Yakima BowDown Manual de usuario
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.
BOWDOWN (2X)
HEAVY DUTY STRAP (2X)
Steel Hook (2X)
Plain Strap (2X)
Plastic Tube (2X)
Buckle
Strap (2X)
SHORT BLACK
T-BOLT (2X)
BOW STERN TIE DOWN
MiniMuM Crossbar spread 24” (61CM)
BowDown
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°
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.
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.
NOTE: Straps are to be inside of towers. If straps
must be outside of tower due to tower/bar position,
use STRAP CAPS (Yakima part number 8005015)
to prevent straps from sliding off the end of the
crossbars.
Yakima part number 8005015
(sold separately).
Strap outside of tower.
Use Strap Cap.
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.
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.
(press tab)
Adjust strap tension by
pulling plain end.
• Apply even
pressure to front
and rear straps.
• Bind up and tie off
any excess strap.
Check straps periodically during travel and tighten if necessary. Replace any
straps that are worn or frayed before using (see your Yakima dealer).
Hook the strap to a metal
surface on the bumper, tow
loop, or frame hole using
hook.
Failure to secure front and rear of long loads to ends of vehicle
can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
boW stern tie doWn attaChMent
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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