Hollywood Racks Road Runner 5 Bike Hitch Rack Instruction manual

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Road Runner5 Bike Hitch Rack
Assembly and Installation instructions Model # HR520 2” class 3 hitch req’d
WARNING! THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED ON ANY TRAILER
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT POINTS:
DRIVE SLOWLY WHEN USING THE RACK ON BUMPY OR DIRT ROADS.
CHECK THE RACK, BIKES AND STRAPS REGULARLY DURING USE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR INSTALLATION PROBLEMS, PLEASE SEE YOUR
RETAILER OR CONTACT US AT 800 –747-4085.
HOLLYWOOD RACKS
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Fig. 5
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Fig. 1
Fig. 4:
Rubber strap: qty =15
Woven strap: qty = 5
(one attached to rack)
Qty = 2each

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ASSEMBLY
Tools required for assembly: Two 6” adjustable wrenches or equivalent, ½”/13mm socket
The Road Runner rack is easily assembled on your workbench or any flat surface. To assemble the
rack, lay the upright beam face down on the bench (Hollywood decal facing down). Place the receiver
tube’s bracket on to the end of the upright beam so that the insert tube is pointing up.
1. Place a washer (B) on the end of the bolt (A), then insert the bolt through the lower hole of this
bracket and pass it through the lower hole of the upright tube.. Once the bolt is protruding through
the other side of the bracket, install the other washer (B) and nut (C). Tighten the nut securely on the
bolt. Insert the attached lynch pin through the upper hole, and install lynch pin clip (D) in hole at the
end of the lynch pin. See Fig. 5
After opening the box, you should have
the following parts
:
-Upright beam assembly (Fig 1) with wheel brace installed
-Two Support Arms (see Fig. 1)
-Parts bag including ½” diameter bolt, washers and nut,
lynch pin and clip (Fig. 2: A, B, C, D).
-Locking hitch pin with security cable (Fig. 2: F & G)
-Support arm hardware bag including knob, plastic spacers
and hardware (Fig. 3)
-Strap bag (Fig. 4) including 5 woven tie down straps
and 15 rubber straps).
-Receiver tube assembly with “no wobble” system
& handle lever (Fig. 5).
INSTALLING THE RACK ON YOUR VEHICLE:
3. Within the parts bag, please locate the Locking Hitch Pin (F).
4. When inserting the rack into the trailer hitch, try to get the receiver tube as parallel to the hitch as
possible. Slide the rack in a couple of inches until the welded “stop-plate” on the top of the receiver
tube makes contact the outer face of your vehicle’s hitch.
5. Unlock the Locking Hitch Pin and insert the long end through the trailer hitch and
receiver tube. Be
certain that the hitch pin goes through the “loop” at the end of the “no wobble” internal threaded rod.
Failure to do so will render the “No Wobble” system inoperable. Be sure to install the lock onto the
end of the Locking Hitch Pin. Failure to do so will result in an accident.
6. Tighten the lever clockwise to engage the patented “No Wobble” system, which will eliminate the
movement of the insert tube in the receiver. The lever should be turned “up” or to the side after
tightening to prevent it from being damaged in the case you have to descend a steep driveway
or have some other close encounter with “Solid Ground.” The rack should now be attached to
your vehicle, and locked into place.
2. To install the support arms: Locate parts bag with knob assembly (includes knob, carriage bolt,
square spacer, round spacer and nut). Insert the bolt Lthrough the square spacer M, then through
the bike rack frame and support arm. Then install the round spacer Jand knob H. Tighten knob,
then install the nut Non the very end of the bolt so that the nut’s nylon lock catches the bolt end.
Repeat for other side. See Fig. 7 Note: Nut requires ½” or 13mm socket wrench for tightening.
Fig. 7

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INSTALLING BIKES ON THE RACK:
7. Back off the knob on the rack’s support arms, pull out the support arms and rotate them into the
horizontal position. The arms should fit into the welded steel channels. Retighten the knobs securely.
Rotate lower brace to its horizontal position.
8. Loosen knob on lower brace then rotate lower brace to its horizontal position. It should fit in the
welded steel channel. Retighten black knob.
9. For ease of installation, we suggest you put the bigger bikes on the inside (closest to vehicle),
smaller frames or kids bikes on the outside. The first bike loaded should have the handlebars facing
towards the driver’s side of the vehicle. If carrying five bikes, load the first bike in the position
between the upright beam and vehicle.
10. Place the top tube (or closest appropriate frame tube) onto the bike cradles, install the straps over
the bike tube and attach to the anchor tabs on both sides of the cradle. Use a strap notch-hole that
provides a snug fit, but take care not to pull the strap over-tight. This can put undue stress on the
bike’s paint, and may over-stretch the strap, making it more susceptible to breakage. Be sure to use
the Anti-Sway blocks (below the support arms) to strap the bikes seat tube (or other frame tube as
appropriate) to prevent the bikes from swaying on the Road Runner rack. Note Fig. 8a, 8b below for
correct application of the straps on the anti-sway blocks.
Note:
Use Anti-
sway
blocks to
keep bikes
stable while
vehicle is in
motion. Be
careful not to
over-stress
the straps!
Anti
-
Sway
Block
Anchor
Tab
Bicycle
Seat
Tube
Bike
Strap
11. Using the lower brace
anti-sway system (Fig. 9):
Using the 1” x 86” woven straps, run
the strap through both front and rear
wheels of each bike and then through
the eyelet loop on the lower brace.
Thread the end of the strap into the
buckle and tighten the strap so that
the bikes do not move. Repeat for
the other bikes. Fig. 9
Fig. 8a
Fig. 8b

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12. Installing “wrap around tie down,” and security cable: After all the bikes have been installed, take
the 86” tie down strap and wrap it around the rack’s upright tube and all of the bikes. There is not a lot
of room, but this is a very important safety step. Tighten this strap securely.
13. Anti –Theft Security
For anti-theft security, the rack comes with a locking hitch pin and a 9-foot cable with an integrated
lock. Wrap the cable around the bike frames, their wheels and through the rack. Secure by inserting
end of cable in the lock.
14. REMOVING THE BIKES AND RACK
To remove the bikes, simply undo the straps and gently lift the bikes off. If you’re in a parking lot, be
sure to fold down the support arms and fold up the wheel brace so as to minimize the length of the
rack when not in use. To remove the rack from the vehicle, fold the support arms and lower brace,
and remove the Locking Hitch Pin. Unscrew (counter-clockwise) the “no wobble” lever and slide the
rack out of the hitch receiver.
15. BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAYS AND GOING OVER BUMPS
Please keep in mind that when transporting bikes, you will be carrying more weight on your hitch.
This means the rear of your vehicle will be lower to the ground. When going up driveways or over
bumps, drive slowly and at an angle if possible. If you have a car or minivan where the hitch is low to
the ground, the rack may hit the ground. Go slowly and please be sure the handle lever for the no
wobble system is turned up or to the side.
Limited Lifetime Warranty (effective January 1, 2008):
Hollywood Racks will warrant its car racks and accessories during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the
product subject to the exclusions and limitations of this warranty. Hollywood Racks will remedy defects in materials
and workmanship by repairing or replacing (at its option) a defective part or the comp
lete rack without charge for labor
or parts. Hollywood Racks may elect (at its option) to issue a refund equal to the purchase price paid for the product.
This warranty does not cover problems caused by normal wear and tear including (but not limited to) weather,
scratches, dents, rust, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, 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 the product to any other person.
If a product is believed to be defective, the original retail purchaser should contact either the original retailer or
Hollywood Racks directly at 800-747-4085 or at [email protected]
Disclaimer of Liability: Repair or replacement of a defective product or the issuance of a refund or credit (as
determined by Hollywood Racks) is a purchaser’s exclusive remedy under this warranty. Damage to a purchaser’s
vehicle, cargo, bicycles and or to any other person is excluded. This warranty is expressly made in lieu of
any and all
other express warranties, whether oral or written.
Hollywood Racks shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, incidental, special, punitive or any other
damages in connection with the purchase, use or handling of this product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages and the above limitation
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you have other rights, which vary from state to
state.
Hollywood Racks
12812 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90061
[phone] or [phone] FAX [phone] [email protected]
www.hollywoodracks.com
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Hollywood Road Runner 5. Instructions d’assemblage et d’installation
Modéle HR520
Attention! Ne jamais monter se produit sur une remorque ou un véhicule remorqué
Suivre les directives suivantes:
Conduire doucement sur chaussée en mauvais état ou chemin de terre.
Vérifier le porte-vélo, les vélos et les sangles régulièrement pendant utilisation.
Après avoir ouvert la boite, vous trouverez les pièces suivantes:
-Poteau central (Fig 1) avec bras inferieur installé.
-Sachets de pieces contenat boulons, rondelles, écrou et agraffe (Fig.2:A,B,C,D)
-Cheville de verrouillage et cable de sécurité (Fig. 2; F & G)
-Boulonnerie pour bras de supports, mollettes et pièces platique rond et carré Fig. 3.
-Sachet de pièces contenant. Sangle d’attache (caoutchouc et nylon) Fig. 4.
Note: Road Runner 5 possède 15 sangles en caoutchouc et 5 sangles en nylon.
-Tube pour l’attelage remorque avec le systeme anti-jeu at levier Fig. 5.
Assemblage: Outils nécessaire: Clefs a mollettes de 6” ou equivalent
Le Road Runner est facilement assemblé sur une surface plate. Pour assembler le porte-vélo, poser le Poteau
vertical (Fig 1) à plat, face vers le bas (Hollywood decal vers le bas). Placer le tube pour attelage (Fig 4) à
l’extrémité du Poteau principal (Fig 1) de façon à ce que le tube pour attelage soit perpendiculaire au Poteau.
Place une rondelle B au bout du boulon A, ensuite inserrer le boulon A à travers le trou inferieur sur le tube de
l’attelage Fig.4 et le trou inferieur du Poteau vertical Fig 5. Une fois que le boulon a traversé de l’autre coté du
tube pour attelage, intaller l’autre rondelle B et l’ecrou C. Serrez fermement le boulon et l’écrou à l’aide d’une
clef de ¾” ou d’une clef à mollettes. Inserrer la broche (sur le Poteau vertical) à travers le trou superieur du tube
de l’attelage et à travers le Poteau vertical et de l’autre coté du tube de l’attelage. Installer l’agraphe D dans le
trou de la broche.
Pour installer les bras de support, inserrer le boulon L (Fig. 3) dans la pieces en platique carre M, ensuite dans ke
trou du cadre pricipal comme sur la Fig. 7. Installer ensuite la piece en platique ronde J et la molette H. Serrer la
mollettes, installer ensuite l’ecrou N a l’extremite du boulon jusqu’a ce que le nylon de l’ecrou prenne. Repeter de
l’autre cote Fig. 7.
Installer le porte vélo sur votre véhicule.
Trouver la cheville verouillage F.
Inserrez le porte vélo dans l’attache remorque. S’assurer que le tube pour attelage pénêtre jusqu’a qu’il touche la
“plaque-stop” soudée sur le tube Fig. 4.
Ouvrir la cheville verouillage F et inserrer la partie longue à travers le trou de l’attelage remorque ET le tube pour
attelage du porte-vélo. S’assurer que la cheville passe à travers la “boucle” a l’extémité du pas de vis du système
anti-jeu. De ne pas traverser la “boucle” rend le système inopérable. S’assurer d’installer le verrou de l’autre coté
de la cheville F. De ne pas verrouiller pourrait causer un accident.
Serrer le levier (fig 5) dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre pour engager le système breveté Anti-Jeu, qui
élimine tous mouvements. Le levier devrait être toujours dans une position vers le haut pour le protéger au cas ou
vous decendez une allée pentue. Le porte-vélo devrait être maintenant attaché sur votre véhicule et verrouillé.

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Installer les velos sur le porte-vélo.
1. Deserrer les mollettes de chaque côté des bras de supports, et faire pivoter les bras de supports dans une position
horizontale ou d’utilisation dans les pièces soudées sur chaque côté. Reserrer les mollettes fermements. Dévisser la
molette de la barre inferieure (Fig 6) et faire pivoter en position horizontale. La barre doit être dans la pièce soudée
sur le Poteau central. Reserrer la molette.
2. Attacher les sangles de caoutchouc aux berceaux porteurs sur les bras de support à travers un trou rond a
l’extrémité de la sangle avant de monter les vélos. Attachés les sangles des berceaux du côte du véhicule seulement..
Placer le vélo le plus lourd en premier ( le plus proche du véhicule), en mettant le tube superieur du cadre sur les
berceaux en caoutchouc. Le guidon doit être du côté du conducteur. Attacher fermement les 3 sangles en caoutchouc
Fig. 8a et 8b. Répéter les mêmes instructions pour le (s) prochain vélo (s) en le mettant dans l’autre sens (guidon
vers le passager)
3. Utiliser la barre inferieure (Fig 6) anti-balancement:
Passer les sangles de 86” à travers les oeillets et les 2 roues de chaque vélo. Attacher avec la boucle et serrer la
sangle de façon à ce que chaque vélo ne bouge pas (Fig 9).
4. Attacher une sangle d’attache des vélos de 86” et sécurité.
Important:Après que tous le vélos soient bien installés, attacher la dernière sangle de 86” autour du Poteau
vertical ET de tous les vélos. Serrer fermement.
5. Système de sécurité. Attacher tous les vélos au porte-vélo à l’aide du cable G de sécurite de 9’inserrer l’embout
du cable dans le trou de la serrure.
6. Pour incliner le porte-vélo, enlever l’agrafe D et la goupille du Poteau central, et aider le Poteau central à
s’incliner gentillement pour accès à l’arrière du véhicule.
Important:
Le fabriquant de ce produit n’est pas responsible des dommages causés par le mauvais usage
de ce produit. C’est la responsabilité de l’utilisateur de s’assurer que le porte vélo
est monté proprement sur le véhicule et que les vélos soient proprement chargés sur
le porte vélo comme decrit dans ces instructions d’installation.