MINOURA BikePit-4 User manual

bicycle storage stand BikePit-4
instructions manual
(ver.1.0 2017/2)
Top Rubber Cup
(with spring inside)
Clamp for Upper Pillar
(without plastic shim)
Thank you for choosing the Minoura BikePit-4.
BikePit-4 is a very convenient and easy to set up bike
storage stand that can be installed in any room where the
ceiling height is between 1.7 and 3.1 meters high.
BikePit-4 comes with two sets of bike hangers. You can
add some more optional attachments on the pillar.
Read this instructions manual carefully before use for
your safety, and keep on hand for future reference.
Part Name
Front Wheel Hook
Rear Wheel Hook
Clamp for Lower Pillar
(with plastic shim)
• For standard 2-wheel bike only. Not for use with tandems, long
wheelbase bikes, too small rear wheel bikes, quite heavy E-bikes or
DH bikes due to the difculty of hanging bike vertical.
• Max load limit of the pillar is 50 kgs.
Please note, if you hang only one bike the max load is 20kgs in
order to keep the stand balanced.
• Make sure the Front Wheel Hook is high enough to keep the rear
wheel from touching the oor.
• Check to make sure the Pillar Joint has remained secure by
pulling down the Upper Pillar after tightening the Pillar Joint Bolt
and the Lock Plate Bolt.
If the pillar has moved after tightening, discontinue using and
contact your dealer or Minoura directly. You may need to replace
the metal ring of the Pillar Joint.
• The pillar is supported by the internal spring applying pressure to
the ceiling.
Make sure that the pillar comes in contact with a stud or other
reinforced area of the ceiling otherwise the pressure may cause a
break through on dry wall or other non-supportive material.
• Use the supplied plastic tie to hold the pillar to the ceiling or the
wall to avoid the stand from toppling over if the pillar length was
shortened if there was an issue with the locking bolt.
Minoura is not responsible to any trouble if you don't use this plastic
tie correctly.
• Adjust the pillar length correctly. If the red plastic appears beneath
the Upper Rubber Cup, it means the pillar is not adjusted properly
(too short).
• Never use BikePit horizontally. It is for vertical use only.
• Do not install the pillar upside down. The narrower pillar must
come to the bottom.
• The pillar must be completely vertical, and not at any angle.
Failure to do so will cause the stand to fall.
• The rubber cap material may leave a mark on some ceilings or
oors.
We recommend placing a small piece of fabric or paper between
the rubber cup and the ceiling. Do not use a slippery material.
• The Front Fork Hook is covered in a vinyl tube to protect your
wheel. Some wheels may incur some damage to printing or decals
or the surface of the rim and we suggest removing the vinyl tube
and wrapping the hook with bar tape or a similar non-scratching
material.
• Depending on the bike size, you may have to change the clamp
position from the narrow Lower Pillar to the fat Upper Pillar.
In this case, remove the plastic shim from the clamp and install to
the pillar directly.
• The pillar is just a single pole so it's easy to turn. Do not place any
fragile items or sharp edge articles around the pillar.
Direct Screwing Point
Red Caution Indicator
Upper Pillar
(45mm diameter)
Pillar Joint
Lower Pillar
(40mm diameter)
Bottom Rubber Cup
(without spring inside)
[Pillar Joint]
Pillar Joint (Plastic)
Metal Ring
Cap Bolt M6x15
Lock Plate
Cap Bolt M6x15 (Do not loosen)
Recommended Tightening Torque = 8 N.m
Cap Bolt M6x20
Important Notes
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How To Set Up Pillar 1) Extend pillar, 2) Adjust pillar length, then 3) Install in room.
<Step-2>
Extend 20mm more
<Step-1>
Loosen bolt
<Step-3>
Tighten bolt
(Fig. A)
Watch
<Step-1>
Push up
<Step-2>
Lift up
<Step-3>
Place on
oor
Tightening
Torque
8 N.m
Use the supplied
self-tapping screw
(3.5x16 or 3.5x25)
Direct
Screwing
Point
(Fig. C)
(Fig. B)
1
2
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Place the pillar on the floor, then extend the Upper Pillar toward the ceiling.
When the Top Rubber Cup reaches the ceiling, tighten the M6x20 bolt
temporally to fix the pillar length.
This is the exact size between the floor and the ceiling without compressing
the spring.
Remove the pillar and lay on the floor.
You will extend the pillar 20mm more. (see Fig. A)
1) Loosen the M6x20 bolt
2) Extend the Lower Pillar 20mm more, then
3) Tighten the bolt firmly. (tightening torque = 8 N.m)
Now you get the correct pillar length.
1) Place the Upper Rubber Cup against the ceiling then push up to compress
the internal spring.
2) While keeping the spring compressed,
3) Slide the Lower Pillar and align it correctly while bringing it in contact
with the floor. (see Fig. B)
!If you see red plastic part beneath the Top Rubber Cup
when you setup the pillar, it's the warning sign that the
pillar is not extended enough.
Remove from the ceiling, adjust the pillar length properly,
and try to install again.
Loosen the M6x20 bolt on the black metal ring of the Pillar Joint.
(Do not loosen the upper bolt)
Now the pillar is ready to extend.
3
6Grab the Upper Pillar and try to pull down in order to confirm
if the Pillar Joint is locked properly.
!This conrmation must be done. If the pillar has
fallen down without this conrmation, Minoura
will not be responsible to any damage caused by
this accident.
If the pillar has been shortened even if you setup
properly, do not use the stand and contact your
local dealer or distributor in your country to get
replacement parts.
7To avoid any chance of the pillar falling, hold the Upper Pillar to the
ceiling or the wall with the supplied plastic tie, or directly hold the
Top Rubber Cup to the ceiling by screwing at the designated point.
(see Fig. C)
This step is mandatory and critical that you complete.
Wrap the tie around the pillar just beneath the Top Rubber Cup and
tighten it, put the screw in the hole on the tip of the tie, then screw it
to the ceiling or wall.
Make sure the area you choose to place the screw has a solid backing
such as a stud or similar. Do not install into dry wall only.
Loosen the M6x15 bolt, slide the Lock Plate along the groove on the Lower
Pillar toward the Pillar Joint, then tighten the bolt firmly (8 N.m) when it
touches the Pillar Joint.
This works as a safety precaution to prevent the pillar from sliding even if
the Pillar Joint has loosened.
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[Front Wheel Hook]
Front Wheel Hook should be installed alternately to avoid
conflicting the handlebar.
Both hooks must be set at completely opposite side. Narrower
than 180º angle should cause the bikes hit each other. [Rear Wheel Hook]
Rear Wheel Support will be
installed in the height of the
actual rear wheel axle.
1
2
Put the Pivot Pin through all 3 holes
on the clamp band from bottom side,
and screw the Pivot Pin Fixing Bolt
with Flat Washer temporally.
!Do not install the Pivot
Pin from the top.
You will not be able to
use the hex wrench.
!
Set the clamp position that the bike becomes vertical when
the stay pulls the rear wheel at the furthest point.
Do not hook the rim nor the spoke.
The support stay should move, not completely fixed.
Install Front Wheel Hook and Rear Wheel Support to the pillar. Each bike requires one each.
Front Wheel Hook must be positioned at enough height that the rear tire doesn't touch the floor.
If it's installed on the Lower Pillar, you
need to set the plastic shim in the clamp.
Just handing your bike from the top hook
doesn't keep the bike vertical.
In order to maximize space it's critical
that position the rear wheel correctly.
How To Install Hooks
M6x18 Bolt
M6x12 Bolt
How To Re-Install Clamp Band
The clamp bands come pre-installed and they should
not need to be removed. However, there may come time
when adding options to the BikePit that you will need to
remove them.
Upper Pillar
(larger diameter)
Lower Pillar
(narrower diameter)
Dual arm
Single arm
Remove the Pivot Pin and
the bolts from the clamp,
and wind the clamp arms
around the pillar.
Make sure the single side
arm is on YOUR right,
and the double side arm
is on YOUR left in this
sentense.
Put the Shim
When installing the
clamp band to the
smaller diameter
Lower Pillar, you
must put the plastic
shim between the
band and pillar as a
spacer.
Make sure the dual
ribs are located on
the single arm side.
!The clamp is universal with no specic
direction. But the Pivot Pin must come
from the bottom. If you don't, you will
be unable to tighten the bolt with the
hex wrench.
Pivot Pin Fixing Bolt
Flat Washer
Clamp
Pivot Pin
Clamping Bolt
Do not tighten the Pivot Pin Fixing
Bolt firmly yet.
If you tighten to much, the next step
will become difficult.
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Caution On Front Wheel Hook
!
In-Use Style
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Turn the Pivot Pin to align the
thread hole to the side hole on the
clamp.
Screw the Clamping Bolt into the
Pivot Pin.
Tighten the Clamping Bolt first, then
tighten the Pivot Pin Fixing Bolt firmly.
(8 N.m)
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The Front Fork Hook is covered in a vinyl tube to
protect your wheel.
Some wheels may incur some damage to printing
or decals or the surface of the rim and we suggest
removing the vinyl tube and wrapping the hook
with bar tape or a similar non-scratching material.
Contact
MINOURA JAPAN
1197-1 Godo, Anpachi, Gifu 503-2305 Japan
URL: www.minoura.jp
Mail: [email protected]
Made in Japan
Warranty Period
Minoura offers 1-year limited warranty to this product
from the date of your purchase.
Any natural wear and the problems caused by miuse
or unapproved modification will not be covered by this
program.
For more details, read the enclosed Minorua Limited
Warranty Policy card in the kit.
Also please regularly check our Minoura web site for the
latest information.
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