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GUIDE for: 

VERTEX SWING AWAY

9031XT

-   Attach swing arm and upright 

assembly as shown (STEP 1).

-   Install in receiver and bolt  

with washer and lock washer 

(STEP 3).

-   Load heaviest bike first- front  

to the right. (STEP 7).

-   Alternate bike direction.
-   Secure bicycle to rack with 

rubber straps and black safety 

strap through the frames and 

around the mast of the rack 

(STEP 9).

-   Check tightness of all bolts  

and knobs periodically.  

(every 6 months).

-   Check rubber straps for wear 

and replace if worn.

-   Install on a trailer or other  

towed vehicle.

-   Put more than 2 bikes on a  

class 1 hitch.

-   Do not “overstretch” the  

straps.

-   Use the rack while traveling  

on dirt roads.

-   Use the rack to carry tandems  

or recumbents.

-   Put more than the intended 

number of bikes on the rack.

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Summary of Contents for VERTEX SWING AWAY

Page 1: ...traps and black safety strap through the frames and around the mast of the rack STEP 9 Check tightness of all bolts and knobs periodically every 6 months Check rubber straps for wear and replace if worn Install on a trailer or other towed vehicle Put more than 2 bikes on a class 1 hitch Do not overstretch the straps Use the rack while traveling on dirt roads Use the rack to carry tandems or recumb...

Page 2: ...506 7079 North American English PARTS INCLUDED A L G M K J F E B C D O H I N R S VERTEX SWING AWAY 9031XT P Q ...

Page 3: ...2 F hitch tool 8535524 1 G 1 2 13 bolt x 5 5 8535583 2 H stinger assembly 2 swing 1 I swing arm assembly 1 J lock washer 12mm 956122159 1 K washer 12mm 951122454 5 L 1 2 lock nut 853558402 2 M hex bolt 908124054 1 N hold fast cradle 8523005002 8 O 75 open end wrench 8523138001 1 P lock cylinder and 2 keys Q lock cylinder change key 8531251 1 R locking end cap 8523294001 1 S non locking end cap 852...

Page 4: ...washer and lock nut as illustrated Tighten firmly using Thule tools provided CARRIER ASSEMBLY B Position upright assembly in swing arm assembly bracket as illustrated Engage lock up pin and loosely thread lower locking handle Install 1 2 13 x 5 5 bolt flat washer and lock nut as illustrated Tighten firmly using Thule tools provided A B ...

Page 5: ...G CARRIER Carrier can be easily handled carried using handhold at the back of the carrier Insert base into receiver Assemble hitch pin M12 lock washer and M12 washer as shown Tighten firmly using hitch tool K provided 2 3 ...

Page 6: ...A Lift Hitch Switch Lever as illustrated B With the other hand lift bike arm assembly upward until the Hitch Switch clicks into position Reverse operation to store or when traveling with no bike attached Attach cradle strap to cradle A B ...

Page 7: ...f cradles 1 and 4 as illustrated 6 A B C 3 1 2 4 A Load heaviest bike first onto the inner most cradles handle bars facing passenger side of vehicle B Fasten cradle straps Use 982XT Frame Adaptor 982XT sold separately for bikes without traditional top tubes A B ...

Page 8: ...izontal with smooth edge facing down and slide C slot opening onto Anti sway Extension Cradle B Swing down to vertical position Place smooth curved surface against bicycle and attach strap as shown Mount bikes in alternate directions Secure bikes to mast of carrier with black strap A B ...

Page 9: ...rrier B While pushing bottom half of bike arm assembly open rotate upright assembly as illustrated In full open position lock up pin will engage bracket lock up pin lower locking handle OPENING CARRIER A Insert hold open pin into locking position when fully open to prevent carrier from swinging closed B Hold open pin A A B B ...

Page 10: ...to release upper arm assembly and rotate bike arms to stop position B Close carrier Lock up pin will click into closed position Tighten lower locking handle firmly WARNING Before operating your vehicle tighten locking handle firmly B A B lock up pin lower locking handle ...

Page 11: ... Tite Receiver Lock STL2 sold separately carrier can be locked to vehicle hitch 13 SECURITY INSTALLING END CAP LOCK CORE Install lock cylinder into locking end cap with Change Key SECURITY USING LOCKING CABLE Lock bikes to carrier with cable lock A A B B ...

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