Summit 200 Series Quick Start Manual

200SERIESROOFBAR
FITTINGINSTRUCTIONS
SUM-200
Rules of the Road - Avoid: 1) Overloading 2) Bad roads 3) Quick acceleration 4) Heavy Braking 5) Uneven loading 6) Improperly fastened loads 7) Oversized loads
8) Check frequently that load is securely fastened to the rack and the rack to the car.
WaRNING: 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 on poor
surfaces or twisting roads. 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
Remove when not in use to save fuel consumption
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 case of
long loads, tie down front end of the load to bumper - Do not drive over 55 mph. Keep these
instructions for future use.
Secure long load to a fixed point of the vehicle
READ FULLY BEFORE FITMENT AND
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Remember the additional height when driving in
restricted areas
IMPORTANT
Avoid any overhanging of the
vehicle