ALLEN SPORTS 640QR Locking 4-Bike Hitch Rack Fits Instruction Manual

MODEL 640QR
INSTRUCTIONS

PRODUCT REGISTRATION:

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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.

• Rack should only be used on vehicles with 2″ receiver hitches.
• NEVER use on trailers or front of vehicles.
• Bikes must be tied to rack using tie-downs, or additional straps if necessary.
• Check periodically during use that all bolts and pins are tight, and that rack and bicycles are secure.
• Never carry more than 4 bikes (max capacity 140 LB) – no tandems, mopeds, or recumbents. Car tail lights must remain visible.
• Drive conservatively, especially over bumps. Never use off-road.
• Do not use if any part of the rack is damaged, worn, or missing. Contact R. A. Allen Co., Inc. for replacement parts.

PARTES:

640QR BOX SHOULD CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

ASSEMBLING RACK:

• 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 3″ 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 UPPER HOLES LINE UP. INSERT THE QR CLIP THROUGH THESE HOLES, AND SECURE THE WIRE RETAINER CLIP.
• TIGHTEN NUT AND BOLT FIRMLY USING TWO WRENCHES.

TOOLS REQUIRED: 2-9/16″ WRENCH & 2-3/4″ WRENCH; OR 2-ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
SETEP 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 NUT AND BOLT FIRMLY USING TWO WRENCHES.

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.
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.

STEP 2: ROTATE LOCKING KNOB COUNTER CLOCKWISE TO LOOSEN THE HITCH INSERT 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]: I NSERT 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 I THROUGH 3 ABOVE.

FOLDING UP CARRY ARMS:

• TO FOLD UP CARRYARMS, REMOVE THE OR CLIP FROM THE CARRY ARM ASSEMBLY, AND SWING CARRY ARMS INTO UPRIGHT POSITION.
• RE-INSTALL THE OR CLIP, MAKING SURE TO PROPERLY CLOSE THE WIRE RETAINER ON THE OR CLIP.
• IMPORTNANT: WIRE RETAINER MUST BE FULLY CLOSED TO KEEP THE CARRY ARMS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION DURING USE. PLEASE SEE DRAWING IN STEP 2 ON PAGE 1.
  

LOADING BICYCLES ON RACK:

F. REMOVE ALL LOOSE ITEMS FROM BICYCLES (PUMPS, BAGS, ETC.I. 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 9008 ADAPTOR BAR IS ALSO  RECOMMENDED FOR THIS APPLICATION.

SECURING BIKES TO RACK:

ALL BIKES MUST BE SECURELY TIED TO RACK. USE INDIVIDUAL TIE-DOWN STRAPS, OR ADDITIONAL STRAPS IF NECESSARY.

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 DAYTO DAY USE OR GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR.
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