Rhino-Rack - Fitting Instructions - Roof Rack Systems - RL
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1. When these roof racks are to be used on a vehicle that is driven off sealed roads the manufacturer maximum roof load rating to be found in the vehicles User Manual should be divided by 1 5 Do not forget to subtract 5kg 11lbs from your maximum carrying capacity due to the weight of the crossbars and legs Refer to owner B AN Divide load manual for SS NS limit by 1 5 for urban road roof Co off road load limits E 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 4 Rhino Heavy Duty Gutter Mount Parts List 5mm Security Allen Key SECKEY S Fitting Instruction RR 03 Tools Required 16mm or 5 8 spanner rubber mallet security Allen key provided in kit tape measure Loosen leg clamp screws Install the rubber boot Leg clamp screws Rubber boot Note M150 Leg shown Specific kits may differ in appearance slightly Note M150 Leg shown Page 3 of 4 oD Rhino Heavy Duty Gutter Mount EI Position the legs parallel across the vehicle Place crossbars onto legs Push the leg Measure from same point each side of the vehicle attachment bolt up and turn so the channel nut is Rotate the clamp2. account when cornering and braking Please remove crossbars when putting vehicle through an automatic car wash Load Ratings The vehicle manufactures recommended load rating is the maximum permissible load per pair of crossbars including the weight of the cross bars 5kg 11lbs When crossbars are to be used in off road conditions please build a safety factor of 1 5 into this load limit for off road use Although the crossbars are tested and approved to AS1235 2000 Off road conditions can be much more rigorous However increasing the number of crossbars does not increase the vehicles maximum permissible roof loading Note for Dealers and Fitters It is your responsibility to ensure instructions are given to the end user or client Rhino Rack 3 Pike Street Rydalmere Document No RR 03 NSW 2116 Australia Prepared By Kayle Everett Issue No 07 Ph 02 9638 4744 Authorised By Chris Murty Issue Date 25 08 2015 Fax 02 9638 4822 These instructions remain the property of Rhino Rack Australia Pty Ltd and may not be used or changed for any other purpose than intended Page 1 of 4 GF Rhino Heavy Duty Gutter Mount A Be careful of strong winds Reduce speeds Ensure Ladder is well supported on the ground to help support tent Take extreme caution when climbing heights above 1 2m 4ft Refer to owner manual for urban road roof load limits
3. underneath roof gutter lip The fully located across the inside of the bar Finger clamp must be fully located into the corner of the tighten M10 bolt at this stage gutter lip Finger tighten clamp screws Channel nut must be properly located across the bar when tight Note M150 Leg shown Equal both sides 5 Measure for equal crossbar overhang Hold the leg against outer edge of the gutter Use a 5 8 or 16mm spanner and tighten M10 bolt amp channel nut to 13 15 Nm Do not over tighten el Equal both sides Note M150 Leg shown 6 Progressively tighten lower clamp screws to secure Insert end caps and buffer strips into crossbar A the roof rack to the gutter Repeat the tightening rubber mallet may be used to knock the end caps process on each side of the vehicle Tighten M6 in Re check all attachment bolts and screws after screws to 3 4 Nm Do not over tighten fitment Note M150 Leg shown Note M150 Leg shown Page 4 of 4
4. CONTROLLED RHINO RACK Rhino Heavy Duty Gutter Mount Important Please read these instructions carefully prior to installation 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 Important Information Maximum carrying capacity Please refer to your vehicle manufacturers handbook for maximum roof loading Load must be evenly distributed over the crossbars Recommendations It is essential that all bolt connections be checked after driving a short distance when you first install your crossbars Bolt con nections and screw threads must be checked and lubricated at regular intervals depending on road conditions usage loads and distances travelled You should also check the crossbars each time they are refitted Make sure to fasten your load securely Please ensure that all loads are evenly distributed and that the centre of gravity is kept as low as possible Rhino Rack cannot be held responsible for incorrect mounting of the roof rack system or for usage that exceeds vehicle and production tolerances Use only non stretch fastening ropes or straps Caution The handling characteristics of the vehicle changes when you transport a load on the roof For safety reasons we rec ommend you exercise extreme care when transporting wind resistant loads Special consideration must be taken into
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