Yakima HalfBack 62633.01 User manual

BOTTOM
BOTTOM
HalfBack
PURCHASE
SEPARATELY:
TubeTop
Required for bikes with
step-through/Ladies
frames or bikes with
slanted top tubes.
Part #8002531
HalfBack
1035039B-1/39
TM
6X
1X 1X
1X 1X
1X 1X
9X
CONTENTS • CONTENU • CONTENIDO
HalfBack (2 Bike)
35 lbs / 15.9 kg max per bike.
70 lbs / 31.75 kg total.
HalfBack (3 Bike)
30 lbs / 13.6 kg max per bike.
90 lbs / 40.8 kg total.
PURCHASE
SEPARATELY:
TubeTopTM
Required for bikes with step-
through/Ladies frames or
bikes with slanted top tubes.
Part #8002531

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INSTALLATION • MONTAGE • INSTALLATION
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• Rotate the center dial
toward the unlock icon
and raise the upper
frame arm.
• Set its position to
the HUB SETTING you
determined in step 1.
• Ensure that the center
dial returns to the
aligned position.
• Ensure that the upper
frame arm is locked into
the correct position.
Set the hub
Clean the vehicle
HUB SETTING
FIT NOTES
HUB SETTING

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Upper Frame:
• The position is relative to the lower frame and will depend
on vehicle shape.
• Any contact with a spoiler is not acceptable
Lower Frame:
•LOWER SUPPORT FRAME LOCATION IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT IN SUPPORTING THE LOAD!
• A common location is just above the bumper on the
bottom edge of the trunk or hatch.
•Use area with the greatest support.
• Do not place the lower frame on glass, plastic, or thin
metal.
• Many vehicle trunks and liftgates have a large section of
poorly supported metal that will dent under weight.
•Do not place HalfBack on vehicle’s emblem.
TO AVOID DAMAGE, ALWAYS POSITION
HALFBACK WHERE DETERMINED BY
YOUR VEHICLE SPECIFIC FIT NOTES .
Position the HalfBack
DID YOUR FIT NOTES
INDICATE YOU NEED
TO USE ANCHORS FOR
THE TOP HOOKS?
YES
NO
SKIP STEP 5 AND
PROCEED TO PAGE 4.
PROCEED TO STEP 5.
PROCEED TO PAGE 5.
• Using your body to help support the HalfBack
attach both top strap hooks around the top
edge of the trunk lid, hatch lid or rear door.
Tighten top straps until HalfBack is held in
place.
• You may need to attach hooks at a wider
section of the seam and then slide them into
their recommended place on the vehicle.
• Straps should be parallel, and no wider than
the body of the HalfBack. Route the straps
over the HalfBack frame.
•Not able attach the top hook? Use the anchor
configuration. Follow Anchor installation
instructions on PAGE 4.
•DO NOT ATTACH THE TOP HOOKS TO
PLASTIC OR TO A SPOILER. Use the Anchor
configuration instead. Follow Anchor
installation instructions on PAGE 4.
•DO NOT ATTACH THE TOP HOOKS TO GLASS.
Use the Glass Hatch Hooks (sold separately -
Yakima Part Number 8002612).
•REMOVE HOOKS BEFORE OPENING THE
HATCH OR TRUNK! Opening the hatch
or trunk with hooks installed could cause
damage to the vehicle.
Attach top hooks

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WARNING:
DO NOT REST
THE ANCHORS
AGAINST GLASS.
Make sure the anchor
is free from contact
between hatch door
and vehicle’s frame
TOP HOOKS: Anchor installation instructions
Confirmed your vehicle does not
require Anchors? Skip this page.

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• Not able to attach the bottom hooks? Use the Anchor
configuration. Follow Anchor installation instructions on page 6.
Attach bottom hooks
•REMOVE HOOKS BEFORE OPENING THE HATCH
OR TRUNK! Opening the hatch or trunk with
hooks installed could cause damage to the
vehicle.
• Acceptable attachment points may include the bottom edge of the trunk, hatch lid or
rear door. Additionally, the tie-down hooks underneath the vehicle or the metal ledge
of the bumper are acceptable. Only attach hooks to areas with sufficient support.
• You may need to attach hooks at a wider section of the seam and then slide
them into their recommended place on the vehicle.
•DO NOT ATTACH THE BOTTOM HOOKS TO PLASTIC OR TO
A SPOILER. Use the Anchor configuration instead. Follow
Anchor installation instructions on page 6.
• DO NOT ATTACH THE BOTTOM HOOKS TO GLASS.
Use the Glass Hatch Hooks (sold separately -
(Yakima Product Number 8002612).
PROCEED TO PAGE 7.
DID YOUR FIT NOTES
INDICATE YOU NEED
TO USE ANCHORS FOR
THE BOTTOM HOOKS?
YES
NO
SKIP STEP 6 AND
PROCEED TO PAGE 6.
PROCEED TO STEP 6.

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BOTTOM HOOKS: Anchor installation instructions
Confirmed your vehicle does not require
Anchors? Skip this page.
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1035039B-6/39
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BOTTOM HOOKS: Anchor installation instructions
Confirmed your vehicle does not
require Anchors? Skip this page.
REMOVE THE CARRIER FROM THE CAR.
BEFORE CLOSING
THE TRUNK:
Be sure the pads are
free from contact
between trunk door
and vehicle’s frame.

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• Using ample force pull both top straps toward the
front of the vehicle to fully tighten the top straps.
• Store the extra straps
using the rubber strap
storage bands.
Do not pull upper
straps sideways!
Fully Tighten bottom straps
Fully Tighten top straps
• Using ample
force pull both
bottom straps
down toward
the ground to
fully tighten the
bottom straps.
• Store the extra
straps using
the rubber
strap storage
bands.

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LOADING • CHARGEMENT • CARGA
Test installation
• Grasp the HalfBack
and test that it’s
securely fastened
to the vehicle by
trying to move it in all
directions. HALFBACK
SHOULD NOT MOVE!
• Any Contact
with a spoiler is
unacceptable.
Raise the support arms
• Rotate the left and right dials
toward the unlock icon and
raise the support arms.
• Support arms must be
parallel to one another, and
angled slightly upward.
• Ensure that the left and
right dials return to
their locked positions.
You should hear an
audible “click” .
• Pull downward on both support
arms to ensure they are locked
into position. The lock icons will
be aligned when locked.

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1035039B-9/39
A Yakima TubeTopTM (see cover page) may be required to carry your bike safely.
Bikes should be as level as possible to avoid ground clearance issues and possible ejections.
Failure to load
bikes properly can
result in property
damage, personal
injury, or death.
Alternate bike directions
to avoid interference.
• Each bike requires
three ZipStripsTM.
• Always load first bike with
chain away from vehicle.
• Rotate anti-sway cradle against
the seat tube.
• Insert ZipStripsTM into cradles and
push against bike frame until snug.
Secure the bikes
Load Bikes
Rotate anti-
sway cradles
out of the way
for easier
loading.
• Bikes are to be loaded in the position closest to the vehicle.
• Use Wheel Strap to
secure bike’s front
wheel to its frame.
• Load heaviest bike first.

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UNLOADING•DÉCHARGEMENT•DESCARGA
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• Secure loose strap end.
• Use the safety
strap to secure
bike frames to
HalfBack frame.
Now that you’ve
installed your Yakima
HalfBack take a moment
to enjoy the beverage
of your choice. Use the
built in bottle openers to
crack open a cold one!
Install safety strap.
• Remove the
safety strap.
• Remove the
ZipStripsTM.
• Unload the bikes.