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Yakima BigStack Installation Instructions Manual

Yakima BigStack Installation Instructions Manual

Minimum crossbar spread 24”
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MiniMuM Crossbar spread 24"
For FaCtory raCks:
BIGSTACK (2X)
BOW STERN TIE DOWN
Buckle
Strap (2X)
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.
BigStack
Check fitlist notesfor your vehicle's crossbar spread.
HEAVY DUTY STRAP (2X)
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB (2X)
Plastic Tube (2X)
T-BOLT (2X)
Plain Strap (2X)
PAD (4X)
BAIL (2X)
Steel Hook (2X)

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Summary of Contents for Yakima BigStack

  • Page 1 Plain Strap (2X) 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.
  • Page 2: Prepare For Installation

    For installation Rotate the BigStack to its upright Install both pads. position. It will lock into place. NOTE: Use the red release button on the base when you wish to fold the mast down. Insert t-bolt through BigStack Determine position of BigStack base and adjustment knob.
  • Page 3 Choose best position Snap bail to base, for most secure grip. around crossbar. NOW COMPLETELY Insert t-bolt Rotate t-bolt. TIGHTEN THE BIGSTACK through bail. USING FIRM PRESSURE. 90° INSTALL SECOND BIGSTACK Install BigStacks so that the lock housings face same side of vehicle.
  • Page 4 Always tie down the bow and stern. See step 12 for proper bow stern tie down procedure. LOAd The bOAT— TIe IT dOWN WITh sTRAPs to load strap with bigstaCk in down position: Raise mast to upright position. Pass strap through hole.
  • Page 5 NOTE: Straps are to be inside of towers. If straps are to 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.
  • Page 6 Lines on adjustment knob and BigStack install sks loCks base must be aligned to lock. aCCording to loCk instruCtions (Purchased separately). Align bow stern tie down attaChMent Attach hook to plain Attach buckle strap to boat. Hook the strap to a metal strap loop.