Swagman 64975 Mode D'assemblage

PRODUCT: 64975 4 Bike XP Rack - Towing 2" Fold Down Receiver • Page 1 of 2
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Assembling the 4 Bike Rack (diagram 1).
a. Slide rack 'C' into collar 'B' . Secure in place with 12mm x 80mm bolt, nylon washers and lock nut.
NOTE: The nylon washers are on each side of part B. This product protects the powder coat from
erosion.
b. Torque the nut using a 18mm wrench. It should be tight enough to allow for movement of the
rack in the collar to fold down as required. NOTE: The locknuts are a special machine nut, they
require force to tighten.
d. Place a 1/2" Pin and clip through the hole above.
e. Slide the receiver piece 'A' into collar 'B' . Secure in place with two 12mm x 80mm bolts and lock nuts.
f. Torque the nuts on tightly using a 18mm wrench. (45 lbs)
g. Periodically check to make sure that all bolts, lock nuts, pins and clips are in place and secure.
2. Insert your 5 Bike Rack receiver into your receiver hitch* (diagram 3). Tighten the threaded pin and
install clip.
3. Fit rack as close to the vehicle as possible.
4. Check to ensure rack is secure and safety pin is in place.
5. After placing a maximum of 4 bikes on your rack, replace top plate and tighten knobs evenly.
NOTE: The tow ball should be a 3000 lb ball with a 3/4" shaft. It should be tightened to 75lbs torque.
CRADLE INSTRUCTIONS (DIAGRAM 2):
1. Remove the large black vinyl from the cradle exposing the nuts on the "C" clamps
2. Remove the nuts and pull off the "C" clamp
3. Push the "C" clamp under the top tube facing upward; install the tube bracket and then the cradle.
Position the locking cradle furthest from the rear of the vehicle and no further than within 1" of the
end of the tubing. Locking cradle goes on the outside position.
4. The cradles can be individually positioned in several locations. This will allow the cradles to be angled
so that when bikes are installed the tires will be level to the ground.
5. Install the two nuts and tighten equally so that no threads are showing on the top of each nut.
Periodically check to ensure that they are tight. NOTE: If one nut is tightened more than the other,
the threads will protrude through the vinyl causing damage to the bike frames.
6. Install the bikes and tighten down the top plates. Ensure that the spacer on the knob goes into the
round slot in the top plate. NOTE: Extreme force can be generated by the top plates so don't over
tighten the knobs or frame damage will occur.
7. A tether strap is supplied and should be used if excessive rack movement is noted. It is mounted on
the cradle closest to the vehicle. The fixing plate is mounted between the Bike Rack Tube Gripper Plate
and the metal cradle. The tether strap clip is inserted into the slot on the fixing plate. The webbing
strap is wrapped through a point on the vehicle and back through the metal spring loaded buckle.
There is a lot of length on the strap to allow for many different mounting locations. Each vehicle is
different so you will need to find a secure location. Tighten the strap and tie off the extra length of
webbing to prevent it from flapping in the wind and loosening up. Periodically check the strap to
insure that it is tight, especially if it gets wet.
8. The warrantee will be voided if the rack is overloaded with more bikes than the rack was intended for.
Swagman • 300 - 1880 Government St. • Penticton, B.C. Canada V2A 7J1 • Phone (250) 490-8883 • Fax (250) 490-8885 • www.swagman.net
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REV 25/09/12