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PORTAGE CANOE CARRIER 819
PARTS INCLUDED
A
part description
base with pad
A 7521604001 4
3-wing knob with bolt
B
Fit bracket
C
strap
D
buckle bumper
E
ratchet with carabineer hook
F
hook
G
attachment strap
H
1/4" rope
I
B C
F G H I
D E
part number
7521606001 8
7521605001 4
753203002 2
8535593 2
8522883001 2
8535465 2
8535467 2
8535466 2
qty.
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• Mount the load carrier bars as far apart as possible with a
maximum of 36" apart.
• An XAdapt 12 kit may be purchased to mount canoe carrier flush
to Aeroblade bars.
• Attach two 3-wing knobs with bolt to Flip-Fit bracket.
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A B
• The Flip-Fit bracket can be rotated and flipped to fit dierent width load bars. The tips on the Flip-Fit bracket should face down to fit
thinner load bars (Figure A) and up to fit wider load bars (Figure B).
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A B
• Place bracket on load bar with Thule brand logo facing outwards.
Slide Flip-Fit bracket under load bar and rotate knob into slot on
side of base.
NOTE: Canoe carrier bases must be placed inside of four
load bar feet that are attached to the vehicle.
• Tighten both knobs so that bracket is held in place. Bracket will
likely need to be moved to fit canoe.
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• Lift canoe, turn upside down and place canoe gunwales onto
cushioned grey pads of base. Loosen knobs and adjust spacing
of bases on load bar to fit canoe properly. Tighten all eight knobs
firmly so that bases do not move.
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A
B C
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• Wrap strap over canoe and under load bar on both sides of canoe. Slide buckle bumper over metal buckle to prevent vehicle and canoe
scratches. Thread end of strap through metal buckle by pushing down on lever and then pulling down to tighten. Re-cover buckle with
buckle bumper.
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•
No scratches wi
A B
• Feed end of rope up
through the bottom
while rotating the spool
clockwise.
th Buckle Bumper
• Keep rotating the spool
until rope exits at the
bottom.
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BOW / STERN TIE DOWN
Carefully attach hook to end of rope.
•
• Attach hook to vehicle undercarriage or tow hooks. If no attachment points are available,
purchasing a Thule Hood Loop strap (part 529) or Quick Loop strap (part 530) may
provide a solution.
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• Loop black strap around canoe cross
bar or handle. Attach ratchet to both
ends of black strap.
A B C
• Pull free end of rope until desired
tightness is reached.
• Do not overtighten as this could deform
boat.
• To release, press lever located above
ratchet spool.
WARNING: Do not exceed load 150lb. limit of
QuickDraw. Inspect rope and ratchet
before each use. Do NOT use if
damaged. Avoid sharp edges, pinch
points, abrasive or hot surfaces.
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