SECURE THE CARRIER HOOKS.
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Attach Top Hooks.
Adjust the strap length
until the carrier stays in the
desired position.
Attach Bottom Hooks.
First choice:
Bottom edge of the boot or hatch.
Second Choice:
Under the bumper if there is a
rigid, metal attachment point.
Third Choice:
Tie-down hooks under the vehicle
or holes in the vehicle’s frame.
Confirm that straps
are not near
vehicle exhaust or
rubbing on sharp
metal edges.
Attach the hooks to the side of the
boot or hatch lid. Adjust the strap
until the carrier stays in place.
Tighten side
straps.
• Tighten straps with
both hands.
• Tighten evenly until
carrier is centered on
vehicle.
After side and bottom straps are tight—
• Tighten the upper straps AGAIN.
Position Side Hooks.
Begin by releasing levers to
move Upper and Lower
Frames.
• Open the
cam levers
to loosen
the frames.
• Position Upper
and Lower frames
by turning hub
adjustment (one
way only)
Adjust the frame to fit your
vehicle’s shape.
Close the levers once you
find the best fit.
• It should take some effort to close. For added snugness,
after closing the cam lever, tighten the hubcap by turning it
clockwise until it is hand tight.
• LOWER FRAME should rest on the license
plate, just above or below the numbers, or
mount on any solid point.
• UPPER FRAME must clear a spoiler
completely, and must rest on solid material.
If you have a vehicle with a glass hatch, or a van
with a weather strip that interferes with upper
hooks, or your vehicle has narrow gaps which do
not permit use of upper hooks, go to Page 5, step
14 for instructions on installing Cylinder Hooks.
HOLD THE CARRIER UP AGAINST
THE REAR OF CAR.
SECURE THE CARRIER HOOKS
