WARNING:
DO NOT USE THIS BIKE CARRIER ON A TRAILER OR
th
5
WHEEL R.V.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
Position "Bike Cradles" onto the top plate of carrier as shown in
1.
Diagram 1.
Attach "Bike Cradles" to top plate with the ¼" x ½" Lg. Screws using
the Allen Wrench supplied.
2.
Assemble both tubular sections together as shown in Diagram 1 and
fasten together with two 5/16" x 2-1/2" Lg. Carriage Bolts and Lock
Nuts. Tighten 5/16-18 Gr5 bolts to 17 ft-lb.
With the bike carrier in the upright position as shown, install the "Bail
3.
Lock Pin" through hole #1 in side plates and shank tube. Secure pin
by hooking the bail wire over the end of the pin.
4.
Place the bike rack receiver into your receiver hitch. Secure rack with
1/2" or 5/8" hitch pin and clip. (See Diagram 1)
LOADING BIKES ONTO CARRIER:
Load one bike onto the first "Bike Cradle"
1.
(closest to vehicle) so the horizontal seat tube
of the bike rests on the rubber lined "Cradle".
Adjust position of bike to find its center of
gravity. Secure bike to "Cradle" using both
Hook-N-Loop Straps on the "Cradle" as shown
in Diagram 2. Velcro straps must be fully
engaged and wrapped tight against bike tube.
Position the next bike onto "Cradle" so the
2.
handle bars face in opposite direction and
secure using both Hook-N-Loop Straps (See
Diagram 2)
3.
Repeat step two for each additional bike.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOLDING THE RACK:
Remove the "Bail Lock Pin" from Hole 1 and insert into Hole 2.
WARNING: Removal of this pin will allow the bike carrier to pivot
rearward or forward. Be certain to hold the bike carrier securely when
removing the locking pin to prevent the bike carrier from falling suddenly,
Causing personal injury or vehicle damage.
To remove the "Bail Lock Pin" simply deflect the bail wire away from the
small end of the pin and pull the pin free of the carrier.
NOTE: Do not drop or let the support tube fall freely. Make sure that your
hands and fingers are clear of the hinging area during this operation.
DO NOT attempt to move the vehicle unless the Bike Carrier is in the
upright position and securely locked.
The series of slots in the Top Plate have been provided to allow use of a
cable and padlock to protect bikes from theft. (sold separately)
Cequent Performance Products
47912 Halyard Drive, Suite 100
Plymouth, MI 48170
Technical Service: (888) 521-0510
ITEM:
DESCRIPTION:
Use ½" pin for Class 2 hitches.
Use 5/8" pin for Class 3 hitches.
(Pin & Clip Sold Separately)
63123
THREE PLACE BIKE CARRIER,
FOLDING, 1-1/4" AND 2" MOUNT
¼" x ½" Lg. Screw
(6) Places
Bike Cradle
Top Plate
Receiver
Hitch
Hook-N-Loop Strap
Hook-N-Loop
Strap
(6) Places
5/16 x 2-1/2" Lg.
Carriage Bolt
Locknut
(2) Places
Hole 2
Hole 1
Bail Lock Pin
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Printed in Taiwan
63123N 10-16-09 Rev C