Rhino-Rack Roof Bars Installation Instructions
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1. Instead rigidly fix to either the cabin roofracks or the canopy roofracks E Rhino 2500 series for Euro Crossbar 1 2 3 Pe Camp i a Te FootPtate 4 Pep tee a Security key inc in kit Side Cutters Scissors Tape Measure Rubber Mallet NOTE ALL MEASUREMENTS AND FITMENTS SHOWN APPLY FOR THE EURO CROSSBAR NOTE Refer to the DK Specification sheet for correct placement Front or Rear Left or Right of the FOOT PLATE RUBBER PAD and METAL STRAP Also refer for sizes to cut the BAR MEASUREMENT STRIP Insert the euro crossbar adaptor 4 legs Fasten the M6 x 25mm screw flat and spring washer into the leg square holes and snap the assembly to the M6 Square nut as shown Leave loose at adaptor inplace this stage Center tube pushed through Rhino 2500 series for Euro Crossbar Clip the foot plate onto the leg with the arrow facing in the correct direction IN or Out according to your vehicle listed in the DK specification sheet Diagram shows arrow facing OUT Foot pad must swing freely If the nut is removed insert the pivot nut into the back of the leg Ensure the nut snaps inplace Note large ortion of the nut to face the rear of the leg i P g This face to rear of Leg Insert the M8 clamp bolt through the clamp and from the front of the leg screw the bolt into the pivot nut DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS STAGE 7 Turn the crossbar over and clip the bar2. 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 when 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 Rhino 2500 series for Euro Crossbar When these roof racks are to be used on a vehicle that is driven off sealed roads the manufacturer gp o 3 70kg load rating 35 kg load rating maximum roof load rating to be Urban road Off road 70kg 2 found in the vehicles User Manual should be halved Do not forget to subtract 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
3. measuring strip into the cut out ensure the end of the strip locates against the end of the cut out Slide assembled leg into the cut out untill it butts up against the end of the Bar measurement strip Refer the DK Specifica tion sheet for bar strip cut length Ensure the Square nut locates into the Euro crossbar E Rhino 2500 series for Euro Crossbar Tighten the leg security screw to 3 4N m with the allen key provided DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN Stick the leg position labels inside the leg The labels identify the position of the leg on the vehicle roof and are used as a guide when refitting the crossbars after removal Refer layout below Note The front and rear FR leg positoning labels FL gp g Front Right provided are stuck onto the legs to identify front _ Rear Right and rear crossbar positons when refitting the racks E Rhino 2500 series for Euro Crossbar Wipe the roof clean before placing the assembled roof racks on Open the doors and hook the metal strap in at the top of the door jam underneath any rubber seals that may be there Tighten the M8 Clamp bolt TENSION THE BOLTS ON EACH SIDE OF THE VEHICLE EVENLY DO NOT TIGHTEN ONE SIDE AT A TIME TIGHTEN TO 4 5N M DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Insert the two lugs on the side of the front cover into the leg using the key provided turn the lock barrel to the open position O engage the locking tab into the leg and turn to lock Refer instruction 14 below for lock
4. 0mm 938mm 36 59 64 ga MeasurementA CENTRE of door jamb to CENTRE arrow of leg foot plate Rhino Rack 2500 Series DK064 Measurement B CENTRE of Front leg foot plate arrow to CENTRE of Rear leg foot plate arrow Carrying capacity Roof rack is rated to 75kg Please refer to manufacturers handbook for your vehicles maximum roof load capacity Always use the lower of the two figures FRONT VEHICLE Date Measurement A Measurement B Load rating includes racks 5kg 11lbs Mazda 121 Metro 5dr hatch 10 96 12 00 300mm 11 13 16 750mm 29 17 32 50kg 110lbs VW Rabbit GTI Mk5 3dr hatch 06 09 250mm 9 27 32 700mm 27 9 16 75kg 165lbs VW GTI Mk6 3dr hatch 2010 250mm 9 27 32 700mm 27 9 16 75kg 165lbs VW Golf GTI Mk5 3dr hatch 07 06 09 09 250mm 9 27 32 700mm 27 9 16 75kg 165lbs VW Golf GTI Mk6 3dr hatch 10 09 250mm 9 27 32 700mm 27 9 16 75kg 165lbs RHINO RACK CARGO CARRIERS ROOF BARS
5. RHINO RACK Rhino 2500 series for Euro Crossbar 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 IMPORTANT Care Instruction Wash and clean the vehicle roof prior to fitting the Roof racks PLEASE READ THROUGH INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FITTING 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
6. positions JY Check that the assembly is tight by shaking the crossbars vertically and horizontally amp Rhino Rack 2500 Series DK064 VEHICLE Date Crossbar EE Pad Clamp Foot plate Bar measurement HD Crossbar FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT arrow direction strip Length per side distance x Mazda 121 Metro 5dr hatch 10 96 12 00 1180mm M366 SUB0149 M366 SUB0149 OUT 130mm 938mm 36 59 64 VW Rabbit GTI Mk5 3dr hatch 06 09 1180mm M366 SUB0149 M366 SUB0149 OUT 129mm 936mm 36 27 32 VW GTI Mk6 3dr hatch 2010 1180mm M366 SUB0149 M366 SUB0149 OUT 129mm 936mm 36 27 32 VW Golf GTI Mk5 3dr hatch 07 06 09 09 1180mm M366 SUB0149 M366 SUB0149 OUT 129mm 936mm 36 27 32 VW Golf GTI Mk6 3dr hatch 10 09 1180mm M366 SUB0149 M366 SUB0149 OUT 129mm 936mm 36 27 32 VEHICLE Date Crossbar Pad Clamp Pad Clamp Foot plate Bar measurement HD Crossbar REAR RIGHT REAR LEFT arrow direction strip Length per side distance x Mazda 121 Metro 5dr hatch 10 96 12 00 1180mm M366 SUB0150 M366 SUB0150 OUT 119mm 916mm 36 1 16 VW Rabbit GTI Mk5 3dr hatch 06 09 1180mm M366 SUBO150 M366 SUB0150 OUT 130mm 938mm 36 59 64 VW GTI Mk6 3dr hatch 2010 1180mm M366 SUB0150 M366 SUB0150 OUT 130mm 938mm 36 59 64 VW Golf GTI Mk5 3dr hatch 07 06 09 09 1180mm M366 SUB0150 M366 SUB0150 OUT 130mm 938mm 36 59 64 VW Golf GT Mk6 3dr hatch 10 09 1180mm M366 SUB0150 M366 SUB0150 OUT 13
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