Thule big mouth rack-pack 899xt Manuale Utente

■ No more than 2 bikes can be carried on #899xt.
■ Installation of #899xt may interfere with full opening of rear hatches.
■ Only compatible with #589, #599xt, and #525 carriers.
■ Due to their wind resistance, it is not recommended to carry disk wheels or

wheels with covers on Thule bike or wheel carriers.

■ Failure to properly install, adjust, use, and maintain the quick release mecha-

nism on this carrier may result in damage to the vehicle and bike as well as
serious personal injury.

■ Any modification to bike dropouts can cause insufficient fork mount clamping

pressure and may result in damage or loss of bike.

When using Thule Load Carriers and accessories, the user must understand the pre-
cautions. The points listed below will assist you in using the rack system and will
encourage safety.

■ For quality fits and safety, use only the recommended rack or accessory as

stated in Thule’s current Fit Guide. Do not assume a rack will fit, always check
the current Fit Guide when obtaining a new vehicle. Use only Thule accessories
on Thule Load Carriers. Using other brands will void your warranty. 

■ Do not carry more than 75 kg (165 lbs.) on Thule Load Carriers. Thule Load

Carriers do not increase gutter or roof strength. Thule can not warranty loads
that exceed this limit. Total load = cargo weight plus weight of accessories
used to carry cargo.

■ Always make sure car doors are open when mounting a roof rack system.

Make sure all knobs, bolts, screws, straps, and locks are firmly attached, tight-
ened and locked before every trip. Knobs, bolts, screws, straps, and locks must
be periodically inspected for signs of wear, corrosion, and fatigue. Check your
load at stops during the trip to ensure continued fastening security.

■ Check local and state laws governing projection of objects beyond the width of

a vehicle. Be aware of the width and height of your cargo since low clearance
branches, bridges, and parking garages can affect the load. All cargo will
affect the vehicle’s driving behavior. Never drive with any lock, knob or rack
in an open or unlocked position. All long loads such as, but not limited to, sail-
boards, surfboards, kayaks, canoes, and lumber must be tied down front and
rear to the bumpers or tow hooks of the vehicle.

■ Remove your Thule rack and accessories when they are not in use and before

entering automatic car washes. Do not attach Thule rack to vinyl tops, T-tops
or fiberglass tops or to vehicles not listed in the current Fit Guide.

■ All locks must be turned and moved periodically to ensure smooth operation.

Use graphite or dry lubricant to help this. Thule locks are designed to deter
vandalism and theft. Remove valuable gear if your vehicle is unattended for
an extended period. Place at least one key in the glove compartment.
Replacement keys are available only through your Thule dealer.

■ For safety to your vehicle and rack system, obey all posted speed limits and

traffic cautions. Adapt your speed to the conditions of the road and the load
being carried.

■ Do not use Thule load carriers and accessories for purposes other than those

for which they were designed. Do not exceed their carrying capacity. Failure to
follow these guidelines or the product’s instructions will void the warranty.

■ Consult with your Thule dealer if you have any questions regarding the opera-

tions and limits of Thule products. Review all instructions and warranty infor-
mation carefully.

501-5318

A

upright carrier

753-2390

1

B

wheel strap

753-2715

2

C

road bike adapter

853-1405

2

D

Lever

853-3506

2

E

Barrel Nut

853-0446

2

F

L-Clamp

853-2087

2

G

T-Bolt

853-2040

2

H

hex key

853-0930

1

I

end cap

853-1436

2

J

wheel tray

853-1402-56

1

K

carriage bolt

915-0625-11

2

L

rectangular washer

853-2154

2

M

square bar clamp-on

853-2156

2

N

top mounting clamp*

853-5267

4

O

bottom mounting clamp*

853-5268

4

P

hex nut*

936-0600-11

12

Q

tamper proof screw M6*

853-5269

8

R

load bar

853-0182-35

1

S

rubber pad*

853-5293

1

T

tamper proof wrench*

853-5270

1

U

square head bolt*

853-2089

2

V

spacer*

853-5284

2

W

lock cylinder*

–

2

X

locking key*

–

2

Y

change key

–

1

8

9

• Center downtube

in middle of jaws.

11

• Release handle from

open position. (jaws

will clamp downtube)

• Push down on slider.
• Engage handle with

slider and close fully.

10

Make sure handle is
fully closed and jaws
are secure on bike
downtube.

• Turn to lock.
• Locking deters

theft of bike

and carrier.

12

Mountain bike

Road bike

Slide on
adapter.