Kuat NV 2.0 User manual

NV™ 2.0

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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 Nut
3x M8x160 Bolts
M6 Lock Washer M6x22 Bolt
3x 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 cen-
ter-beam by matching the coordinating labels. Then
alternate between bolts to tighten.
3x M8x160 Bolts4x M8 Nut
Parts Needed:
A
A
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 M6x22 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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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™.
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.

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STEP 7. 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

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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.

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NOTE: To adjust for bicycle t issues loosen the
front cradle bolt with an 8mm allen wrench (Do not
fully remove the bolt). Once loose, move the cradle to
one of three positions; up, center, or down. Tighten
the bolt to secure the cradle in position.
Failure to re-tighten bolt can lead to loss of bike.
STEP 3. Feed the rear tire strap through the
rear tire and behind the tire retention tab, then pull
through the ratchet pawl until the rear tire is secure.
NOTE: Failure to properly feed and tighten the
strap can lead to loss of bike.

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STEP 4. Pull the lock and cable completely out
from the rear tire tray.
NOTE: When re-inserting the lock cable into the
rack there should be a positive engage between the
cable and the magnet in the back of the tray.
STEP 5. Loop the cable through the rear triangle
and insert the lock tip into the lock found on the
cable.
NOTE: Each lock cable is designed to lock a single
bicycle. Do not lock the two cables together.