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4. FITTING THE CARRIER TO YOUR VEHICLE
Clean the vehicle bodywork before fitting the cycle carrier, this along with the protective foam pads fitted will help to avoid
scratches. Further protection for car paintwork may be required.
Position the Carrier on the rear of your vehicle and fit the two hooks
(A)
Diag.2
of the upper straps onto the top edge of the
boot lid, hatch or door. Adjust the straps in order to hold the Cycle Carrier in place as shown in
Diag. 2.
Attach the side straps
(B)
Diag. 2
to a suitable position on the side of the boot lid, hatch or door.
(A)
(B)
(C)
Diag. 2
Adjust the angle of the carrier arms as shown in
Diag.2
, the arms should be at an angle of between 10 and 30 degrees above
the horizontal. When the arms are in the correct position, adjust the clamshell clamps if necessary by screwing in or
unscrewing the clamping handle and push then push the handle down as shown in
Diag.4
. The clamshell joint should close
completely and prevent any movement of the cycle carrier frame.
Diag. 3
Diag.4
Attach the lower straps to the lower edge of the boot lid, hatch, door or to a secure position on the vehicle bodywork, tow bar
or chassis
(C)
in
(Diag.2),
the straps must be as straight as possible and not twisted.
Progressively tighten the straps one by one to an equal tension, ensuring the carrier is firmly and centrally positioned.
Important:
straps should always be attached to metal parts of the vehicle, never to glass hatch backs, rubber seals, thin
plastic bumpers or trim.
If a secure fixing cannot be achieved using the hooks and straps provided, you will need to use an adaptor kit
BC2001
(not
supplied) consisting of 2 x foam covered puller bars fitted with straps, the foam covered bars are placed inside the boot lid or
hatch and their straps are fed through the rubber seal and fitted to the carrier. As the straps are tensioned the bars are pulled
against the inside of the hatch or boot lid, securely retaining the carrier. More detailed instructions are included with the
product.
Adjust the straps to position the carrier ensuring that the rubber pads
(A)
are firmly in contact with the vehicle bodywork
(Diag.5).
Avoid placing these feet on large or unsupported panels, or areas of bodywork, which may be liable to damage due
to the pressure applied by the loaded carrier.
Check and tighten all straps again the carrier should not move if lifted, pulled sideways or pushed downwards.