct carrier in the correct place.
- Ensure the load carrier’s foot matches the curvature of the roof edge. Adjust if necessary.
- Check that the pin is properly located in the rivet nut.
- When tightening bolts on the clamp bracket, ensure corresponding bolts on the other side are also tightened.
Safety Instructions
- Do not exceed the maximum permitted roof load and total weight for the car.
- Distribute the load evenly over the loading surface with a low center of gravity.
- Regularly check and secure the load; test drive to ensure joints and brackets are secure.
- Adjust driving speed according to vehicle load; do not exceed 130 km/h (80 mph).
- Remove load carriers when not in use for safety and energy conservation.
FAQ
- Q: Can I use this load carrier on a car with existing roof rails?
- A : No, this load carrier is specifically designed for cars without pre-installed roof rails.
- Q: What is the maximum tightening torque for the bolts?
- A : The recommended tightening torque is 5 Nm for secure installation.
The specifications, constructional data, and illustrations contained in this publication are not binding. We reserve us the right to make alterations without prior notification.
Introduction
Follow the instructions carefully when installing the load carriers.
NOTE
Read the safety instructions at the end of this manual.
Installing the load carriers
Kit contents
Positioning the load carriers
Open the doors.
- Locate the mounting points for the load carriers in the door frames. The mounting points consist of a rivet nut that are countersunk into the door frames.
IMPORTANT
To avoid paintwork damage: Thoroughly clean the rivet nuts and the roof where the clamps and feet for the load carriers will make contact with the paintwork
- Loosen the cover on the load carriers by turning the locking key 90° anticlockwise, and then carefully loosen the cover.
- Remove the cover.
To install the correct carrier in the correct place, refer to the marking on the mounting clamp which is located under the cover.
The mounting clamps are marked:
LF = left front
RF = right front
LR = left rear
RR = right rear
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Undo the bolts slightly on both sides of the load carrier’s clamp bracket.
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Pull the clamp bracket out and fold it up.
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Position one of the load carrier’s feet (1) at the edge of the roof, so that the pin (2) on the clamp are in line with the rivet nut (3) in the door frame.
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Carefully lower the other load carrier foot to the edge of the roof on the other side.
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Check that the contour of the load carrier’s foot is placed in full contact with the roof edge. It has to match the curvature of the top side of the roof.
IMPORTANT
Be careful not to damage the car’s paintwork.
NOTE
Make sure that the load carrier’s foot is properly positioned to match the curvature of the roof edge. If it isn’t in full contact with the top side of the roof, then it’s possible to undo the bolts on the lower side of the load carrier. You can then adjust the foot several millimeters to fit along the contour.
Make sure that the pin is located in the rivet nut.
When you tighten a bolt on the clamp bracket, tighten the corresponding bolt
on the other side.
Tightening torque is 5 Nm.
Reinstall the covers on the load carrier clamps and turn the lock key (1) 90° clockwise.
When using T-groove kit
Remove the rubber strip.
- Insert the T-track screw in the slot in the trim.
- Cut the rubber strip to the appropriate lengths.
- Replace the rubber strips.
Safety instructions
NOTE
The maximum permitted roof load and total weight for the car must not be exceeded (see the owner’s manual for the car). The maximum roof load should be calculated as the combined unladen weight of the load carrier, accessories and the load.
NOTE
Distribute the load evenly over the loading surface, with as low a center of gravity as possible, and secure it so that it cannot come loose.
NOTE
Regularly check that the load is secure. Test drive a short distance so that you can check that bolted joints and brackets are secured. If necessary re- tighten to the prescribed torque. Check at regular intervals.
NOTE
The car’s driving characteristics and crosswind sensitivity are changed by a load on the roof. Adjust speed according to vehicle load (max. 130 km/h / 80 mph). Always follow applicable speed limits and other traffic laws.
NOTE
For the safety of other road users and to save energy, remove the load carriers when not in use.
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