Capstone 10016 User manual

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE

READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

TWO ARM HITCH MOUNTED BIKE RACK

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Part No.: #10016

FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE

CALL TOLL FREE 1.800.451.5368

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

Thank you for purchasing the CAPSTONE two arm hitch mounted bike rack. Please check all components according to drawing

included. If anything is missing, please contact an authorized dealer.

IMPORTANT:

Carefully read and follow this manual (and any other materials included) before using. Please retain this manual for future use.

This manual is provided to assist you and is not intended to be a comprehensive manual covering all aspects of maintenance.

The carrier you have purchased is a complex piece of equipment that must be properly assembled and maintained in order for proper

usage. If you have any doubts about the assembly or your ability to properly assemble and maintain the carrier, you must have

it assembled and maintained by a professional.

DANGER! Failure to properly assemble and maintain this product could result in serious injury or death.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

D x1

E x2

x1 x4

x1 x1

J x5

K x1

I x3

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1:

Connect upper frame to lower frame

by using carriage bolts, washers and nuts.

Step 2:

Connect main frame to the base by using

carriage bolt , washers and nuts on the lower

hole of the base. Then secure the main frame

with safety pin in the upper hole of the base.

Jx2 Ix2 Ex2

D x1

Jx2 Ix1

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Continued

Step 3:

Slide the rack inside 2” hitch receiver and

secure it with safety bolt, washer and nut.

NOTE: Use wrench to tighten the safety

threaded bolt from RIGHT side as the photo

shown. The Anti-wobble mechanism is

functioning when the safety threaded bolt

is tightened.

J x1 K x1

x1 x1

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Continued

Step 4:

Lift supporting arm up 90 degrees to horizontal

and secure it with integrated safety pin.

Turn bike holder to the up position as shown

on the diagram.

Take out safety pin to lower supporting arm

when rack is not in use.

Step 5:

Load your bicycle on bike holders.

Then secure the bicycle with rubber straps.

90°

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Continued

Step 6:

To secure the bicycle, make a loop around

main frame with the safety strap and pass it

through bicycle tires. Pass the safety strap

through the buckle and pull firmly to secure

the bicycles.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Continued

Step 7:

To help deter theft, thread securing cable

around frame of rack and through spokes

of front wheel, then above and through

frame and spokes of rear wheel. Align

grommet end with locking pin as shown.

Apply lock.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Continued

Step 8:

Take out safety pin from the base of the rack and tilt it for rear access.

WARNINGS:

1.This carrier has been designed and manufactured to attach securely to a variety of vehicles.The attachment of this carrier to a

vehicle is safety critical and beyond the control of the manufacturer. The user must therefore ensure that the cycle carrier is

suitable for use with their particular vehicle and that both carrier and cycles are securely and safely attached to the vehicle.

2.Roof spoilers (made by ABS) may prevent the correct fitting of the cycle carrier as straps and carrier framework should be in

contact with them when fitted.

3.During your journey, frequently check the tension of carrier fixing straps and the security of the cycles carried.

4.Be cautious that the bicycles and bicycle carrier do not come close to exhaust pipe of the vehicle.

5 The maximum capacity of this bike rack is 4 bikes and 60 kg (132lbs.) or 15kg (33lbs.) per bike. Never exceed this capacity.

6.Reduce the speed when on rough or dirt road.

7.This bicycle carrier is designed for temporary use only, remove when not in use or before going through a car wash.

8.Should your rear lights or number plate be obscured when carrying bikes an auxiliary lighting board and number plate must be

provided. Consult your law enforcement.

FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE,

CALL TOLL FREE 1.800.451.5368

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

This Limited Warranty extends only to the original retail purchase, who must produce proof of purchase in order to validate any claim. This warranty is not

transferable to anyone else.

What does this Limited Warranty cover? We offer our customer a limited lifetime warranty for main body of the bike rack from defects in material and

workmanship and one year on degradable material like rubber and plastics form the date of the original purchase.

What must you do to keep the Limited Warranty in effect? This warranty is effective only if

– The bike rack is completely and correctly assembled.

– The bike rack is used under normal conditions for its intended purpose.

What is not covered by this Limited Warranty? This warranty does not include labor and transportation charges. This warranty does not cover normal

wear and tear, paint, rust, normal maintenance items, personal injury, or any damage, failure or loss that is caused by accident, improper assembly,

adjustment, storage, or use of the bike rack.

This Limited Warranty will be void if the bike rack is ever:

– Modified in any way.

– Rented or used for commercial purposed.

Kent International will not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage, due directly or indirectly from use of this product.

For how long does this Limited Warranty last? The main body is warranted for the usable life of the bike rack. Kent International will replace the main

body at no charge, should it fail in any weld point when the rack has been used in a normal manner, and determined by our inspection. You must receive

prior authorization from Kent Customer Service, before returning any product or parts. All other components are warranted against defects for one year

form the date of purchase when properly assembled and used in a normal manner.

What will Kent do? It is under our discretion or determinate which of the following methods is most suitable to execute the warranty: repair, replacement,