Allen Sports AR200 User manual

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MODEL AR200 2-BIKE CARRIER
Owner’s Manual should be kept for future reference
WARNING:
1. Completely read and understand Owner’s Manual before assembling or operating this product.
2. This product should be assembled by an adult.
•Rack should only be used on vehicles with Class II 1 ¼”, or Class III or IV 2” receiver hitches.
•Never used on a trailer, fifth wheel, RV, or the front of a vehicle. Never use with a third party hitch adapter or extender.
•Only carry bicycles with 26” to 29” diameter wheels, and tires up to 3.5” wide.
•Only carry bicycles with a wheelbase of min. 35” to max. 48”.
•Check that front and rear wheels are securely attached to bicycle - check quick release skewers for proper connection.
•Only load bicycle front wheel in Front Wheel Tray - never transport bike with back wheel loaded in Front Wheel Tray.
•Only carry with front wheel placed in Front Wheel Tray. Never load bicycles with back wheel in Front Wheel Tray.
•Max. allowable bicycle weight: 40 LB; Max. rack capacity: 80 LB.
•Never carry tricycles, mopeds or recumbents. Car tail lights must remain visible.
•Never carry bicycles with flat or leaky tires. Loss of air pressure in tires can cause bicycles to become unstable during
transport.
•Do not carry bicycles with front fenders installed. Fenders should be removed prior to transport.
•Bikes must be securely tied to rack using bike tie-downs and additional straps as needed.
•Check periodically during use that all bolts are tight and that bicycles are secure.
•Drive conservatively, especially over bumps. Never use off road.
•Never use rack if any parts are damaged or worn. Contact R. A. Allen Company for replacement parts.
• INSTALL RACK AND LOAD BICYCLES ONLY AT A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM MOVING TRAFFIC.
• MAKE SURE THAT ALL OF RACK AND BICYCLES ARE CARRIED AT A SAFE DISTANCE FROM ROAD AND HOT EXHAUST.
• ONLY OPERATE VEHICLE WITH RACK IN AN UPRIGHT, LOCKED POSITION.
• BICYCLES SHOULD NEVER EXTEND BEYOND THE SIDE OF VEHICLE DURING TRANSPORT.
• REMOVE RACK FROM CAR WHEN NOT IN USE.
INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL
PRODUCT REGISTRATION:
MAKE SURE TO REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE AT
https://allensportsusa.com/pages/register-your-product
TO QUALIFY FOR PRODUCT WARRANTY AND TO RECEIVE
IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTIFICATIONS
Bicycles or rack falling in road can cause serious accidents resulting in bodily injury – do not use rack
on any vehicle on which it can’t be properly mounted as described in this instruction sheet.
CAUTION:
Use AR200 only in accordance with local motor vehicle and traffic regulations

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QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
HARDWARE KIT INCLUDING
8 M6 Bolts with Thread Lock Installed
1 Set Keys (2) and Keychain
14mm Hexhead tool (for rack assembly)
1Hitch Insert & U Support
2
Front Wheel Tray
Note: Wheel trays will be marked "Inner"
and "Outer". This is important for rack
assembly
2
Bike Support
Note: There are inner and outer supports.
The Outer support will have the "Allen"
logos. This is important for rack assembly
PARTS LIST
12 M6 Washers
4 M6 Carriage Bolts
4 M6 Nylon Insert Lock Nut

PLACE BIKE SUPPORT ONTO HITCH INSERT U-SUPPORT
Place the alignment holes on bottom of the Bike Support [A] over the inner alignment posts [B] on
the U Support, as shown in Figure 1.
IMPORTANT! As shown in Figure 1B, Bike Support should be installed with Spar Arm [C] toward
the open end of the U Support
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION
NOTE: THE INNER BIKE SUPPORT IS THE TRAY WITH NO "ALLEN" DECALS
Tools Required:
1—Hexhead wrench (included)
INSTALLING INNER BIKE SUPPORT
FIGURE 1.
STEP 1:
FIGURE 1B.
STEP 2:
SECURE BIKE SUPPORT
TO HITCH INSERT U-SUPPORT
Place M6 washers [D1] on M6 bolts [D2].
Making sure that the M6 Bolts [D] pass
through the holes in the Hitch Insert U-
Support, thread these four Bolts into the
corresponding holes on the bottom of the
Bike Support. Using the included hex-head
tool, fully tighten the bolts so that the Wheel
Tray is firmly held in place.
WARNING! The bolts that secure the wheel
tray have pre-installed thread-lock to hold them
in place during use. If these bolts are removed
at any time additional thread-lock will be
required before they are reinstalled. Failing to
do so could cause the Bike Support to dislodge
during use, which could lead to an accident,
bodily injury, or death. FIGURE 2.
INSTRUCTIONAL
OWNER’S MANUAL3

INSTALLING OUTER BIKE SUPPORT ONTO HITCH INSERT U-SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION (CONT.)
SECURE BIKE SUPPORT ONTO HITCH INSERT U-SUPPORT
Place the alignment holes on bottom of the Outer Wheel Tray over the outer alignment posts on
the U Support, like shown in Figure 1 above. Secure Bike Support to Hitch Insert as shown in
Step 2, above.
IMPORTANT! As shown in Figure 3, Bike Support should be installed with Spar Arm [E]
toward the open end of the U Support
STEP 3:
NOTE: THE OUTER WHEEL TRAY IS THE TRAY WITH THE "ALLEN" DECALS
FIGURE 3.
STEP 4:
ATTACH FRONT WHEEL
TRAYS TO BIKE SUPPORTS
IMPORTANT! There are Inner and Outer
wheel trays, [F]. Wheel trays should be
installed with strap release buckle, [G]
located on the same side of Bike Support as
Spar Arm, [E] above.
Slide Front Wheel Tray [F] into Bike Support
Arm as shown. Secure tray to support
using 2 x M6 Carriage Bolts, 2 x M6
Washers, and 2 x M6 Lock Nuts by passing
bolts through holes in tray and support.
Fully tighten nuts onto bolts using a wrench
(not included). Make sure that threads on
carriage bolts fully pass through nylon
locking inserts in bolts.
FIGURE 4.
INSTRUCTIONAL
OWNER’S MANUAL4

STEP 6:
INSTALL RACK INTO RECEIVER HITCH
NOTE:
AR200 SHOULD ONLY BE USED WITH A PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED CLASS II 1 1/4" OR CLASS III
AND IV 2" RECEIVER HITCH.
STEP 5:
FIGURE 5FIGURE 6
1 1/4" HITCH INSTALLATION
1. Using a 4mm hex head wrench, remove the Filler
Plate Screw holding the Filler Plate in place.
2. Depress pin on rack, insert rack into receiver
hitch, making sure that the pin on the rack
engages with the hole on your receiver hitch.
2" HITCH INSTALLATION
1. Making sure that 2" Filler Plate is installed, insert
rack into receiver hitch.
2. Depress pin on rack, insert rack into receiver hitch,
making sure that the pin on the rack engages with
the hole on your receiver hitch.
FIGURE 7
NOTE: After Filler Plate and Screw have been
removed, the Filler Plate Screw can be
stored in the threaded hole on the
inside of the Filler Plate. Filler Plate
and Screw should be saved for future
2" hitch installation.
TIGHTENING AND LOCKING RACK TO YOUR HITCH
1. Insert key into lock on the triangular knob and turn key counter-clockwise to engage
knob.
2. Turn knob CLOCKWISE to tighten the rack inside of the receiver hitch.
3. Once rack is tight inside of receiver hitch turn the key CLOCKWISE to disengage the
knob. This will lock the rack to your vehicle.
4. To remove the rack from your vehicle, insert key into lock and turn key COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE to engage the knob. Turn knob COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to loosen
rack.
IMPORTANT! Tightening Knob will only tighten and loosen when Locking Cylinder inside
knob is engaged. To engage locking cylinder, insert key into lock on the knob and turn
key COUNTER-CLOCKWISE, as shown in Figure 8.
FIGURE 8
INSTRUCTIONAL
OWNER’S MANUAL5
IMPORTANT! When installing rack into receiver hitch, do insert rack beyond where pin and hole in hitch align, as
this can cause rack to become stuck in side of hitch.

READYING AR200 TO INSTALL BICYLCES
STEP 7: Raise Bike Spar Arm, lift pull pin [G] as shown in Fig. 10, while rotating Spar Arm to its full
forward position, Fig 10a.
FIGURE 10FIGURE 10a
STEP 8: 1. Making sure that Spar Arm Release is unlocked, push down Spar Arm release [I] and fully
extend Bicycle Spar [H]
2. Slide out Rear Bicycle Wheel Tray [J] to approximate position to support bicycle rear wheel.
FIGURE 11
INSTRUCTIONAL
OWNER’S MANUAL6
STEP 9: To install bicycle in the Outer Wheel Tray, repeat Steps 7 and 8 above for the Outer Tray

INSTALLING BICYCLES ONTO AR200
INSTRUCTIONAL
OWNER’S MANUAL7
WARNINGS! 1. Only carry bicycles with max weight of 40 LB each, 26” to 29” diameter wheels, tires up to 3.5”
wide, and a wheelbase of min. 35" up to max. 48".
2. Load heaviest bike first.
3. Always load first bicycle closest to vehicle.
4. Bicycles should only be carried with front wheel installed in Front Wheel Tray.
5. Never carry bicylces with flat or leaky tires.
6. Never carry bicycles with front fenders installed. These should be removed before transport.
7. Check that front and rear wheels are securely attached to bicycle - check that quick release
skewers are tight.
STEP 11: LOADING FIRST BICYCLE
Firmly apply pressure against
the hook [K] to compress the
hook against the wheel
2. Rotate Bicycle Spar Arm up
until hook rest 1" or less from
brakes or front fork - see Fig 3
3.
FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15
FIGURE 16FIGURE 17
STEP 12: LOADING SECOND BICYCLE
1. Load second bike in an alternate direction from first bike, and repeat Numbers 1 through 6
from above.
1. Place bicycle front wheel
in Front Wheel Tray
1. Release wheel tray straps [Fig 19] by pulling on tab end [A] while pressing release tab [B].
Tuck strap behind rear wheel. Pulling on the strap helps to release the buckle.
2. Release Bicycle Spar Arm by pressing Spar Arm Release (Step 9, Page 7) to remove
bicycle
STEP 13: UNLOADING BICYCLES
Feed Rear Wheel Strap through
the spokes, then thread strap
through buckle and tighten
6.
FIGURE 18
Slide Rear Wheel Tray in or
out so that tray [L] is centered
at the bottom of the rear wheel
5.
Feed Front Wheel Strap through
the spokes, then thread strap
through buckle and tighten
4.
FIGURE 19

FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING WARRANTY SERVICE, ASSEMBLY,
INSTALLATION, OR USE, PLEASE CONTACT
ALLEN SPORTS USA
[phone] ~ CUST[email protected]
Please note that all returns and exchanges are subject to the return policy of the retailer where
the product was originally purchased
R. A. ALLEN CO., INC. - P. O. Box 8446, Asheville, NC 28814, USA
www.allensportsusa.com
Product designed in USA, Made in Shanghai, China
STEP 15: FOLDING RACK AGAINST VEHICLE
To fold rack up against vehicle for storage when not in use
1. Fold down rack by sliding in Rear Wheel Trays, rotate Front Wheel
Trays into closed position, retract Bicycle Spars, and place Spar
Arms into horizontal (flat) postion.
2. While lifting rack slightly, squeeze the two red release tabs [P] together.
Lift rack to fold up against vehicle. Rack will snap into place when
vertical. Make sure that no part of the rack comes into contact with
vehicle.
FOLDING RACK AGAINST VEHICLE WHEN NOT IN USE
FIGURE 21
TILTING RACK BACK FOR VEHICLE ACCESS
STEP 16: TILTING RACK BACK
1. While lifting rack slightly, squeeze release tabs (shown in Figure 21
above). Once released, lower the rack in a controlled manner until the
rack stops [Step1]. Open rear door [Step 2].
2. IMPORTANT! When vehicle access is complete, lift rack back to
horizontal position, ensuring that rack "Snaps" back into place.
NOTE: DUE TO DIFFERENT BICYCLE AND HITCH DIMENSIONS,
REAR DOOR MAY NOT FULLY CLEAR BICYCLES WHEN
BEING OPENED, SO OPEN REAR DOOR WITH CAUTION
TO AVOID POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. FIGURE 22
INSTRUCTIONAL
OWNER’S MANUAL8
1. With the Spar Arm fully tightened on front wheel, insert key into
lock and turn to a locked position [O]. This will prevent the red
release button from being released and bicycle being removed.
STEP 14: LOCKING BICYCLES TO RACK
FIGURE 20
NOTE: For added security for your bicycles, it is recommended
to use an additional locking cable to secure your
bicycles to the rack. Cable should be threaded through
the bicycle frame and wheels then locked to your
vehicle's receiver hitch.