Yakima BowDown Manuel utilisateur
INSTRUCTION #1033423E-1/21
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
UNDERSTANDALLOFTHEINSTRUCTIONSANDCAUTIONS,ORIFYOUHAVENOMECHANICALEXPERIENCEANDARENOTTHOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER.
BOWDOWN (2X)
HEAVY DUTY STRAP (2X)
MINIMUM CROSSBAR SPREAD 24” (61CM)
Steel Hook (2X)
Plain Strap (2X)
Plastic Tube (2X)
Buckle Strap (2X)
SHORT BLACK
T-BOLT (2X)
BOW STERN TIE DOWN
FOR FACTORY RACKS: Check fitlist notes,
or Yakima.com for your vehicle’s crossbar spread.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORY:
Hood Anchor
Yakima Part #8007416
Hood Anchor creates a
secure attachment
point at your hatch,
trunk or hood for bow
and stern tie downs.
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Raise BowDown up,
then tighten the knob
with firm pressure.
PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION
Loosen the knob 6
to 8 turns. Do not
remove knob.
ROUND BAR
Middle notch
for round bars.
Position the tip of BowDown so that it
protrudes slightly further than the crossbars.
FACTORY
BAR
ONLY
ADJUST BAIL POSITION (IF NECESSARY)
POSITION BOWDOWN ON VEHICLE
Choose best
position for most
secure grip.
Position BowDown
on the crossbar.
NOTE: Some smaller
factory bars may require
the short, black T-bolts
included with this product.
INSTALL BOWDOWN
Upper notch for
square bars.
SQUARE BAR
90°
90°
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NOW COMPLETELY
TIGHTEN THE
BOWDOWN USING
FIRM PRESSURE.
Close bail around crossbar,
passing t-bolt through bail. Rotate t-bolt. Push t-bolt to rest in slot.
BowDown
should be as
close to vertical
as possible.
If necessary
adjust mounts.
If necessary adjust
the waffle blocks.
INSTALL SECOND BOWDOWN
Repeat Steps 1 through 6 to
install second BowDown.
SET BOWDOWN TO BE VERTICAL
SECURE BOWDOWN TO CROSSBAR
Blocks will self
tighten when
BowDown is
tightened.
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Pass strap through loop
at top of BowDown.
LOAD THE BOAT— TIE IT DOWN WITH STRAPS
LOOP STRAP AROUND
BOWDOWN POST.
Cross lines and set aside.
LOAD BOAT.
• Bring straps up and over boat.
• Hang to the side.
• Slide the strap to the top of
the padded arm as shown.
• Slide buckle up so that it
hangs at top edge of boat.
• Bring strap under the
CROSSBAR, and INSIDE of tower.
• Raise BowDown to
upright position.
• Tighten the red knob.
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Lines on adjustment knob and BowDown
base must be aligned to lock the BowDown.
Align
INSTALL SKS LOCKS
ACCORDING TO LOCK
INSTRUCTIONS
(Purchased separately).
NEVER LOOP STRAP
UNDER BOWDOWN!
Strap must be looped
under crossbar.
• Insert end of
strap into buckle
as shown.
CONNECT
AND TIGHTEN
TIGHTEN STRAPS:
• To tighten straps,
hold and pull.
• Secure extra strap.
CONTINUE TO TIE IT DOWN WITH STRAPS
ALWAYS THREAD STRAP
THROUGH UPPERMOST
OPENING IN BOWDOWN.
Now that you’ve installed your
BowDown take a moment to
enjoy your beverage of choice.
Use the built in bottle opener
to crack open a cold one.
Do not drink
alcohol and drive.
Do not drink
alcohol and boat.
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Attach buckle strap to boat.
Attach strap to grab handle or
rescue bar and pull tight.
Attach hook to
plain strap loop.
Slide plastic tube to protect
vehicle at contact point.
NOTE: Twisting the strap will
help reduce wind vibration.
Insert end of plain
strap into buckle.
Adjust strap tension
by pulling plain end.
• Apply even
pressure to front
and rear straps.
• Bind up and tie off
any excess strap.
Hook the strap to a metal
surface on the bumper, tow
loop, or frame hole using hook.
REQUIRED: BOW STERN TIE DOWN ATTACHMENT
Failure to secure front and rear of long loads to ends of vehicle
can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Check straps periodically during travel and tighten if necessary. Replace any
straps that are worn or frayed before using (see your Yakima dealer).
Bow and stern tie-downs are
required when transporting
boats. If your vehicle does not
have a tie-off point or the tie-
down would damage the vehicle,
then Hood Anchor (Yakima
part # 8007416) MUST be used.
If these options do not work,
please contact Yakima directly
to discuss other usage options.
HOOD ANCHORS:
=
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WEIGHT LIMITS
IF YOU REMOVE YOUR CARRIER, FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL AGAIN.
Follow safety checks in accessory instructions before every installation.
REAR HATCH
Some longer loads may prevent the
rear hatch from fully opening.
ALWAYS USE CAUTION WHEN
OPENING YOUR HATCH.
ANTENNA
Antenna on the roof may
need to be removed to
prevent interference
with long loads.
WARNING: BE SURE ALL HARDWARE IS SECURED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS. ATTACHMENT
HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. CHECK BEFORE EACH USE, AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY.
MAINTENANCE: Use non-water soluble lubricant
on screws. Use a soft cloth with water and
mild detergent to clean plastic parts.
REMOVE ACCESSORY BEFORE ENTERING AN
AUTOMATIC CAR WASH.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
OR REPLACEMENT PARTS
Contact your dealer, or visit
www.yakima.com, or call
(888)925-4621
Monday through Friday,
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST
This product is covered by YAKIMA’s
“Love It Till You Leave It”
Limited Lifetime Warranty
To obtain a copy of this warranty, go online
to www.yakima.com or email us at
or call (888) 925-4621
Not more than 165
lbs. (75 kg) unless
otherwise noted.
Check online at Yakima.com
for your rack’s weight limit.
Do not exceed the weight
limit of your vehicle’s racks.
*(Some vehicles will be rated lower than 165 lbs. (75 kg))
RACK THIS PRODUCT (16 lbs. / 7.3 kg) LOAD
BEFORE DRIVING AWAY
• Test movement by rocking boat.
• Tighten again if loose.
• Make sure knob is tight.
• READ ALL CAUTIONS AND LIMITS.
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AVERTISSEMENT IMPORTANT: Ilest essentIel que tous les supports et accessoIres YakIma soIent fIxés et attachés solIdement àvotre véhIcule.
une attache Inadéquate peut causer un accIdent du véhIcule et des blessures graves ou mortelles pour vous ou pour les autres. Ilvous Incombe de
fIxer les supports et accessoIres àvotre véhIcule, de vérIfIer les attaches avant d'utIlIser le dIsposItIf, de vérIfIer régulIèrement que le produIt est
ajusté, et qu'Il n'est pas usé ou endommagé. Ilvous faut donc lIre et comprendre toutes les dIrectIves et mIses en garde fournIes avec votre produIt
YakIma avant de l'Installer ou de l'utIlIser. sItoutes les InstructIons et mIses en garde ne sont pas comprIses, ou sI l'on n'aaucune expérIence en
mécanIque et que l'on n'est pas très famIlIer avec les procédures d'InstallatIon, faIre Installer le produIt par un Installateur professIonnel comme un garagIste qualIfIé
ou réparateur de carrosserIe.
APPUIS BOWDOWN (X 2)
SANGLES RÉSISTANTES (X 2)
DISTANCE MINIMALE ENTRE LES BARRES
TRANSVERSALES : 61 CM (24 POUCES)
Crochets en
acier (x 2)
Sangles sans boucle (x 2)
Manchons en plastique (x 2) Sangles avec boucle (x 2)
BOULONS EN T
NOIRS COURTS (X 2)
SANGLES D’ARRIMAGE AVANT/ARRIÈRE
PORTE-BAGAGES D’ORIGINE : Consulter les notes de
la liste de compatibilité ou le site Yakima.com pour trouver la
distance à employer entre les barres transversales.
ACCESSOIRE RECOMMANDÉ :
Ancrages Hood Anchor
(art. Yakima n° 8007416)
Les ancrages Hood Anchor
permettent de créer des
points de ixation solides sur
le hayon, le coffre ou le capot
pour arrimer l'avant et
l'arrière de l'embarcation.
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Relever l’appui à la
verticale et serrer
ensuite le bouton avec
une bonne pression.
PRÉPARER LE MONTAGE
Desserrer le
bouton de 6 ou 8
tours, mais sans
l’enlever.
Positionner le bout de l’appui de manière qu’il dépasse
légèrement au-delà de la barre transversale.
BARRES
D’ORIGINE
SEULEMENT
POSITIONNER LES APPUIS SUR LE VÉHICULE
Choisir l’encoche
offrant le montage
le plus solide.
Positionner l’appui sur
la barre transversale.
REMARQUE : pour
certaines barres d’origine
plus petites, il faudra peut-
être employer les boulons
en T noirs courts inclus
avec le produit.
POSER LES APPUIS BOWDOWN
BARRES RONDES
Encoche du
milieu pour les
barres rondes.
RÉGLER LA POSITION DE LA MÂCHOIRE (SI NÉCESSAIRE)
Encoche du haut
pour les barres
carrées
BARRES CARRÉES
90°
90°
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SERRER MAINTENANT
L’APPUI COMPLÈTEMENT
EN APPLIQUANT UNE
PRESSION FERME.
Fermer la mâchoire sur la
barre, en enfilant le boulon en T
à travers la mâchoire. Faire pivoter le boulon en T. Enfoncer le boulon en T
dans sa fente.
L’appui devrait
être le plus
proche possible
de la verticale. Au
besoin, corriger le
montage.
Au besoin, modifier
la position des
coussinets.
POSER LE DEUXIÈME APPUI
Répéter les opérations 1 à 6.
RÉGLER L’APPUI À LA VERTICALE
SERRER L’APPUI SUR LA BARRE TRANSVERSALE
Il se bloqueront
d’eux-mêmes
quand on serrera la
mâchoire.
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