Kuat Racks NV 2.0 User manual

NV™ 2.0
USER GUIDE

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Parts:
Outer Front Tire Tray Inner Front Tire Tray
Outer Rear Tire Tray Inner Rear Tire Tray
Pivot Assembly
Included in the parts box:
Trail Doc™Clamp
Trail Doc™Post
6mm Allen Wrench
8mm Allen Wrench
End Cap Plug
4x M8 Nuts
3x M8x160 Bolts
M6 Lock Washer M8x45 Bolts
2x Keys
Bottle Opener
Key chain
Rear End Cap Pivot Lever Hitch Pin and Lock

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Rear End Cap
STEP 2. Insert rear end cap.
Part Needed
STEP 1. Throw the end cap lever open to release
the Trail Doc™Post and pull the Trail Doc™Post
completely out from the rear of the center beam.

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STEP 3. Align the trays with the holes on the center
beam by matching the coordinating labels. Then al-
ternate between bolts to tighten.
3x M8x160 Bolts4x M8 Nuts
Parts Needed
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NOTE: The trays with the “..Küat..” logo will be
farthest from the hitch. Performing this step with the
rack upside down will ease assembly.
NOTE: This tray has the
M8x160 bolt pre-installed.

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STEP 4. Press the pivot lever onto the corre-
sponding keyed shaft. Then tighten the bolt with the
lock washer to secure the pivot lever.
Parts Needed
M6 Lock Washer M8x45 Bolt Pivot Lever
NOTE: When positioning the
pivot lever there should be about
1in (25.4mm) of space between
the lever and the tray.

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NOTE: Use the end cap plug to keep debris out
when the Trail Doc™is not installed. The tension on
the lever can be adjusted using a 3mm Allen wrench.
STEP 5. Thread the Trail Doc™clamp onto the
Trail Doc™post.
Parts Needed
Trail Doc™Clamp Trail Doc™Post
STEP 6. Open the lever on the end cap and insert
the Trail Doc™.
Using the NV Hitch Lock
Side Entry
Rear Entry
If your NV 2.0 uses the rear-entry hitch lock system,follow all
instructions labeled Section 2 to ensure proper lock usage.
If your NV 2.0 uses the side-entry hitch lock system, follow all
instructions labeled Section 1 to ensure proper lock usage.

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Using the NV Hitch Lock
Side Entry
Rear Entry
If your NV 2.0 uses the rear-entry hitch lock system,follow all
instructions labeled Section 2 to ensure proper lock usage.
If your NV 2.0 uses the side-entry hitch lock system, follow all
instructions labeled Section 1 to ensure proper lock usage.

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Insert the rack into the hitch receiver and align the hitch pin
holes, then insert the hitch pin and lock. Push or pull the rack
in the hitch receiver to remove rattle caused by the hitch pin
and turn the knob until tight.
Parts Needed
Hitch Pin and Lock
Section 1 Using the Side-Entry Hitch Lock

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Using the Rear-Entry NV Hitch LockSection 2
1Insert NV 2.0 into hitch aligning hitch pin holes.
2Slide hitch pin through hitch, NV 2.0, and into new hitch lock.
Remove dust cover to
access lock key core
and lock hitch pin.
Tighten NV 2.0 Hitch Cam

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Loading bicycles:
STEP 1. Rotate the tire hook outward. Press the
button and extend the hook.
NOTE: When not in use keep the tire hook rotated
inward to avoid damage.
STEP 2. Set the bicycle on the rack and place the
hook as close to the bicycle’s front fork as possible,
then ratchet the hook down onto the tire.
NOTE: Proper placement of the
tire hook is critical to securing
the bicycle to the rack.