Fischer Folding Roof Box

1. Safety Instructions

NOTE: Read these operating instructions carefully before starting to assemble your new roof box! Pay particular attention to the safety instructions!

• Keep the operating instructions for the entire service life of the product.
• Pass on the instructions to the new owner or user of the product if sold or borrowed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Refer to your car manufacturer's guidelines on the maximum permissible load on the roof. You must also comply with the manufacturer's guidelines for the maximum permissible load on the roof bars. This roof box was carefully developed, manufactured, and tested according to safety regulations based on DIN 75302.

Technical Data:

• Weight of roof box: 6 kg
• Max. load: 44 kg
• Max. total weight: 50 kg

⚠ Warning

• When driving with a loaded roof, remember your vehicle's height has increased. Be particularly careful when entering tunnels, underpasses, garages, and multi-story car parks.
• After driving a short distance, check that the entire system is correctly fastened, the belts are correctly tensioned, and all screws are tightened. Conduct regular checks throughout your journey. More frequent checks may be necessary depending on road conditions.
• Over time, straps and screws may show signs of wear and must be replaced immediately if any deterioration is visible.
• Be aware that driving and braking behavior will change with the load. Reduce speed and adapt your driving style accordingly.
• Crosswinds, sudden braking, tight curves, high speeds, and driving over uneven road surfaces affect vehicle handling. Reduce speed and always observe legal speed limits. Never exceed 130 km/h.
• The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by high-speed driving or incorrect driver behavior.
• Before setting off and regularly during your journey, ensure that all fastening elements and bolts are securely tightened and the load is safely secured.
• Ensure the load is secure and cannot slip.
• The roof box must always be securely and tightly closed before starting your journey.
• Difficult-to-see objects must not protrude beyond the profile.
• The roof box must always be assembled with the opening side facing the rear of the vehicle.
• For safety reasons, the roof box must be assembled so that loading and unloading can be done from the passenger side of the vehicle.
• To avoid increased lift, the roof box must be mounted perfectly flat in the direction of travel, without any inclination.
• For the safety of other road users and for fuel efficiency, remove the roof box when not in use.
• Remove the roof box when cleaning the vehicle.
• Do not cover the roof box with items that could become dislodged by wind.
• This system requires careful assembly and strict adherence to the assembly and operating instructions. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others when transporting items with the roof box.
• Comply with local regulations.
• Inform any other drivers using the roof box of these instructions.

Prohibited Items/Actions

Visual representations indicate items and actions that are prohibited:

• No Children or Pets: Do not load or transport children (even for play) or animals in the roof box.
• No Sharp or Heavy Objects: Do not transport pointed items, dangerous items with sharp edges, bricks, iron, or other heavy objects.
• No Liquids or Powders: Do not transport liquids, solvents, flammable materials, explosive materials, or powdered materials like sand, cement, or lime.
• No Food: Do not transport food items.

2. Assembly

Parts List:

• Teile Nr. (DE)
• Parts No. (GB)
• Pièce n° (FR)
• Num. parti (IT)
• Nr części (PL)
• Fasteners: 8x screws, 8x washers, 4x bars, 8x locking nuts.

Assembly Steps:

The assembly involves attaching the roof box to the vehicle's roof rack system. Key steps include:

1. Securing the base of the roof box to the roof bars using the provided screws and nuts. Ensure correct orientation (OK vs. NO) as indicated in the diagrams.
2. Attaching the roof box to the secured base.
3. Loading the roof box with luggage.
4. Ensuring the roof box is properly closed and secured.

Mounting Guidelines:

• Ensure the distance between roof bars is between 500 mm and 700 mm.
• Check the correct attachment and tightening of all components.
• Verify the roof box is securely fastened before and during travel.
• Ensure the roof box is closed tightly.
• The opening side should face the rear of the vehicle.
• Loading/unloading should be possible from the passenger side for safety.
• Mount the box flat in the direction of travel to avoid increased lift.

General Usage and Safety Reminders

• Speed Limit: Maximum speed is 130 km/h.
• Weight Limits: Maximum roof load is 50 kg. Maximum load capacity of the box itself is 44 kg.
• Vehicle Height: Be aware of increased vehicle height when the roof box is mounted.
• Regular Checks: Periodically check fastenings, belt tension, and screw tightness.
• Load Security: Ensure luggage is secured against shifting.
• Removal: Remove the roof box when not in use or when washing the vehicle.
• Responsibility: Users are responsible for their own safety and the safety of others.

Part Number Reference

The article number for this product is 126000. The document was last updated in July 2020.