Allen Sports S303 - Manual

MODEL S303 INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
• Use this rack only on rear mounted external spare tires. Make sure that spare tire is securely attached and that the
tire is fully inflated
• Never use rack on spare tires mounted on any type of trailer, RV, or on the front of vehicle.
• Never carry more than 3 bicycles ( MAX CAPACITY: 100 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.
• Do not use if any part of the rack is damaged, worn, or missing. Contact R. A. Allen Co., Inc. for replacement parts.
CAUTION: Use Allen S303 only in accordance with local motor
vehicle and traffic regulations.
• To avoid damage to rear door or trunk, do not open trunk or
rear door when hooks or rack are in place.
• Install rack and load bicycles only at a safe distance away
from moving traffic.
• Only rubber feet and rack should come into contact with car.
• Make sure that all of rack and bicycles are kept at a safe distance
from road and hot exhaust.
• Remove rack from car when not in use
ONLY USE RACK ON REAR MOUNTED EXTERNAL SPARE TIRES INSTALLED ON STANDARD AUTOMOBILES
AND TRUCKS. NEVER USE RACK ON TRAILERS OR RV’S. MAKE SURE THAT SPARE TIRE IS SECURELY
ATTACHED AND FULLY INFLATED.
BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVE ANY
SPARE TIRE COVERS THAT MAY BE
DAMAGED BY RACK.
COMPLETELY HOOK TOP FOOT/ CARRY
ARM ASSEMBLY [A] OVER THE TOP OF
SPARE TIRE. POSITION RACK WITH
CARRY ARMS INCLINED SLIGHTLY
UPWARDS AND HIGH ENOUGH TO
KEEP TAIL LIGHTS VISIBLE
BOTTOM FOOT ASSEMBLY [B] MUST BE
HELD AGAINST THE TIRE IN A FULLY
EXTENDED POSITION.
COMPLETELY HOOK BOTTOM HOOKS TO
A METAL EDGE BELOW BUMPER, OR AT
THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR.
OPENING REAR DOOR SLIGHTLY CAN MAKE
IT EASIER TO ATTACH BOTTOM HOOKS.
IF THERE IS NO METAL EDGE AT THE
BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR, LOOK FOR A
METAL EDGE BELOW THE BUMPER.
ALTERNATIVELY, THE STRAPS CAN BE
LOOPED AROUND BAR STYLE BUMPERS.
COMPLETELY TIGHTEN BOTTOM STRAPS BY
PULLING ON FREE END OF STRAPS UNTIL
ELASTIC PORTION OF STRAPS ARE
COMPLETELY STRETCHED.
SETTING UP RACK:
FOLD OUT TOP FOOT/
CARRY ARM ASSEMBLY [A]
FOLD OUT TOP FOOT/
CARRY ARM ASSEMBLY [B]
SET-UP PINS
WILL “SNAP”
INTO PLACE
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INSTALLING RACK ON VEHICLE:
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