SARIS 802 SUPERBones 3 Bike Car Rack Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- SARIS
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SARIS 802 SUPERBones 3 Bike Car Rack Instruction Manual
#802
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Max = 35 lbs/16kg 
Max = 105lbs/48kg 
For relevant patents, see www.saris.com/patents
View our installation video at http://www.saris.com/en/instructional- videos-1.html
Optional Accessories
Bike Beam is required if bicycle wheels are not parallel to the ground when carrying a bicycle with a sloped top tube, or a full suspension bicycle. Bike Beam is also required if bicycle wheels are 12” or less from the ground when installed on the rack.
Preparing for installation
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Step 1: Reference fit guide, www.saris.com, to determine strap placement and lower foot position. *Rack can not be mounted without first confirming compatibility. If strap/ hook placement needs adjustment, see instruction in Appendix A.
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Step 2: Clean surface of vehicle which will be in contact with rack.
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Step 3: Adjust the upper legs.
3a Lift “lock” lever to release upper leg
3b Rotate leg into general position to place on car
3c close lever
3d repeat with 2nd leg
Figure 1 – General Placement on Car
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Step 4: Adjust the Arms.
4a Lift “lock” lever to release arms
4b Rotate arm into general position
4c close lever
4d repeat with 2nd arm
Note: Arms must be slightly above Horizontal.
Install Rack on Vehicle
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Step 5: Place rack onto vehicle. Use fi t guide information to properly position lower feet on bumper, trunk face or 5 license plate.
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Step 6: Re-adjust upper legs so rack spline is directly above 6 vehicle bumper.
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Step 7: Attach top hooks.
7a push and hold “free” lever to extend straps.
7b Secure hooks in hinge line of vehicle.
7c Push and hold “free” lever to take out strap slack.
See fi t guide for hatch hugger compatibility.
Note:** Do not open truck with rack installed on car.
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Step 8: Attach lower hooks.
8a push and hold “free” lever to extend straps.
8b Secure lower hook into trunk lip and ensure that strap runs through the lower foot groove.
8c Push and hold “free” lever to take out strap slack. -
Step 9: Tighten all straps by opening and closing “free” lever to activate ratchet mechanism. Tighten upper straps first 9 and finish with lower straps.
Load Bikes
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Step 1: Fold up anti-sways.
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Step 2: Place bikes on rack with heaviest/biggest bike closest to vehicle. Orient bike to align seat tube with anti-sway.
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Step 3: Tighten hold down straps over bike’s top tube.
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Step 4: If bike spacing adjustment is needed rotate anti-sway strap.
4a tighten anti-sway strap onto seat post tube.
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Step 5: Once bikes are loaded recheck strap tension and tighten upper, and lower straps as necessary.
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Step 6: Lock rack to vehicle.
6a To lock upper and lower legs, Insert key and turn to locked position.
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Step 7: Lock bike to rack.
7a To lock bike to rack, wrap locking cable over bike’s top tube and insert into lock slot.
7b Insert key and turn to locked position.
Remove Rack
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Step 1: Unlock upper and lower legs.
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Step 2: Remove upper and lower hooks.
2a Push and hold “free” lever on upper leg to release strap tension.
2b Repeat on lower leg.
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Step 3: Retract strap. Guide strap into leg.
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Step 4: Fold fl at for storage.
Appendix A: Strap/Hook Placement
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Step 1: Pull back sleeve covering hook attachment.
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Step 2: Pinch strap and slide through opening on hook to remove hook.
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Step 3: Remove sleeve.
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Step 4: Feed strap through leg to desired position.
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Step 5: Pull sleeve over hook attachment strap and re-attach hook.
Technical Specifications
- Bike carrier weight: 19lbs/9kg
- Permitted load capacity: max 105lbs/48kg
- Max bike weight: 35lbs/16kg
Recommended Rack Maintenance & Care Instructions
Each use:
- Wipe down trunk rack feet
- Avoid ground contact with trunk rack feet
- Check straps for signs of wear
- Check bike cradles and wheel scoops
- Check for loose bolts
Every 90 days actions:
- Clean with water and mild soap
- Lubricate locks if applicable (use wet, oil-based lubricant; NO WD-40)
- Grease hitch bolt threads
- Check for scratches in paint.
Warranty
Official Warranty Terms: Saris Racks
Saris Cycling Group, Inc (SCG), parent company of Saris Racks, warrants our
products to the original consumer to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship. Your purchase includes the following warranty which is in lieu of
all other express warranties. This warranty is extended only to the initial
consumer purchaser. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may
have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Please retain your
sales slip for your records, as proof of purchase will be required.
Warranty Term
- Car Racks: Limited Lifetime*
- Home Storage/Bike Storage: Limited Lifetime*
- Kool Rack: 1 Year
- Parking Racks: 1 Year
*Warranty only valid for original purchaser. Limited lifetime warranty available in North America only.
Manufacturing defects are most likely to be identified on new products or
early in the product’s lifespan. Each warranty claim is unique, and it is
solely up to SCG to determine if a product can be covered by the limited
lifetime warranty due to defects, or if the product has suffered wear and
tear.
Any product or part thereof found to be defective within the term as set forth
above will be replaced without charge provided that: (1) its failure resulted
from a defect in material or workmanship and not from normal wear and tear
expected in the use of the product; (2) the product was not abused, misused,
improperly assembled, improperly maintained or damaged by accident or
installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compatible
with the racks as originally sold., (3) there was no failure to follow
instructions or warnings in Owner’s Manual; (4) no alterations or
modifications were made; and (5) the product or part is delivered, freight
prepaid, to Saris Cycling Group or an authorized service center.
Please call 1-800-783-7257 to obtain
return authorization prior to return. Any other claims not included in the
statements above are void and will not be honored. SCG reserves the right to
inspect any product before issuing a replacement. SCG’s only obligation shall
be to replace such products or parts that it determines are defective.
Limitations
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES MADE BY SCG. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES. ANY WARRANTY THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE IMPLIED BY LAW INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED STRICTLY TO THE APPLICABLE LENGTH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
SCG shall not be liable for incidental or consequential losses, damages, or expenses in connection with its products. SCG’s liability hereunder is expressly limited to the replacement of goods not complying with this warranty or, at SCG’s election, to the repayment of an amount of the purchase price of the product in question.
Exclusions
- If consumer does not comply with all warnings, cautions, or instructions listed in Instruction Manual, damage is not covered under warranty
- Impact/collision damage is not covered under warranty
- Cradles and strap damage due to improper arm placement are not covered under warranty
- Carrying anything other than a bicycle is not covered under warranty
- Paint damage – chipping, cracking, or fading is not covered under warranty
- Rust is wear and tear and is preventable with rack maintenance
- Weather impact (UV, salt air/water)
- Damage to mounting surface
- Damage or loss resulting from failure to replace/maintain consumable items not covered.
- Not following Recommended Rack Maintenance
- Consumable Items not covered by warranty. Including but not limited to.
- Arm and wheel tray adjustment knobs
- Frame and wheel straps
- Vehicle attachment straps
- Molded wheel trays
- Frame cradles
- Threaded assemblies
- Ratcheting assemblies
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References
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