Summit SUM-001 Manual

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Fitting instructions (2 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 RULES OF THE ROAD
2 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
4 Documents / Resources
- 4.1 References
- 4.2 Download manual

Summit SUM-001 Manual

RULES OF THE ROAD

Avoid:

Overloading
Bad roads
Quick acceleration
Heavy Braking
Uneven loading
Improperly fastened loads
Oversized loads
Check frequently that load is securely fastened to the rack and the rack to the car.

Our rack is produced with the greatest care and is guaranteed against any fault in materials and workmanship. The purchaser acknowledges that the manufacturer has no control over the attachment of its products to vehicles or the attachment of items to the manufacturer products. Accordingly the manufacturer cannot assume responsibility for any damage to any property arising out of the improper attachment or use of its products. Read and follow assembly and mounting instructions carefully before using products. Racks must be absolutely tight on the car roof. Check the security of fitment after ten miles and then every 100 miles. Always check that brackets are fully engaged on each side of your car under a strong metal part of the bodywork (this is most important especially in the case of cars with only two or three doors. Check vehicle manufacturer's handbook for maximum roof loading recommendations. 75 kg evenly distributed between front and rear bars is usually the maximum allowed weight.

Take into consideration the weight of the bars (8 kg) (e.g. vehicle max roof load, 75 kg - capacity 75 - 8 = 67 kg)
Never exceed vehicle max; roof loading capacity, also take into consideration further loading on bars (e.g. cycle carrier 3 kg + cycle 10 kg).

Dedicated accessories are designed for some loads (for instance skis or cycle carriers) it is advised to use them whenever available. Adapt your travelling speed to the load being carried. Bulky loads (such a windsurf boards, wood panels, bed frames, etc.) create significant wind drag, this requires special attention:

Use only top quality straps (tie down systems or load straps) bungee cords must be avoided
Use an adequate number of straps on the rack
In the case of long loads, tie down front and rear of the load to the vehicle.
Do not drive over 55 mph. Keep these instructions for future use.

Remove when not in use to save fuel consumption

Secure long loads to two fixed points of the vehicle, front and rear.

Remember the additional height when driving in restricted areas

We do not recommend the use ofroof top tents or awnings with these roof bars

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

Open clamp lever A and loosen adjustment knob B.
Position bars on the roof as illustrated
Slide clamp over roof rails.
Tighten adjustment knob B securely onto roof rail

For vehicles with low roof rails or curved roofs fit the levers on the outside of the roof rails

Close clamp C; the lever should be flush with the top of the load bar when closed. check roof bar tightness by firmly pushing/pulling on the end of the roof bar. It should NOT slip. If necessary repeat step 4 in order to achieve sufficient tightness.
Follow steps above to lock & unlock

We do not recommend the use of roof top tents or awnings with these roof bars

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

After an initial short journey IT IS ESSENTIAL that a check MUST be made to ensure that all the fittings are tightened and secured. The roof bars should then be inspected at regular intervals to ensure load safety at all times
When roof bars are in use, the vehicle's stability may be affected. Special care MUST be taken when driving in strong winds and when approaching bends or other road hazards. Also, please refrain from accelerating and braking sharply

ALWAYS REMOVE THE ROOF BARS IF YOU INTEND TO DRIVE THROUGH A CAR WASH!

MAXIMUM LOAD FOR THE ROOF BARS COMBINED IS 60KG, DO NOT EXCEED THIS LIMIT! It is ESSENTIAL that this weight is distributed evenly over both bars. Please refer to the vehicle operation manual for any special requirements for using roof bars. Use an adequate number of quality tie down straps to secure your load (elasticated ropes should be avoided). In case of long loads secure the ends of the load with non-elastic rope to the vehicle bumpers, do not exceed 55mph.

PLEASE LOOK AFTER YOUR TWO KEYS AS SPARE KEYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. Always take extra care when fitting to a vehicle with a glass sunroof!

Distributed by:
Mountney Limited MXL Centre, 6 Lombard Way, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 4TJ
Tel: +44 (0)1295 270770 www.mountneyltd.com