Hollywood Racks HR3000 User manual

HOLLYWOOD RACKS Assembly and installation guide for TRS (Tire Retention System) bike rack
Model HR3000 (1 ¼” – 2” hitches) 2 BIKE CAPACITY, MINIMUM CLASS II HITCH REQUIRED
Model HR3500 (2” hitches only, includes keyed alike locking hitch pin and cable)
2 BIKE CAPACITY, MINIMUM CLASS II HITCH REQUIRED
Weight Limit 50 lbs/22.5 kg per bike
Maximum Bike Tire Width: 4.5”
Not to be used on any trailer, fifth wheel or towed vehicle
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ID DESCRIPTION QTY
A MAIN FRAME 1
B 2” HITCH TUBE (INCLUDED WITH
MODEL HR3500) 1
B1 LOCKING HITCH PIN & CABLE
(INCLUDED WITH HR3500) 1
C 1/1”4-2” HITCH TUBE (INCLUDED
WITH MODEL HR3000) 1
C1 THREADED HITCH PIN WITH CLIP
(INCLUDED WITH HR3000) 1
ID DESCRIPTION QTY
D OUTSIDE BIKE TIRE HOOK 1
E INSIDE BIKE TIRE HOOK 1
F TIRE CAGE 2
G WHEEL TRAY (HALF) 4
H UPPER PLATE 2
I LOWER PLATE 2
J1, J2 TIRE CAGE CAPS 4
K RATCHET STRAP 4
Fig. 1
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HARDWARE:
ID DESCRIPTION QTY
a-a carriage bolt, 5/16-18 x 30mm 4
b-b nylock nut, 5/16-18 8
c-c carriage bolt, 5/16-18 x 60mm 4
d-d multi-wrench 1
e-e steel washer, 8.5mm ID 8
f-f 6mm internal tooth lock washer 2
g-g nylon washer, 8.5mm ID 4
h-h socket screw, M6x40mm 4
i-i washer, 6.5mm ID 4
j-j nylock nut, M6 4
k-k Phillips head screw, M6 2
l-l 4mm Allen key, HR3000 only
m-m socket head bolt, ½-13 x 84mm 1
n-n nylock nut, ½-13 1
o-o Hollywood Racks stickers 2
p-p washer, 13.5mm ID 2
q-q 8mm Allen key 1
r-r 5mm Allen Key (HR3500 only) 1
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Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 2
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Step 1: Assemble wheel trays
Per Fig. 5: Identify required
components (quantity indicated is per
wheel tray)
Per Fig. 6: Insert wheel ratchet strap K
into the open end of wheel tray G.
Insert carriage bolt c-c into the end of
tray G. Repeat steps for all trays. When
assembling, be sure the ratchet strap is
facing the same side as the first one
installed.
Per Fig. 7: Place the upper plate Hon
top of wheel tray G, and lower I plate
below G.Insert carriage bolt a-a
through the holes of parts H, G, & Iand
install washer e-e & nut b-b onto bolt.
Leave the nut and bolt just a little loose
at this time.
Per Fig. 8: Slide the other wheel tray
(half) Gbetween upper plate Hand
lower plate I. Insert carriage bolt a-a
through the holes of parts H, G, & Iand
install washer & nut onto bolt. Tighten
with wrench. Repeat all above steps
for the second wheel tray.
Per Fig. 8: Trays should be aligned
together tightly and assembled.
Tighten nuts b-b securely
Be sure carriage bolts c-c are
protruding from bottom of slot in the
tray and both straps K are facing the
same direction per Fig. 9
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 5
Fig. 7
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Step 2: Assemble main frame to
hitch tube.
Per Fig. 10, prepare the
components on a flat table or
work surface.
Per Fig. 11, locate the Spring Pins
and holes in the folding bracket
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Per Fig. 12: Retract the rear
spring pin and insert the hitch
tube into the folding bracket.
Align the small hole of the
folding bracket with the small
hole of the square tube. After
inserting, the rear spring pin
will drop into the large hole in
the square tube.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Note: it will be easier to do this part of the assembly on a
flat surface or work table.
FOLDING BRACKET
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Fig. 13
Per Fig. 12 and 13
Install washer p-p onto bolt m-m
and insert bolt & washer though
holes A1 so the end of the bolt is
protruding out of the bracket.
Install washer p-p and nut n-n onto
bolt end using hex key q-q and
wrench d-d (or adjustable, ¾” or
19mm). Tighten securely. They
may have to be re-tightened after
the rack has been installed into the
trailer hitch.
Step 3: Install rack into hitch
Note: The final assembly steps can be
done on a table top, but it is easier to
do with the rack installed on the
trailer hitch.
Fig. 14
Step 3A: For model HR3000 (1 ¼”-2” threaded hitch pin version, locking hitch pin NOT included):
Install Hitch Tube (c) into vehicle’s trailer hitch Per Fig. 15, 16 & 17: With the rack “folded flat”
against the rear of the vehicle per Fig 14, insert the receiver tube into the hitch and align the holes.
Thread and tighten the bolt securely through the hitch and receiver tube using a wrench (adjustable,
¾” or 19mm) then insert the hitch pin clip. The rack should now be solidly mounted to your hitch.
Fig. 16
Fig. 15
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Tighten bolt m-m and nut n-n until end of bolt is protruding through the
end of nut. Tighten securely. As this will require a fair amount of
torque, insert Allen key q-q into the bolt so the handle is resting against
the tube. Now use wrench d-d or equivalent to tighten nut n-n.

Step 3B: For model HR3500 (2” “no-wobble system” version, locking hitch pin included):
Install Hitch Tube (B) into vehicle’s trailer hitch Per Fig. 11a & 11b: Slide the rack in the folded-up position into
the trailer hitch until it stops. Remove locking head from hitch pin B1 and insert pin through the hole in the trailer
hitch and hitch tube until it passes through the opposite side. Tighten the front lever until good and snug. If you
intend on using the rack after assembly, then install the locking head onto the end of the hitch pin, otherwise it is
not required to complete the assembly. Front lever position after tightening should always be pointed to the side
to avoid damage when going up or down steep driveways.
Use with 1 ¼” hitches:
If the rack is to be used on
a 1 ¼” hitch, remove the
aluminum spacer block
from the receiver tube
with the included 4mm
Allen key l-l.
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
B1
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OPTIONAL LOCKING HITCH PIN AND CABLE IS
AVAILABLE FOR MODEL HR3000.

Step 5: Assemble tire cages to main frame FOLD THE RACK DOWN PER STEP 4
Per Fig. 21:Locate the main frame’s square bracket and prepare tire cage Fand hardware. Install Plastic housing J1
and J2 onto tire cage F (if not already installed).
Per Fig. 22: Before assembly, check that the holes of J1 and J2 are aligned with the holes of tire cage F. If not
aligned, use the hex key or a thin screwdriver to make the alignment. Place the tire cage onto the square bracket
and align the holes. Insert the bolts through the tire cage so they protrude through the square bracket. Install
washers i-i and nuts j-j onto the bolts using 5mm hex key r-r and wrench d-d (or small adjustable, 3/8” or 10mm).
Tighten so that the tire cage has medium to strong resistance when folding. Repeat for second tire cage.
Try rotating the tire cages forward. There should be medium to strong resistance.
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Fig. 22
Step 4: Fold-Up/Fold-Down
Per Fig. 20 Pull the rear spring
pin out and rotate the rack
down until the front spring pin
clicks into place.
To return the rack to its
folded position, pull the front
spring pin out and rotate the
rack up until the rear spring
pin clicks into place.
Fig. 20
Fig. 21

Step 6: Install Tire Hooks
Per Fig. 23: Prepare the tire hooks, washers f-f and screws k-k (Phillips screwdriver required). Use Inside Tire Hook E
for inner bike position (closest to car). Slide the Inside Tire Hook Edown over the outer ratchet arm. Note the trigger
faces the driver’s side of the vehicle. Hook will be centered over the rack’s inside bike tire cage. Insert screw k-k into
washer f-f. Install washer & screw into hole located at top of ratchet arms with screwdriver.
Per Fig. 24: Slide the Outside Tire Hook Ddown over the inner ratchet arm. Note the trigger faces the passenger’s
side of the vehicle. Hook will be centered over the rack’s outer bike tire cage. Install washer & screw into hole located
at top of ratchet arms with screwdriver.
Step 7: Install wheel trays
Per Fig. 25: Place large nylon washers g-g on top of main frame tubing. Slide carriage bolts so they align with
holes in the frame’s tubing. Insert both carriage bolts through the washers and frame so the bolts protrude from
the bottom. NOTE: you will have to carefully “feed” the wheel trays through the tire cages for positioning.
Fig. 26
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
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Per Fig 26: Install washer e-e and nut f-f
onto bolts. Tighten using wrench d-d
(or small adjustable, ½” or 13mm). Per
Fig 27: Repeat installation for second
wheel tray. Trays should be centered
on rack.
Fig. 25

Step 8: Tilt-Down Function Per Fig. 28, 29: Lift up the rack and remove
the snapper pin. Pull out the front spring pin and hold the main frame
while it tilts down into position. To return the rack to its in-use or folded
up position, lift the main frame until the front spring pin clicks into place.
Lift rack and install the snapper pin snapper pin.
Fig. 28
Fig. 29
Fig. 27
Step 9: Final adjustments
9-A: Per Fig. 31, Re-tighten bolt m-m and nut n-n until end of bolt is clearly
flush with end of nut. As this will require a fair amount of torque, insert
Allen key q-q into the bolt so the handle is resting against the tube. Now
use wrench d-d or equivalent to tighten nut n-n.
9-B: Per Fig. 31, If necessary, tighten using wrench d-d and small
adjustable wrench to remove additional play in the bracket. This bolt also
acts as an angle limit when tilting the rack down for cargo access.
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9-B
Step 10: Loading and unloading bikes: (be sure front tire is fully inflated!)
1. Rack should be in the user position with tire cage(s) rotated up in “user position”. (Fig. 31)
2. Rotate ratchet post outwards until it stops, ratchet straps should be undone. (Fig. 32)
3. Lift bike and place the front wheel firmly against the inside of the tire cage. (Fig 33)
4. Rotate ratchet post back towards the fork. The hook should be extended far enough up to clear the top of
the tire.
5. Pull down on the ratchet handle to firmly engage the tire just in front of the fork. (Fig. 34)
6. Secure ratchet straps firmly on both front and rear wheels. Ratchet straps should be located below the
axels or slightly closer to the center of the bike. (Fig. 35)
7. Repeat for second bike.
Step 11: Unloading the bikes: Undo the ratchet straps. Pull back on the bike to release tension on the tire
hook. Engage the trigger on the ratchet post housing and slide the hook up by the housing, not the rubber
coated tire hook. Rotate the post outwards the remove the bike. Repeat for the second bike. Rotate the tire
cage(s) forward to its folded position and fold the rack up against the rear of the car. (Fig. 38, 39, 40)
Fig. 30
9-A

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9-A
Fig. 31
Fig. 32
Fig. 33
Fig. 34
Fig. 35
Fig. 36
Fig. 37
DOUBLE CHECK BEFORE DRIVING THAT HOOKS ARE FIRMLY ENGAGED AGAINST TIRE AND RATCHET WHEEL
STRAPS ARE FIRMLY ATTACHED. DRIVE SLOWLY ON BUMPY OR DIRT ROADS. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE
USED ON ANY TRAILER, FIFTH WHEEL OR TOWED VEHICLE.

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Fig. 38
Fig. 39
Fig. 40
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subject to the exclusions and limitations of this warranty. Hollywood Racks will remedy defects in materials and workmanship
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misuse, abuse, neglect, theft, unauthorized modifications, or unauthorized repair. No warranty is given for defects resulting in
incorrect assembly, incorrect installation onto the vehicle, installation on a “no fit” vehicle, incorrect attachment of bicycles
onto the rack, or overloading of the rack’s weight restrictions. This warranty terminates if the original retail purchaser transfers
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