Rhino-Rack® Vortex 2500 Silver Roof Rack System
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1. is very important to ensure proper fitment of racks Remaining measurement strip Slide the remaining measurement strip that corresponds to the inside length into the end of the crossbar Repeat this for front and rear crossbars Remaining measurement Rhino 2500 Series Buffer strip and end cap a Insert rubber buffer strips into top of crossbar b Insert end cap into end of crossbar NOTE Flap on end cap to top This flap is used to access the T slot accessory channel in the roof crossbars Position roof racks Place racks onto the vehicle roof Refer to DK specification sheet for correct positioning of your roof racks A Measure forward from where the front and rear doors meet close B Measure back to set distance between crossbars A and B measurements are to be in line with arrow in centre of foot plate LJ T 5 C T Fu amen Arrow on foot plate J L 9 Positioning decals Stick the white arrow decals in line with foot plate arrows onto the body work inside the door jamb This marks reference points for future use when racks are removed and then replaced Rhino 2500 Series Attach clamps Hook the lower part of the metal clamp in at the top of the door jamb Fasten M8 bolt to2. pivot nut Bolts must be tensioned evenly each side of the vehicle to avoid pulling the rack to one side Tighten to 4 5 Nm 35 44 Ibf in DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Refer to DK instruction for correct clamp and pad com bination for front and rear of vehicle Check that the assembly is tight by shaking the crossbars vertically and horizontally 11 Visually inspect and ensure that the clamp is correctly seated against the body of the vehicle LN i i Front cover key Attach front cover O Insert the two lugs on left side of front cover into the leg Use key provided to turn lock barrel to the open position or O Engage locking tab into leg Turn to close C Plastic key Closed __ image shown with metal keylock image shown with plastic keylock S RHINO RACK CARGO CARRIERS ROOF RACKS
3. RHINO RACK Rhino 2500 Series Important 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 A Maximum carrying capacity 75kg 165lbs evenly distributed over crossbars Please refer to your vehicle manufacturers handbook and DK Specification sheet for maximum roof loading Always use the lower of the two figures Recommendations It is essential that all bolt connections be checked after driving a short distance when you first install your crossbars Bolt con nections should be checked again at regular intervals probably once a week is enough 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 Use only non stretch fastening ropes or straps Load Ratings 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 halved For example if the vehicles maximum roof load rating is 70kgs sub tract 5kg weight of crossbar and legs these racks wh
4. en fitted to this vehicle should have no more than 35kgs loaded on them 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 cor nering and braking Please remove crossbars when putting vehicle through an automatic car wash Note for Dealers and Fitters It is your responsibility to ensure 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 Rhino 2500 Series When these roof racks are to be used on a vehicle that is driven off sealed roads the manufacturer gt 70kg load rating ____35 kg load rating maximum roof load rating to be i Urban road Off road 70kg 2 found in the vehicles User Manual E should be halved Do not forget to subtract 5kg from your maximum carrying capacity due to the weight of the crossbars and legs 154lbs load rating 77Ibs load rating Urban road Off road 154lbs 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 fixed at points
5. on both the cabin and canopy Instead rigidly fix to either the cabin roofracks or the canopy roofracks Rhino 2500 Series LPS Ys ISs Crossbars Pad amp clamp kit tem Component Name aty PartNo 2 vortex Crossbar 2 047 310 324 NOSS 10 n 12 Tools Required Security Allen key provided in kit Tape measure Scissors NOTE Items 6 12 are pre installed on legs NOTE Refer to the DK kit specification sheet for correct placement Front amp Rear Left amp Right of the foot plate rubber pad and metal strap Also refer for sizes to cut the bar measurement strips If the Pivot Nut is not attached to the leg attach it as shown with the angled face of the nut facing outwards as shown Angled face of pivot nut faces out Rhino 2500 Series Al Attach pad to foot plate Clip rubber pad onto foot plate Pad central locator lug and end tabs must fully locate into the foot plate Note Certain rubber pad sets have a DK supplement sheet to show correct orientation Central locator lug pushes through M365 M365 114490 114490 Arrow FORWARD we u3e5 M365 Central locator lug End tabs clip in Attach foot plate to leg DK spec sheet Clip foot plate onto base of the x leg with the ar
6. row facing In or Out eect 5 f according to your vehicle listed in the DK specification sheet i rement Foot plate R lance arrow ale direction Clamp M365 114490 Attach foot plate to leg with arrow facing OUT Attach foot plate to leg with arrow facing IN Rhino 2500 Series Leg location decals Stick the leg position labels inside the leg The labels identify the position of the leg on the vehicle roof Use as a guide when re fitting the crossbars after removal Refer layout below FL FRONT LEFT Sal Measurement strip length Refer to DK instruction for cut length of bar measurement strips NOTE front and rear bar generally have different lengths a Accurately cut measurement strips to length Slide into each end of crossbar Repeat for front amp rear crossbar b Locate M6 nut into the crossbar then slide leg in to butt up against the measurement strip c The measurement strip must butt up against the end of the crossbar cut out Tighten M6 security screw with the allen key provided Tighten to 3 4 Nm 2 3 Ib ft b Push strip up against end of cut out gt AERO EURO Measurement Measurement Measur4 strip length strip length i H tee piste Locate nut into crossbar Length of measurement strip
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