Stromberg Carlson Products BC-202 User manual

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STEP 1 STEP 2
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INS-BC202-C 10.18.2022
Two Bike
Platform Mount Carrier
Model: BC-202
Assembly Instructions
Two Bike Platform Mount Carrier BC-202
Assemble the primary frame by connecting the
Support Base Assembly (part #1) and (2) Horizontal
Tubes (part #2) using (2) 5/16” knobs, (4) 5/16” flat
washers, (2) 5/16” spring washers, (2) 5/16” hexagon
bolts, (2) M10 Carriage bolts and (2) M10 Locknuts
(parts #3, #4, #5, #6, #23 and #24). (See Figure 1)
nFits 2” receiver
nTilts down for access to vehicle
nWheel mounts adjust to any size frame
nTire cradle ts up to 2-1/2” wide tire
(BC-2FT Fat Tire Adaptor available)
nWeight capacity 80 lb
Tools Needed
(1) 17mm Open Wrench
(1) 24mm Open Wrench
14-1/4"
6"
10"
2-1/2"
10"
Fits 2"x2" receiver
BC-202
1-3/8" square tubing
51-1/2" long
32"
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
Place Vertical Tube (part #7) into the Support Base Assembly by
using M10 Carriage Bolt and M10 Locknut (parts #23 and #24). With
the Vertical Tube in a vertical position, insert the 5/16” hexagon bolt
(part #6), through the 5/16” flat washer (part #4), the 5/16” spring
washer (part #5) and the 5/16” flat washer (part #4), tighten with
5/16” knob (part #3). (See Figure 2)
NOT TESTED ON OR APPROVED
FOR E-BIKES

Two Bike Platform Mount Carrier BC-202
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 3
Attach Folding Shank (part #8) to Support Base
Assembly tube, using M16 Bolt, M16 Locknut,
5/8” pin and Clip (parts #9, #12, #10 and #11) for
added safety. (See Figure 3)
Slide the Left and Right Cradle Assemblies
(parts #13 and #14) onto Horizontal Tubes.
Release the knob of the left and
right cradle. The knob should
be facing up and the loop end of
cradle should be facing outward and
upward. Insert the cradles in sequence as
shown in Figure 4. After all 4 cradles are on
the Horizontal Tubes, tighten.
(See Figure 4)
Install the Long J-Hook Assembly (part #15)
and Short J-Hook Assembly (part #16) onto
the Vertical Tube, then tighten the Eyebolt
(part #20). Insert the Reflector (part #21) into
the hole of the square tube. (See Figure 5)
NOTE: Eyebolt provided for use with
customer provided bike cable and lock,
to prevent bicycle loss.
Insert Folding Shank into 2” receiver, using
Stabilizing Pin, 16 Spring Washer, 16 Flat
Washer, and Clip (parts #17, #18, #19 and #11)
to secure. (See Figure 6)
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6

Two Bike Platform Mount Carrier BC-202
STEP 7
STEP 8
STEP 9
Mounting Bikes
The wheel cradles and J-Hooks are completely adjustable and slide on the tubes.
Loosen the 5/16 “knob and
expose the head of the 5/16”
hexagon bolt outside the
support base assembly, then
rotate vertical tube down.
(See Figure 7)
Load bicycle into Wheel Cradles. Adjust
cradles to appropriate position. Ensure
tire is well supported at both ends of
Wheel Cradles. Tighten cradles to prevent
movement. (See Figure 8)
Rotate Vertical Tube to vertical position;
lock with the 5/16 “knob. Lower J-Hook
Assemblies down over bicycle frame.
(See Figure 9)
Apply downward pressure to bicycle
and J-Hook Assemblies. Tighten J-Hook
Assemblies and ensure there is no
movement of bicycle.
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9

Two Bike Platform Mount Carrier BC-202
STEP 10 STEP 11
TILT DOWN FEATURE STORAGE FEATURE
Load second bicycle as describe in Bicycle Mounting steps 2
through 5. Reverse direction of second bicycle to prevent handle
bar interference. (See Figure 11)
FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11
Loop (1) Wheel Cradle Strap over each wheel and
secure. (See Figure 10)
FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13
Loosen the 5/16” knob, rotate the support tube to the vertical
states, and then tighten the 5/16” knob. (See Figure 13)
Wheel Cradle Strap
Do not place bikes on the wheel cradle when
operating the tilt down feature. For access to the
rear of vehicle, remove 5/8” pin and allow the rack
to tilt downward. For safety, be sure to securely hold
the bike rack while the pin is out. (See Figure 12)
WARNING – DO NOT attempt to pull out
the main locking pin or back-up locking pin
while there are bikes mounted to the carrier.
WARNING – Failure to use wheel cradle
straps may result in bike falling off rack
during use.

Two Bike Platform Mount Carrier BC-202
FOLDED WHEN NOT IN USE FEATURE
HARDWARE KIT
Fold Vertical Tube to the horizontal
position, and then fold the
Folding Shank assembly
to the vertical position.
(See Figure 14)
FIGURE 14
PART # DESCRIPTION QTY
1Support Base Assembly 1
2Horizontal Tube 2
35/16” Knob 3
45/16” Flat Washer 6
55/16” Spring Washer 3
65/16” Hexagon Bolt 3
7Vertical Tube 1
8Folding Shank 1
PART # DESCRIPTION QTY
9M16 Bolt 1
10 5/8” Pin 1
11 Clip 2
12 M16 Locknut 1
13 Left Cradle Assembly 2
14 Right Cradle Assembly 2
15 Long J-Hook Assembly 1
16 Short J-Hook Assembly 1
PART # DESCRIPTION QTY
17 Stabilizing Pin 1
18 16 Spring Washer 1
19 16 Flat Washer 1
20 Eyebolt 1
21 Reflector 1
22 Wheel Cradle Strap 4
23 M10 Carriage Bolt 3
24 M10 Locknut 3
25 Circular Key 1
12
418 19
5
6
23 10 9
17 20
11
24