Hollywood Racks F4 - Manual (Page 3)

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2.2) AFTER LOADING THE BICYCLE (S) ONTO
THE RACK, RE-TIGHTEN THE BOTTOM
STRAPS (50 ft-lbs max.).
2.3) To remove the rack from the car, simply
raise the tab of the lower buckles, release the
lower hooks from the bumper (or bottom ridge
of trunk) and remove the upper hooks. To fold
the Hollywood rack, raise the support arm up,
push the latches back with your thumbs, then
fold support arm down.
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NOTE: If you are unsure about mounting the rack,
return to your bicycle retailer and ask for help with
the installation. It is the user’s responsibility to
make sure the rack is properly installed and
secure for use. Please call our customer service
department if you have questions!
Section 3: Model F4 Assembly
3.1) F4 for use with sport utility vehicles
or mini vans:
Rotate the lower frame so that its holes align with
the holes on the main U-Frame of the F4 rack.
Insert bolts through the holes provided in the frames
and tighten wing nuts securely onto bolt ends. The
rack is now ready for installation. Note: Always
check wing nuts before use, making sure they are
tight! ¼-20 self-locking nuts can be substituted for
the wing nuts for permanent installation. See Fig. 5.
After installing these bolts, return to Section One of
this instruction sheet. The racks will set up on the
vehicles bumper. Use the side (lateral) straps for
additional stability, per fig. 6.
3.2 Model F4 Assembly for use with sedans:
Tools requires: two adjustable wrenches
Remove the nuts and bolts from the lower support
frame. Next, remove the bolts that hold the lower
buckles. Reassemble per Fig. 7 using the upper
four holes. Be sure to use the longer bolts as
shown in figure 5 and to install the lower buckles.
Tighten hardware securely. When installing the
rack on the vehicle keep the bike’s wheels at least
12” away from the exhaust pipe. Use the side
straps for additional stability.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7