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INSTRUCTION SHEET

PRODUCT: 64683 Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack • Page 1 of 3

Swagman • 300 - 1880 Government St. • Penticton, B.C. Canada V2A 7J1 • Phone (250) 490-8883 • Fax (250) 490-8885 • www.swagman.net

REV 23/10/15

Assembly Instructions:

1. Remove main assembly from box.

2. For easier assembly, insert the main tube into your 2” Class 3 hitch.

3. Align the ratcheting upright bar assembly onto the center section of the main

assembly (Diagram 1). Position it so that it folds to the left side when viewing

from the back of the vehicle. This will allow for easier use of the ratchet hooks.

Secure with two carriage bolts, washers and nuts. Do not tighten the bolts

completely at this time.

4. The crossbars are in two pieces. You need to insert the male section into the

female section. Make sure that the small set screw holes at the ends of the

bars are both facing downward.

5. Insert the cross bar through the upright ratchet assembly. The square hole

on the bar should face up (Diagram 2). Insert one carriage bolt through the

cross bar and the bracket. Install the second bolt through the side plate of the

ratchet arm assembly (Diagram 3). Tighten all of the bolts, including the ones

on the upright ratchet arm.

6. Install one short hook (D) and one long hook (E) onto the upright ratchet arm

(Diagram 4). NOTE: the short hook goes on rst. NOTE: depending on the

bikes you may have to install the long hook rst and then the short hook.

7. Slide the wheel trays (F) onto the cross bars (Diagram 5). The wheel trays

should be orientated so that the upsweep is facing inward and the buckles and

knobs are facing the back of the rack. Your bike size will determine the best

position for these 4 wheel holders. Review bike Installation for more details.

8. After all of the wheel trays are installed you will need to install the self taping

screws (G) into the underside ends of each crossbar (Diagram 5). NOTE: This

will prevent the wheel tray from sliding o if you forget to tighten the wheel

tray knob.

9. If the rack is to be used on 1-1/4” receiver you will need to remove the Allen

Bolt that holds on the spacers (Diagram 6).

Installing the Chinook into your vehicle:

1. Insert the bike rack into the 2” or 1-1/4 “ receiver. Install the 1/2” threaded

locking hitch pin and tighten to 40 ft lbs. (very tight). Put on the lock head

until it is securely attached (Diagram 7).

Long Hook

Short Hook

Set Screw Hole

Square Hole

Side Plate

Summary of content (6 pages)

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INSTRUCTION SHEET PRODUCT: 64683 Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack • Page 1 of 3 Assembly Instructions: 1. Remove main assembly from box. 1 2. For easier assembly, insert the main tube into your 2” Class 3 hitch. 3. Align the ratcheting upright bar assembly onto the center section of the main assembly (Diagram 1). Position it so that it folds to the left side when viewing from the back of the vehicle. This will allow for easier use of the ratchet hooks. Secure with two carriage bolts, washers and nuts.
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INSTRUCTION SHEET PRODUCT: 64683 Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack • Page 2 of 3 Bike Installation: 1. Pull the lever on the bottom of the upright ratchet arm and fold down. This allows you to easily put the inside bike onto the rack. The taller bike should go on the inside location. 5 2. Adjust the trays to the wheels of the bike so that they are all the way in the tray. Once these are adjusted tighten the knobs on the tray so that they are secure and cannot slide.
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INSTRUCTION SHEET PRODUCT: 64683 Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack • Page 3 of 3 8. When the rack is not in use the main ratchet arm can be folded down and the complete rack can be folded up against the vehicle. Ensure that the cam lever is completely engaged before driving. 9 9. The rack can be tilted away from the vehicle by pulling the cam lever and lowering the rack and bikes. NOTE: Ensure you return the rack to the level position before before driving.
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MODE D’ASSEMBLAGE PRODUCT: 64683 Porte-vélos Chinook pour 2 bicyclettes • Page 1 de 3 Mode d’assemblage : 1. Sortez le bras central de la boîte. 2. Pour faciliter l’assemblage, insérez la barre principale dans votre 1 attelage de 2 po de classe 3. 3. Insérez le montant à cliquet dans le bras central de sorte que vous puissiez le rabattre vers la gauche lorsque vous êtes derrière le véhicule (diagramme 1). Cela facilitera l’utilisation des bras à cliquet.
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MODE D’ASSEMBLAGE PRODUCT: 64683 Porte-vélos Chinook pour 2 bicyclettes • Page 2 de 3 Installation des vélos : 1. Pour faciliter le chargement du vélo près du véhicule, tirez le levier au bas du montant à cliquet afin de le rabattre. On recommande de placer le plus gros vélo du côté près du véhicule. 2. Ajustez les plateaux de sorte que les roues sont bien enfoncées. Serrez fermement la molette sur chacun des plateaux afin qu’ils ne puissent glisser. Attachez la roue avec la courroie à cliquet. 3.
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MODE D’ASSEMBLAGE PRODUCT: 64683 Porte-vélos Chinook pour 2 bicyclettes • Page 3 de 3 état risquant de soumettre le porte-vélos à des mouvements brusques ou des chocs répétés. Il est également déconseillé de l’utiliser sur un véhicule doté d’une suspension très rigide, car les secousses seront transmises directement aux porte-vélos et aux vélos.