Rhino-Rack Rhino 2500 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Two bar heavy duty system
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Please refer to your fitting instruction to ensure that the roof racks are installed in the correct locations.
Important:
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.
Maximum carrying capacity: 75kg (165lbs) evenly distributed over crossbars. Please refer to your vehicle

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
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.
manufacturers handbook and DK Specification sheet for maximum roof loading.
Always use the lower of the two figures.
. For example, if the vehicles maximum roof load rating is 70kgs (sub-
halved

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  • Page 1 Rhino 2500 Series - Two Bar Heavy Duty System. Please refer to your fitting instruction to ensure that the roof racks are installed in the correct locations. Important: Check the contents of kit before commencing fitment and report any discrepancies.
  • Page 2 Rhino 2500 Series - Two Bar Heavy Duty System ü ü km/h ? kg 2 x Crossbars = 5kg When these roof racks are to be used on a vehicle that is driven off 70kg load rating 35 kg load rating...
  • Page 3 Rhino 2500 Series - Two Bar Heavy Duty System Carrying Capacity: Refer to DK specification sheet for maximum carrying capacity of your particular vehicle. Parts List Item Component Name Part No. Rubber Buffer Strip Heavy Duty Cross Bar M8 Pivot Nut N047 M8 x 50mm Security Bolt B154 End Cap M002 Heavy Duty Cross Bar Adaptor...
  • Page 4 Rhino 2500 Series - Two Bar Heavy Duty System Attach pad to foot plate. Clip the rubber pad onto the foot plate. Pad centre tube and end tabs must fully locate into the foot plate. Note: Certain rubber pad sets have a DK supplement sheet to show correct orientation.
  • Page 5 Rhino 2500 Series - Two Bar Heavy Duty System Measurement between legs: Accurately measure between the legs to set the correct distance. Refer to DK specification sheet for vehicle specific distance. Also set equal cross bar over hang. Tighten M6 security screw to 4-5 Nm (35-44 lbf.in)
  • Page 6 Rhino 2500 Series - Two Bar Heavy Duty System 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.
  • Page 7 Rhino Rack 2500 Series - DK118 FRONT VEHICLE Date Crossbar Pad / Clamp Pad / Clamp Foot plate Bar measurement HD Crossbar FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT arrow direction strip. Length per side. distance ( x ). VW Golf/GTI/R32 Mk5 5dr hatch 2004-2009 1180mm M366 / SUB0149...
  • Page 8 (includes racks 5kg / 11lbs) VW Golf/GTI/R32 Mk5 5dr hatch 2004-2009 200mm / 7,7/8” 750mm / 29,17/32” 75kg / 165lbs VW Rabbit Mk5 5dr hatch 2006-2009 200mm / 7,7/8” 750mm / 29,17/32” 75kg / 165lbs RHINO-RACK CARGO CARRIERS ROOF BARS...

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