ALLEN BIKE 400QR 4 Bike 2 Inch Hitch Wheelworks Instructions
- June 17, 2024
- ALLEN BIKE
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ALLEN BIKE 400QR 4 Bike 2 Inch Hitch Wheelworks Instructions
WARNING: Bikes or rack falling in road can cause serious accidents resulting in bodily injury—do not use rack on any vehicle on which it can not be properly mounted as described in this instruction sheet.
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Rack should only be used on vehicles with Class III or IV 2” receiver hitches.
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NEVER use on trailer or front of vehicles.
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Bikes must be tied to rack using tie-downs, or additional straps if necessary.
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Check periodically during use that all bolts and pins are tight, and that rack and bicycles are secure.
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Never carry more than 4 bicycles (MAX CAPACITY: 140 LB) – no tandems, mopeds, or recumbents.
Car tail lights must remain visible. Bikes must be securely tied to rack. Use bike tie-downs, or additional straps if necessary. -
Drive conservatively, especially over bumps. Never use off-road.
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Do not use if any part of the rack is damaged, worn, or missing. Contact R. A. Allen Co., Inc. for replacement parts..
A.PARTS
400QR BOX SHOULD CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1. HITCH INSERT
1.CARRY ARM ASSEMBLY
1.RR POST
1.SPINE SHIELD
1—HARDWARE KIT,
CONTAINING:
2 – 3/8” X 2 1/2“ BOLT
1 – 3/8” X 4” BOLT
3 – 3/8” LOCK NUT
1 – KEY CHAIN
2 – KEYS
1 – 70” SURE STRAP
B. ASSEMBLING RACK:
TOOLS REQUIRED: 2—9/16” WRENCH or 2 ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
STEP 1
- INSERT LOWER PORTION OF RR POST INTO HITCH INSERT SO THAT THE HOLES AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PART LINE UP.
- INSERT THE 3/8” X 4” BOLT THROUGH THE HOLE, AND THREAD 1—3/8” LOCK NUT ONTO THE END OF THE BOLT.
- PIVOT THE RR POST INTO THE UPRIGHT POSITION, SO THAT THE SECURING LATCH SNAPS INTO PLACE.
- TIGHTEN NUT AND BOLT FIRMLY USING TWO WRENCHES.
STEP 2
- INSERT CARRY ARM ASSEMBLY INTO UPPER PORTION OF RR POST, LINING UP THE HOLES IN EACH PART.
- INSERT THE 3/8” X 2 1/2” BOLTS THROUGH EACH HOLE, AND THREAD 1—3/8” LOCK NUT ONTO THE END OF THE BOLTS.
- TIGHTEN EACH NUT AND BOLT FIRMLY USING TWO WRENCHES.
NOTE: UPON COMPLETION, BOTH PARTS SHOULD BE FIRMLY JOINED TOGETHER.
CARRY ARM ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: WHEN RACK IS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION, SECURING LATCH MUST BE
FULLY ENGAGED FOR RACK TO FUNCTION PROPERLY.
STEP 3
INSTALLING SPINE PAD
WITH “ALLEN SPORTS” IN THE UPPER POSITION, LINE UP THE RECESSES FOR THE NUT
AND BOLT HEADS, AND SNAP THE SPINE PAD INTO PLACE ONTO THE RECEIVER RACK’S
VERTICAL POST.
C. INSTALLING RACK ONTO VEHICLE:
THIS RACK SHOULD ONLY BE USED ON 2” RECEIVER HITCHES PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED ON AUTOMOBILES. NEVER USE THIS RACK ON A TRAILER OF ANY KIND.
STEP 1: INSERT KEY INTO LOCK AND TURN KEY COUNTER-CLOCKWISE SO THAT
LOCKING KNOB CAN TIGHTEN/ LOOSEN THE HITCH INSERT WEDGE.
**ROTATE KEY TO LOCK/ UNLOCK KNOB
CLOCKWISE TO LOCK COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO UNLOCK
STEP 2: ROTATE LOCKING KNOB COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO LOOSEN THE HITCH
INSERT WEDGE.
ROTATE KNOB COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO LOOSEN HITCH WEDGE
STEP 3: DEPRESS HITCH SPRING PIN AND INSERT RACK INTO RECEIVER HITCH
UNTIL HITCH SPRING PIN ENGAGES HOLE IN VEHICLE RECEIVER HITCH
STEP 4: TURN THE LOCKING KNOB CLOCKWISE TO TIGHTEN THE RACK INSIDE OF THE
RECEIVER HITCH. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER TIGHTEN; A PROPERLY SECURED RACK SHOULD
BE FREE OF ANY MOVEMENT INSIDE OF THE RECEIVER HITCH.
STEP 5 (OPTIONAL): INSERT KEY AND ROTATE
CLOCKWISE TO THAT LOCKING KNOB CAN SPIN FREELY. THIS WILL LOCK YOUR RACK TO
YOUR VEHICLE. TO REMOVE RACK FROM VEHICLE, FOLLOW STEPS 1 THROUGH 3 ABOVE.
HITCH INSERT WEDGE
SPRING PIN**
D.FOLDING UP CARRY ARMS:
- TO FOLD UP CARRY ARMS, SQUEEZE TOGETHER THE TWO RED TABS ON THE BACK OF THE CARRY ARM ASSEMBLY, AND SWING CARRY ARMS INTO UPRIGHT POSITION.
- THE PINS CONNECTED TO THESE TABS SHOULD “SNAP” INTO PLACE TO HOLD THE CARRY ARMS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION.
- REVERSING THIS PROCESS WILL KEEP THE CARRY ARMS LOCKED IN A DOWN POSITION.
- IF BOTH PINS ON YOUR RACK DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE CARRY ARMS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, DO NOT USE YOUR RACK, AND CONTACT R. A. ALLEN CO..
E. LOADING BICYCLES ON RACK:
REMOVE ALL LOOSE ITEMS FROM BICYCLES (PUMPS, BAGS, ETC.), AND CHECK THAT ALL QUICK RELEASE HUBS ARE TIGHT. G. LOAD FIRST BICYCLE WITH ITS CHAIN AND GEARS FACING AWAY FROM RACK. MAKE SURE THAT BICYCLES DO NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH VEHICLE. H. LOAD SUBSEQUENT BICYCLES IN ALTERNATING DIRECTIONS. FOR BEST WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, LOAD HEAVIEST BICYCLES FIRST, WITH LIGHTER BICYCLES ON THE OUTSIDE. ADD PADDING BETWEEN BICYCLE CONTACT POINTS, IF NECESSARY. I. AFTER BICYCLES ARE LOADED, CHECK THAT ENTIRE RACK IS SECURE AND TIGHT, AND THAT THE RACK IS STILL FIRMLY IN PLACE. VISION OUT OF REAR WINDOW MAY BE RESTRICTED—USE SIDE MIRRORS ACCORDINGLY WHEN BACKING UP.
SPECIAL NOTE ON INSTALLING WOMEN’S STYLE FRAMES:
PLACE ONE CARRY ARM UNDER FRONT TOP TUBE. WITH THE OTHER CARRY ARM, ROTATE
TIE-DOWN CRADLE, AND PLACE CARRY IN SPACE BEHIND SEAT TUBE AND BELOW REAR
DOWN-STAY. THE ALLEN 900B ADAPTOR BAR IS ALSO RECOMMENDED FOR THIS
APPLICATION
F. SECURING BIKES TO RACK:
ALL BIKES MUST BE SECURELY TIED TO RACK. USE INDIVIDUAL TIE-DOWN STRAPS, OR ADDITIONAL STRAPS IF NECESSARY.
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PLACE BICYCLE IN CRADLE.
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BLOCK DOWN TIE-DOWN STRAP
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USE 70” STRAP TO PULL ALL BICYCLES TOGETHER AROUND BOTTOM BRACKETS. STRAP SHOULD ALSO SECURE WHEELS.
ALLEN LIFETIME WARRANTY:
IF AN ALLEN BIKE RACK IS FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECT IN WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIAL
OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER, ALLEN WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE
RACK FREE OF CHARGE. THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE OR WEAR WHICH OCCURS
AS A RESULT OF DAY TO DAY USE OR GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR.
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