Riverside Universal Kayak Kit Installation Instructions

1. LASHING BLOCKS TO KAYAK
   Unroll the 9’ straps. Run each one of the straps through drilled hole on each
   block and go completely around kayak and buckle tightly. Both blocks should
   be secure to kayak.
   
   
2. OPTIONAL BLOCK LOCATION
   Blocks can be mounted to factory rack or located inside/outside of rack.
   
   
3. LOADING KAYAK
   Load kayak on car (cockpit-up) centered on roof. Reposition blocks if necessary,
   so that weight is evenly distributed on each block.
   
   IMPORTANT! Make sure bottom blocks and area of the roof under the blocks
   are clean and free of debris. On rainy days, be sure to cover exposed cockpit.
   Locate blocks as close to front and rear of car roof as possible.
   
   
4. OVER-THE-TOP STRAP
   Unroll 15" center strap. Open car doors on each side. Throw non-buckle
   end of the center strap over the middle of the kayak, letting the ends hang on
   either side of the car. Pull the strap tight and run the ends through open doors
   on each side. Buckle strap tightly on the inside of car. The center strap can now
   be adjusted for tension without leaving the car.
   
   
5. SECURING FRONT AND BACK
   A. Slip small end of steel hooks through sewn loops in the end of each
   pair of tie down straps.
   
   B. Starting at the front of your car, place hook into towing loop or frame
   located at each end underneath car bumper.
   
   C. Take strap (with cambuckle) and bring cambuckle end up to front of kayak
   and wrap around carry handle twice with cambuckle hanging down towards ground.
   (If your kayak does not have a carry handle; use a piece of rope and make a loop
   attached to end of craft).
   
   D. Take strap (without buckle) from opposite end of bumper and bring it up
   and through the hanging cambuckle. Pull it down until you see tension and foam
   blocks compressing. Repeat the above procedure on the opposite end of kayak.
   
   IMPORTANT! Make sure no part of the kayak contacts car roof.
   IMPORTANT! DO NOT ATTACH HOOK TO BUMPER.
   
   
6. IMPORTANT USE & CARE TIPS
   Limit transport distance to 250 miles. Clean block and roof surfaces before
   use. Check strap tension frequently. Keep ropes away from exhaust system
   and sharp or abrasive surfaces. Ensure kayak does not touch car roof after
   tightening straps.
   
   
7. SAFETY CHECK
   After driving about five miles, stop and check to make sure straps and
   ropes are still tight and kayak is secure on top of car. Check to make sure
   no sharp or abrasive surfaces touch straps. To prevent strap hum or buzz
   at high speeds, simply fold the sides of the strap together and wrap with
   tape or a shielded garbage bag tie.
   
   
8. PREVENTING STRAP HUM
   If straps hum or buzz at high speeds, give strap a few twists or fold sides
   of strap together and secure with tape or a shielded garbage tie. This breaks
   up wind vibration.