Rhino Rack Side Rails Kayak Loader (SLH01)

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1 Important: Rhino Rack Side Rails Kayak Loader (SLH01) Place these instructions in the vehicle s glove box after installation is complete. Please read these instructions carefully prior to installation. Check the contents of kit before commencing fitment and report any discrepancies Layout Important Information Maximum carrying capacity: 75kg (165lbs) 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. Do not attempt to fit the SLH01 to your vehicle unless you fully understand this fitting instructions. Please direct any questions regarding fitting to the dealer from where the SLH01 was purchased. Use only non-stretch fastening ropes or straps. Recommendations: It is essential that all bolt connections be checked after driving a short distance when you first install your roof racks and SLH01. 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 SLH01 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 these fitting instructions are given to the end user or client. Rhino-Rack 3 Pike Street, Rydalmere, NSW 2116, Australia. Document No: R687 (Ph) (02) Prepared By: Kayle Everett Issue No: 02 (Fax) (02) Authorised By: Chris Murty Issue Date: 06/04/2016 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 6

2 Rhino Rack Side Rails Kayak Loader (SLH01)! ü! ü! km/h X 2 x Crossbars = 5.0kg? kg 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. Do not forget to subtract 7.5kg from your maximum carrying capacity due to the weight of the crossbars and legs. 60kg load rating (Urban road) = 30kg load rating (Off road - 60kg / 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 on both the cabin and canopy. Instead, rigidly fix to either the cabin roofracks or the canopy roofracks. Paddle/ Surfboards should be fixed to the front of the vehicle. üyes Page 2 of 6

3 Rhino Rack Side Rails Kayak Loader (SLH01) Parts List Item Component Name Qty Part No 1 Half HD Crossbar 1360mm 2 A555 2 Aero Flat Base Crossbar End Cap 4 M535 3 Rhino Padded Velcro Wrap Kit 1 RWP04 4 M6 x 20 Button Security Screw 4 B M6 Spring Washer 4 W003 6 M6 Flat Washer 4 W004 7 M6 Nut 30 x 25mm 4 N035A Torque Security Key Short 1 TORKEY-S 9 Rubber Mat 1 M Instructions 1 R687 Tools Required: - Drop Saw/ alloy cutting blade. -Ruler - Marker. - Allen Key (provided). Instructions 1 Turn the Half HD Crossbar over so the C Channel faces the ground. Hold the HD Crossbar up to the Vehicles roof racks, lining one end of the HD Crossbar with the front edge of the the Front roof rack. Line the end of the HD Crossbar up with the front edge of the roof rack. Repeat this processes for the opposite side of the vehicle. 2 C Channel faces down. Using a marker and a ruler, create a reference line on the Half HD Crossbar in line with the rear edge of the rear roof rack. Line the Half HD Crossbar up with the front of the roof rack. Side View: Rear Crossbar Page 3 of 6

4 Rhino Rack Side Rails Kayak Loader (SLH01) 3 4 Using a drop saw with an alloy cutting blade, cut the Half HD Crossbar along the line previously marked. Hold the Half HD Crossbar up in position (help may be required). The Bar should line up with the roof racks at both ends as shown below. Mark the point on the bar that is in line with the centre of the roof rack. Note: Use protective ear and eye wear for this stage. 5 Find the centre of your marked line. This should be approximately 30mm in from either side. Mark the centre of the bar. 30mm 7 30mm Remove the roof rack end caps. Insert the hardware into the Half HD Crossbar as shown. Slide the Crossbar into the roof racks. Tighten with the allen key provided. M6 Square Nut Half HD Crossbar Side View: M6 Square Nut M6 Washer M6 Spring Washer M6 Dome Head Screw Page 4 of 6 Half HD Crossbar 6 Spot drill the HD Crossbar with a 3mm drill bit. Drill out these spot marks with a 6.5mm drill bit.

5 Rhino Rack Side Rails Kayak Loader (SLH01) Place the Padded Wraps on the installed crossbars. Fix the End caps into the HD Crossbars. A mallet may be required Fix in place by wrapping the velcro tabs around the bar. The vehicles s roof racks end caps can also be replaced. For Loading Kayaks: Lift the nose of the kayak up onto one side of the SLH01. Rubber Mat to protect Kayak. Be careful when loading Kayak does not slide. Always keep direct contact when loading. Page 5 of 6

6 Rhino Rack Side Rails Kayak Loader (SLH01) 13 Slide the kayak over both pads so the full weight of the boat is taken by the SLH Twist the kayak around so that it comes to rest on the vehicles crossbars. 15 Secure the kayak to the vehicle as shown with Rhino Tie Downs (RTD35 or RTD45P sold as separate). Secure front and rear of vehicle before driving Page 6 of 6