Thule 5F0071100A Instrucciones De Montaje página 2

GB
Fitting
1. Check with the assembly instructions that all the necessary parts are
present.
2. Clean the car roof and those parts of the product that come into contact
with the roof before and regularly during use.
3. Go through and carefully follow the assembly instructions and the
recommendation list, if one is included. Then fit the unit in the correct
sequence, that is to say 1, 2, 3 and so on.
4. If no special fitting positions are given in the assembly instructions, try to
maintain a minimum distance of 700 mm between the load carrier bars.
5. When carrying long loads, the distance between the load carrier bars
should not be less than 600 mm.
6. Every time the unit is fitted, check that the load carrier is sitting securely
on the roof. Try to push and pull the carrier out of its locked position. Try
also to pull out the tensioning tabs from the roof edge. If you manage to
move any part of the unit, the load carrier must be secured more firmly.
This test should be carried out regularly.
7. Some types of sunroof and radio antenna cannot be used when the
carrier is fitted.
8. The roof rack is not permitted to be assembled on cars with glass roof,
unless otherwise is specified in mounting instruction.
9. Thule can not be held responsible for personal damages of property or
lost of fortune caused by incorrect mounting or use of the product.
10. No modifications to the product are permitted.
11. Consult with your Thule dealer if you have any questions regarding the
operations and limits of Thule products. Review all instructions and war-
ranty information carefully.
Loading
1. The maximum load specified in the assembly instructions is not to be
exceeded. However, this limit is always subordinate to the maximum load
recommended by the manufacturer of the car itself. It is always the lower
maximum recommended load that applies. Max. roof load = load carrier
weight + any fitted carrier accessories + the weight of the load itself.
2. The load may not significantly exceed the load carrier's width, and it
should always be spread
est possible centre of gravity.
3. Maximum load applies to driving as well as parked vehicle.
4. When several surfboards are being carried, they should not be placed
beside each other but
5. When carrying surfboards and other long items, these shall be secured
both at the front and the rear of the vehicle.
6. Skis must be carried with their pointed ends facing the rear of the
vehicle.
7. All loose or removable parts of the load such as bike child seats, tyre
pumps, fins and so on should be taken off prior to loading.
evenly across the load carrier and with the low-
instead one on top of the other.
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