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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS:
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(888) 925-4621 or (707) 826-8000
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LIMITED WARRANTY Yakima Products (“Yakima”) will repair or replace merchandise which proves defective in materials and/or workmanship. The limited warranty is effective
for three years from the date of purchase. The limited warranty is applicable only if the Fit List and instructions are followed and the products are used properly. If a customer
believes that a Yakima product is defective, the customer must return it to an authorized Yakima dealer with proof of purchase. Yakima will then issue authorization to the dealer
for the return of these products. If an article is found to be defective upon inspection by Yakima, Yakima will repair or replace the defective article at its discretion without charge.
The customer will pay freight to Yakima, and Yakima will pay any applicable return freight. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted. Normal wear and tear of Yakima products
or damage resulting from misuse, accidents, or alterations are not covered by this Limited Warranty.The purchaser acknowledges that Yakima has no control over the attachment
of its products to vehicles or the attachment of items to the Yakima products. Accordingly, Yakima cannot assume responsibility for any damage to any property arising out of the
improper attachment or use orf its products. In addition, this Limited Warranty applies only to Yakima products and not to other products used in conjunction with Yakima products.
This Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and does not cover consequential damages of any kind that may arise from the use or misuse of any
Yakima product.
K E E P T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S !
MAINTENANCE
• No lubrication is required.
• Do not immerse in water.
• Remove the carrier before
entering an automatic car wash.
Improper attachment or misuse of this product may
be hazardous and may result in damage to your
SpareJoe, bicycles, vehicle, or vehicles driving
behind you as a result of colliding with or trying to
avoid the fallen bicycles and SpareJoe.
WARNING
Tighten straps and
knobs again!
BEFORE DRIVING AWAY, BE
SURE ALL BIKES AND STRAPS
ARE SECURED ACCORDING TO
INSTRUCTIONS.
FAILURE TO PERFORM SAFETY
CHECKS BEFORE DRIVING AWAY
CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY,
OR DEATH.
The weight of the bikes may
cause the straps to loosen.
BEFORE DRIVING AWAY
• Do not carry heavy bikes (over 35 lbs.).
• Do not carry tandem or recumbent bicycles.
• Remove any bike attachments.
• Do not install onto trailers, campers, or RVs.
• If any of the straps appear worn or frayed,
discontinue use.
LOAD LIMITS
• PERIODICALLY TIGHTEN ALL
STRAPS AND KNOBS DURING USE.
• TIGHTEN STRAPS WITH EACH NEW
LOAD.
• KEEP BICYCLE TIRES AND STRAPS
AWA FROM VEHICLE’S EXHAUST.
• NEVER DRIVE OFF-ROAD WITH
BICYCLES LOADED.
PERFORM
SAFETY CHECKS: