Allen Sports 104AB - Manual (Page 2)

Allen
Model 104A Bike Rack
English Instructions
Page 2.
C. Alternate method #1 for Bottom Straps:
Use if there is no metal edge below bumper for attachment of hooks.
Loop bottom straps over carry-arms
near the top metal buckles. Attach
hooks to lower edge of rear trunk/
hatch; tighten straps as described in
section B.
D. Alternate method #2 for Bottom Straps:
Use if there is no metal edge below bumper or on the trunk for
attachment of lower hooks.
Remove bottom straps from rack. Open
trunk slightly and place bottom hooks
just inside trunk/hatch. Carefully
close trunk on bottom straps. Pull
straps to bring hooks against
inside of trunk. Mount rack onto
car, rethread straps and tighten as
described in section B.
Never use rack on oversized tires, or trailers. Make sure that spare
tire is securely mounted to vehicle and that it is fully inflated. Before mount-
ing rack, remove any spare tire cover that may be damaged by rack.
E.
Mounting rack onto spare tires:
Hook bike rack’s top-foot assembly over top
of spare tire so that top feet are positioned
completely behind tire. Top straps go down
each side of tire. Secure all 4 hooks to a
metal edge below spare tire. Completely
tighten all straps. With off-center spare
tires, make sure that bikes do not extend
beyond side of car.
F.
Mounting rack onto pickup trucks:
Make sure that tailgate is securely latched.
Position top 2 rubber feet so that they will be against the top edge of
the tailgate.
Hook rack’s top-foot
assembly over tailgate.
Secure all 4 hooks to
bottom edge of tailgate,
then completely
tighten all straps.
G. Loading bicycles onto rack:
Remove all loose items from bikes (pumps, bags, etc.) and check that all quick-release hubs are
tight. Never carry more than 3 bikes (max. capacity: 100 lb..). Car tail lights must remain visible.
Load first bike with its chain and gears facing away from rack. Make sure that bikes do not come
into contact with car (rotate inside pedal if necessary). Rotate tie-down cradles to accommodate
women’s style frames.
Load subsequent bikes in alternating directions. For best weight distribution, load heaviest bikes
first with lighter bikes on outside. Add padding between bike contact points.
After bikes are loaded, check and retighten all straps, making sure that rack is still firmly held against car.
Vision out of rear window may be restricted - use side mirrors accordingly, especially when backing up.
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H. Securing bikes to rack: All bikes must be securely tied to rack. Use individual bike tie-down straps or additional straps if necessary.
1. Place bikes in tie-down
cradles.
2. Thread straps. 3. Pull tight.