INSTRUCTION SHEET
PRODUCT:
64351 3 Bike Original Rack - Fold Down 1-1/4” & 2” Receiver • Page 2 of 2
Swagman • 300 - 1880 Government St. • Penticton, B.C. Canada V2A 7J1 • Phone (250) 490-8883 • Fax (250) 490-8885 • www.swagman.net
REV 08/05/15
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The purchaser should be aware that the load created by a rack and bicycles can exceed the maximum rating on the hitch or bumper.
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Swagman racks are powder coated to help prevent rust. When leaving the rack outside for extended periods of time the finish will loose its
luster. It is recommended that the rack is washed periodically to remove road grime, salt, etc. when not in use stored indoors.
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This bike rack is designed for round tube frames no more then 30mm in diameter. The rack won’t carry bikes with oblong frame tubes or
unusually large frame sizes.
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Take care to add padding on any area of the bikes that touches another bike or any part of the vehicle. Damage can and will happen (to your
bikes and/or to the vehicle) if care is not taken during the loading and transporting of your bikes, and padding used where necessary.
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Bicycle tires should be kept at least 6” away from the exhaust pipes of the vehicle. The high temperature exhaust exiting from the exhaust
pipes is hot enough to melt or damage tires. Keep all bike tires totally away from the direct exhaust flow.
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Bikes fitted with large accessories (such as child carrying seat) will greatly increase the wind resistance and therefore the pressure on the
rack and all vehicle mounting points. Reducing vehicle speed will reduce the chance of any problems occurring because of this situation.
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After reading this manual, should you have any additional questions regarding the compatibility, fitting and/or use of this rack, please call
your nearest Swagman authorized retail dealer or Swagman Customer Service @ 1-800-469-7924.
Mounting the Bike Rack on a trailer or 5th wheel
1. Purchaser is advised that the load created by rack and bicycles may exceed the strength of trailer or 5th wheel bumper or other mounting
location. Failure through improper mounting will void rack warranty.
2. Fold down racks are NOT covered under warranty if mounted on the back of fifth wheels or trailers.
WARNING
1. This bike rack is designed to be used on bike frames that have straight round tubing. It should NOT be used when clamping on irregular
shaped tubes that are curved, oblong, rectangular, etc., for instance those commonly seen on cruiser style bikes.
2. Bike frames made out of a composite material or carbon fiber should NEVER be clamped in this style of rack because the Bike Manufacturer
may void your warranty.
