Malone MPG110MD User Manual

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SaddleUp PROSaddleUp PRO

UNIVERSAL KAYAK CARRIERS

MPGMD109-F

Kayak Carrier

MPGMD109-R

Kayak Carrier

12’ Load Straps

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Jawz Adapters

Installation & Loading Instructions: Please Read Before Beginning:

For SaddleUp Pro MPG109MD-F, set of 2: Follow instructions 1-6.

For SaddleUp Pro MPG109MD-R, set of 2: Follow instructions 7-11.

For SaddleUp Pro MPG110MD, set of 4: Follow instructions 1-20.

Step 1: Installing the Carriers onto the Cross Bars

. Insert a mounting bolt into the right side hex hole. See image 1.

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50mm

40mm

12’ Bow & Stern LinesMounting Bolts

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Mounting

Bolt

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. Insert mounting bolt through one hole of a Jawz adapter and loosely
apply T-knob. See image 2.

. Place the carrier onto the front cross rail with the bottom rounded side
towards the edge of the roof. Swing the Jawz under the cross bar
as shown. See image 3.

. Insert a mounting bolt into the left side hex hole and down through the

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Jawz adapter. See image 4.

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T-knob

Jawz

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Roof

Edge

4

Mounting

Bolt

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Step 1: Installing the Carriers onto the Cross Bars

. Evenly apply T-knobs to bolts and slightly tighten until the carrier is secure
on the cross bar. See image 5.

. Install the second carrier using the same procedure (steps 1-5). See image 6.
Note: Confirm that both carriers are installed so that the rounded side of each
base is facing outward (towards the edge of the vehicle’s roof).

For MPG109MD-F: Installation complete. (Additional carriers (MPG109MD-F or MPG109MD-R) are required for transport.)
For MPG109MD-R: Begin installation (steps 7-11).
For MPG110MD: Continue installation (steps 7-20).

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T-knob

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. Insert a mounting bolt into the right side hex hole. See image 7.

. Insert mounting bolt through one hole of a Jawz adapter and loosely
apply T-knob. See image 8.

. Place the carrier onto the rear cross bar with the bottom rounded side
towards the outside of the vehicle. Swing the Jawz under the cross rail
as shown. See image 9.

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Mounting

Bolt

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T-knob

Jawz

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Outside

Edge

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Step 1: Installing the Carriers onto the Cross Rails

. Insert a mounting bolt into the left side hex hole and down through the Jawz
adapter and evenly tighten T-knobs until carrier is firmly seated on the rear
cross bar. See image 10.

. Install the second carrier using same procedure (steps 7-10). See image 11.
Note: Confirm that both carriers are installed so that the rounded side of each

base is facing outward (towards the closest edge of the vehicle’s roof).

For MPG109MD-R: Installation complete. Additional carriers (MPG109MD-F) are required for transport.

For MPG110MD: Continue instructions on Loading & Securing the Kayak (steps 12-20).

Step 2: Loading & Securing the Kayak

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Front

Roof

Edge

. Both front & rear carriers should now be installed. See image 12.

. Position the kayak at the rear of the vehicle. Lift the front of the kayak up and
place into the rear carriers. See image 13.

Note: To avoid damaging the vehicle and kayak, place some type of protective
material on the rear of the vehicle.

. Push the kayak forward until it is centered on the front and rear carriers. See
image 14.

Adjust all four carriers to achieve maximum hull contact. Securely tighten
all of the T-knobs after final kayak to carrier positioning.

Rear

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Mounting

Bolt

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Step 2: Loading & Securing the Kayak

. Dress the free end of the strap under the cross bar in front of the Jawz
mounting hardware. See image 15.

. Pull the free end until both ends are even and a loop is created.
See image 16.

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. Place the strap loop over the kayak. See image 17.
Note: Confirm that the strap remains tight under the cross bar and in

front of the Jawz hardware.

. With the loop placed over the kayak, pull the free end down until the
buckle end of the strap is positioned on the top edge of the kayak.
See image 18.

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Step 2: Loading & Securing the Kayak

. Dress the free end up of the strap under the cross bar in front of the

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Jawz hardware. Route the free end up through the buckle and firmly
pull down to tighten. Dress the unused strap under and around the
cross bar. See image 19.

Repeat steps 15 - 19 for the second set of carriers.

. Attach the bow & stern safety lines to the kayak and vehicle.
See image 20.

. Bow & Stern installation instructions included on next page.

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VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ

Always check all safety lines, load straps and T-knobs for proper and secure attachment

during transport. Use of this product for any other applications other than kayak

transport voids warranty.

MPG370 BOW & STERN LINE KIT

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Attach hook to rope (steps A-D)

A B C D

Thread free end

of cord through

hook.

Create a “left

over right”

knot & tighten.

Create a “right

over left”

knot & tighten.

Pull to test for
knot strength.

Attach and dress rope to vehicle and boat (steps E-O)

Attach S-hook to vehicle

tow ring or other sturdy

body part.

Pass the loop through the

opening.

E

Keeping the rope tight and

S-hook in place, thread the

free end up and through a

strong point on the kayak

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Pull to create a tight knot.

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Make a loop in the rope

12” to 14” away

from the kayak or canoe.

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Thread the free end of

the rope

through the loop.

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Opening

Bend the loop over leaving

a large opening as shown.

Pull the free end up until

the rope

is sufficiently tight.

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Hold the rope secure with

one hand.

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Form a knot with the free

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end and tighten. Form

second knot for
safety purposes.

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The line should be tight

and secure. Repeat for

second tie-down.

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