Allen Sports S302 User manual

MODEL S302
INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH - PAGE 1
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 2 bicycles (MAX CAPACITY: 70 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 S302 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.
• 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 [C] 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.
[A]
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
INSTALLING RACK ON VEHICLE:
B.
[C]
PRODUCT REGISTRATION:
MAKE SURE TO REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE AT
http://allensportsusa.com/about/product-registration
TO QUALIFY FOR PRODUCT WARRANTY AND TO
RECEIVE IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTIFICATIONS
SETTING UP RACK/ASSEMBLING RACK:
FOLD OUT TOP FOOT/
CARRY ARM ASSEMBLY [A]
[B]
[C]
[E]
[F]
[D]
1.
A.
The S302 ships with the bottom foot uninstalled.
Please follow the steps below to assemble your
rack and get ready to ride. Note: Two 7/16” wrench-
es needed for assembly.
INSTALLING BOTTOM FOOT
PASS BOTTOM STRAP BOLTS [E]
THROUGH THE BOTTOM FOOT [C]
AND TIGHTEN THE NYLON
INSERT LOCK NUTS USING
WRENCHES. THE THREADED
ENDS OF THE BOLTS SHOULD
FULLY PASS THROUGH THE
NYLON LOCKING INSERTS ON
THE NUTS TO ENSURE THAT THE
BOLTS ARE PROPERLY SECURED.
THE BOTTOM STRAP BRACKETS
[F] SHOULD BE LOCATED ON THE
BETWEEN THE BOTTOM FOOT
AND MIDDLE SECION [B] AS
SHOWN AT LEFT.
RACK PARTS
A—CARRY ARM
B—MIDDLE SECTION
C—BOTTOM FOOT
D—QUICK SET UP PINS
E—BOTTOM STRAP BOLTS
F—BOTTOM STRAP
BRACKETS

MODEL S302 INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH - PAGE 2
LOADING BICYCLES ON RACK:
C.
1. REMOVE ALL LOOSE ITEMS FROM BICYCLES (PUMPS, BAGS, ETC.), AND CHECK
THAT ALL QUICK RELEASE HUBS ARE TIGHT.
2. LOAD FIRST BICYCLE INTO THE FIRST TIE-DOWN POSITION (THE ONE CLOSEST
TO VEHICLE) WITH ITS CHAIN AND GEARS FACING AWAY FROM RACK. MAKE
SURE THAT BICYCLES DO NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH VEHICLE.
3. LOAD SUBSEQUENT BICYCLE IN AN ALTERNATING DIRECTION. FOR BEST
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, LOAD HEAVIEST BICYCLE FIRST, WITH LIGHTER
BICYCLE ON THE OUTSIDE. ADD PADDING BETWEEN BICYCLE CONTACT
POINTS, IF NECESSARY.
SECURING BIKES TO RACK:
D. ALL BIKES MUST BE SECURELY TIED TO RACK. USE INDIVIDUAL
TIE-DOWN STRAPS, OR ADDITIONAL STRAPS IF NECESSARY.
IMPORTANT:
SECURE FRONT WHEEL OF INSIDE BICYCLE WITH EXCESS
BOTTOM STRAP, OR ADDITIONAL STRAPS TO PREVENT
WHEEL FROM COMING INTO CONTACT WITH VEHICLE.
1. PLACE BICYCLE IN CRADLE. 2. LOCK DOWN TIE-DOWN STRAP
ALLEN LIFETIME WARRANTY:
IF AN ALLEN BIKE RACK IS FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECT IN WORK-
MANSHIP OR MATERIAL OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER, ALLEN WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RACK FREE
OF CHARGE. THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE OR WEAR
WHICH OCCURS AS A RESULT OF DAY TO DAY USE OR GENERAL
WEAR AND TEAR.
R. A. ALLEN CO., INC.— ALLEN SPORTS USA 36
MAPLEWOOD AVE.
PORTSMOUTH, NH 03801, USA
WWW.ALLENSPORTSUSA.COM
[email protected]
©2017 R. A. ALLEN CO., INC., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
V.01.17
4. AFTER BICYCLES ARE LOADED, CHECK THAT ENTIRE RACK IS SECURE,
AND THAT THE RACK IS FIRMLY IN PLACE. VISION OUT OF REAR
WINDOW MAY BE RESTRICTED—USE SIDE MIRRORS ACCORDINGLY
WHEN BACKING UP.
SPECIAL NOTE ON INSTALLING WOMEN’S STYLE FRAMES:
PLACE ONE CARRY ARM UNDER FRONT TOP TUBE. WITH THE OTHER
CARRY ARM, ROTATE TIE-DOWN CRADLE, AND PLACE CARRY IN SPACE
BEHIND SEAT TUBE AND BELOW REAR DOWN-STAY. THE ALLEN 900B
ADAPTOR BAR IS ALSO RECOMMENDED FOR THIS APPLICATION.
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