XRACK V-2 Original instruction manual

Owners Manual and Safety Instructions
X-Rack Add-On Bike Carrier
Model: V-2
Read and Save this Manual.
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions. Refer to this manual for operating,
maintenance and inspection procedures. Log the items serial number on the front of this manual. Keep
purchase receipt with this manual in a safe dry location for future reference.
WARNING
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY. SAVE THIS MANUAL
For help with this product please visit our website at
www.xrack.us/help or call 888-998-5739 or 516-338-0884
for assistance. Never overload the rated weight of the
vehicle’s hitch capacity which may be lower than the rating
of the cargo carrier. Tools are not included for installation to
the vehicle.
Do not operate with unstable loads
Do not load beyond rated capacity
Always strap load securely
Distribute load evenly
Do NOT sit, stand or ride on
Do NOT exceed 65 MPH with Carrier attached
Follow DOT Guidelines for installation and use
No opere con cargas inestables
No cargue más allá de la capacidad nominal
Siempre cargue la carga de forma segura
DISTRIBUIR carga uniformemente
No se siente, se pare o monte
NO exceda 65 MPH con Carrier adjunto
Siga las pautas DOT para instalación y uso
Ne pas utiliser avec des charges instables
Ne chargez pas au-delà de la capacité nominale
Toujours attacher la charge en toute sécurité
DISTRIBUER charge uniformément
Ne pas s'asseoir, se tenir ou monter sur
Ne dépassez PAS 104 kilomètres à l'heure avec le transporteur attaché
Suivez les directives des autorités pour l'installation et l'utilisation
X-RACK Bethpage, NY USA [email protected]
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X-Rack Cargo Carrier Installation Instructions
Follow these instructions to install the V-2 2 bike carrier
accessory to your cargo carrier. Slide receiver tube of bike
rack into cargo carrier rear accessory port and line up
holes (Fig. 1) Use 2 bolts when using in rear port of X-Rack
or insert directly in the cars 2” receiver hitch (one bolt
only). Insert threaded hitch pin into hole at the end of bike
carrier and hand tighten. (Fig. 2) Insert 1/2” bolt with lock
washer and standard washer into second hole and tighten,
then tighten both with 3/4” wrench, then insert safety cotter
pin to forward hitch pin. (Fig.2) *Bolt heads should
be on opposite sides. (Fig. 1) For direct to auto hitch
installation, plastic spacer will need to be relocated to the
end hole position (use included allen wrench) Note: only
one screw will be used to secure plastic spacer. Once base
is attached (Fig. 3), continue building bike rack with the
included instructions on next page. X-Rack handles
warranty issues with this product.
50lb Maximum Capacity (Total combined with bikes and
gear) Do not exceed rating for carrier and or vehicle hitch.
Suggested tools:
3/4 Open End Wrench
or
Adjustable wrench
5mm Allen Key
Included
Not Included
Please call us if you need
further instructions. 516-338-0884
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Fig 2
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Fig 3

Maximum load weight limit for use in rear port of cargo carriers is 25lbs per bicycle.

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Safety Information
1. Read all instructions before using this product
2. Check for missing or damaged parts
3. Do not exceed the Cargo Carriers maximum load capacity as listed above.
4. Only use cargo carrier with 2” receiver hitch or Proper X-Rack reducing sleeve ***note when using a reducing
sleeve you will be lowering the capacity of the cargo carrier to match the reducing sleeve’s capacity and or the
vehicle’s hitch rating. Vehicle hitch ratings may be lower than the cargo carriers load capacity. DO NOT
overload your carrier or exceed vehicle hitch ratings.
5. Always distribute load evenly.
6. Always secure load with proper straps. All straps should be checked after driving a few miles and adjusted
accordingly. Make periodic stops to check straps have not loosened or load has shifted or become unstable.
7. DO NOT sit, stand or ride on
8. DO NOT exceed 65MPH while carrier is attached
9. Follow D.O.T. Guidelines for installation and use.
10. Only use X-Rack approved accessories in the rear port.
11. Be aware of road conditions! Sudden bumps and pot holes can cause an instant dynamic load on the cargo
carrier which may result in damage to the equipment. Driving over a bump can create a brief excess load on
your carrier and vehicle hitch. Always check your load and hitch connections after going over any large bumps
or dips in the road.
12. Be aware of your vehicles exhaust and make sure cargo carrier is not blocking or touching any exhaust
13. Do not block vehicle rear lights with racks or accessories.
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Failure to comply with these instructions and safety precautions
can result in serious injury or damage to equipment or vehicle
Maintenance and Service
Technical Specifications
Always inspect carrier before use check for:
Cleaning/Care:
DO NOT use Cargo Carrier or accessories if there is damage or missing parts.
þLoose or missing hardware
þCracked or broken parts
þAny bent parts
þClean with a mild soap and sponge or rag.
þKeep inside of receiver tube clean from debris
þAlways thoroughly dry before storage.
* Including weight of rack and any accessories
Only use X-Rack approved accessories in rear port of cargo carriers
Do not exceed cargo carrier rear port rating or vehicle hitch rating.

LIMITED WARRANTY
B&R Innovations, LLC (B&R) warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship
during the warranty period. Our warranty obligation is to provide a replacement for a defective original part if the part
is covered by the warranty after we receive a proper request from the warrantee (you) for warranty service.
Who may request service?
Only a warrantee may request service. You are a warrantee if you purchased the product from B&R or from an
authorized distributor AND B&R has been fully paid.
What is an “original part”?
An original part is a part used to make the product as shipped to the warrantee.
What is a “proper request”?
A request for warranty service is proper if B&R receives: 1) a photocopy of the Customer Invoice that displays the
shipping date; AND 2) a written request for warranty service including your name and phone number. Send requests
by any of the following methods:
Mail, Fax or Email
X-Rack c/o B&R Innovations, LLC
[email protected]
Fax: [phone]
999 S. Oyster Bay Rd, Ste. 402
Bethpage, NY 11714
In the written request, list the parts believed to be defective and include the address where replacements should be
delivered.
What is covered under the warranty?
After B&R receives your request for warranty service, an authorized representative will contact you to determine
whether your claim is covered by the warranty. Before providing warranty service, B&R may require you to send the
entire product, or just the defective part or parts, to its facility in Bethpage, NY. The warranty covers defects in the
following original dynamic components: motors, hydraulic pumps, electronic controllers, switches and cylinders. It
also covers defects in original parts that wear under normal usage conditions (“wearing parts”), such as bearings,
hoses, wheels, seals, brushes, and batteries.
How long is the warranty period?
The warranty period for X-Rack Frame and Receiver tube is 1 year. The warranty period begins on the date when
B&R ships the product to the warrantee. If the product was purchased from an authorized distributor, the period
begins when the distributor ships the product. B&R may extend the warranty period for products shipped from
authorized distributors by up to 30 days to account for shipping time.
If a defective part is covered by the warranty, what will B&R do to correct the problem?
B&R will provide an appropriate replacement for any covered part. An authorized representative of B&R will contact
you to discuss your claim.
What is not covered by the warranty?
1. Labor
2. Freight
3. Occurrence of any of the following, which automatically voids the warranty:
 Product misuse
 Negligent operation or repair
 Corrosion or use in corrosive conditions
 Inadequate or improper maintenance
 Damage sustained during shipping
 Accidents involving the product
 Unauthorized modifications: DO NOT modify the product IN ANY WAY without first receiving
written authorization from B&R. Modification(s) might make the product unsafe to use or might
cause excessive and/or abnormal wear.
4. Hardware
5. Non X-Rack accessories
6. Powder coating chips and scratches, and is very difficult to fix or repair. Chips and scratches are a direct result from day to
day use and are not covered under warranty.
Do any other warranties apply to the product?
B&R makes no other express warranties. All implied warranties are disclaimed to the extent
allowed by law. Any implied warranty not disclaimed is limited in scope to the terms of this Limited Warranty.