Malone MPG111MD User Manual

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STAX PROSTAX PRO

VERTICAL FOLD-DOWN KAYAK C ARRIER

40mm

50mm

Stax Pro Kayak Carrier 12’ Load Straps

Installation & Loading Instructions - Please Read Before Beginning

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Cogs

. Insert a 100mm Bolt into the square
hole located in the top of the Base.
See image 2.

Foam Blocks

Step 1: Assembling the Stax Pro

12’ Bow & Stern LinesJawz Universal Adapters Mounting Bolts

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. Insert the bottom of the Post into the
top of the Base. Position so the cogs
on the Post are in contact with the
cogs on the Base. See image 1.

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. With the holes in the Base and Post aligned,
push the bolt through the two assemblies
until the end of the bolt is exposed.
Note: Confirm that the head of the bolt is
fully seated in the Base. See image 3.

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. Install a black round Tightening Knob onto
the exposed end of the bolt. See image 4.

Step 2: Installing Carriers to the Cross Rails

. Loosen the Tightening Knob and place
the carrier into the fold-down position.
Insert a Mounting Bolt into the forward
side hex hole. See image 5.

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. Raise the carrier into the upright
position. Place the carrier onto the
front cross bar with the oval side of
the carrier facing the front of the
vehicle. Swing the Jawz under the
cross bar as shown. See image 7.

. Insert Mounting Bolt through one hole of a
Jawz Mounting Adapter and loosely apply a
T-knob. See image 6.

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. Insert a mounting bolt into the rear side
hex hole and down through the Jawz
mounting adapter. See image 8.

. Apply a T-knob to the bolt and slightly
tighten until the carrier is secure on
the cross bar. Repeat for the second
carrier and rear cross bar. See image 9.

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. Raise the carriers to the up-position and
confirm carriers are in alignment. Firmly
tighten the T-knobs until both carriers are
securely fixed to the cross bars. Place foam
blocks onto the cross bars and next to the
carriers. See image 10.

Step 3: Loading a Single Kayak

. Route the free end of a 12’ load strap
through one strap slot in the top of the
carrier. Pull the free end back until
there is an even loop. Repeat for the
second carrier. See image 11.

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. Place the straps parallel to the carriers
with the front strap on the windshield
and the rear strap on the back of the
vehicle. Place the kayak up onto the
cross bar. See image 12.

. Place the kayak onto the foam blocks
and against the carriers. Dress the free
ends of the straps under the cross bar
and back up and through the buckles.
Pull down to tighten. See image 13.

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. Install the bow & stern safety lines
per the enclosed instructions.
See image 15.

. Confirm that the kayak is evenly seated in
the foam blocks and securely strapped to
the carriers. See image 14.

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. Place the kayak onto the Foam Blocks
and against the carriers. Dress the free
ends of the straps under the cross bar
and back up and through the buckles.
Pull down to tighten. See image 17.

Step 4: Loading Two Kayaks

. Place a 2nd set of Foam Blocks (purchased

separately

12’ Load Straps (
the unused strap slots in the carriers. Loop
and place parallel to carriers. Load second
kayak. See image 16.

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), on cross bar. Dress free ends of

purchased separately) through

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. Always place the carriers in the fold­ down position when not transporting
kayaks . See image 19.

. Always check all safety lines and load
straps for proper and secure attachment
before transport. Use of this product
for any other applications other than
kayak transport voids warranty.

. Install the Bow & Stern Safety Lines (

separately

that the kayak is evenly seated in the Foam
Blocks and securely strapped to the carriers.
See image 18.

) per enclosed instructions. Confirm

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Remove carriers before entering

an automatic car wash

purchased

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

I

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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