Rhino Rack MSIT Operating instructions

Type
Operating instructions
Document No: 520-RFI-00138
Issue No: 01
Issue Date: 30/05/2023
RHINORACK.COM
Important:
1. Check the Rhino-Rack website to ensure you have the latest issue of these instructions.
2. Please refer to your fitting instruction to ensure that the roof racks are installed in the correct locations.
3. Check the contents of kit before commencing fitment and report any discrepancies.
4. Place these instructions in the vehicle’s glove box after installation is complete.
5. These instructions must be followed for warranty to be upheld.
Fit Time: 15 mins
Recovery Track Holder
MSIT
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1.8kg / 4lbs
PER PAIR
Check the vehicle owners hand book for your vehicle manufacturer’s maximum carrying capacity. Do not exceed the vehicle
manufacturer’s maximum roof carrying capacity.
The weight of the roof racks, that the accessory is attached to, must also be included in the total vehicle roof load.
Carrying Capacity
Note for Dealers and Fitters
It is your responsibility to ensure these fitting instructions are given to the end user or client. These instructions remain the property
of Rhino-Rack Australia Pty. Ltd. and may not be used or changed for any other purpose than intended.
All bolt connections should be checked after driving a short distance when you first install your roof racks.
All bolted connections should be checked again at regular intervals (weekly is recommended, depending on road conditions,
usage, loads and distances travelled).
All bolted connections should be checked each time they are re-fitted.
Off-road conditions are more rigorous. Check all bolted connections and your load more regularly.
Ensure that your vehicle manufacturer’s GVM, and gross axle weights are not exceeded (refer to vehicle owner’s manual).
In service maintenance checks
Torque Settings:
Unless stated otherwise in these
instructions, all fasteners should be
set to the following torque settings:
4-5Nm 8-10Nm 16-18Nm
3-4lbs/ft 6-7.5lbs/ft 12-13lbs/ft
M6 M8 M10
4-5Nm
3-4lbs/ft
M6 8-10Nm
6-7.5lbs/ft
M8 16-18Nm
12-13lbs/ft
M10
4-5Nm
3-4lbs/ft
M6 8-10Nm
6-7.5lbs/ft
M8 16-18Nm
12-13lbs/ft
M10
PRODUCT WEIGHT
x2
Warranty
Join the herd!
We love creating our products for you and hope you love using them too. For complete peace of mind, register your product at
www.rhinorack.com/warranty. This way, we can quickly help you with any future approved fitment warranty claims.
And remember – never to forget to Make Space For Adventure!
Rhino-Rack product warranty covers the products mentioned on Page 6, Strap Mounting. Any products not listed on Page 6, Strap
Mounting” is at the consumer’s own risk and the product warranty does not apply. RHINO-RACK DISCLAIMS ANY RISK AND
LIABILITY WITH RESPECT OF SUCH FITMENT AND USE.
x2
Ax2
B
x2
Cx4
Ex4
F
x4
D
x4
I
x4
Gx1
J
x4
H
x1
Kx1
L
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Parts List
M6 x 25 Torx Pan Head Screw
M6 Nyloc Flange Nut
M6 Nut 24 x 21mm Torx T30 L-Key
Stow-It Holder Toothed Strap
Stow-It Adapter M6 20 x 20mm Plate Washer Zwifloc
Key
M6 x 20 Torx Pan Head Screw
Fitting Instruction TOOLS REQUIRED:
T1 - Tape Measure
T2 - Step Ladder
T3 - Torque Wrench
“THUD”
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Always perform a
PULL TEST
Orient the treads
to face the ratchet buckle
STOWING GUIDELINES:
recovery board
treads
TOP VIEW
Ratchet buckle
base must sit
between board
treads
Overtightening
will damage the
strap teeth.
1-3 Clicks is
recommended
Straps must sit
between board
treads
Straps must sit
on the board’s
horizontal surface
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When mounting with Stow It brackets, mount
only to the sides of the roof rack,
NOT the FRONT or REAR
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HORIZONTAL MOUNTING
SIDE MOUNTING FRONT OR REAR MOUNTING
MOUNTING CHANNEL DIRECTION MOUNTING CHANNEL DIRECTION
HORIZONTAL MOUNTING HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY TABLE
PIONEER PLATFORM RECONN DECK BAR VORTEX BAR
PLATFORM
EG
H H
STRAP MOUNTING
Maxtrax Recovery Tracks
Tred Recovery Board
Rhino Rack Aluminium
Folding Ladder (RAFL)
FOR OTHER RECOVERY BOARDS, USE THE NEAREST STRAP SLOT
USE FOR
USE FOR
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Stow-It Base Bracket required
VERTICAL MOUNTING
SIDE MOUNTING
MOUNTING CHANNEL DIRECTION
TRANVERSE - PLATFORMS IN-LINE - CROSS BARS
https://www.rhinorack.
com/en-au/stow-it
EXAMPLE ONLY:
*Suitable For Platforms &
Reconn Deck Bars
1
2
3
“CLICK”
ASSEMBLE
LOOSELY
5
OR
Refer to the “Horizontal Mounting Hardware Compatibility”
table to assemble the correct hardware for your roof rack
system.
*
*
*
B
A
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FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING (For VERTICAL mounting, skip to Step )
Use the mounting table to prepare and plan your desired mounting.
HORIZONTAL MOUNTING VERTICAL MOUNTING
4
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Refer to the “Horizontal Mounting” table on page 5 to install the assembly facing the
intended direction
FOR VA BARS, SLIDE THE ASSEMBLY INTO THE CROSSBAR CHANNEL
EXAMPLE ONLY:
Suitable for
Side Mounting
ASSEMBLE
LOOSELY
J
6 7
5
8
“CLICK”
B
A
I
I
I
C
D F
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FOR VERTICAL MOUNTING (Uses Stow-It Brackets)
9
10
11 Repeat Steps 5 - 10 to other Stow-it Holder
I
I
I
I
D
D
F
H
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12
13
J
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See Stow It Starter
Kit instruction for
installation
From Stow It
Starter Kit
6Nm
4.4LB/FT
SIDE VIEW
!
Ensure adaptor has
engaged correctly
Slide parallel
onto base tooth
14
17
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After removing the straps from the buckle , proceed to Step
Remove straps from ratchet buckle and place into carrier slot.
FOR CROSSBARS
MIN. CLEARANCE
10mm
3/8”
16
17
Raise to clear the doors
15
FOR PLATFORMS
RECOMMENDED
MIN: 350MM - MAX: 750MM
MIN: 13 3/4” - MAX 29 1/2”
Adjust to the recovery boards to the fixing location.
T2
LOOSEN
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J
6Nm
4.4LB/FT
18 Loosely feed the strap into the ratchet buckle and through the strap retainer
Ensure the boards can still slide back and forth
Proceed to the next step
to adjust before tightening
!
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NOT TIGHT
19
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STOWING NOTES
TOP VIEW TOP VIEW
RATCHET
BUCKLE
BASE MUST
SIT BETWEEN
BOARD TREADS
STRAPS MUST SIT
BETWEEN BOARD
TREADS
STRAPS MUST SIT
ON THE BOARD’S
HORIZONTAL
SURFACE
20
21
Tighten recovery boards
Feed the strap into the ratchet buckle as tight
as possible without using the buckle lever
Then use the buckle lever to tighten
1 - 3 ‘CLICKS’ ONLY
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NOTES
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NOTES
Rhino-Rack AUSTRALIA
22A Hanson Pl,
Eastern Creek, NSW, 2766
Rhino-Rack USA
19822 E 22nd Ave,
Aurora, CO, 80011
RHINORACK.COM
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Rhino Rack MSIT Operating instructions

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