Thule 9028XT User manual

QUICK START
GUIDE for:
VERTEX
(2 BIKE CARRIER)
9028XT
(4 BIKE CARRIER)
9029XT
- Fold down stinger and install
flathead bolts (STEP 1).
- Install in receiver and bolt with
washer and lock washer (STEP
2).
- Load heaviest bike first - front to
the right (STEP 6).
- Alternate bike direction.
- Secure bicycle to rack with
rubber straps and black safety
strap through the frames and
around the mast of the rack
(STEP 8).
- Check tightness of all bolts and
knobs periodically (every 6
months).
- Check rubber straps for wear
and replace if worn.
- Install on a trailer or other towed
vehicle.
- Put more than 200 lbs. on a class
1 hitch.
- Do not “overstretch” the straps.
- Use the rack while traveling on
dirt roads.
- Use the rack to carry tandems or
recumbents.
- Put more than the intended
number of bikes on the rack.
DO
DO NOT
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PARTS INCLUDED
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VERTEX
(2 BIKE CARRIER)
9028XT
(4 BIKE CARRIER)
9029XT
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part description part number 9028XT qty.9029XT qty.
AVertex bike carrier — 1 1
Badapter sleeve short 8537489 1 1
Cripple strap 8523006001612
Danti-sway cage 8522903001 2 4
Eanti-sway angled extension 85231080012 2
Fbuckle strap 753203017 1 1
Ghitch tool 8535524 1 1
HM6 x 25mm button head screw 85231150012 2
Ihex key 853243002 1 1
JM6 flat head screw 853578702 1 1
Klock washer M12 956122159 1 1
Lwasher M12 951122454 1 1
Mhex bolt M12 908124054 1 1
Nhold fast cradle 8523005002 4 8
Olock cylinder and 2 keys — — —
Plock cylinder change key 8531251 1 1
Qlocking end cap 85232940011 1
Rnon-locking end cap
8523293001 1 1

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SET UP
- A. & B. Pull up on lower Hitch Switch and rotate stinger perpendicular
to Vertex mast.
- C. Fasten Button Head Screws with 5mm hex key into left and right
holes at the base of carrier.
- D. Carrier can be easily handled / carried using handhold at the back
of the carrier.
A
C
D
B

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STINGER INSTALLATION / FOR 2" INSTALLATION
- A. Slide Adapter Sleeve onto stinger - align holes in adapter with holes
in stinger.
- B. Secure Adapter with M6 Flat Head Screw and Hex Key.
- C. Slide stinger into receiver until hole in stinger aligns with hole in receiver.
Secure in position with M12 receiver bolt, M12 lock washer and M12 flat
washer as illustrated. Firmly tighten using Thule tool.
STINGER INSTALLATION / FOR 1-1/4" INSTALLATION
- Slide stinger into receiver until hole in stinger aligns with hole in receiver.
Secure in position with M12 receiver bolt, M12 lock washer
and M12 flat washer as illustrated. Firmly tighten using Thule tool.
A
B
C
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4
BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION
- A. Lift Hitch Switch Lever as illustrated.
- B. With the other hand lift bike arm assembly upward until the Hitch
Switch “clicks” into position.
- Reverse operation to store or when traveling with no bike attached.
- Attach cradle strap to cradle.
A
B

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- Attach anti-sway angled extension to underside of cradles 1 and 4
as illustrated.
5A B C
3
1
2
4
- A. Load heaviest bike first onto the inner most cradles - handle bars facing
passenger side of vehicle.
- B. Fasten cradle straps.
- Use 982XT Frame Adaptor (#982XT, sold separately) for bikes without
traditional top tubes.
A
B

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ATTACHING HOLD FAST ANTI-SWAY CAGES
- A. To attach anti-sway cage, hold horizontal with smooth edge facing
down and slide C-slot opening onto Anti-sway Extension / Cradle.
- B. Swing down to vertical position. Place smooth curved surface against
bicycle and attach strap as shown.
- Mount bikes in alternate directions.
- Secure bikes to mast of carrier with black strap.
A
B

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NOTE: BIKES MUST BE REMOVED TO LOWER CARRIER.
- To lower the mast for rear-of-vehicle access, firmly hold the mast of the
carrier with one hand.
- Lift lower Hitch Switch lever as illustrated.
SECURITY / INSTALLING END CAP LOCK CORE
- Install lock cylinder into locking end cap with Change Key.
SECURITY / USING LOCKING CABLE
- Lock bikes to carrier with cable lock.
A
A B
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SECURITY / SNUG-TITE RECEIVER LOCK
- Using Snug-Tite™ Receiver Lock (STL2, sold separately) carrier can be
locked to vehicle hitch.