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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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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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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• 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.

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• Rotate the left and right dials
toward the unlock icon and
carefully lower the support arms.
• Press the
button on the
buckle and
release some
tension from
the straps.
• Unhook the bottom hooks.
• While using your body to support the
HalfBack remove the top hooks.
• Rotate the
center dial
toward the
unlock icon
and fold back
the upper
frame arm.
• Carefully remove
the HalfBack
from the vehicle.

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R8A9N1D
Check strap
tension before
each use, and
while in use check
strap tension often,
tighten with each
new load.
STRAP TENSION
WEIGHT LIMITS
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.
CAUTION! BEFORE EACH USE:
•MAKESUREALLTHREEADJUSTMENTDIALSAREIN
THE LOCKED POSITION.
•CHECKSTRAPTENSIONBEFOREEACHUSE,ANDWHILE
IN USE CHECK STRAP TENSION OFTEN, TIGHTEN
WITH EACH NEW LOAD.
•KEEPBICYCLETIRESANDSTRAPSAWAYFROM
VEHICLE’S EXHAUST.
•NEVERDRIVEOFF-ROADWITHBICYCLESLOADED.
•YOUMUSTTIGHTENSTRAPSAFTERLOADINGBIKES.
•FAILURETOCHECKANDTIGHTENSTRAPSCAN
RESULTINPROPERTYDAMAGE,PERSONALINJURY,
OR DEATH.
•DONOTLETBIKEPEDALSTOUCHTHEVEHICLE.
•REMOVEANYBIKEATTACHMENTSPRIORTO
TRANSPORT.
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES:
•CERTAINAUTOMOTIVEAFTERMARKETPRODUCTS
SUCHASSPOILERS,ANTENNAE,ETC.MAY PREVENT
ATTACHMENT OF THE CARRIER.
•EXCESSIVETIGHTENINGOFTHESTRAPMAYCAUSE
DAMAGE TO SOFTER BODY MATERIALS.
•NOTAPPROVEDFORTANDEMSORRECUMBENTS.
•DONOTINSTALLONTOTRAILERS,CAMPERS,ORRVS.
•NEVEROPENTRUNK/HATCHWITHCARRIER
INSTALLED. OPENING THE HATCH OR TRUNK WITH
CARRIER INSTALLED COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE VEHICLE.
•REPLACEANYOFTHESTRAPSTHATAPPEARWORN
OR FRAYED (CONTACT YOUR DEALER).
•HALFBACK/FULLBACKMAYNOTWORKONVEHICLES
WITH AUTOMATIC OR POWER LIFT GATES.
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to read all the
warnings and warranty
information contained in
the insert accompanying
these instructions!
HALFBACK WEIGHT
2BikeRack=21lbs(9.5kg)
3BikeRack=23 lbs (10.5kg)

1035039B-13/39
YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.
4101 KRUSE WAY
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035-2541
USA
www.yakima.com
Glass Hatches
• If upper or lower hooks
must attach to glass,
follow instructions to
use Glass Hatch Hooks
(sold separately).
Convertibles
• Do not allow the upper
frame of the carrier to
rest on car convertible
top.
• Do not raise or lower
top while carrier is
installed.
Rear Window Wiper
• Wiper may not be usable while
carrier is installed. Do not allow wiper
to contact any part of this carrier, at
any time.
Vehicles with a Spoiler
• If any part of the carrier contacts the
spoiler, do not use this product.
Spoiler Gap
• SUV’s, vans, and wagons with a
gap between the rear spoiler and
rear window or hatch must route
upper straps under the spoiler when
possible. Do not allow straps to
contact spoiler.
READ THE INSTALLATION CAUTIONS THAT APPLY TO YOUR VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE:
Use a soft cloth with water and mild
detergent to clean plastic parts.
CAUTION
REMOVEHALFBACK/FULLBACKBEFORE
ENTERING AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)
YAKIMA 9FT SECURITY CABLE
(YAKIMA PART NUMBER 8007233)
Secures your bikes to your carrier.
Go to www.yakima.com or contact your dealer to purchase.
YAKIMA TUBETOP TM
(YAKIMA PART NUMBER 8002531)
Recommended for bikes with
slanted, or no bicycle top tubes.
TRUNK SECURITY STRAP
(YAKIMA PART NUMBER 8002623)
Secures your carrier to your vehicle.
GLASS HATCH HOOKSTM
(YAKIMA PART NUMBER 8002612)
Attaching Glass Hatch Hooks to upper
strap will limit load to 2 bikes.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Tight Seams
• On some vehicles the trunk/hatch
seams may be too tight to easily
insert hooks. Slide hooks from
outside edge of trunk/hatch to
appropriate location. If still to tight,
open trunk/hatch, insert hooks,
and close very carefully to avoid
damage.
• Make sure trunk/hatch is securely
closed before continuing installation.
Soft Attachment Points
• Excessive tightening of the straps
may cause damage to softer body
materials.

BOTTOM
BOTTOM
HalfBack
PURCHASE
SEPARATELY:
TubeTop
Required for bikes with
step-through/Ladies
frames or bikes with
slanted top tubes.
Part #8002531
HalfBack
1035039B-14/39
TM
6X
1X 1X
1X 1X
1X 1X
9X
CONTENTS • CONTENU • CONTENIDO
HalfBack (2 vélo)
15,9 kg (35 lb) maxi. par vélo
31,75 kg (70 lb) au total
HalfBack (3 vélo)
13,6 kg (30 lb) maxi. par vélo
40,8 kg (90 lb) au total
ACHETER
À PART:
TubeTopTM
Nécessaire pour les vélos
pour dames ou dont le tube
horizontal est fortement
incliné. Article no8002531

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INSTALLATION • MONTAGE • INSTALLATION
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• Tourner la bague
centrale vers le symbole
“déverrouillé” et relever le
cadre supérieur.
• Régler sa position au
RÉGLAGEDUMOYEU déterminé
à l’opération 1.
• Vérifier que la bague
centrale s’est bien
recentrée.
• Vérifier que le cadre
supérieur est verrouillé
dans la bonne position.
Nettoyer le véhicule
Régler le moyeu
RÉGLAGEDUMOYEU
NOTES DE MONTAGE
RÉGLAGEDUMOYEU

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Cadre supérieur:
•Sonpositionnementserafonctiondeceluiducadre
inférieur et de la forme de la voiture.
•Ilnedoitenaucuncasentrerencontactavecunaileron.
Cadre inférieur:
•IL EST CAPITAL DE BIEN POSITIONNER LE CADRE
INFÉRIEUR,CARC’ESTLUIQUISUPPORTELACHARGE!
• Souvent, le porte-vélos s’installe juste au-dessus du
pare-choc sur le bord inférieur du coffre ou du hayon.
•Employer la surface qui offre le meilleur soutien.
• Ne pas placer le cadre inférieur sur une surface vitrée, ni
sur une surface de plastique ou de métal mince.
• Le coffre ou le hayon de beaucoup de véhicules
comporte une grande section de métal peu rigide qui
risque de fléchir sous une charge.
•Nepasplacerleporte-vélosurl’emblèmeduvéhicule.
POURÉVITERLESDOMMAGES,TOUJOURSPOSITION-
NERLEPORTE-VÉLOAUXENDROITSINDIQUÉSDANS
LES NOTES DE MONTAGE SPÉCIFIQUESAUVÉHICULE.
Positionnerleporte-vélo
LES NOTES DE MONTAGE
INDIQUENT-ELLESQU’ILS
FAUT EMPLOYER DES
ADAPTATEURS POUR LES
CROCHETSSUPÉRIEURS?
OUI
NON
SAUTERL’OPÉRATION5ET
PASSER À LA PAGE 4.
PASSERÀL’OPÉRATION5.
PASSER À LA PAGE 5.
• En soutenant le porte-vélo avec le corps, insérer les
crochets des deux sangles supérieures (identifiés
“TOP”) sous le bord supérieur du coffre, du hayon
ou de la portière arrière. Serrer les sangles jusqu’à
ce qu’elles soutiennent le porte-vélo.
• Dans certains cas, à cause de l’étroitesse des joints,
il faudra peut-être insérer les crochets dans une
partie plus large et les glisser jusqu’à la position
voulue.
• Les sangles devraient être parallèles et avoir le
même écartement que le cadre du porte-vélo.
Passer les sangles par-dessus le cadre.
• S’il est impossible d’insérer les crochets
supérieurs, employer les adaptateurs. Suivre les
instructions de pose des adaptateurs en PAGE 4.
• NEPASFIXERLESCROCHETSSUPÉRIEURSSUR
DUPLASTIQUEOUUNAILERON!Employer plutôt
les adaptateurs. Suivre les instructions de pose des
adaptateurs en PAGE 4.
• NEPASFIXERLESCROCHETSSUPÉRIEURSSUR
DU VERRE. Employer plutôt les crochets pour hayon
vitré (vendus à part ; article Yakima no 8002612).
• ENLEVER LES CROCHETS AVANT D’OUVRIR LE
HAYON OU LE COFFRE ! Le fait d’ouvrir le hayon
ou le coffre alors que les crochets sont installés
pourrait endommager le véhicule.
Mettre les crochets supérieurs en place

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CROCHETSSUPÉRIEURS:Instructionsdeposedesadaptateurs
Il est sûr que des adaptateurs sont inutiles
pour ce véhicule ? Sauter cette page.
S’assurer que les
adaptateurs ne sont
pas coincés entre le
hayon et le châssis du
véhicule.
ATTENTION : LES
ADAPTATEURS
NE DOIVENT PAS
PORTER SUR DU
VERRE.

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• S’il est impossible d’insérer les crochets inférieurs, employer les
adaptateurs. Suivre les instructions de pose des adaptateurs en page 6.
Mettre les crochets inférieurs en place
•ENLEVER LES CROCHETS AVANT D’OUVRIR
LE HAYON OU LE COFFRE ! Le fait d’ouvrir le
hayon ou le coffre alors que les crochets sont
installés pourrait endommager le véhicule.
• Des points d’ancrage appropriés peuvent être le rebord inférieur du coffre, du hayon ou
de la portière arrière, ou les points d’arrimage sous le véhicule, ou le rebord métallique
du pare-choc. Ne poser les crochets qu’à des endroits suffisamment solides.
• Dans certains cas, à cause de l’étroitesse des joints, il faudra peut-être insérer
les crochets dans une partie plus large et les glisser jusqu’à la position voulue.
•NEPASFIXERLESCROCHETSINFÉRIEURSSURDUPLASTIQUE
OU UN AILERON ! Employer plutôt les adaptateurs. Suivre les
instructions de pose des adaptateurs en page 6.
• NE PAS FIXER LES CROCHETS INFÉRIEURS SUR DU
VERRE. Employer plutôt les adaptateurs pour hayon
vitré (vendus à part ; article Yakima no 8002612).
PASSER À LA PAGE 7.
LES NOTES DE MONTAGE
INDIQUENT-ELLESQU’ILS
FAUT EMPLOYER DES
ADAPTATEURS POUR LES
CROCHETSINFÉRIEURS?
OUI
NON
SAUTERL’OPÉRATION6ET
PASSER À LA PAGE 6.
PASSERÀL’OPÉRATION6.

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BOTTOM HOOKS: Anchor installation instructions
Confirmed your vehicle does not require
Anchors? Skip this page.
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ENLEVERLEPORTE-VÉLODUVÉHICULE.
CROCHETSINFÉRIEURS:Instructionsdeposedesadaptateurs
Il est sûr que des adaptateurs sont inutiles
pour ce véhicule ? Sauter cette page.
S’assurer que les
adaptateurs ne sont
pas coincés entre le
couvercle du coffre et le
châssis du véhicule.
AVANT DE REFERMER
LE COFFRE:

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• Tirer les deux sangles supérieures avec force vers
l’avant du véhicule afin de bien les tendre.
• Ranger l’excédent des
sangles en l’enroulant et en
le glissant sous le passant
élastique des sangles.
! Ne pas tirer les
sangles supérieures
de côté !
Serrercomplètementlessanglesinférieures.
Serrercomplètementles
sangles supérieures.
• Tirer les
deux sangles
inférieures
avec force
vers le sol afin
de bien les
tendre.
• Ranger
l’excédent des
sangles en
l’enroulant et
en le glissant
sous le passant
élastique des
sangles.