Instructions / Assembly

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MODEL XR200 2-BIKE CARRIER

Owner’s Manual should be kept for future reference

CAUTION:

WARNING:

1. Completely read and understand Owner’s Manual before assembling or operating this product.

2. This product should be assembled by an adult.

• Rack should only be used on vehicles with Class II 1 ¼”, or Class III or IV 2” receiver hitches.

• Never used on a trailer, fifth wheel, or RV, or the front of a vehicle.

• Only carry bicycles with 20”to 29” diameter wheels, and tires up to 3” wide.

• Only carry bicycles with a wheelbase of min. 35” to max. 48”.

• Max. allowable bicycle weight: 35 LB; Max. rack capacity: 70 LB.

• Never carry tricycles, mopeds, recumbents, or electric bicycles. Car tail lights must remain visible.

• Bikes must be securely tied to rack using bike tie-downs and additional straps as needed.

• Check periodically during use that all bolts and knobs are tight and that bicycles are secure.

• Drive conservatively, especially over bumps. Never use off road.

• Never use rack if any parts are damaged or worn. Contact R. A. Allen Company for replacement parts.

• INSTALL RACK AND LOAD BICYCLES ONLY AT A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM MOVING TRAFFIC.

• MAKE SURE THAT ALL OF RACK AND BICYCLES ARE CARRIED AT A SAFE DISTANCE FROM ROAD AND HOT EXHAUST.

• ONLY OPERATE VEHICLE WITH RACK IN AN UPRIGHT, LOCKED POSITION.

• BICYCLES SHOULD NEVER EXTEND BEYOND THE SIDE OF VEHICLE DURING TRANSPORT.

• REMOVE RACK FROM CAR WHEN NOT IN USE.

INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL

PRODUCT REGISTRATION:

MAKE SURE TO REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE AT

http://allensportsusa.com/about/product-registration

TO QUALIFY FOR PRODUCT WARRANTY AND TO RECEIVE

IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTIFICATIONS

Bicycles or rack falling in road can cause serious accidents resulting in bodily injury – do not use rack

on any vehicle on which it can’t be properly mounted as described in this instruction sheet.

Use XR200 only in accordance with local motor vehicle and trafﬁ c regulations

Summary of content (8 pages)

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INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT REGISTRATION: MAKE SURE TO REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE AT http://allensportsusa.com/about/product-registration TO QUALIFY FOR PRODUCT WARRANTY AND TO RECEIVE IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTIFICATIONS MODEL XR200 2-BIKE CARRIER Owner’s Manual should be kept for future reference 1. Completely read and understand Owner’s Manual before assembling or operating this product. 2. This product should be assembled by an adult.
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INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST QUANTITY DESCRIPTION HARDWARE KIT INCLUDING 1 ½” No Wobble Bolt & Nut 1 3/8” No Wobble Bolt & Nut 10 1.
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INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION 3 Tools Required: 2—adjustable wrenches, or 2—3/4” wrenches, 1—1/2” wrench, and 2—9/16” wrenches (for 1 1/4” hitch installation) NOTE: The XR200 is easiest to assemble with the rack hitch insert installed on the vehicle. The instructions below are based on this assembly method. STEP 1: INSTALLING HITCH INSERT ONTO VEHICLE NOTE: XR200 should only be used with a 2” receiver hitches or Class II 1 ¼” receiver hitches installed on automobiles.
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INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION (CONT.) TIGHTENING HITCH INSERT ONTO YOUR VEHICLE: • Insert hitch insert of the rack into the receiver hitch on your vehicle. Line up hole in the hitch insert with the hole on your receiver hitch. • Note on lining up the correct hole on the hitch insert: On the 2” hitch there is only one hole to line up, but on the 1 ¼” size hitch there are two possible holes on the hitch insert.
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INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION (CONT.) STEP 3A: First wheel tray ( The one without the Allen Label ) should be installed with folding wheel tray toward the passenger side of vehicle and red tightening knob facing the rear of the carrier. Line up the holes on the wheel tray and secure to U Frame by fully tightening four of the 1.75” Black carriage bolts and nuts. Note: use the outside bolt on the passenger side to secure the metal tether for the wire lanyard (STEP 3A-1). FIGURE 3A-1.
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INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL 6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION (CONT.) STEP 3D: Installing Upright Support Arm Line up two holes on Upright Support Arm base with the corresponding holes on the U Frame, and fully tighten in place using two of the 1.75” carriage bolts and nuts FIGURE 3D. FOLDING RACK AGAINST VEHICLE WHEN NOT IN USE FOLD WHEEL TRAYS (Fig. 4A - “A”) • Remove pin • Rotate in Wheel Tray • Reinstall pin (A) (B) FOLD DOWN UPRIGHT SUPPORT ARM • Remove support pin • Fold down arm (Fig.
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INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLING BICYCLES ONTO XR200 Install first bicycle in position closest to vehicle first STEP 1: Fold out metal wheel trays, making sure that pins are in place and place the Upright Support Arm in the up position by rotating this up and properly securing in place with the release pin (“A”).
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INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL 8 INSTALLING SECOND (OUTER) BICYCLE TO XR200 STEP 1: With the outside bicycle facing in the opposite direction of the inside bicycle, install the bicycle using the same methods as described for the first bicycle FIGURE 7. FIGURE 7A. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING WARRANTY SERVICE, ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, OR USE, PLEASE CONTACT ALLEN SPORTS USA (800) 722-5536 ~ CUSTOMERSERVICE@ALLENRACKS.