Yakima SKYBOX Series Manual

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1033370A-5/15READ THESE WARNINGS!K E E P T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N SIF YOU NEED FURTHERTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ORREPLACEMENT PARTS:Please contact your dealer orcall us at (888) 925-4621Monday through Friday,7:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. PST.LIMITED WARRANTYYakima Products (“Yakima”) will repair or replacemerchandise which proves defective in materials and/or workmanship. The limited warranty is effective forthree years from the date of purchase. The limitedwarranty is applicable only if the Fit List andinstructions are followed and the products are usedproperly. If a customer believes that a Yakima productis defective, the customer must return it to anauthorized Yakima dealer with proof of purchase.Yakima will then issue authorization to the dealer forthe return of these products. If an article is found tobe defective upon inspection by Yakima, Yakima willrepair or replace the defective article at its discretionwithout charge. The customer will pay freight toYakima, and Yakima will pay any applicable returnfreight. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted.Normal wear and tear of Yakima products or damageresulting from misuse, accidents, or alterations are notcovered by this Limited Warranty.The purchaseracknowledges that Yakima has no control over theattachment of its products to vehicles or theattachment of items to the Yakima products.Accordingly, Yakima cannot assume responsibility forany damage to any property arising out of the improperattachment or use of its products. In addition, thisLimited Warranty applies only to Yakima products andnot to other products used in conjunction with Yakimaproducts. This Limited Warranty is in lieu of all otherwarranties, expressed or implied, and does not coverconsequential damages of any kind that may arise fromthe use or misuse of any Yakima product.CARE AND MAINTENANCEYAKIMA cargo boxes should be cared for andmaintained, especially in extreme weatherconditions.• To clean, use only mild detergents. Harshdetergents could damage the gear box surface.• Protect your gear box from extreme temperatures,(heat or cold) during prolonged storage.• Remove gear box before entering automatic carwash.• Hardware such as locks should be lubricated withgraphite or other dry lubricant.On some vehicles,hatch interferenceis unavoidable.Use caution whenopening your hatch.IF YOUR VEHICLE HASA REAR HATCH:BE SURE ALL HARDWARE ISSECURED ACCORDING TOINSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TOPERFORM SAFETY CHECKSBEFORE DRIVING AWAY CANRESULT IN PROPERTYDAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY,OR DEATH.ATTACHMENTHARDWARE CANLOOSEN OVER TIME.CHECK AND TIGHTENIF NECESSARY,BEFORE EACH USE.Periodicallycheck the leversinside the boxand tighten ifnecessary.CAUTIONTO REMOVE CARGO BOX:• Do not remove or adjust thumbwheels.• Simply raise levers and remove boxfrom crossbars.TO REINSTALL:• With gear box adjusted to yourvehicle, simply reload onto car, closelevers and check for tightness.To retain the adjustments foryour vehicle, leave thumbwheels tightened.REMOVING THUMBWHEELSWILL CAUSE DISASSEMBLY OFLEVER/CLAMP MECHANISM.If your vehicle has a fairing, you mustremove it if there is any interference.