MODEL 302DN
INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: Bikes or rack falling in road can cause serious accidents resulting in bodily injury—do not use rack on any
vehicle on which it can not be properly mounted as described in this instruction sheet.
• Use this rack only on rear mounted external spare tires. Make sure that spare tire is securely attached and that the
tire is fully inflated
• Never use rack on spare tires mounted on any type of trailer, RV, or on the front of vehicle.
• Never carry more than 2 bicycles (
MAX CAPACITY: 70 LB) - no tandems, mopeds, or recumbents. Car tail lights
must remain visible. Bikes must be securely tied to rack. Use bike tie-downs, or additional straps if necessary.
• Drive conservatively, especially over bumps. Never use off-road.
• Do not use if any part of the rack is damaged, worn, or missing. Contact R. A. Allen Co., Inc. for replacement parts.
CAUTION:
Use Allen 302DN only in accordance with local motor
vehicle and traffic regulations.
• To avoid damage to rear door or trunk, do not open trunk or
rear door when hooks or rack are in place.
• Install rack and load bicycles only at a safe distance away
from moving traffic.
• Only rubber feet and rack should come into contact with car.
• Make sure that all of rack and bicycles are kept at a safe distance
from road and hot exhaust.
• Remove rack from car when not in use
ONLY USE RACK ON REAR MOUNTED EXTERNAL SPARE TIRES INSTALLED ON STANDARD
AUTOMOBILES AND TRUCKS. NEVER USE RACK ON TRAILERS OR RV’S. MAKE SURE
THAT SPARE TIRE IS SECURELY ATTACHED AND FULLY INFLATED.
BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVE ANY
SPARE TIRE COVERS THAT MAY BE
DAMAGED BY RACK.
COMPLETELY HOOK TOP FOOT/ CARRY
ARM ASSEMBLY
[A]
OVER THE TOP OF
SPARE TIRE. POSITION RACK WITH
CARRY ARMS INCLINED SLIGHTLY
UPWARDS AND HIGH ENOUGH TO
KEEP TAIL LIGHTS VISIBLE
BOTTOM FOOT ASSEMBLY
[C]
MUST BE
HELD AGAINST THE TIRE IN A FULLY
EXTENDED POSITION.
COMPLETELY HOOK BOTTOM HOOKS TO
A METAL EDGE BELOW BUMPER, OR AT
THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR.
OPENING REAR DOOR SLIGHTLY CAN MAKE
IT EASIER TO ATTACH BOTTOM HOOKS.
IF THERE IS NO METAL EDGE AT THE
BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR, LOOK FOR A
METAL EDGE BELOW THE BUMPER.
ALTERNATIVELY, THE STRAPS CAN BE
LOOPED AROUND BAR STYLE BUMPERS.
COMPLETELY TIGHTEN BOTTOM STRAPS BY
PULLING ON FREE END OF STRAPS UNTIL
ELASTIC PORTION OF STRAPS ARE
COMPLETELY STRETCHED.
The 302DN ships with the bottom foot uninstalled. Please follow
the steps below to assemble your rack and get ready to ride.
Note: Two 7/16” wrenches needed for assembly.
SETTING UP RACK
It is easiest to assemble the rack with the
carry arms in a set-up position. Please follow
1-3 below.
1. Unfold rack and lay it on its side with Carry
Arms
[A] perpendicular to Middle Section [B].
2. Pull up on Set Up Pins [D] to install into hole
on Carry Arm.
Note: Use caution not to pinch your fingers.
3. Flip rack over and repeat on other side.
INSTALLING BOTTOM FOOT ON RACK
SETTING UP / ASSEMBLING RACK:
[A]
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
A.
INSTALLING RACK ON VEHICLE:
B.
[C]
RACK PARTS
A—CARRY ARM
B—MIDDLE SECTION
C—BOTTOM FOOT
D—SET UP PINS
E—BOTTOM STRAP BOLTS
F—BOTTOM STRAP
BRACKETS
INSTALLING BOTTOM FOOT
PASS BOTTOM STRAP BOLTS
[E]
THROUGH THE BOTTOM FOOT
[C] AND TIGHTEN THE NYLON
INSERT LOCK NUTS USING
WRENCHES. THE THREADED
ENDS OF THE BOLTS SHOULD
FULLY PASS THROUGH THE NYLON
LOCKING INSERTS ON THE NUTS
TO ENSURE THAT THE BOLTS ARE
PROPERLY SECURED. THE
BOTTOM STRAP BRACKETS
[F]
SHOULD BE LOCATED ON THE
INSIDE OF THE MIDDLE SECTION
[B] AS SHOWN TO THE LEFT.
[A]
[D]
[B]
[E]
[C]
[F]
[D]
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