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Sealey BS3.V3 Instructions page 3

Rear bicycle carrier 5 strap fixing maximum 3 bicycles

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5.4.
hatchback and estate cars
Warning! For vehicles with a glass edge to the top of the tailgate or door, use BS3/1 Hatchback Glass Pullers available from
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your sealey stockist.
5.4.1.
When fitting the carrier ensure that straps are not twisted and that the straps are progressively tightened alternately and equally.
5.4.2.
ensure the carrier is centrally positioned.
5.4.3.
Set the angle of the frame, for a hatchback or an estate car, see section 4.2, and refer to fig.4.
5.4.4.
refer to the vehicle manufacturer's handbook.
5.4.5.
Hook the top strap to the top edge of the tailgate or door, fix the two side straps to each edge of the tailgate or door and the two
bottom straps to the bottom edge of the tailgate or door.
5.4.6.
equally tighten the straps, check the position of the carrier and fully tighten.
hatchback: adjust angle to 135°
5.5.
Vans
5.5.1.
When fitting the carrier ensure that straps are not twisted and that the straps are progressively tightened alternately and equally.
5.5.2.
ensure the carrier is centrally positioned.
5.5.3.
Set the angle of the frame, for a van, see section 4.2, and refer to fig.5.
5.5.4.
refer to the vehicle manufacturer's handbook.
5.5.5.
Hook the top strap to the top edge of the tailgate or door. Position the hook to one side of a pair of equally sized rear doors. the
carrier must still be centrally positioned on the vehicle. fix the two side straps to each edge of the tailgate or doors and
the two bottom straps to the bottom edge of the tailgate or doors.
5.5.6.
equally tighten the straps, check the position of the carrier and fully tighten the straps.
6. placing cycles On carrier
Refer to fig.6.
6.1.
When placing cycles (max of 3) onto the carrier place them in opposite directions. Avoid placing them near the exhaust especially
the tyres.
6.2.
secure cycle(s) onto the carrier with suitable ties or straps (2 provided). DO nOt use string or elasticated straps. ensure that
cycles do not come into contact with the vehicle's bodywork.
6.3.
recheck and retighten the straps, tie off the surplus lengths of strap for security.
Warning! remember the driver of the vehicle is resposible for the safety and security of the load carried. check the tension of
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all straps and the security of the cycles frequently during your journey. If your lights or number plate are obscured, you must fit an
auxillary number plate and/or lighting system. contact your local sealey dealer for details.
© Jack sealey limited
fig.6
fig.4
Original Language Version
Vans: adjust angle to 180°
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fig.5
BS3.V3| Issue 1 06/10/15

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