Fitting & Safety Instructions - HandiWorld

The easy to store foldable roof box

Fitting & Safety Instructions

For use with a HandiRack® or Metal Roof Bars

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Before you begin please read Step 1 Step 7
the following safety guidelines
Firstly and following the fitting guidelines, attach Feed the HandiStrap™ through the end ‘D’ ring,
Please ensure that your load is carried securely at • The HandiHoldall™ is designed for use with the HandiRack™ to the roof of the pass the HandiStrap™ through the first two loops
all times and in a way that will not endanger other the HandiRack™ or with metal roof bars using vehicle ensuring that there is a gap of 25 - 50cm on the bottom of the bag and then through the 2nd
persons or road users. the roof bar fitting kit. between the two sets of bars. ‘D’ ring. Repeat this procedure along the bottom of
The HandiRack™ logo should be pointing towards the HandiHoldall™.(7)
When a load is carried on the roof of a vehicle, it will • Intended for occasional use and shorter journeys the front of the vehicle. (1A & 1B)
change that vehicle’s handling characteristics, notably Step 8
its susceptibility to side winds and its behaviour on • Please do not exceed the maximum speed limits Step 2
bends and under braking. It is recommended that for the road and for your vehicle. Feed the HandiStrap™ through the last ‘D’
you drive with more care, reduce your speed and Remove the HandiHoldall™ and its component ring on the opposing end of the HandiRack™
allow for longer braking distances. Any heavier items • Your HandiHoldall™ should not be overloaded parts from the travel bag and familiarise yourself and pass the HandiStrap back through the
stored in the HandiHoldall™ may be at risk of moving and the contents not exceed the recommended with the contents. 2nd to last ‘D’.
around during transit and therefore care should be weight limit of 50kg. If the vehicle manufacturer
taken to ensure that these items are secured within recommends a lower maximum load for the Step 3 Step 9
the HandiHoldall™. vehicle’s roof, please use this guideline.
Unclip the 2 x fastening belts, unroll the Load the HandiHoldall™ following the
Please do not store the following items • Please distribute your load evenly over the base HandiHoldall™ and unzip the top cover. recommended guidelines and zip shut the
in the HandiHoldall™: of the HandiHoldall™ and ensure that items are top ensuring that the zip pulls are positioned
not free to move about whilst in transit. Step 4 at the back of the bag and that the top flap
• Hazardous materials or chemicals is secured to the Velcro on the lower section
• Check the tension of all fastening straps at regular Detach the base cushion from the Velcro and of the HandiHoldall.
• Food stuffs intervals during travel. feed the 4 x support tubes into the sleeves on
the bottom - the 2 x shorter tubes on each side Step 10
• Sharp items • In extreme wet weather conditions, all items stored and the 2 x longer tubes in the middle sleeves
in the HandiHoldall™ should be packed in plastic (3 & 4). Refasten the cushion to the bottom of Pass the HandiStrap™ through the side loop
• Building materials bags or HandiDuffels™. the HandiHoldall™ using the Velcro strips. and the loops on the top of the bag. Repeat
this process for the rear section. (10).
Liability • Avoid removing the HandiHoldall™ from the roof Step 5
of the car when it is fully loaded. Pass the HandiStrap™ through the side loop on the
The following instructions must be followed carefully. Lift the HandiHoldall™ (unloaded) onto the other side and fasten securely through the buckle.
Handirack UK Ltd cannot accept liability for injuries • Always remember to load your HandiHoldall™ HandiRack™. Determine which line of loops Fasten tightly and ensure that the HandiStrap™
or damage caused by improper use of the product or from the offside of the road. on the bottom of the bag, match the position is not snagged or twisted and tie-off any excess
for any application of the product not outlined within of the ‘D’ ring anchor points on the front and strap. Repeat this process for the rear section (11).
these instructions. • Do not drive with the HandiHoldall™ unloaded. rear sets of HandiRacks™.(5) Please note that we
recommend that the front and back sections of the Step 11
• Your HandiHoldall™ should always be stored HandiHoldall™ sit well over both bars
in a dry place and where necessary, cleaned of each HandiRack™.(6) Recheck the fastening
with a damp sponge using just warm water. of the HandiStraps™.
Step 6
FOR METAL ROOF BAR FITTING
Start at the side on which the HandiRack™ INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE SEE OVERLEAF
logo is printed on the HandiRack™.

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A B Metal roof bar fitting instructions

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Step 1 Step 4

Firstly, please make sure that the roof bars Load the HandiHoldall™ following the
are approximately 70cm apart. Then follow recommended guidelines (D) and zip shut the
steps 1 to 4 of the HandiHoldall fitting and top ensuring that the zip pulls are positioned
safety guidelines. at the back of the bag and that the top flap
is secured to the Velcro on the lower section
Step 2 of the HandiHoldall™.

Lift the HandiHoldall™ (unloaded) onto the roof
C D bars ensuring that a set of the Hi Grip horizontal Step 5
loops on the bottom of the HandiHoldall (A) are With the HandiHoldall™ now fully loaded, take

positioned over the top of the roof bar. Please the first of the 1.5 metre HandiStraps and pass

note that we recommend that the HandiHoldall the strap through the loops on the side and top

sits with a slight overhang over the front and of one corner of the HandiHoldall™.

rear roof bars. Now pass the strap around the end of the

Step 3 roof bar where it meets the roof rail or the
stem of the carrier fixing point. Pass the strap
Take the first of the shorter Hi Grip HandiStraps back through the buckle, tighten and tie-off any
and pass this through the horizontal loop on excess strap (E).
the bottom of the HandiHoldall ensuring that

the rubberised side is facing down (B). Step 6

Holding the clamp open, pass the strap under Repeat at all 4 corners of the HandiHoldall™.

E F the roof bar and back through the clamp. Recheck the fastening of all the HandiStraps™ (F).

Pull the strap tightly and secure by releasing the

clamp. Ensure that the clamp is sitting underneath

the roof bar (C). Repeat this process for the other 3

loops at each corner and tie-off any excess strap.

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