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Locking Aluminium Roof Rack ALU-TOP TÜV
Lockable rack, made from aluminum, designed for vehicles with permanent roof rails.
It is easy to attach.
Simply unlock it and use the included allen key to clamp or loosen the rack.
Please read this manual thoroughly before use and save it for further use.
Instructions for use
Warning
These roof racks are suitable for most vehicles with roof rails.
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Assembly and dissambly should be done by two persons. This reduces the risk of damage to
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the roof of the vehicle.
The distance between racks must be 700 mm, unless vehicle manufacturer stated otherwise.
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Ensure that the mounted roof racks do not overlap over the sides of the vehicle. Racks must
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be aligned, to overlap the rails on both sides equally.
The load must be evenly distributed and its center of gravity must be as low as possible.
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Make sure that the roof racks are securely fastened before going out, check regularely while
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driving.
Make sure that all fasteners are properly secured, check if straps pulling the load are tight
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enough, and check if the cargo is not moving.
Surfboards and similar objects that may cause buoyancy may not be transported side by side
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but stacked on top of each other. Each surfboard or similar object must be independently atta-
ched to the front and rear of the vehicle by means of straps or other aids capable of withstan-
ding buoyancy forces.
Keep the roof racks in usable condition.
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After installing the roof racks, and especially after loading the cargo, the vehicle's driving
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behavior changes (especially the side wind sensitivity, behavior when changing direction and
braking). This has to be adapted to the technique of driving, for example, to reduce the speed
(especially in turns) and to calculate the longer braking distance.
The ends of the longer atached objects must also be attached to the towing points of the
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vehicle.
In order to reduce fuel economy, it is recommended to dismantle the rack if not in use.
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It is forbidden to use roof racks when in the car wash. Remove the racks before entering the
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car wash.
These racks require precise mounting and adherence to the installation instructions and
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recommendations for use.
Obey the laws in the country of use.
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Every other driver who will use these racks must be familiar with these guidelines and recom-
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mendations.
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