One Cradle assembly should be attached
to each side of each Wing [
U
] as
instructed in STEP 5.
Lift the bicycle and hang it on the Rack-IT
with the drive-train of the bicycle facing
away from the rack for a closer fit. Secure
each wheel to Cradles [
R
] as shown
[DETAILS 9]. Loosen and adjust Wheel
Stops [
V
] until they are flush and resting
against the bottom of the tire [DETAIL 10].
[Removing the Wing [
U
] and rearranging
the Wheel Stops [
V
] and Wheel Cradles
[
R
] may be necessary depending on your
bicycles size and style.] Once the Cradles
[
R
] and Wheel Stops [
V
] have been fit to
size, stretch the adjustable Rubber Straps
[
S
] over the tire and reconnect to the
hole position the is one hole tighter than
necessary with the wheel sandwiched at the end of the Pegs of the away from the Wing [
U
] [DETAIL 11].
Note: Bike Tire can be adjusted in and out to remove contact with the Rack-IT. The pads should be positioned as
necessary for added protection to the finish of the bicycle.
To attach a second bicycle follow the same procedure using the two remaining cradles [
R
] and wheel stops [
V
] attached
to the back side of the Wings [
U
]. Position the second bicycle with the handlebars towards the back of the first bicycle.
ATTACHMENT OF BICYCLES
RUBBER
STRAP
CRADLE
BICYCLE
WHEEL
DETAIL 9
DETAIL 10
DETAIL 11
CRADLE
RUBBER
STRAP
RUBBER
STRAP
RUBBER
STRAP
BICYCLE
WHEEL
WHEEL
STOP
WARNING:
IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY! AFTER ATTACHING BICYCLE(S),
BUT BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, DOUBLE CHECK ALL
POINTS OF ATTACHMENT TO BE SURE THAT THEY ARE
TIGHT AND SECURE!
