GripSport GSA User manual

GSA instructions Issued Oct 2022
page 1
GSA & GSA+
Hand tools assembly only.
Do not use power tools.
website info at:
www.gripsport.com.au
Read and refer to this
manual to ensure correct
assembly and installation.
Danger of accident and
injury if these instructions
are not followed. If unsure,
contact gripsport or get a
qualified installer to assist.
Pictured:
GSA 2 Bike Tilting
(Standard Length
Tow Bar Adapter)
30kg
per bike
Rated: 30kg per bike spot
Square Hitch Mount: Off-Road use
Tongue Mount: Light Off-Road only
Warranty:
5 year limited lifetime.
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Tools required:
6mm
18mm 16mm
17mm19mm

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10mm Nyloc Nuts (qty 3)
1 x Short Hook
1 x Long Hook
2 x Wheel Hoops
2 x "Taco"
Rear Wheel Channels
2 x Outrigger Arms
2 x Quick Release
Carrier Straps
2 x Tab Plates
2 x Cinch Straps
10mm x 60 long Hex Head Bolts (qty 3)
10mm Large Washers (qty 2)
1 x Carrier Mount
1 x Hooks Post
1&2 Bike - Tilting,
Extended Length
Tow Bar Adapter
1&2 Bike - Tilting
Tow Bar Adapter
3&4 Bike - Fixed
Tow Bar Adapter
1&2 Bike - Fixed
Tow Bar Adapter
2 Bike Tongue - Tilting
Tow Bar Adapter
2 Bike GSA quantities shown below.
1, 3 and 4 bike rack quantities vary accordingly.
1 selected Tow Bar Adapter:

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A
10mm x 60 long
Hex Head Bolt
Tab Plate
Washer
10mm Nyloc Nut
Hooks Post
Washer
Tab Plate
(a) Loosely assemble
Hooks Post with Tab Plates,
Washers and Nut and Bolt.
DETAIL A
Note:
Hooks Post has a
small mound and
internal tube
Internal tube
welded in place
Carrier Mount
R-Clip
(d) Tighten 12mm bolts (2 pcs)
(c) Insert Safety Pin & R-Clip
(b) Set Carrier Mount
to desired hole
(a) Insert into vehicle hitch to
desired position and secure
accordingly. Use your safety pin
& clip, tighten etc as per your
tow bar guidelines. Install Hitch
Stabiliser if available.
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2. Assemble Hooks Post
1. Install Tow Bar Adapter & Carrier Mount

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1.
Allen Key Bolts
(requires 6mm
allen key)
2.
10mm x 60 long Hex Head Bolts/Nuts
3.
10mm x 60 long Hex Head Bolt/Nut.
Tighten until Hooks Post is stiff to
pivot from side to side.
Hooks Post assembly
Outrigger Arm
Outrigger Arm
Carrier Mount
10mm Nyloc Nuts
Loose fit at this stage
(c) IMPORTANT!!
10mm x 60 hex head Bolts
Each bolt
MUST pass
through all 4 sets of holes
as shown
Align
these
holes
Align
these
holes
(a)
(b)
(a)
(Tow Bar Adapter
not shownfor clarity)
(a) Insert Outrigger Arm into Carrier Mount & align holes
(b) Place Hooks Post assembly over Carrier Mount & align holes
(c) Insert 10mm x 60 long hex head bolts through all parts & loosely fit nuts
3. Add Outrigger Arms and Hooks Post
4. Tighten all bolts in this sequence:

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Tighten all
Allen Key Bolts
2pcs.
1 Bike
Tighten all
Allen Key Bolts
4pcs.
2 Bike
Tighten all
Allen Key Bolts
8pcs.
4 Bike
Tighten all
Allen Key Bolts
6pcs.
3 Bike
5. Fit "Taco" Rear Wheel Channels & Hoops
1 & 2 Bike Titling Tow Bar Adapter shown below:
3 & 4 Bike Tow Bar Adapter shown below:
The configurations shown will suit the majority of bikes.
You may need to adjust spacing & arrangement to suit your specific bikes.
"Taco" Rear Wheel Channel must only take rear wheel to avoid bikes sliding out during travel.
Note: "All-Hoop" set-up:
- Use diagrams as above, except use a Hoop in place of a Taco + Cinch Strap.
- The Hoop must be positioned along the Outrigger Arm accroding to each specific bike
wheelbase length, to ensure both tyres sit down snugly in both hoops
.
- If a new bike is used with a different length, the Hoop will need to be repositioned again.
- Always ensure all Allen Key Bolts are tightened after repositioning.

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Hook
Follow steps outlined below:
(b) Rear Wheel
in "Taco" Rear
Wheel Channel.
(c) Use Long Hook first
(e)Fit Quick Release Carrier Strap between
Long Hook and Tab Plate. Tighten firmly.
(a) Front wheel in Hoop.
(front wheel in Taco may result in bikes coming loose)
IMPORTANT:
"Taco" can only take
rear wheel. Otherwise
bikes may loosen.
(d) Fit Cinch
Strap to rear
wheel through
rear slot of
"Taco".
IMPORTANT:
Step-through frames MUST
be fitted with a
Top Tube Adapter (sold separately).
IMPORTANT:
If carrying only one bike the Hook
MUST be placed at the
LOWEST point
on the top tube.
First bike
6. Loading Bikes

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IMPORTANT
There MUST be a gap
between the Hooks.
Adjust position of pivoting
Hooks Post if necessary.
(c) Use Short Hook
for 2nd bike
(e) Fit Quick Release Carrier Strap
between Short Hook and Tab Plate.
Pull Strap to tighten firmly.
Check &
Tighten all
straps firmly!
(a) Front wheel
into hoop
(b) Rear wheel into "Taco"
Rear Wheel Channel
(d) Fit Cinch Strap
to rear wheel through
rear slot of "Taco"
7. Loading second bike
To add your second bike, follow these steps:

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1 bike only arrangements - Note position of Hooks Post:
8. Hooks & Post positions for bike arrangements
Shown for bike in position closest to vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Rear wheel MUST ALWAYS
sit in the "Taco" Rear Wheel Channel!
Notes:
1. Hooks Post can be tilted sideways as
needed to ensure the correct fitting as shown.
2. Step through frames require a Top Tube
Adapter, as shown on other page.
3. A gap must be maintained between hooks
after fitting, as shown on other page.
2 bike combinations - Note position of Hooks Post:
Sloping
Top Tube
Sloping
Top Tube
Sloping
Top Tube
Flat Top
Tube
Sloping
Top Tube
Flat Top
Tube
Flat Top
Tube
Flat Top
Tube

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(a)
Remove the
Safety Pin & R-Clip
ALWAYS
support bikes when tilting
and NEVER
allow them to fall down
under their own weight.
(b)
Take the weight
of the bikes,
slide away from the vehicle,
carefully
tilt down until stop is reached.
(c) Reverse these steps to tilt back into position.
(d) ALWAYS
replace the Safety Pin and R-Clip before driving vehicle
with rack fitted.
9. Tilting 1&2 Bike Tow Bar Adapter
To gain access to the boot or taiglate of your vehicle, you
can gently
tilt the carrier down with the bikes loaded.

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10. Tongue Mount - Tilting 1&2 Bike version
The Tongue Mount Tow Bar Adapter tilting function works in
the same way as the Square Hitch model shown previously.
Fitting the Tongue Mounted TBA to your vehicle tongue can be done as shown below.
NOTE:
- Tongue mounted carriers are rated for light off-road use.
- Tongue mounted carriers are NOT rated for heavy off-road use!
- This includes use of a Tongue Insert used in a Square Hitch Receiver.
- For heavy off-road use, please use a Square Hitch model GSA Tow Bar Adapter.
- You may need to upgrade your vehicle tow bar from a Tongue to a Square Hitch Receiver.
Sidebolt:
Start at unscrewed position
Locknut:
Start loose along Sidebolt
(c)Locknut against sidewall
(b)Sidebolt tight against tongue
(a) Align to tongue
Tighten Nut
Fitting the Tongue Mounted TBA to your vehicle tongue can be done as shown below.
Step 1. Prepare
Ensure Locknuts and Sidebolts
are wound out as shown.
Step 2. Assemble
Assemble Tongue Mount, Tow Ball, Spring
Washer and Nut onto vehicle Tongue.
Tighten Nut to just firm at this stage.
Step 3. Position
(a) Align Tongue Mount to point directly
back from vehicle
(b) Tighten Sidebolts tight to the tongue
(c) Tighten Locknuts firm to the sidewalls
Step 4. Final Fix & Tighten
Tighten Tow Ball Nut very tight as per
supplier/product recommendations.
Double check all fixings and position.