Draw-Tite 59809 User Manual

RAIL BAR MOUNT

Fitting Instruction Sheet No.

59809N

Issue: A

11/13/08

ROOF RACKS

Product code number: 59809

Maximum Carrying Capacity:

Please read these instructions thoroughly before commencing
installation.

ASSEMBLY OF CROSS BARS

1 Ensure that the Rail Bars are clean; free from dust and grease.

2 Pre-assemble the End Supports into Cross Bars. They are
designed to be a tight fit: Use a rubber mallet if necessary (Fig.1).

3 Slide Top Strap into End Support (slotted end first). Making sure
curled edge is facing down (Fig.2). Fit Special Bolt through the slot
closest to the curled end of the Top Strap. This will allow correct
Strap alignment while fitting Screw in Step 4.

4 Push rubber Buffer Strip back about 20mm until the screw hole
appears (Fig.3). Fit Screw and tighten. Replace Buffer Strip.

5 Please note the Top Strap is designed to slide in and out to aid in
fitting ( Fig.4).
NOTE: The longer cross bar assembly is fitted to the front of the
vehicle. Check labelling on the underside of the cross bars.

FITTING OF CROSS BARS TO VEHICLE

6 Place Cross Bars on the vehicle at the recommended positions
shown along the Rail Bars ( Fig. 5). Pull the Top Strap out slightly (
5 to 6 mm) to allow Cross Bars to fit onto the vehicle Rail Bars
(Fig.4).

7 Place Bottom Strap under the Top Strap with the Tab facing
inward and upward (Fig. 6). While holding the Bottom Strap in
place loosely fit the Special Bolt with Key provided. Fit each corner
in this manner. Check that the Cross Bars are centrally located
between the vehicles Rail Bars.

8 Gradually tighten bolts alternatively ensuring Straps are properly
engaged, until even tensioning is acheived. While tightening the
Bolts pull the Bottom Strap out while pushing the Top Strap in
(Fig.7). PLEASE NOTE: Do not over tighten bolts.

FINAL CHECK

Ensure that both bars are parallel and are square to the front and
rear axis of the vehicle. After loading check Bolt tightness and
ensure that Straps are correctly engaged to the vehicle.

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

Loads should be evenly distributed and secured. A number of
accessories for carrying special loads is available. Only use

NON-STRETCH tie down straps.

Any weight carried on the vehicle will adversely affect its handling
particularly in cornering or in a cross wind and the vehicle should
therefore be driven with increased caution.

110 lbs

50 kg

KIA

Rondo

2008 on

Fig.1 Fig.2

End Support

Fig.3

Buffer Strip

Fig.5

FRONT

Fig.6

Buffer Strip

Cross Bar

Fig.7

Cross Bar

Screw

Rail Bars on Vehicle Roof

Screw

Fig.4

Top Strap slides
as shown to aid
fitting

28-3/8” (720mm)

Ta b

Bottom Strap

Special
Bolt

Top Strap

Dimensions

taken from where

rail meets
stanchion

REAR

Special Bolt

End Support

T op Strap

Rail Bar on
V ehicle Roof

While tightening
push inwards

Regularly check the tightness of the Locking Straps and the security
of the load.

Be aware of the statutory requirements regarding maximum
permissible projections from vehicles.

While tightening
pull outwards

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