300 - 1880 Government St. • Penticton, B.C. Canada V2A 7J1 • Phone (250) 490-8883 • Fax (250) 490-8885 • www.swagman.net
REV 23/10/19
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
• To avoid scratches and damage to your bike and/or towing
vehicle, it is suggested to cover the frame, handlebars, pedals,
and other protruding members of the bike with soft fabric or
other similar protective materials as needed.
• When carrying 2 bikes, the larger bike should be mounted closest
to the carrier crossbar, and the direction of the second bike is to
be reversed from that of the largest bike. However, if carrying a
woman’s bike, it must be placed on first (closest to carrier post).
• Make sure the weight of the bikes is evenly distributed over the
two arms preventing an overload of weight to one arm only.
Check periodically to assure that the bikes have not moved and
that even distribution is being maintained.
• It is recommended to tie the bike wheels together with material
not supplied with this kit to prevent bike swaying and the wheels
from turning.
• It is the owner’s responsibility to periodically check to assure all
hardware, straps, etc. are securely tightened for continued safety.
• Do not create any downward vertical force on any part of
the carrier when securing and tying the bike(s) to the carrier.
Excessive downward vertical force beyond the carrier’s load
capacity may cause damage to the carrier, bikes, and/or vehicle.
Maximum capacity of the carrier is 70 lbs.
• While traveling, secure bikes with material not supplied with this
kit through the bikes to the safety chain hook holes in the hitch
or any other permanent fixture of your vehicle (bumper, tow
hook, frame, etc.).
WARNING
1. Ground clearance must exceed 15” between the road and
the lowest wheel. Damage to bicycles or rack due to ground
clearance problems on trailers or 5th wheels is not covered
by warranty.
2. See your retailer for a Rack Adaptor that will allow sloping tube
bicycles to sit level on your rack.
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Bike Top Tube
Bike Seat Tube
Nylon Straps
INSTRUCTION SHEET
PRODUCT: 80501 Deluxe Around the Spare
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