ELEVATE BC-4040-2-EF User manual

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2 Bike Platform Rack
for Fat Tire and E-bikes
Instructions for Part BC-4040-2-EF
GENERAL GUIDELINES & SAFETY
• It is the user’s responsibility to read and follow all instructions.
• Keep these instructions with the product at all times and review before each use.
• It is the responsibility of this product’s owner to furnish the instructions to any person that borrows
or purchases the product.
• Inspect the product before use to ensure it is assembled properly and all parts are in safe working
order and free of defects.
• Never modify this product in any way.
• All circumstances cannot be addressed in these instructions.
• Please use common sense and practice general safety measures when using this product.
• Parts and/or instructions are subject to change without notice.
• Fits on 2” hitch receivers.
• Do NOT use on tow-behind trailers including 5th wheel trailers, camping trailers, and RVs.
• NOT recommended for use with hitch adapters/extensions.
• Do not exceed the 2 bike/200 lb capacity.
• Make sure bike tires are away from the exhaust to avoid damage.
• During travel, periodically check all hardware and straps to ensure they are secured
properly.
• Use caution when backing up, taking into consideration the extra length added to the vehicle.
• Drive carefully and use caution over speed bumps. Do not drive off-road with this carrier.
• Do not create excessive downward vertical force on any part of the carrier. This can create
force beyond the carrier’s load capacity and cause damage to the carrier, bikes, and/or
vehicle.
• Remove the carrier before entering an automatic car wash.

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PARTS
Recommended Tools :
• Adjustable Wrench • 17mm Wrench • 24mm Wrench

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Step 1. Assemble the carrier frame by connecting the support base assembly (#1) and horizontal arm
(#2) using an M10 carriage bolt (#4), L pin (#3), M10 at washer (#5), and an M10 lock nut (#6).
Turn the L pin (#3) 90 degrees to lock the horizontal arm (#2). See Figure 1.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 2. Place the vertical arm (#7) into the U bracket of the support base assembly, using an M10
carriage bolt (#4), L pin (#3), M10 at washer (#5), and an M10 lock nut (#6). With the vertical arm
(#7) in the vertical position, insert the L pin (#3). Turn the L pin 90 degrees to lock the vertical arm.
See Figure 2.

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Step 3. Attach the folding shank (#8) to the support base assembly tube using an M16 bolt (#9), an
M16 lock nut (#12), a 5/8” pin (#10), and a clip (#11) for extra safety. See Figure 3.
Step 4. Slide the cradles onto the horizontal arms. Release the knob of the left and right cradle (#13
and #14). The knob should be facing up and the loop end of the cradle should be facing outward
and upward. Insert the cradles in sequence, as shown in Figure 4. After all four cradles are on the
horizontal arms, tighten them.
Step 3. Attach the folding shank (#8) to the support base assembly tube using an M16 bolt (#9), an
M16 lock nut (#12), a 5/8” pin (#10), and a clip (#11) for extra safety. See Figure 3.
Step 4. Slide the cradles onto the horizontal arms. Release the knob of the left and right cradle (#13
and #14). The knob should be facing up and the loop end of the cradle should be facing outward
and upward. Insert the cradles in sequence, as shown in Figure 4. After all four cradles are on the
horizontal arms, tighten them.

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Step 5. Install the long J-hook assembly (#15) and short J-hook assembly (#16) onto the vertical arm.
Step 6. Insert the folding shank into the 2” receiver, using a stabilizing pin, 1/2” at washer, 1/2”
spring washer, and a clip (#17, #18, #19, and #11).

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The cradles and J-hooks are completely adjustable and slide onto the arms. Using the vertical knobs
on the tops of the cradle and the horizontal knobs on the J-hooks. Twist until they are loose and the
cradle or the J-hook can move on the tube. See Figures 7 and 8.
Once adjusted, allow the bike to properly t into the cradle. Load the bike wheels directly into the
cradles and ensure they will not roll back and forth. Bring down the J-hook till it ts securely over the
middle part of the frame on the bike. Remember to use the strap on the cradles to secure the wheels.
Make sure all wheels have a strap securing them.
TILTING FEATURE
For access to the rear of vehicle, remove the 5/8” pin and allow the carrier to tilt downward. Securely
grasp the bike carrier while the pin is out. Do not place bikes on the wheel cradle when operating the
tilting feature. (#17, #18, #19, and #11).
MOUNTING THE BIKES

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STORAGE FEATURE
Spin the L pin 90 degrees and then pull out from the center hole. Fold the main vertical arm to the
horizontal position (down on the opposite side of folding shank) and re-secure using the L pin or by
folding the horizontal arms upward.
Fold the vertical arms to the horizontal position and then fold the folding shank assembly to the
vertical position.
FOLDING THE CARRIER

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PRODUCT WARRANTY & LIABILITY
GENERAL PRODUCT WARRANTY: Products purchased from the Authorized Dealer (original place of
purchase) or Merchant (“Dealer”) will be free of defects in material and workmanship at the time of
receipt, and will meet the specications stated at the place of purchase transaction or online at the
Dealer’s website, under normal use and service when correctly installed, operated and maintained.
This product warranty is effective for the period of time stated below, unless otherwise stated in the
product instructions or depicted in the product advertisement. All Authorized Dealer warranties are
NON-TRANSFERABLE and cover only the original end purchaser. This limited warranty does not
cover products purchased through non-authorized dealers. Non-authorized dealer receipts are not
accepted for warranty verication.
***WARRANTY CLAIMS MUST BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE ORIGINAL PLACE OF PURCHASE.***
WARRANTY PERIOD: This warranty remains in force for one year from the date of the product’s
accepted delivery. The Authorized Dealer offers a one year manufacturer’s warranty for most
products unless otherwise specied on the product advertisement.
WARRANTY SERVICE: The Authorized Dealer will replace any defective or malfunctioning part at
no charge, including payment of the shipping costs of parts or replacement product to and from
the manufacturer. The purchaser is responsible for labor charges. If the product does not meet
specications as depicted in the advertisement, the Authorized Dealer will refund the full purchase
price of the product.
Questions regarding the warranty on a specic product and warranty claims should be directed to
the Authorized Dealer with whom the purchase transaction was made.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS: The above warranty does not apply to products that are repaired, modied
or altered by any party other than the Authorized Dealer; are subjected to unusual physical stress
or conditions (such as overloaded ramps or corrosion), natural disaster, governmental actions, wars,
strikes, labor disputes, riots, theft, vandalism, terrorism or any reason beyond reasonable control;
are damaged due to improper installation, misuse, abuse, accident or negligence in use, storage,
transportation or handling, or tampering; or to products that are considered consumable items or
items requiring repair or replacement due to normal wear and tear.
Product should be inspected prior to signing for delivery. Product damage incurred during shipping,
unless noted on the Bill of Lading at the time of delivery, renders this warranty void.
LIMITED LIABILITY: In no event shall THE AUTHORIZED DEALER be liable to the purchaser or any third
party for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or punitive damages arising out
of the use of the product, including, without limitation, property damage, loss of value of the product
or any third party products that are used in or with the product, or loss of use of the product or any
third party products that are used in or with the product.