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etrailer e98878 Instruction Manual

Aluminum folding j-rack kayak carrier

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Aluminum Folding J-Rack Kayak Carrier
Instruction Manual
e98878
Warning:
Please read and understand all instructions before use. Failure to follow the instructions may cause serious property
and / or personal damage.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Load bars must be at least 24" (610mm) apart for safe use.
Do not exceed the carrier's load capacity of 68kg/150lb.
Do not exceed the loading capacity of cross bars
Do not modify this carrier or use it for unintended purpose.
Check the condition of the carrier before each use. Do not use if any parts are damaged. Contact etrailer.com for
replacement of damaged parts.
Secure bow and stern to vehicle with included straps
Periodically check the condition of the carrier and straps during a long driving and retighten if necessary.
This carrier is intended for use with kayaks and similar single occupant water craft. Use with items and water craft that
does not fit this description could damage the carrier and cause injury to user or others.
Take the height of the load on your vehicle roof into consideration while driving through limited spaces such as tunnels,
garages, parking structures, etc.
Store the carrier in dry and cool place when not in use. Remove all salt and debris from carrier after use for best results.
Keep carrier out of reach of children.
Parts List
B
x4
D
x2
A
x2
C
x4
E
x4
G
x2
H
x2
I
x2
Part #
A
Folding Cradle
B
Bolt
C
Flat Washer
D
Mounting Bracket
F
x2
E
Knob
F
Rack Anchor Straps
G
Strap – Buckle End + Free End
H
Strap – Buckle End + Loop End
Strap – Free End + Loop End
I
Description
QTY
2
4
4
2
4
2
2
2
2

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  • Page 1 Do not exceed the loading capacity of cross bars Do not modify this carrier or use it for unintended purpose. Check the condition of the carrier before each use. Do not use if any parts are damaged. Contact etrailer.com for replacement of damaged parts.
  • Page 2: Installation

    Installation Base pad Cross bar FIG 1 FIG 2 1.Center folding cradle (A) on top of vehicle cross bar. Insert bolts (B) through the holes in the top of the base pad, and assemble with mounting bracket (D), flat washers (C), and knobs (E). See Fig. 1. Tighten the knobs (E) to bolts (B) securing the folding cradle (A) to the vehicle cross bar.
  • Page 3 Outer frame Base frame Fig 4 2.Once the outer frame is in appropriate position, turn the locking handles clockwise to lock the outer frame in position. See Fig. 4 Note: Make sure to leave enough space between the outer frame and the base fame for your kayak. 3.Repeat step1 and 2 for the other folding cradle.
  • Page 4 7. . Tie the bow and stern to vehicle using strap(H) and strap(I 1) Insert the loop end of strap (H) through the rescue bars or grab handles of kayak. Feed the buckle end of strap (H) through the loop end and pull the buckle end to tighten.
  • Page 5 8. Rock the kayak to see if it is firmly secured. Retighten the straps if loose.