Hollywood Racks Sportrider HR1500 Instruction manual

Hollywood Racks Sportrider Model HR1500 Hitch Mounted E-Bike Rack
Assembly and Installation Instructions
•Two bike capacity. For use on 2” hitches only. Do not use a 1 ¼” to 2” hitch adapter, bumper mount hitch
adapter or hitch extenders. This product is not intended for off-road use.
•Maximum weight per bicycle = 80lbs. Maximum bicycle wheelbase = 60”. Maximum tire width = 5”.
•Do not use with mopeds, motorcycles, gas powered bicycles
•This product is NOT warranted for use on any trailer, 5th wheel or towed vehicle.
•For video and assembly & installation instructions, please visit Hollywoodracks.com
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1: Install Hitch Tube (B) into
vehicle’s trailer hitch.
Slide the hitch tube Ainto the 2”
trailer hitch until it stops (Fig. 1, 2).
Remove locking head from the
locking hitch pin and insert pin
through the hole in the trailer hitch
and hitch tube until it passes
through the opposite side. Be sure
the pin passes through the internal
tightening loop (located inside the
hitch tube, Fig. 3). Push the locking
head onto the end of the pin.
Tighten the front lever until all the
play is taken out between trailer
hitch and hitch tube (Fig. 4). After
tightening, front lever should
always be pointed upwards or to
the side to avoid damage when
going up or down steep driveways.
2: Attach Main Frame (A) to Hitch
Tube (B):
TOOLS REQUIRED: Two 19mm or
¾” wrenches or adjustable
wrenches that open to ¾”
Push the plastic sleeve forward so
that all three holes are visible.
Retract the front spring pin and
align the holes.
Place the main frame Awith plastic
sleeve into the bracket of the hitch
tube Bper Fig. 5.
Insert the bolt I and washer
through the pivot bolt holes. Install
nut and washer to bolt end.
Tighten using two adjustable,
19mm or ¾” wrenches. (Figs. 6, 7)
.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 3
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
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3: Attach wheel support tubes and wheel
tube brace to main frame
Per Fig. 8, 9, slide the wheel tubes onto the
main frame with the wheel tube’s square
holes facing up. Position the tubes so that the
holes are aligned.
Position brace H on top of the wheel tubes per
Fig. 10, 11. Insert carriage bolt J through the
holes, and install the thick round washer and
nut onto the end of the bolt. Repeat for the
other three bolts. Tighten using included
socket wrench. Refer to Figs. 12-13
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Fig. 8
Fig. 11
Fig. 13
Fig. 10
Fig. 12

4: Install frame hooks & wheel
holders:
To change the post from folded to
“in use” position: rotate & remove
the keyed L pin, rotate the post,
then re-insert the L pin in the lower
hole. Be sure the handle of the pin
is pointing downwards to lock it into
position. Refer to Fig. 14, 15.
To install the locking frame hooks:
Spring loaded buttons on the frame
hooks must in the unlocked position
per Fig. 18. Place the long frame
hook (D) on top of the square post
(A) with the hook facing the vehicle.
Push the button in and slide the
frame hook down onto the post.
Repeat for the short frame hook (C)
facing in the opposite direction, per
Fig. 16. Note: Frame hooks can be
installed with the short hook facing
the vehicle by using the “ratchet
teeth” located on the opposite side
of the post.
Using the clamps: Once the clamp
is installed, it can only be raised by
pushing in the button. To lock the
frame hook, insert the key and
rotate clockwise, per Fig. 18
Tip: Push down on the plastic
housing, not the metal hook
Optional post stop screw: If you do
not need to remove the frame
hooks from the post for bike
mounting or removal, then install
screw K into post per Fig.17 with
Phillips screwdriver.
Install wheel holders: Loosen the
knobs on the wheel holders and
slide them onto the tubes per Fig.
19. Final positioning will be done
when installing bikes.
Use Phillips
screwdriver
Fig. 14
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Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
PARTS REQUIRED: Frame hooks (C & D), Wheel Holders (E & F), screw K
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5: Installing wheel holder stop
screws (Item K):
After determining the final position of
the wheel holders, install the two
stop screws (K) into the bottom of the
wheel tubes as indicated in Fig. 20.
Use Phillips screwdriver.
6: Fold-up function:
Rremove the L pin and rotate the
vertical post to its folded position.
Reinsert the L pin. Next, retract or
pull back the front spring pin per Fig.
21 and rotate the rack towards the
rear of the car until it “clicks” into the
folded position. To return the rack to
its “in use” position, retract the rear
spring pin and gently lower the rack
until it clicks into it’s in use position.
7: Tilt-down function:
Per Fig. 22, Locate snapper pin. Per
Fig. 23, remove snapper pin, retract
the front spring pin and gently lower
the rack down to its tilted position.
Follow reverse steps to bring the rack
back to its “in use” position. Be sure
to re-install the snapper pin.
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
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8: Installing bikes on rack
Remove battery before mounting bikes on rack.
Note: The wheel holders on this rack will fit tire
widths up to 5” wide. Please see Fig. 27 below.
Place the inside bike (bike closest to the vehicle) in
front of the rack and slide the wheel holders so they
align with the bike’s wheels. Try to locate the wheel
holders so that the frame hook will rest near the
bike’s lowest point of the top tube. Place the bike
onto the wheel holders and make final wheel
holder position adjustments if necessary. Tighten
knobs securely. Push the frame hook down onto
the bike’s frame until fully engaged per Fig. 24.
(Push down on the plastic housing, not the metal
hook). Lock the frame hook. Do not over-compress
the padded hook onto the frame. For square
shaped top tubes you can use extra padding (such
as a sponge or piece of cloth) as needed.
Ratchet strap wheel holders: Rotate the wheel
ratchet strap and lay it on top of the bike’s wheel
(ratchet teeth “up”). Insert the strap into the buckle
and pull tight. Do not overtighten. Repeat for the
second wheel. To release the strap, push in the
spring loaded tab and pull the strap out of the
buckle. Note: Straps should be inserted into the
buckle when the rack is not in use.
Carrying two bikes: When carrying two bikes, the
handlebars must be staggered. Repeat for the
outside bike, with handlebars positioned with the
handlebars on the opposite side per Fig. 26. Lock
bikes to rack with included security cable.
Fig. 24
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Fig. 26
Fig. 27
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REMOVE BATTERY BEFORE
MOUNTING BIKE TO RACK

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 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
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Made in Taiwan SportRider Model HR1500 V1.107-2020
11: BA-Pro Bike Adapter (SOLD SEPARATELY)
The Hollywood BA-Pro is a heavy-duty frame adapter which creates an artificial
“top tube” for your bike. Certain bike frames, such as step thru and utility bikes
will require this accessory.
Remove battery before mounting bike on rack
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