Additional Instructions - HandiWorld HandiRack Fitting & Safety Instructions

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WARNING
NOT SUITABLE FOR USE ON VEHICLES
THAT ARE FITTED WITH CURTAIN ARIBAGS
i. The HandiRack ® is made exclusively
for use on the roof of motor vehicles.
ii. The HandiRack is not a flotation
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device and must never be used as
a swimming aid or for any other purpose
than as quoted in [i].
iii. It is the end user's responsibility
to ensure that the instructions on the
following pages are followed, that
fastening devices are tightened correctly
and checked regularly throughout the
journey, that loads are within the limitations
listed, are secured correctly and safely,
spread evenly and that all equipment
is maintained in good order.
iv. When fitting the HandiRack ® to the
roof of a vehicle, make sure that the roof
is clean and dry. Fitting the HandiRack
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to a soiled or unclean roof may result in
unwanted marking of the paintwork.
v. The HandiRack has been designed
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as a temporary roof load carrying system
and should not be left fitted to the vehicle
when not in use.
vi. Take care to ensure that your load
does not have any sharp edges which
may pierce the inflatable tubes.
Fitting & Safety Instructions On 2-door cars with rear opening
windows, pass the fitting strap for the
The HandiRack ® has been designed to
rear HandiRack
fit most cars. Before fitting your HandiRack
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close the window once the HandiRack
for the first time, please read the following
fitted. On 2-door cars without rear opening
guidelines and instructions. The numbers
windows, both racks should be positioned
in the square brackets refer to the images
over the front door, with the front rack as
at the front of this instruction leaflet.
far forward as possible.
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Fitting the HandiRack
4. Any excess straps should be tied to the
to the Vehicle
rack to avoid any deterioration or excessive
wear and tear or ambient noise [7].
1. Open all doors on the vehicle.[1] Make
sure the roof surface is clean and dry [2].
5. Close all doors [8].
2. Lay one rack across the car above the
6. Fully inflate all four tubes with the
front doors as near to the front of the roof
HandiPump
as possible [3].
all valves so that they recess into the
inflated tubes [10].
Repeat with the second rack above
the rear doors. (Where possible, we
7. Fasten your load to the 'D' ring anchor
recommend that the space between the
points using HandiStraps
racks be 700mm,[4] although the vehicle
heavy duty tie-downs [11].
manufacturer's owner's manual should
be consulted for any specific instructions).
Removing the HandiRack
from the Vehicle
3. Bring the fitting strap for the front rack
through the car, pass it through the first
1. Remove your load.
'D' ring on the other side and then through
the cam buckle [5] making sure that the 2. Open all doors on the vehicle.
strap is sitting centrally over the 'V' section
3. Release the fitting strap by depressing
of the rack.[6] Having first made sure that
the lever on the cam buckle [12].
the rack is sitting centrally on the car and
that the strap is not snagged or twisted,
4. Remove the racks from the roof
tighten the strap by pulling it towards you,
of the vehicle.
again making sure that the rack does
not slip whilst tightening, or that the 'V'
5. Starting from the end furthest away
section has not gathered up around the
from the valves and whilst squeezing the
door seal. If it has, release and repeat until
valves to release the air, slowly roll the rack
the 'V' section sits smoothly under the strap
as the air leaves the tubes. [13] Continue
when fully tightened. This precaution will
to roll the rack until the Velcro square on
improve the rack's grip on the car. Repeat
the 'V' section meets the Velcro on the
for the rear rack following the same steps
underside of the rack [14].
as above.
6. Repeat with the second rack and
then store with all the accessories in
through the window and the HandiRack
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is
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Using the HandiRack
in Wet Conditions
In wet conditions on certain models of cars,
it is possible that rainwater could enter the
vehicle where the 'V' section breaks the
door seal. To avoid this, fold the 'V' section
under the racks and fasten at the Velcro
points,[15] allowing only the fitting straps
to pass inside the door. Do not leave the
HandiRack ®
wet conditions.
.[9] Close and push in
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Additional Instructions

• The total weight of your load should
not exceed 80kg and we strongly
or other suitable
advise that you consult your vehicle
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owner's manual as the manufacturer's
recommended maximum load for the
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vehicle's roof may be less.
• The load should be evenly distributed
over the area of both the racks and the
centre of gravity of the load kept as low
as possible. Loads that overhang at the
ends of the load carrying system should
conform to any laws or by-laws in force
and should be adequately secured.
• Loads should be secured using
HandiStraps
heavy duty tie-downs. After loading,
re-check the security of the load and the
racks regularly throughout the journey.
• As the HandiRack
conditions it is advisable to allow for the
air within the tubes to expand a little.
In colder conditions the opposite is the
case. During the course of a journey,
drawstring travel bag. we recommend that the pressure of each
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tube is rechecked.
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• Where items of equipment are being
carried that may induce lifting forces
(surfboards, sail boards, ladders etc.)
they should not be carried side by side,
but should be carried stacked one upon
the other.
All of these types of equipment should
be secured independently to the front
fitted to a parked vehicle in
and rear of the vehicle using tie-down
straps that are capable of withstanding
the lifting forces [16].
• When a load is carried on the roof
of a vehicle, it will change the vehicle's
handling characteristics, notably its
susceptibility to side winds and its
behaviour on bends and when braking.
It is recommended that you drive
with more care. Reduce your speed
and allow for longer braking distances.
• If your vehicle is fitted with roof rails,
ensure that the HandiRack
under those bars.
• The HandiRack
removed, deflated and properly stored
when not in use.
or alternative suitable
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Liability
HandiRack dealers and end users must follow these
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instructions carefully. The manufacturer cannot accept
liability for injuries or damage caused by improper use
of the HandiRack
is air-filled, in warm
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not outlined within these instructions (e.g. using more
than one set of racks or combining the HandiRack
with a different roof load carrying system).
is placed
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or for any application of the product
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