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PRODUCT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE FITTING AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE
NOTICE
Van Guard Accessories Ltd and/or its distributors does not accept liability for products which have not been fitted in
accordance with the fitting instructions provided or to the appropriate vehicle.
Please refer to the vehicle manufacturers handbook to establish the maximum roof load carrying capacity for your vehicle.
Do not exceed this limit.
Van Guard Accessories Ltd accepts no liability for any damage to, or loss of property as a result from carrying loads in
excess of the vehicle manufacturers recommendation.
FITTING (A)
A.01.
Assembly and mounting must be carried out in accordance with the supplied fitting instructions, ensure you have
read and understood the fitting instructions before you start.
A.02.
Check all parts are present and correct using the supplied fitting instructions before you start. Due to our kitting,
process you may receive more parts than are required for your product.
A.03.
Clean vehicle roof, especially the mounting point areas before you start.
A.04.
Ensure all fixings are tightened to the torque rating stated in the supplied fitting instructions.
A.05.
The supplied fitting instructions may cover more than one model of roof rack system. Refer to page two of the fitting
instructions to ensure you are fitting the correct system to the correct vehicle.
DRIVING/USE (B)
B.01.
Before any journey, all screw connections and connections of the roof bars and all other parts must be checked for
tight fit and tightened if required.
B.02.
After any interruption of a journey during which the vehicle with roof rack has been left unsupervised, all freely
accessible fixations of the roof rack and of the load should be checked for tight fit and function ability (check for damage
due to outside intervention).
B.03.
After first fitting of the roof rack and whenever the roof rack is refitted to the vehicle roof, roof rack, accessories and
loads shall be checked the first time after a short period of driving, 50 km or 30 minutes maximum, for tight fit and
function ability and tightened if necessary. Especially on longer journeys, screw connections between roof bars and the
vehicle roof must be checked at regular intervals - after 500 km at the latest - for firmness and tightness and must be re
tightened if necessary. On bad terrain, a check on screw connections must be repeated at intervals of two hours of driving.
B.04.
Sudden braking, abrupt starts and fast driving round bends should be avoided as far as possible. When carrying a
load on the roof the driving speed has to be adjusted to outside conditions such as the road surface, side winds, the
general traffic situation etc.
B.05.
With roof racks, the national regulations must be followed, (e.g. StVZO - German Highway Admission code, French
Code de la Route...).
B.06.
Inspect the security of the load and the securing straps / devices after a short distance and thereafter at regular
intervals.
B.07.
For reasons of fuel economy and for the safety of other road users, this product should be removed from the vehicle
when not in use.
B.08.
Never drive into a car wash with a roof rack fitted. Remove roof rack beforehand.
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B.09.
When driving with the roof rack with or without load, the significantly greater height of the vehicle must be
considered. If this is neglected, collisions with major damage to property and/or personal injury may be the consequence.
B.10.
When transporting loads with a large surface area be aware of the additional force that can be exerted.
LOADING/SECURING (C)
C.01.
Do not exceed the maximum specified load rating of the roof rack, this rating is stated in the fitting instructions.
This limit however is always subordinate to the maximum roof load carrying capacity as advised by the vehicle manufac-
turer. Maximum roof load = weight of roof rack + weight of load securing devices / accessories + weight
of load.
C.02.
The load shall be evenly distributed over the area of the roof rack, and the centre of gravity of the load kept as low as
possible; the load must be secured against slipping using appropriate straps (not elastic straps with or without hooks).
C.03.
Load should not substantially extend beyond the loading surface of the roof rack. Loads which overhang the ends of
the roof rack shall conform to any relevant laws or by-laws in force, and shall be adequately secured.
C.04.
When carrying long objects, they must be securely fastened to the vehicle both on the front and the rear.
MAINTENANCE (D)
D.01.
Regularly check all fixings for tightness.
D.02.
Regularly inspect all components for signs of wear or damage. Replace lost, damaged, or worn parts immediately.
D.03.
No modifications to the product are permitted. Any changes made to the product as well as the use of spare parts or
accessories other than those supplied by the manufacturer will lead to the lapsing of the manufacturer's warranty and
liability for any material damage or accidents. You should observe the supplied fitting instructions and only use the
original parts supplied.
FINISHING (E)
E.01.
The fitter, end user and anyone using the product must receive and read both this document and the supplied fitting
instructions. Retain both the fitting instructions and this document for future use.
E.02.
Ensure all packaging is disposed of responsibly.
E.03.
Ensure product is disposed of responsibly at its end of life.
E.04.
Always comply with applicable safety rules and regulations when fitting and using this product.
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