Installation Guide

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Step 1
Insert the collapsing knob (#2) in the corresponding hole on
the bike rack and turn clockwise to unlock the bike rack arm
posts. Leave in until ready to store again. See figure 1. Raise
the arm posts to the upright position. See figure 2.
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Step 2
Adjust the bike clamps to the correct position for accepting
bike frames. See figure 3. Insert the attached pin to lock the
arm post in place before installation. See figure 4.
Step 3
Securely clamp the bottom of the bike rack onto the shank
of the ball mount. See the figures below.
Step 4
Loosen the collapsing knob (#2). Using the release handle,
push down to spread the bike rack arms into the traveling
position. Lock the collapsing knob (#2) into place.
Step 5
Install the safety support strap. Loop the straps onto each
bike rack arm and cinch back to the connection to the hatch,
as shown in the figure below. Secure the extra strap length.
Step 6
Install the bikes on the rack and secure with the provided
rubber arm straps (#3). Be sure to secure the cross post
and seat post to the rack. Note: When towing more than
one bike, be sure to alternate the directions the bikes are
facing on the rack. First bike faces right, 2nd bike faces left
and so on. See the figure below.
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