Allen Sports S545 Instructions

WARNING: Bikes or rack falling in road can cause serious accidents resulting in bodily injury—do not use rack on any
vehicle on which it can not be properly mounted as described in this instruction sheet.
• Rack should only be used on vehicles with Class III or IV 2" receiver hitches.
• NEVER use on trailer or front of vehicles.
• Bikes must be tied to rack using tie-downs, or additional straps if necessary.
• Check periodically during use taht all bolts and pins are tight, and that rack and bicycles are secure.
• Never carry more than 4 bicycles (MAX CAPACITY: 140 LB) - no tandems, mopeds, or recumbents. Car tail lights
must remain visible. Bikes must be securely tied to rack. Use bike tie-downs, or additional straps if necessary.
• Drive conservatively, especially over bumps. Never use off-road.
• Do not use if any part of the rack is damaged, worn, or missing. Contact R. A. Allen Co., Inc. for replacement parts..
A.
S-545 BOX SHOULD CONTAIN THE
PARTS
FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1- 1-
HITCH INSERT CARRY ARM ASSEMBLY
1- RR POST 1- SPINE SHIELD
1—HARDWARE KIT,
CONTAINING:
B.
ASSEMBLING RACK:
STEP 1
• INSERT LOWER PORTION OF RR POST INTO
HITCH INSERT SO THAT THE HOLES AT THE
BOTTOM OF EACH PART LINE UP.
• INSERT THE 3/8" X 3" BOLT THROUGH THE HOLE,
AND THREAD 1—3/8" LOCK NUT ONTO THE END
OF THE BOLT.
• PIVOT THE RR POST INTO THE UPRIGHT
POSITION, SO THAT THE SECURING LATCH
SNAPS INTO PLACE.
• TIGHTEN NUT AND BOLT FIRMLY USING TWO
WRENCHES.
HITCH INSERT
2 - 3/8" X 2 1/2" BOLT
1 - 3/8" X 3" BOLT
4 - 3/8" LOCK NUT
1 - 1/2" LOCK NUT
3/8" X 3"
1 - 1/2" WOBBLE BOLT
BOLT
1 - 70" BOTTOM STRAP
MODEL S545
INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH - PAGE 1
STEP 2
• INSERT CARRY ARM ASSEMBLY
INTO UPPER PORTION OF RR
POST, LINING UP THE HOLES IN
EACH PART.
•INSERT THE 3/8" X 2 1/2" BOLTS
THROUGH EACH HOLE, AND
THREAD 1—3/8" LOCK NUT ONTO
THE END OF THE BOLTS.
• TIGHTEN EACH NUT AND BOLT
FIRMLY USING TWO WRENCHES.
NOTE: UPON COMPLETION, BOTH
PARTS SHOULD BE FIRMLY
JOINED TOGETHER.
.
RR POST
IMPORTANT:
WHEN RACK IS IN AN
UPRIGHT POSITION,
SECURING LATCH MUST
BE FULLY ENGAGED FOR
RACK TO FUNCTION
PROPERLY.
STEP 3
INSTALLING SPINE PAD
3/8"
WITH "ALLEN SPORTS" IN THE UPPER
LOCK NUT
POSITION, LINE UP THE RECESSES
FOR THE NUT AND BOLT HEADS, AND
SNAP THE SPINE PAD INTO PLACE
SECURING LATCH
ONTO THE RECEIVER RACK'S
VERTICAL POST.
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
CAUTION: Use Allen S-545 only in accordance with local motor
vehicle and traffic regulations.
• Install rack and load bicycles only at a safe distance away from
moving traffic.
• Make sure that all of rack and bicycles are kept at a safe distance
from road and hot exhaust.
• Only operate vehicle with rack in an upright, locked position.
• Bicycles should never extend beyond sides of vehicle.
• Remove rack from car, or fold carry arms down when not in use.
TOOLS REQUIRED: 2—9/16" WRENCH & 2—3/4" WRENCH;
or 2 ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
CARRY ARM ASSEMBLY
3/8"x 2 1/2"
BOLT
3/8"
LOCK
NUT