Malone MPG353 User Manual

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KAYAK LOADING SYSTEM

T-knobs

Extension Frame Mounting Plate V-Block 70mm Bolts

Please Note:

The MPG350 Stinger Kayak Loading System is designed to work with the MPG107M

SeaWing Kayak Carrier. If you have not done so, you will need to purchase

the SeaWing Carrier in order to complete installation.

For installation with the MPG107 SeaWing (installation mounting bolts are standard

thread and are inserted from the bottom), please follow alternative instructions

(in panels - marked MPG107 SeaWing) under steps 7,8,9 and 10.

1” Bolts1 3/4” Bolts

Installation & Loading Instructions - Please Read Before Beginning

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. Insert the two 1” bolts into the two holes
located on the bottom side of the Extension
Frame. Tighten with a Phillips screwdriver.
See image 2.

Step 1: Stinger Pre-Assembly

. Place the V-Block into the channel located directly
behind the Malone logo on the Extension Frame.
See image 1.

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Align

channels

to holes

. Insert the 1 3/4” Carriage Bolts down and
through the Extension Frame channels and
into the holes in the Mounting Plate.
See image 4.

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. Place the Extension Frame on top of the Mounting
Plate with the raised block side facing up. The two
holes located on the end of the Plate should align
with the two channels in the Frame.
See image 3.

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Step 2: Installing Carriers to Cross Bars

. Place the rear SeaWing (purchased separately)
onto the Stinger so that the mounting holes in
both units are aligned. See image 6.

. Loosely thread the two T-knobs onto the Bolts.
Slide the Frame forward towards the Mounting
Plate until travel is stopped. Tighten both of
the T-knobs. See image 5.

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. Insert 70mm Bolt through one hole of Jawz
adapter and loosely apply T-knob. See image 8.
Note: Additional bolt lengths available.

FOR MPG107 SeaWing: Insert bolt through Jawz

adapter and up through Mounting Plate and

thread into bottom mounting hole of SeaWing.

. Insert a single 70mm Mounting Bolt down through
the SeaWing and Mounting Plate. See image 7.

FOR MPG107 SeaWing: Do not attempt to use 70mm
mounting bolts. Call 1-800-295-0042 for standard

thread bolts (provided free of charge).

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. Loosely secure the second Bolt with a T-knob.
Position the assembly to the final desired
mounting location. Finish by firmly tightening
both of the T-knobs. See image 10.

FOR MPG107 SeaWing: Loosely secure the bolts.

Position the assembly to the final mounting

location. Firmly tighten bolts with wrench.

. Place the Stinger with SeaWing assembly onto the
rear cross bar of the vehicle with the V-Block to
the rear of the vehicle. Swing the Jawz under the
bar and insert the second 70mm Bolt. See image 9.

FOR MPG107 SeaWing: Install assembly on bar; insert

second bolt through Jawz and up through Mounting

Plate; thread into bottom hole of SeaWing.

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. Re-insert the two rubber plugs into the two
top side hex holes of the rear carrier.
See image 12.

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. Confirm the carriers are in alignment. Confirm that
the mounting bolts are tight and both carriers are
securely fixed to the cross bars. See image 11.

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. Place the straps parallel to the carriers
with the front strap loop on the windshield
and the rear strap loop on the back of the
vehicle. See image 14.

Step 3: Loading the Kayak

. Route the free end of a 12’ Load Strap down through
the top of the outer most strap slot and back up
through the inside slot of the carrier. Pull the free
end until there is an even loop. Repeat for the
second carrier. See image 13.

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. Lift and place the front of the kayak into
the V-Block on the Extension Frame. Walk
to the rear of the kayak while continuing
to hold the kayak in place. See image 16.

. Loosen the two T-knobs holding the Extension
Frame. Pull the Frame out to the rear edge of
the vehicle and slightly re-tighten the T-knobs.
See image 15.

Note: The Extension Frame will bend down under
the weight of the kayak. The Frame should be
placed so that the rubber pad makes contact with
the vehicle’s rear edge. This will provide support
and protection while the kayak is loaded.

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. After the kayak has been loaded onto the
carriers, loosen the two Extension Frame
T-knobs and push the Extension Frame back
until the V-Block makes contact with the
kayak. Tighten the T-knobs for transport.
See image 18.

. Lift the rear of the kayak and slowly push forward
until the kayak is centered between the carriers.
See image 17.

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. Position kayak so that the cockpit is evenly centered
between the front and rear carriers. The bottom of
the kayak should be slightly elevated above each of
the carriers and held by the sides of the carriers.
See image 19.

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. Place the strap loops over the kayak so that
each loop is positioned directly over a carrier.
See image 20.

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. Pull the free end of each strap loop down until the
buckles are positioned half way up the side of the
kayak. Thread each free end down and through the
top of the outside slot and back up through the
bottom of the inside slot. See image 21.

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. Thread the free strap ends up and through
the buckles. Pull down to tighten. Dress
any extra strap down and around the cross
bars. See image 22.

. Finish by installing bow & stern safety
tie-downs.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Safety tie-downs are required for all transport. If you are not currently using

safety tie-downs, we strongly recommend the use of the Malone

MPG316 Sentry Ratchet Tie-Down System.

For added stability for larger kayaks, dress the straps down under the cross

bars before bringing them back up through the slots in steps 13 and 21.

Always check mounting hardware, load straps and safety tie-down lines for proper

and secure attachment before transport. Use of this product for any other

application other than kayak transport voids warranty.

Warning: All vehicular rooftop transports are potentially hazardous.
Any person using MALONE automotive transport systems is personally
responsible for following the given directions for use and installation
and accepts full and complete responsibility for any and all damages

or injury of any kind including death, which may result from their use.

MALONE AUTO RACKS, 81 County Road, Westbrook, Maine 04092

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Website: www.maloneautoracks.com Email: [e-mail]

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equal to the purchase price paid for the product, or credit to be used toward the purchase of a replacement Malone
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
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state to state.

In addition, all vehicular transports are potentially hazardous. Any person using MALONE products are personally
responsible for following the given directions for use, installation and accepts full responsibility for any and all damages
or injury of any kind including death, which may result from their use.

MALONE AUTO RACKS, 81 County Road, Westbrook, Maine 04092

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Website: www.maloneautoracks.com Email: [e-mail]