Fitting Instructions for Rhino Universal Side Loader
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1. Page 8 of 82. RHINO RACK Rhino Rack S Loader RUSL Important Please read these instructions carefully prior to installation Please refer to your fitting instruction to ensure that the bike rack is 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 Important Information Maximum carrying capacity 60kg 132Ibs WITH THE USE OF THE SUPPORT POLE INCLUDED Please refer to your vehicle manufacturers handbook for maximum carrying capacity of your roof racks Always use the lower of the two figures Load must be evenly distributed over the crossbars Warning This product requires a certain level of manual handling of long and sometimes heavy objects Ensure that you have assessed the following criteria before carrying out a lift Your physical ability and strength Your general state of health and fitness Dimensions of the object such as height reach and grip areas Warning The vehicle must be positioned on a flat surface Ensure the long load has sufficient grip on the lower end to avoid slipping and potential damage to vehicle or object Warning Do not attempt to fit the RUSL to your vehicle unless you fully understand this fitting instructions Please direct any questions regarding fitting to the dealer from where the RUSL was purchased Use only non stretch fastening ropes or straps Rec
3. d Page 1 of 8 Rhino Rack S Loader RUSL When these roof racks are to be used on a vehicle that is driven off sealed roads the manufacturer ae 60kg load rating 30kg load rating maximum roof load rating to be Urban road Off road 60kg 2 found in the vehicles User Manual should be halved Do not forget to subtract 7 5kg from your maximum carrying capacity due to the weight of the crossbars and legs 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 fixed at points on both the cabin and canopy Instead rigidly fix to either the cabin roofracks or the canopy roofracks Page 2 of 8 Rhino Rack S Loader RUSL Component Name 3 stage support pole 2 2 metres S loader A S loader B Storage Bag Clamp 1 refer to step 5 Clamp 2 refer to step 5 KS Im Clamp 3 refer to step 5 Clamp 4 refer to step 5 Clamp 5 refer to step 5 Clamp 6 refer to step 5 4mm Allen Key Fitting Instruction Care Instruction Wash and clean vehicle roof racks prior to fitment The S Loader is pre assembled and ready for use with the following cross bars Clamp at position A facing down as shown Rhino Rack Aero Bar Rola Aero Bar Thule Wingbar Cla
4. mp at position B always has the foam tape at the bottom Inner Outer Holes Holes f Crossbar Type Clamp A Clamp B Clamp A position Clamp B position Rhino Rack Aero Rhino Rack HD 2 n a Inner Holes 3 3 Page 3 of 8 Rhino Rack S Loader RUSL 2 Assemble S loader as shown Insert clamp B under crossbar carefully Push in button Slide together to hear a click Clamps are set up to suit Rhino Rack Aero Bar Rola Aero Bar Thule Wingbar a Page 4 of 8 Rhino Rack S Loader RUSL Position rubber O rings for a tighter fit Position rubber O rings for a tighter fit Page 5 of 8 Rhino Rack S Loader RUSL LE Position support pole so it allows the S loader to sit horizontal 9 Carefully position load so it can be lifted up onto the S loader Ensure the lower end has sufficient grip as not to slip when loading Page 6 of 8 LEE Pivot front of load onto both c B_ gt aN Page 7 of 8 Rhino Rack S Loader RUSL 12 Pivot front of load onto both cross bars IES S loader can now be removed and stored back in the carry bag Ensure that the S loader is stored away dry Remove any moisture from unit Tie down load securely with non stretch tie down straps Reverse steps 13 9 for unloading procedure The foam pad prevents any dings dents on the car roof
5. ommendations It is essential that all bolt connections be checked after driving a short distance when you first install your roof racks and RUSL 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 RUSL 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 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 fitting instruction is given to the end user or client Rhino Rack 3 Pike Street Rydalmere NSW 2116 Australia Document No R219 Ph 02 9638 4744 Prepared By Andy Wana Issue No 01 Fax 02 9638 4822 Authorised By Chris Murty Issue Date 17 04 2012 These instructions remain the property of Rhino Rack Australia Pty Ltd and may not be used or changed for any other purpose than intende
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