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STINGER INSTALLATION

• Loosen locking knob completely.

• Pull back gently on Auto Pin and slide stinger into receiver.

NOTE: Do not lift/carry hitch rack by Auto Pin.

• Once receiver lip is cleared, push Auto Pin so that it rests

against receiver.

• Push carrier in until Auto Pin engages with the receiver hole

as illustrated.

• Firmly tighten locking knob to secure carrier to receiver.

If rack moves within the hitch receiver, the knob should be

tightened more firmly.

NOTE: Knob will not tighten fully without lock cylinder

inserted. Refer to Step 1 for lock cylinder installation

instructions.

Summary of Contents for HELIUM AERO 9042

Page 1: ...tion Secure bicycle to rack with rubber straps and safety strap through the frames and around the mast of the rack STEPS 8 12 Check tightness of all bolts and knobs periodically every 6 months Check r...

Page 2: ...753203007 1 1 F 1 2 13 hex bolt 853701202 1 1 G washer 12mm id 24mm od 951122454 2 2 H 1 2 13 lock nut 853558402 1 1 I hitch tool 8535524 2 2 J hex key 5mm 8530930 1 1 K 2 hitch adapter sleeve 852318...

Page 3: ...ded for tandems or recumbents Your vehicle must be equipped with a 2 or 1 1 4 receiver hitch Do not install on a trailer or other towed vehicle Failure to use blue safety strap may result in loss of b...

Page 4: ...ed push Auto Pin so that it rests against receiver Push carrier in until Auto Pin engages with the receiver hole as illustrated Firmly tighten locking knob to secure carrier to receiver If rack moves...

Page 5: ...mast to the stinger assembly before attaching the rack to the vehicle i e on the ground To confirm that proper tightness has been achieved lower and raise the rack using the bottom hitch switch If th...

Page 6: ...l position Hold anti sway cage horizontal with smooth edge facing down Slide c slot opening into anti sway extension Swing down into vertical position Repeat on alternating cradles left to right so th...

Page 7: ...ng key to lock and unlock A B C 8 BIKE LOADING With the bike arms in the upright position load the heaviest bike first onto the cradles that are closest to the vehicle as illustrated NOTE Bikes withou...

Page 8: ...l bicycle s in alternate directions 11 NOTE Do not allow strap to be positioned below Hitch Switch lever Secure bikes to mast of carrier with included webbing strap 12 INTEGRATED CABLE LOCK USE Once b...

Page 9: ...MENT ACCESS NOTE BIKES MUST BE REMOVED TO LOWER CARRIER Firmly hold the upright assembly with one hand Lift lever to lower Gently lower carrier to built in stop position Reverse operation to return to...