Let's Go Aero Half Nelson User manual

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Half Nelson
2-Bike Truck Mount Carrier
Part No. B01809
Revision Date: 07/15/19HN-071519Rev
ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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PRODUCT MANUAL
Rated for 70 lbs (35 lbs per Bicycle) of payload.
For Domestic Pickup trucks or Pickups without C-Channel Bed Attachments.
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V
W
X
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Z
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BB
CC
DD
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BED SIDE BAR
REAR CAB BAR
9mm TAPERED BOLT
DOUBLE BOLT ASSEMBLY
RING NUT
3/8” WASHER
3/8” SPLIT RING WASHER
CAB SUPPORT BRACKET
ADJUSTMENT BOLT
CAB SUPPORT FOOT
1/4” BOLT
1/4” WASHER
1/4” NUT
5/16” WASHER
STEM
SPIN RING
SPIN PIN
1/2” WASHER
UPPER WHEEL CRADLE
LOWER WHEEL CRADLE
RUBBER STRAPS
WING
CRADLE HOUSING
RETAINER CLIP
RING PIN
60” CABLE (WITH BALL STOP)
72” CABLE (WITH LARGE LOOP)
LOCK & KEYS
SPINWING™ PARTSTRUCK MOUNT PARTS
QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION
PARTS LIST
If you are missing any items, contact your sales agent if the product was assembled by them. If not, or if
purchased from Let’s Go Aero, please contact us at 1-877-GO-4-AERO (464-2376).
STEP 1: Rear Cab and Bed Side Bar Assembly
STEP 2: Rear Cab and Bed Side Bar Installation
Secure the Bed Side Bar
[A] to the Rear Cab Bar [B]
using four (4) 9mm Tapered
Bolts [C].
[Fg. 1 & 2]
NOTE: Be sure the Tapered
Bolts [C] are inserted
through the wider holes on
the back of the Rear Car
Bar [B]. Bolts should nest
ush with the Bar once fully tighten.
Place the connected Bed Side Bar [A] and Rear Cab Bar
[B] into the front passenger side corner of the pickup
truck. Be sure to push the carrier as far in the corner of the
truck bed as possible. [Fg. 3]
NOTE: Be sure the “Stop Plate” on the Rear Cab Bar [B] is
positioned so it sits in between the cab and the bed of the
truck.
CA
A
B
B
TRUCK BED
STOP
PLATE
B
C
A
[Fg. 1]
[Fg. 2]
[Fg. 3]

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STEP 3: Double Bolt Assembly
Install the threaded post of one (1) Double Bolt Assembly [D] into
each slotted plate located on the Bed Side Bar [A] using the highest
available slot with the handle pointing down. Secure the Double Bolt
Assembly using one (1) Ring Nut [E], One (1) 3/8” Split Ring Washer
[G] and one (1) 3/8” Washer [F] on each threaded post. [Fg. 4]
Moving back and forth between the plastic knob located on the
Double Bolt Assembly [D] and the Ring
Nut [E], evenly tighten both points until the
rubber bumper at the end of the handle
comes in tight contact with the pickup bed sill
overhang AND the Ring Nut is fully tightened
against the slotted plates. [Fg. 5 & 6]
NOTE: The plate on the Double Bolt
Assembly [D] is offset with the short end of
the plate facing up and the long end of the
plate facing down. [Fg. 7]
NOTE: The Double Bolt Assembly [D] provides both vertical and
horizontal pressure to fully secure the carrier to the truck bed. If the
Double Bolt Assembly is not fully secured or seems loose in either
direction (horizontal/vertical) further adjustment/tightening is needed.
STEP 4: Cab Support Assembly
Thread the one Adjustment Bolt [J] through the Cab Support Bracket [H] and
then into the Cab Support Foot [K] as shown. [Fg. 8]
Complete this step for both Cab Support assemblies.
IMPORTANT: The Adjustment Ring [J] must be inserted through the side of
the Cab Support Bracket that is angled down [H].
NOTE: For the remainder of this Manual this combination of parts will be
referred to as the Cab Support Assembly [HKJ].
E
F
EGF
[Fg. 4]
[Fg. 5]
[Fg. 6]
[Fg. 7]
[Fg. 8]
A
A
J
K
G
D
DD
H
A
TRUCK
BED
SILL
SHORT
BUMPER
LONG
POST
KNOB
HKJ

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STEP 5: Cab Support Assembly Cont.
STEP 6: Adjustment
STEP 7: Stem Installation
Place a Cab Support Assembly [HKJ] along side the
vertical brackets located on the Rear Cab Bar [B] so
that both Cab Support Foot [K] is pressed against
the underside of the return located on the pickup
bed wall (adjustment of the Adjustment Bolt may be
needed).
NOTE: Many holes are available so that Cab Support
Assembly [HKJ] can be adjusted up or down along
the wall as needed. Two aligned holes is all that is
necessary.
For each Cab Support Assembly [HKJ], connect the
assembly to the brackets located on the Rear Cab Bar
[B] using two (2) 1/4” Bolts [L], Four (4) 1/4” Washers
[M], one (1) 5/16” Washer [P] one (1) 1/4” Nut [N] each. [Fg. 9]
NOTE: Bolts [L] should be placed so that one bolt goes through the top hole of the Cab Support Assembly and the other
hole goes through the bottom hole of the bracket located on the Rear Cab Bar.
NOTE: The 5/16” Washer [P] must be placed in between the Rear Cab Bar [B] bracket and the Cab Support Assembly
[H, K, J] as shown.
Tighten and adjust the Cab Support Assembly [HKJ] using
the Adjustment Bolt [J] until Cab Support Foot [K] is tightly
pressed against pickup bed return. [Fg. 10 &
11]
Some adjustment of the Double Bolt
Assembly’s [D] from Step 3 or the Cab Support
Assembly [HKJ] bolt connection from Step 5 in
order to properly tighten the Cab Support Foot
[K] against the pickup bed return.
Slide the Spin Ring [R] onto the Stem [Q].
Then slide the Stem [Q] into the Socket located on the Bed
Side Bar [A] aligning the threading on the Stem with the
holes on the Socket. [Fg. 12]
HKJ
HKJ
HKJ
L
P
M
MN
J
R
K
Q
A
B
[Fg. 9]
[Fg. 10]
[Fg. 11]
[Fg. 12]
TRUCK BED
RETURN
TRUCK BED
RETURN

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STEP 8: Spin Pin
STEP 9: Wing Assembly
STEP 10: Wing Assembly Cont.
Slide the round end of one (1) Rubber Strap [W] onto each Upper
Wheel Cradle [U] and Lower Cradle [V]. [Fg. 16]
NOTE: Be sure to slide the Rubber Straps [W] all the way onto
the cradles so that it tightly rests over the plastic coating of the
Wheel Cradle [U & V].
Using one (1) 1/2” Washer [T], thread the Spin Pin [S] through the Stem
[Q] Socket and tighten until the Stem is fully secure. [Fg. 13]
NOTE: The Spin Pin [S] must always be inserted through the side of the
Socket where the bushing protrudes outwards.
Using one (1) Wing [X], slide both foam bumpers to the center of the Wing.
Turn the handles on each Cradle Housing [Y] to loosen their grip.
Slide two (2) Cradle Housings [Y] above the foam bumpers and two (2) Cradle
Housings [Y] below the foam bumpers.
NOTE: The Cylinders located on each Cradle Housing [Y] MUST rest along the
same sides as the connection hole located atthe bottom of the Wing [X]. [Fg. 14]
NOTE: Position the Cylinders located on each Cradle Housing [Z] so that they
alternate direction as shown.
Re-tighten each Cradle Housing [Y] handle to secure in place on the Wing [X].
[Fg. 15]
Repeat this step for the second Wing [X]. HANDLE
CYLINDER
[Fg. 14]
Y
Q
S
T
V
U
FOAM
BUMPERS
CONNECTION
HOLE
[Fg. 13]
[Fg. 15]
[Fg. 16]
X
Y
Y
Y
Y
W W

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STEP 11: Wing Assembly Cont.
STEP 12: Wing Assembly Cont.
STEP 13: Wing Installation
Insert two (2) Upper Wheel Cradles [U] with Rubber Straps [W] facing in
opposite directions into the two (2) Cradle Housing [Y] installed above
the foam bumpers on each Wing [X] as shown. [Fg. 17]
Secure each Upper Wheel Cradle [U] with a Retainer Clip [Z].
Insert two (2) Lower Wheel Cradles [V] with Rubber Straps [W] facing in
opposite directions into the two (2) Cradle Housing [Y] installed below
the foam bumpers on each Wing [X].
Secure each Lower Wheel Cradle [V] with a Retainer Clip [Z]. [Fg. 18]
Slide both Wings [X] onto the Stem [Q]
aligning the holes at the bottom of the Wing
with holes on the Stem.
Thread one (1) Ring Pin [AA] into the holes
located on each Wing [X] securing the
Wings to the Stem [Q]. [Fg. 19 & 20]
NOTE: The Ring Pin [AA] MUST always be
threaded through the hole in the Wing [X]
from above/inside the Stem [Q] as shown.
U
Z
Z
AA
W
W
X
X
XQ
Y
Y
[Fg. 17]
[Fg. 18]
[Fg. 19]
[Fg. 20]
V

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Using the 72in Cable (with Large Loop) [CC], slide the small (SM) loop
through one Ring Pin [AA] that secures the Wing to the Stem [Q].
Slide the small loop through the large (LG) loop on the 72in Cable [CC]
to create a closed loop.
Continue using the small loop end of the 72in Cable [CC] to secure the
carrier by sliding the small loop end through the second Ring Pin [AA]
and then nish by securing the small loop over the Spin Pin [S] post
that is threaded through the Stem [Q]. [Fg. 23]
NOTE: The 72in Cable [CC] is designed to lock bicycles to the carrier.
When no bicycles are mounted (like the example currently shown in
Fg. 21) it is recommended to wrap excess slack on the cable around
the Stem [Q] before sliding the small loop end over the Spin Pin [S].
Install the included Lock [DD] over the Spin Pin [S] locking both
Cables [CC & DD] onto the Spin Pin [S]. [Fg. 24]
STEP 14: Lock Rack to the Vehicle with 60” Cable
STEP 15: Lock Wings to the Rack with 72” Cable
STEP 16: Apply Lock
Using the 60in Cable (with Ball Stop)
[BB] pre-installed into the Rear Cab
Bar [B], thread the 60in Cable [BB]
through each Adjustment Bolt [J]
and through each Ring Nut [E] along
the carrier. [Fg. 21 & 22]
Slide the small loop over the Spin
Pin [S] post that is threaded through
the Stem [Q].
BB
BB
CC
LG LOOP
SM LOOP
DD
AA
E
S
S
S
B
J
[Fg. 21]
[Fg. 23]
[Fg. 24]
[Fg. 22]

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Operation: Bicycle Mounting
Hang bicycles by the
tires on the Upper Wheel
Cradles [U] with the chain
rings to the outside. [Fg.
25 & 26]
Adjust the Foam Bumpers
located on the Wings [X]
to protect the frame of the
bicycle.
Secure by tensioning
each Rubber Strap [W]
over the top of each tire
and engaging a strap hole
over the end of the Upper
Wheel Cradle [U] using
the tightest hole available.
[Fg. 27 & 28]
Slide the Lower Wheel Cradle [V] to
meet the bottom/side of the bicycle tire.
Secure the Lower Wheel Cradle [V]
using the same technique as the Upper
Wheel Cradles. [Fg. 29 & 30]
TIP: Pull the Rubber Straps [W] to
the outside edge of the Lower Cradle
[V] to position bicycles wheels so the
frame of the bicycle is pulled away
from the Wings [X] for wheel touch only
performance. [Fg. 30]
W
W
U
U
U
U
IMPORTANT: For two bicycles, position
the bicycles facing in oposite directions
(front-to-back/back-to-front) with the
chain ring to the outside.
V
W
V
W
[Fg. 25]
[Fg. 28]
[Fg. 30]
[Fg. 29]
[Fg. 27]
[Fg. 26]

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Locking Bicycles
Adjusting Position of Bicycles
SpinWing Rotation
Unlock the Spin Pin [S] and remove the 72in
Cable [CC] from the Spin Pin.
Weave the 72in Cable [CC] through the frame of
the bicycle.
Re-secure the 72in Cable [CC] back onto the Spin
Pin [S] and re-lock the assembly. [Fg. 31]
To accommodate varying bike sizes, slide the
cradle along the wings and re-tighten. [Fg. 32]
TIP: Lower Wheel Cradles [V] can be easily
reversed while the bicycle is hangs from the
Upper Wheel Cradles [U] to the opposite side of
the their housing for quick adjustability.
When loading and removing bikes, the SpinWing may be rotated 180°for quick access to both bicycles.
To rotate the SpinWing, unlock the Lock [DD] located on the Spin Pin [S] and removed both Cable ends [BB & CC].
Remove the Spin Pin.
Rotate the Wings 180° and then re-secure the Spin Pin [S], Cables [BB & CC] and Lock [EE].
Make sure the Spin Pin [K] is properly tightened
and locked before transit. Make sure the bikes are
securely attached to the rack before driving.
The maximum load weight is 70 lbs or 35 lbs per
bicycle. DO NOT OVERLOAD.
CAUTION: CAUTION:
DD
[Fg. 31]
[Fg. 32]

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Always secure each bicycle with all four connections points (two Upper Wheel Cradles & two Lower Cradles).
Do not operate the vehicle unless all connection points are tight and secured. Failure to follow bicycle mounting
procedure may result in damage to carrier, damage to property, bodily injury or death.
Always check and conrm all truck mounting points (three Double Bolt connections & two Cab Support connections)
are tight and fully secured before each transit. Failure to follow proper installation and equipment checks before
transit may result in damage to carrier, damage to property, bodily injury or death.
WARNING:
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