SARIS 802 SUPERBones 3 Bike Car Rack Instruction Manual

June 6, 2024
SARIS

SARIS 802 SUPERBones 3 Bike Car Rack Instruction Manual
SARIS 802 SUPERBones 3 Bike Car Rack

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1.800.783.7257
http://www.saris.com/en/vehicle-racks.html

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Max = 35 lbs/16kg Cycle Icon

Max = 105lbs/48kg  Cycle Icon

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View our installation video at http://www.saris.com/en/instructional- videos-1.html

Optional Accessories

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

  • 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.
    Installation Instructions

  • Step 2: Clean surface of vehicle which will be in contact with rack.
    Installation Instructions

  • 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
    Installation Instructions
    Figure 1 – General Placement on Car
    Installation Instructions

  • 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.
    Installation Instructions

Install Rack on Vehicle

  • Step 5: Place rack onto vehicle. Use fi t guide information to properly position lower feet on bumper, trunk face or 5 license plate.
    Install Rack on Vehicle

  • Step 6: Re-adjust upper legs so rack spline is directly above 6 vehicle bumper.

  • 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.
    Install Rack on Vehicle

  • 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

  1. Step 1: Fold up anti-sways.
    Load Bikes

  2. Step 2: Place bikes on rack with heaviest/biggest bike closest to vehicle. Orient bike to align seat tube with anti-sway.
    Load Bikes

  3. Step 3: Tighten hold down straps over bike’s top tube.
    Load Bikes

  4. Step 4: If bike spacing adjustment is needed rotate anti-sway strap.
    4a tighten anti-sway strap onto seat post tube.
    Load Bikes

  5. Step 5: Once bikes are loaded recheck strap tension and tighten upper, and lower straps as necessary.
    Load Bikes

  6. Step 6: Lock rack to vehicle.
    6a To lock upper and lower legs, Insert key and turn to locked position.
    Load Bikes

  7. 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.
    Load Bikes

Remove Rack

  1. Step 1: Unlock upper and lower legs.
    Remove Rack

  2. 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.
    Remove Rack

  3. Step 3: Retract strap. Guide strap into leg.
    Remove Rack

  4. Step 4: Fold fl at for storage.
    Remove Rack

Appendix A: Strap/Hook Placement

  1. Step 1: Pull back sleeve covering hook attachment.
    Strap/Hook Placement

  2. Step 2: Pinch strap and slide through opening on hook to remove hook.

  3. Step 3: Remove sleeve.
    Strap/Hook Placement

  4. Step 4: Feed strap through leg to desired position.
    Strap/Hook Placement

  5. Step 5: Pull sleeve over hook attachment strap and re-attach hook.
    Strap/Hook Placement
    Strap/Hook Placement

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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