Yakima SpaceCadet, SpaceBooster, RocketBox Quick Manual

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SpaceCadet

.......................

35 lbs. / 15 kg

SpaceBooster

....................

35 lbs. / 15 kg

RocketBox

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42 lbs. / 19 kg

GEAR BOXES

RocketBox

SpaceBooster

SpaceCadet

Part #1033332 Rev.A

IMPORTANT WARNING!
IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL

YAKIMA RACKS AND
ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY
AND SECURELY ATTACHED TO
YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER
ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT
IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT,
AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS
BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO
YOU OR TO OTHERS. YOU ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING
THE RACKS AND ACCESSORIES
TO YOUR CAR, CHECKING THE
ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE,
AND PERIODICALLY
INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS
FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR, AND
DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU
MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED
WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR
USE. IF YOU DO NOT
UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE
INSTRUCTIONS AND
CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO
MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND
ARE NOT THOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH THE
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES,
YOU SHOULD HAVE THE
PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER
SUCH AS A QUALIFIED GARAGE
OR AUTO BODY SHOP.

NO PRE-ASSEMBLY REQUIRED

MAXIMUM LOAD LIMITS:

box contents

DO NOT EXCEED

YOUR RACK’S WEIGHT LIMIT!

Check with your Yakima dealer or

on the internet, go to

“Choose my

Rack”

at YAKIMA.com, for your

vehicle’s load limits.

box weight

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Open levers all the way to

lower clamps.

Place box on vehicle with

clamps in front of crossbars.

A friend could help with this.

Loosen track thumb wheel 1/2 turn.

Do not remove wheel.

INSIDE THE BOX:

LOAD CARGO BOX ONTO VEHICLE:

REMOVING THUMBWHEELS

WILL CAUSE DISASSEMBLY OF

LEVER/CLAMP MECHANISM.

OPEN THE BOX

(Use the key to unlock

the box).

• TO OPEN THE BOX, unlock it.

• With the key still inserted,
raise the lid.

The key cannot be removed

while the box is open.

BARS THAT MOVE:

TIGHTEN YOUR CROSSBARS IF

YOU LOOSENED THEM.

If your vehicle has a fairing, remove the fairing prior to box installation.

Q TOWERS:

NEVER REPOSITION

THE TOWERS!

CROSSBAR SPREAD

RocketBox .........................30" - 36" (76 - 91 cm)

SpaceBooster ................... 30" - 36" (76 - 91 cm)

SpaceCadet .......................24" - 36" (61 - 91 cm)

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Adjust box on top of car.
Measure from towers for reference.

IF POSSIBLE, POSITION
BOX TO AVOID
INTERFERENCE WITH BACK
HATCH AND/OR SUNROOF

Tighten clamp
thumb wheels
until the levers
close with firm
resistance.

OPEN LID TO GAIN ACCESS TO LEVERS.

Close levers to

engage clamps.

open

closed

TIGHTEN ALL

THUMB WHEELS.

• Check clamp opening for crossbar
clearance.

• Loosen clamp thumb wheel if necessary.

Slide clamps along tracks
(inside box) to engage crossbars.

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• The box should not slide
on the bars.

• Open the box and tighten
levers if necessary.

CHECK INSTALLATION BEFORE DRIVING AWAY

CLOSE THE BOX:

Pull the lid down.

LOCK THE BOX FOR
A SECURE CLOSURE!

LOCK UNLOCK / OPEN LOCK REPLACE *

TO OPEN THE BOX, unlock it. With the key still inserted, raise

the lid. The key cannot be removed while the box is open.

• Overstuffing the box
will prevent closure.

• Check the closure by
pushing up on the lid.

* See 11a below.

• Push the core completely into the housing.

• Turn the key to a horizontal position.

• Hold the core with the tip of your thumb
and pull out the gold key. The lock should
remain in the housing.

REPLACEMENT LOCK FOR SAME-KEY-SYSTEM® USERS:

Yakima SKS® locks purchased separately. (If you wish to install matched-key locks; keep this instruction for replacement lock installation).

• Insert lock key and rotate the lock to
align lock depression with point on rim.

• REMOVE lock key.

• Insert gold-toned key (from kit
purchased separately).

Remove key
with lock
attached.

Insert the gold key into the
new lock, and install.

Keep the depression
aligned to the point.

Make sure installation

is secure by tugging at

box.

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READ THESE WARNINGS!

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IF YOU NEED FURTHER

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR

REPLACEMENT PARTS:

Please contact your dealer or

call us at [phone] or

[phone], Monday

through Friday, 7:00am to

5:00pm Pacific time.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Yakima Products (“Yakima”) will repair or replace
merchandise which proves defective in materials and/
or workmanship. The limited warranty is effective for
three years from the date of purchase. The limited
warranty is applicable only if the Fit List and
instructions are followed and the products are used
properly. If a customer believes that a Yakima product
is defective, the customer must return it to an
authorized Yakima dealer with proof of purchase.
Yakima will then issue authorization to the dealer for
the return of these products. If an article is found to
be defective upon inspection by Yakima, Yakima will
repair or replace the defective article at its discretion
without charge. The customer will pay freight to
Yakima, and Yakima will pay any applicable return
freight. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted.
Normal wear and tear of Yakima products or damage
resulting from misuse, accidents, or alterations are not
covered by this Limited Warranty.The purchaser
acknowledges that Yakima has no control over the
attachment of its products to vehicles or the
attachment of items to the Yakima products.
Accordingly, Yakima cannot assume responsibility for
any damage to any property arising out of the improper
attachment or use of its products. In addition, this
Limited Warranty applies only to Yakima products and
not to other products used in conjunction with Yakima
products. This Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other
warranties, expressed or implied, and does not cover
consequential damages of any kind that may arise from
the use or misuse of any Yakima product.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

On some vehicles,
hatch interference
is unavoidable.

Use caution when
opening your hatch.

IF YOUR VEHICLE

HAS A REAR HATCH:

BE SURE ALL HARDWARE IS

SECURED ACCORDING TO

INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO

PERFORM SAFETY CHECKS

BEFORE DRIVING AWAY CAN

RESULT IN PROPERTY

DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY,

OR DEATH.

ATTACHMENT

HARDWARE CAN

LOOSEN OVER TIME.

CHECK AND TIGHTEN

IF NECESSARY,

BEFORE EACH USE.

Periodically

check the levers

inside the box

and tighten if

necessary.

CAUTION

TO REMOVE CARGO BOX:

• Do not remove or adjust thumb
wheels.

• Simply raise levers and remove box
from crossbars.

TO REINSTALL:

• With gear box adjusted to your
vehicle, simply reload onto car, close
levers and check for tightness.

To retain the adjustments for

your vehicle, leave thumb

wheels tightened.

REMOVING THUMBWHEELS

WILL CAUSE DISASSEMBLY OF

LEVER/CLAMP MECHANISM.

BOX CARE:

Use a clean soft cloth. Wash with mild soap and water.

Polish with automotive type wax and UV protectant to

prevent color fade.

LOCK MAINTENANCE:

Spray a small amount of lubricant into lock mechanism

once a month.

AUTOMATIC CAR WASHES:

Do not enter car wash with box installed on vehicle.

KEEP YOUR SECOND KEY IN A SAFE PLACE!