Let's Go Aero GearCage SP4 Installation instructions

User Assembly and Operation Manual
Installation Tips:
• Keep this manual for future reference.
• TheGearCage®SP4systemtsa2"sizereceiverstylehitchandrequiresaminimumofaClassIItowrating.
• Loadweightratedfor300lbs.ofcargo.
USPatentNo.:6,409,203;6,609,725;6,945,550;8,079,613;8,177,258;patentspending.
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HCR2220814-I
Part One
PartsIdentication Page2
PartTwo
AssemblyandInstallation Page3
Part Three
SafeUseandOperation Page5
FixedPlatformCargoRackwithExpandableCargoBag
GearCage SP4 - GearBag 4
®
Model#HCR222-628
®™

Required Tools:
9/16”WrenchandSocket
7/16”WrenchandSocket
5/32”HexKey
3/16”HexKey
If you are missing any items,
do not return product to retailer.
Contact Let’s Go Aero at
1-877-GO-4-AERO(464-2376)
for immediate assistance.
HIM
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Q
P
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M
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QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 1 SHANKTUBE
B 2 CROSSTUBE
C 2 CROSSSTRAP
D 4 U-TUBE
E 3 PANEL
F 2 SIDETUBE
G 2 ENDTUBE
H 2 HEXHEADBOLT4”
I 8 HEXHEADBOLT2.5”
J 4 JOINTCONNECTORBOLT2”
JJ 4 JOINTCONNECTORBOLT2.5”
K 4 HEXHEADBOLT.75”
Note:Partslistforswaycontrolkitshownonpage6
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
QTY. DESCRIPTION
L 24 WASHER3/4”
M12 1/4”NYLOCNUT
N 2 3/8”NYLOCNUT
O 4 WASHER1”
P 8 SQUAREENDCAPS
Q12 PINNUT
R 1 SILENTHITCHPIN(4parts)
S 4 SOCKETHEADBOLT1.5”
T4 PLUG
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GearCage SP 4 Cargo Rack: Parts List
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JJ

TheSilentHitchPinmustbermlytightenedto
workproperly.MakesureyouusetheHexhead
SilentHitchPintoattachtheShanktothe
receiverhitchanduseawrenchtosecurely
tighten it.
WARNING
Install GearCage SP 4 on your hitch using our Silent Hitch
Pin. The Silent Hitch Pin technology is the initial step in the
installationoftheGearCageSPCargoRackonthevehicle’s
hitch.TheSilentHitchPinpreventstheinherentfree-play
thatoccurswhenplacinganaccessorydevice(inthiscase
GearCageSP4)intothereceiverhitch.
Install GearCage®SPonHitchwithSilentHitchPin®
Insertspringnutintoshank[A]
aligningitwithhole.
Slideshankinsidereceiverhitchaligningholes.Insert
andtighten(30to60ft.lbs.torque)SilentHitchPin.
Clip cotter pin onto end of Silent Hitch Pin.
SPRING
NUT
A
HITCH PIN
WITHLOCK
WASHER
COTTER PIN
2. Attachfouru-tubes[D]andONLYTWOofthree
panels[E]tothecrosstubes[B]asshown.Use
[Iand L]foroutsideu-tubes.Use[JJ] for inside
u-tubes.
1. Attachtwocrosstubes[B]toshanktube[A]asshown.Note
thatthecrosstubes[B]arethetwolongtubesthatcontaina
centerhole.Insertfourendcaps[P].
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A
C
B
P
CENTER
HOLE
D
I
L
M
L
E
B
IMPORTANT:Shankoffers
choiceoftwopositionsforthe
GearCage.Nearholeswill
positioncage3”fromhitchpin
attachmenthole.Farholes,9”.
FAR
HOLES
NEAR
HOLES
GearCage®SP 4 Assembly
NEAR=3”
FAR=9”
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L
K
3. Attachpanel[E] joining it to edges of other panels on the underside using
fasteners[K, L, M].Attachsidetube[F]atendsasshownusing[Q, S, T],
andattwootherpointsusing[J, Q].Repeatforothersidetube[F].
E
L
F
T
S
Q
Q
J
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Q
I
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G
F
4. Attachendtube[G]ateachcornerasshownusing
fasteners[I, L and Q]. Repeat for the other end tube.
Insertfourendcaps[P].
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WARNINGS
Failuretoadheretotheserecommendationsmayresultinpotentialhazardsfromimproperoperation,includ-
ing property damage and bodily injury.
• Engage Silent Hitch Pin®
 TheSilentHitchPinfurnishedwiththecarrierMUSTbesecurelyengagedbeforetransit.Awrench
MUSTbeusedtotightentheHexheadSilentHitchPinatthehitchreceiverlocation.
• SecuretheGearCageSPCargoRackasclosetovehicleaspossible
AlwayssecureGearCageSP4asclosetoyourvehicleaspossible,minimizingthedistanceofthis
structureanditsloadfromyourvehicle.Therearetwoboltholesettingsfromwhichtochoose.
• Neverexceedcarrier’sloadweightlimitorvehicle’stowratedlimits.
Safe Use and Operation
Besuretofollowtheseguidelinestopreventpossiblehazardsfrommisuse.
VehicleandHitchReceiverCompliance
ThisGearCageSP4CargoRackts2"sizehitchreceiversandisratedforaClassIItowcapabilityorhigher(ClassII,III
andup).Whenoperatingatowaccessory(anyiteminsertedintothehitchreceiver),youmustcomplywiththevehicleand
hitchreceiver’stowingparameters.Consultyourvehicleandhitchreceiverownermanual(s)fordetailsonyourtowand
tongueweightparameters.BesurethattheyarecompatiblewithGearCageSP’sweightspecications.
TongueWeightCompliance
TheGearCageSP4anditscargocreatesacombinedweightthatcreatesdirectdownwardpressureonthehitchreceiv-
er’stongue.Thisdownwardpressureisthetongueweight.Tongueweightisoneofthetwocriticalweightratingfactors
ofyourtowrating’sclassication(ClassI,II,III,IV,V).Never exceed your vehicle and hitch receiver’s tongue weight
specication.
GearCageSP4WeightandLoadParameters
TheGearCageSP4weighs54lbsunloaded.Todetermineyouravailableloadweightinaccordancewithyourvehicleand
hitchreceiver’stongueweightrating,subtractGearCageSP’s54lbsfromyouridentiedtongueweightrating.Thediffer-
encerepresentsyourvehicleandhitchreceiver’savailableloadweight.
TheGearCageSP4isratedforupto300lbsofcargoweightcarryingcapacity.Whentransportingcargo,placeheavy
loads in the center and lighter cargo to the outside.
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
WewarrantthisLGAbrandproductduringthetimetheoriginalretailpurchaserownsit.This
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normalwearexpectedintheuseoftheproduct;(4)theproductorpartisdelivered,freight
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Technical Support
Forassistancewiththisproduct,pleasecontactus:
Let’s Go Aero, Inc.
2120NaegeleRoad,ColoradoSprings,CO80904
USA
Phone:877-464-2376or719-630-3800
Email: [email protected]
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kindsofgearwithyourcarrier,besuretovisitourwebsite:www.LetsGoAero.com

Accessories
LEDLightKit- Optionaltaillightkitandlicenseplatemount.
Easy to install.
HitchPinLock-Optionallockforsecuringyourcarriertoyour
vehiclehitch.ApplyontotheSilentHitchPin®providedwithyour
carrier.
GearBag™-Optional cargo bag custom designed for the
GearCage®4hitchracks.Weather-proofyourgearwiththislarge
andexpandablecargobagforupto20cubicfeetofcapacity!
Forthemostcurrentlistingofoptionsavailableforyourcarrier,be
suretovisitourwebsiteatwww.LetsGoAero.com
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FromthestaffatLGA,wethankyouforpurchasing
the GearCage®SP4cargorack.
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GearBaG 4’ Expandable Cargo Bag
12 c.f. expandable to 20 c.f.
This bag is WEATHER-RESISTANT, NOT WATERPROOF. When used during inclemental
weather conditions, cargo should be packed in waterproof bags.
Parts Included:
1 Cargo Bag
2 Large (1 1/2in.) single-clip webbing straps
4 Large (1 1/2in.) double-clip webbing straps (buckle with two clips)
4 Small (1in.) double-clip webbing straps (buckle with two clips)
INSTALLATION
• Position cargo bag inside the GearCage Hitch Rack shown with logo facing rearward.
• Begin at the driver’s side, secure the two large straps (with one set of buckles) to
the rack. These straps have only one set of buckles since this side of the bag does not open.
• Secure the remaining straps with double-clips to all sides and tighten around cargo rails.
These straps have a buckle and two sets of clips so the contents of the bag can be easily
accessed by unclipping from the cargo bag without needing to remove the straps from the
cargo basket rails.
Position bag with
logo here (rear facing).
OPERATING CARGO BAG
• To unzip, locate zipper on the driver’s side of the bag and unzip.
• To utilize expansion, locate the expansion zipper on the driver’s side of the bag and unzip.
Let’s Go Aero
2120 Naegele Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Ph. 719-630-3800
www.LetsGoAero.com
Part No. HCR628
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Large & small double-clip
webbing straps shown
™
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