Fitting Kit K880W Items you will require: Tape measure Flat-head screwdriver Craft knife Side cutters or tin snips Hammer 8mm (3/8") punch Cordless drill Depth stop Vacuum cleaner Rust inhibitor Small paint brush Neutral cure silicon sealant Rivet gun First Time Installation Remove parts from inside the package and check.
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Fitting Kit K880W Use keys to remove covers. Use hex screwdriver to reverse adjusting screw 10 turns. Remove plastic clamp block by gripping bar leg with fingers and push firmly with thumbs until clamp block drops out behind leg.
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Fitting Kit K880W Note: 2 Bar System Note: 3 Bar System Attention: Permanent Mount Fitment Position as shown.
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Fitting Kit K880W Carefully select desired position for crossbars on vehicle roof. Adjust crossbar in or out to suit vehicle. Refer to the crossbar instructions for crossbar adjustment. Apply masking tape to vehicle roof in all four positions. Make sure there is no interference between what you intend to carry with aerials, sunroof or tailgate.
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Fitting Kit K880W While holding foot, detach crossbar from foot. Drill through the two holes in the foot while holding foot tight on roof in marked position. Remove masking tape and place silicon sealant around drilled holes on roof for all...
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Fitting Kit K880W Install rivets through permanent mount blocks. WARNING: Do not use countersunk screws as an alternative fixing method to the rivets supplied with this kit. While holding the permanent mount block firmly on roof, rivet the blocks to the roof.
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Fitting Kit K880W Note: 2 Bar System Repeat for all four positions. Note: 3 Bar System Repeat for all six positions. Fit plastic plugs to permanent mount blocks over rivet heads. Assemble as shown.
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Fitting Kit K880W Fitment Select grubscrews and screw into the vehicle's fixed points. Do not over tighten. Note: 2 Bar System Repeat for all four positions. Note: 3 Bar System Repeat for all six positions. Fit nut to grubscrew. Using spanner supplied with crossbar and 3mm (1/8") Hex Key, back grubscrew off...
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Fitting Kit K880W Assemble foot and pad to crossbar legs by re-inserting pins. Select plastic internal block (from fitting kit) and insert into foot. Repeat for all legs. Fit rubber pad (supplied with crossbar) to foot. Make sure the pad fits into the holes...
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Fitting Kit K880W Refer to the underside of the pad for the part number. Attention: Pad Part Number: 216 (attached to bar) Letters refer to the pad part numbers and position. Note: 2 Bar System Pad Part Number: A = 216 (attached to bar)
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Fitting Kit K880W Letters refer to the pad part numbers and position. Note: 3 Bar System Pad Part Number: A = 216 (attached to bar) B = 229 C = 230 Place crossbar foot over grubscrews. Tighten the plastic knob.
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Fitting Kit K880W Ensure the plastic knob is in the position shown when fully tightened. Tighten adjusting screw to 2 Nm (1.5 ft lb) hand tight. Check crossbar is securely attached to the vehicle. Use keys to fit and lock covers...
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Fitting Kit K880W CAUTION: Recheck all fasteners immediately after a load is applied to the crossbars. Regularly check screws are tight.
Fitting Kit K880W Maintenance Clean the car roof and surfaces of the product that will be in contact with the car roof. Follow the fitting instructions for fitting the product to your vehicle. Make sure all steps are carried out in order.
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Fitting Kit K880W Check and replace worn out or defective parts. Keep the product clean and maintained. Never drive into a car wash with the roof rack system fitted. Lubricate locks and adjusting screws at regular intervals. Remove the products from the vehicle when not in use.
Make a claim as soon as practicable by contacting the Whispbar dealer from whom you purchased the product, who will give you instructions on how to proceed. If you are unable to contact the Whispbar dealer, or the dealer is not able to remedy the defect, you should contact Yakima as soon as practicable at: Call: 0800 4776 722 (NZ) or 1800 143 548 (AU) Email: warranty@yakima.co.nz or warranty@yakima.com.au...
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Yakima or the Whispbar dealer will be borne by you. Following receipt of the product and purchase invoice or receipt, Yakima or the Whispbar dealer must inspect the product to determine whether the claim falls within the warranty. If: 4.1 the claim falls within the warranty, Yakima will remedy any defects in materials or workmanship becoming apparent during the...
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